The Routt County Pirates shake hands with Delta Slammers after losing the finals of the Special Olympics Colorado Western Area Regional Tournament on Wednesday in Grand Junction. Routt County finished its first appearance at the tournament in second place.
Published on August 3, 2007
Third baseman Scott Bjorgum makes a dash for home plate during the Routt County Pirates 4-3 win against the Palisade Bee Sting during the first round of Wednesday's Special Olympics Colorado Western Area Regional Tournament.
Published on August 3, 2007
Joshua Farris, 12, gets some help trying out his jumps using a pole and harness secured by coach Eddie Shipstad during a practice held by the Broadmoor Figure Skating Club from Colorado Springs on Thursday morning at the Howelsen Ice Arena. The skaters will be performing in free exhibitions in Steamboat Springs today and Saturday afternoon.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new tower that will house the tops of the water slides at the Old Town Hot Springs, shown here Thursday morning, is under construction along with the springs-heated leisure pools.
Published on August 3, 2007
Longtime Steamboat Springs resident Sue Gallion will be featured at a special showing at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat Springs today. Gallion's work includes rug hooking, painting and ceramics.
Published on August 3, 2007
Steamboat painter Mike Tait sits in front of his work at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat. Tait is one of three local artists who will be featured in the gallery during the month of August.
Published on August 3, 2007
Local artist Barb Gregoire uses sticks and other items she finds here in Steamboat to give her ceramic art work a unique look and feel. Gregoire is one of three featured artists who will host a showing at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat today.
Published on August 3, 2007
The work of local artists Mike Tait, Barb Gregoire and Sue Gallion will be featured in a special art showing this Friday night at the Artists' Gallery of Steamboat.
Published on August 3, 2007
Austin Ritzel performs a scene during the second act of the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp's "Youth Festival" during a dress rehearsal. The public can enjoy the show at 7:30 p.m. today at the Julie Harris Theater.
Published on August 3, 2007
Dancer Catherine Leslie performs during the dress rehearsal for the Perry-Mansfield Youth Festival. The show will take to the stage at 7:30 p.m. today at the Julie Harris Theater.
Published on August 3, 2007
Dancer Nina Kuntz performs a dance in the first act during a dress rehearsal of the Perry-Mansfield production of "Youth Festival." The dancers, and actors will be back on stage at 7:30 p.m. today at the Julie Harris Theater.
Published on August 3, 2007
Nina Kuntz prepares for the first act of the Perry-Mansfield "Youth Festival" prior to a dress rehearsal of the show earlier this week. The young dancers, and actors will be on stage tonight for the regular performance at 7:30 p.m. inside the Julie Harris Theater.
Published on August 3, 2007
Known nationally as one of the longest-running Grateful Dead cover bands, Shakedown Street performs, in "Deadhead" fashion, today and Saturday at Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill.
Published on August 3, 2007
The award-winning Miami String Quartet will perform with John Sant'Ambrogio on Wednesday at the second to last Strings in the Mountains' concert of the season.
Published on August 3, 2007
The award-winning Miami String Quartet will perform with John Sant'Ambrogio on Wednesday at the second to last Strings in the Mountains' concert of the season.
Published on August 3, 2007
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Ian McCubbin shows off some of the equipment he uses for the various research projects he helps carry out at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. McCubbin studies everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
Ian McCubbin shows off some of the equipment he uses for the various research projects he helps carry out at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. McCubbin studies everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
Ian McCubbin shows off some of the equipment he uses for the various research projects he helps carry out at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. McCubbin studies everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
Ian McCubbin shows off some of the equipment he uses for the various research projects he helps carry out at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. McCubbin studies everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
Ian McCubbin shows off some of the equipment he uses for the various research projects he helps carry out at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. McCubbin studies everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
Researchers at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area, shown here March 23, study everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
Ian McCubbin, shown here at the Storm Peak Laboratory on top of the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23, studies everything from the pollutants present in clouds over the mountain to the quantity and quality of snow falling on the ski area.
Published on August 3, 2007
The pine squirrel is one of numerous species living at Steamboat Ski Area, on Routt National Forest lands. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. employees have donated more than $140,000 to local environmental efforts.
Published on August 3, 2007
Steamboat Ski Area employee Curtis Hufford helps skiers onto the Burgess Creek chairlift March 8. The Burgess Creek lift is powered entirely by wind energy credits. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. President Chris Diamond said conservation is important to ski area customers. "Their personal values are very focused on the environment," Diamond said.
Published on August 3, 2007
Signs such as this one, at Steamboat Ski Area's Burgess Creek chairlift, can be misleading - the lift is not actually powered by wind energy. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. bought wind energy credits that offset traditional power use.
Published on August 3, 2007
The Burgess Creek chairlift at the Steamboat Ski Area, shown here March 8, is powered entirely by wind energy credits. This winter, the ski area's new Christie Peak Express lift will also use renewable energy credits.
Published on August 3, 2007
Skiers congregate around the base of the Sunshine Express lift at the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. The Sunshine Express lift is powered entirely by solar and wind energy credits.
Published on August 3, 2007
Skiers congregate around the base of the Sunshine Express lift at the Steamboat Ski Area on March 23. The Sunshine Express lift is powered entirely by solar and wind energy credits.
Published on August 3, 2007
Empty ski lifts like this one at the Steamboat Ski Area may become a more common sight if global climate change forecasters are correct about the current warming trend.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. LEED is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. LEED is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. LEED is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain, with astounding views of the Maroon Bells, has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. LEED is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain, with astounding views of the Maroon Bells, has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. LEED is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification. LEED is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The new Sundeck Restaurant building on top of Aspen mountain has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a widely accepted rating system for sustainable building practices. The Sundeck Restaurant is an example of Aspen's commitment to creating an environmentally sound business in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are one of several attempts by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The breathtaking beauty of the snow-covered Maroon Bells, visible from the top of the Aspen Highlands ski area, is at risk of diminishing in the face of strong warming trends forecast by various global climate experts.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are among the several attempts by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The breathtaking beauty of the snow-covered Maroon Bells, visible from the top of the Aspen Highlands ski area, is at risk of diminishing in the face of strong warming trends forecast by various global climate experts.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The breathtaking beauty of the snow-covered Maroon Bells, visible from the top of the Aspen Highlands ski area, is at risk of diminishing in the face of strong warming trends forecast by various global climate experts.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
The ski patrol building on top of the Aspen Highlands ski area is powered by an array of photovoltaic solar cells placed along the edge of the balcony. The solar panels are part of an attempt by the Aspen ski area to create a sustainable business model in the ski industry.
Published on August 3, 2007
