The Last Stand
Photo archive for August 31, 2008
Eric Baldwin pilots his 1936 Stearman biplane Saturday afternoon above the Steamboat Springs Airport during the fourth annual Wild West Air Fest.
Wild West Air Fest emcee Mike Forney looks up at a smiley face written in the sky by skywriter Steve Oliver, who calls Steamboat home, Saturday morning above Steamboat Springs Airport. The fourth annual Air Fest continues today from 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
Devil’s Causeway looms large in the background as a sign warns against shortcuts on the trail leading to one of Routt County’s biggest backcountry landmarks.
A new sapling grows from beneath a rotting tree along the Bear River Trail near Devil’s Causeway.
Long-dead spruce trees, victims of a 1940s beetle infestation, litter the trails around Devil’s Causeway. The rotting trees often make for beautiful photos now, and might provide a glimpse of what areas affected by the current beetle infestation have to look forward to in the decades to come.
Grant writer Ruth McBride helped secure a $500,000 Department of Local Affairs grant for the new entry at the Steamboat Springs Middle School. In the past year, McBride has raised $1.2 million for the Steamboat Springs School District, more than the previous eight years combined.
Stillwater Reservoir lingers far below Devil’s Causeway. The Causeway is, no doubt, the main attraction to the popular hike, but the views and rest of the trail make the trek worthwhile in their own right. Keep in mind, though, that the trailhead is right beside the reservoir, and the trail leading to this vantage point is straight with only one section of switchbacks.
Amy Willhoit and Jeremy Ferria try to make their way across the narrow land bridge Friday afternoon after traveling from Denver to make the hike. A picture doesn’t always do justice to the sheer cliffs that make Devil’s Causeway one of Routt County’s most popular hikes.
Steamboat Springs defensive players hit Laramie quarterback Coleton Wilson high and low during first half action at Deti Field on Friday.
Soroco coach David Bruner speaks to his team after a scrimmage last week. The Rams dropped down to eight-man football this season after struggling at 11-man last year. So far, so good — they won their first game Friday night, beating North Park, 51-26.
Steamboat senior Daniel Wright slips the ball beneath Vail Mountain School goalie Sean Minett on Saturday in Steamboat Springs. Wright’s goal, his second of the game, tied the score at 2. Steamboat later took the lead and won the game, 3-2.
The Family Network Group meets Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at Epilogue Book Co. From left are Jen le Roux with Colorado Mountain College Alpine Campus, Sharon Butler with Newborn Network and Karina Craig with Integrated Community.
Al Wentworth disposes of his rotting mushroom Tuesday outside the Royal Hotel and Bar in Yampa.
South Routt resident Al Wentworth displays the mushroom he found on a ranch outside Yampa weighing 20 pounds, two ounces.
Ute Indian historian Roland McCook dons traditional Ute clothing at the Tread of Pioneers Museum on Thursday. McCook was at the museum to offer his perspective to about 100 people in attendance about his people’s history and heritage.
A close-up of the beaded floral design on the boot moccasins on display at the Tread of Pioneers Museum.
A close-up of the floral design in the beaded gloves circa the 1880s on display at the Tread of Pioneers Museum.
The Ute Indian display at the Tread of Pioneers Museum features a variety of historic photos, artifacts and information.
After a quiet summer, single-family housing starts have reappeared in Steamboat, including this home in Mont View Park
Crews with Native Excavating have begun site preparation work for Edgemont, slopeside at the Steamboat Ski Area.
The Bears have sold their Allergic to Cities gear at the Steamboat Springs Mainstreet Farmers Market for the past few years.
Rick and Suz Bear gave their 42-foot catamaran the same name as their brand. They spent more than nine months sailing the Caribbean in it.
Rick and Suz Bear spent part of last week at the Democratic National Convention in Denver selling their merchandise. The Allergic to Cities product line recently was expanded to include political messages.
Longtime Steamboat Springs residents Rick and Suz Bear bought the Allergic to Cities brand three years ago.
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