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Rocky Mountain Ventures guide Patrick Meyer explains the finer points of how to tie into one's harness with a figure-eight knot on a recent commercially-guided rock climbing tour.

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Rocky Mountain Ventures guide Patrick Meyer anchors the rope to a fixed bolt atop a climb overlooking Harrison Creek Canyon, south of Steamboat Springs.

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Patrick Meyer, left, belays Hannah Malley, right, as she climbs a route at the granite crags overlooking Harrison Creek Canyon.

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Bill Malley climbs up the granite crags overlooking Harrison Creek Canyon on July 4.

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Rocky Mountain Ventures guide Patrick Meyer, left, belays Bill Malley on a July 4 climb up the granite crags overlooking Harrison Creek Canyon.

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Ohio resident Mike Malley climbs up one of the top-rope routes overlooking Harrison Creek Canyon on July 4, on belay from Rocky Mountain Ventures guide Patrick Meyer, bottom left.

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Rocky Mountain Ventrures guide Patrick Meyer, 27, sets the top rope on a bolted anchor atop one of the climbing routes at that Harrison Creek crags, south of Steamboat Springs. Bill Malley, 13, waits below to climb.

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Steamboat Kickers' Maggie Hunt, 16, left, and Nebraska Stars' Kate Macken, 16, fight for possession of the soccer ball during a game at the 23rd annual Mountain Soccer Tournament in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning.

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Patrick Hanson, 22, looks downhill as he races toward the finish line during the Howelsen Hill 8-Miler running series event in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning. Hanson finished with a time of 56:50 to take second place in the race.

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Derek Leidigh, 23, runs on the downhill trail as he races toward the finish line during the Howelsen Hill 8-Miler running series event in Steamboat Springs on Saturday morning. Leidigh finished with a time of 55:19 to take first place in the race.

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Joe Roberts editorial cartoon for July 8, 2007.

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A skitter drags two lodgepole pine through the woods to a clearing near the Hinman campground in the Routt National Forest.

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A patch of lodgepole pines and aspens remain standing after a timber sale near the Hinman campground in the Routt National Forest.

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A feller buncher manuevers to harvest a lodgepole pine in Routt National Forest near the Hinman campground

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Dozens of lodgepole pine trees in the Routt National Forest prepare to be transported to a lumber yard in Wyoming

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A skitter drags lodgepole pines through the woods to a clearing near the Hinman campground in the Routt National Forest during a timber sale Wednesday.

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For Meghan, Libby and Penn Lukens, sports are a big part of life. They are hoping swimming, basketball, lacrosse, soccer and a proposed $34 million recreation center are a part of their future. The recreation center initiative will go before voters on the November ballot.

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For Meghan, Libby and Penn Lukens, sports are a big part of life. They are hoping swimming, basketball, lacrosse, soccer and a proposed $34 million recreation center are a part of their future. The recreation center initiative will go before voters on the November ballot.

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Yampa artist NIta Herold Naugle has dabbled in all media, although she prefers oil. Naugle's art is a "huge part" of her life, and she said she is glad to be a member of the South Routt art community.

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Tom Fox, a prostate cancer survivor, packs for a vacation to Canada while at his home in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. Fox, who owns and operates Fox Construction, says he hopes to see the formation of a support group in the Yampa Valley in the near future for men dealing with prostate cancer.

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Yampa's Leisure Mountain Studio Gallery Coffee features an artist once a month. Longtime Yampa resident and artist Nita Herold Naugle's work is being featured in July.

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Yampa artist Nita Herold Naugle's work is being featured this month at Leisure Mountain Studio in Yampa. Naugle said her art is inspired by living in Northwestern Colorado.

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Tom Fox, shown here at his home in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon, is a prostate cancer survivor. Fox, who owns and operates Fox Construction, says he hopes to see the formation of a support group in the Yampa Valley in the near future for men dealing with prostate cancer.

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Rachael Rangel

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Nicole Rabanal practices handling a gun before getting on the range at the Routt County Rifle Club outside Steamboat Springs on Thursday evening.

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Mike Curzon, left, points out several different types of weapons to Nicole Rabanal in the indoor range at the Routt County Rifle Club outside Steamboat Springs on Thursday evening.

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Ruth Ann Mewborn, right, gets some aiming instruction from Barry Needham while taking some target practice at an outdoor range at the Routt County Rifle Club outside Steamboat Springs on Thursday evening.

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The new board of directors for the Steamboat Springs Rotary Club were installed on June 26 at the Steamboat Grand. From left: Mike Forney, Alice Klauzer, Joe Remillard, John Centner, Jay O'Hare, Sandy Evans-Hall, P.J. Wharton, Scott Marr and Jane Denning. Winnie Delliquadri is not pictured.

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Lennae Jenkins, Kadie Koebnick and Sara Gleason at a Local Brigade event.

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Foster King plays a game of Twister during the Local Brigade's first event at Amante.

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Artists' Gallery of Steamboat owners and artists Dancy Gould St. John, left, and Laura Wait at the gallery.

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Artists' Gallery of Steamboat owners and artists Mary Levingston, from left, Judy Jones and Susan Gill Jackson prepare for their all gallery show in April.

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Cesare F. Rosati after "Cabaret" in May.

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Michael David and Kris Hammond clown around backstage.

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Allison Plean and Patty Zimmer performed in multiple skits during "The Times Are A-Changin' Cabaret '07."

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Eileen and Steve Jones backstage.

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Michael Brumbaugh gives a goodbye hug to "Cabaret" emcee Scott Parker. It was Parker's last "Cabaret" performance because he is leaving Colorado.

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Eileen Jones takes a break behind the scenes of "Cabaret" to show off what's in her locket: Steve Jones of the Yampa Valley Boys.

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The cast, crew and band of "The Times Are A-Changin' Cabaret '07" after their second show May 19.

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Jane Harris and Leslie Steen at Yampatika's Wild Edible Feast in May.

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From left: Jonathan Heuberger, David Howell, Shari Fryer, Karen Vail, Kim Vogel, Jennifer Wright, Diann Ritschard and Bridget Ross at the eighth annual Wild Edible Feast, a fundraiser for Yampatika.

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Chefs prepared gourmet food using ingredients native to the Yampa Valley for the Wild Edible Feast, which was held May 18 at Catamount Ranch and Club. Pictured from left are: Chef Jason Sirois, Sous Chef Sean A. Goodale, Sous Chef Dan Hoffman, Executive Chef Ariel Robey and Tyler Jones.

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Wild Edible Feast guests chat with Karen Vail, the senior naturalist at Yampatika.

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Randy and Alice Klauzer, president of Advocates Against Battering and Abuse's board of directors.

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Wendy and James McCreight at the Advocates benefit.

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Jane and Bud Romberg at the benefit, which was held at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel on April 6.

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Advocates Against Battering and Abuse Executive Director Diane Moore and Kathy Kortas.

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Jeanne Fitzsimmons and Bruce Alston at the Advocates fundraiser in April.

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David Reed and his partner dance at Advocates Against Battering and Abuse's '50s and '60s dance and benefit.

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Compiled by Allison Miriani and Brent Boyer. Photo by Brian Ray taken at The Homesteader.

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Vince and Dotsy Gigliotti's home features a grouping of chairs to serve conversation

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Erin Simmons

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Erin Simmons, supervisor in the clothing and accessory department at Planet Powersports.

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"Play time comes on the weekends," says Erin Simmons, who works full time at Planet Powersports.

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Tamra Malczyk

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Ski Corp. auditor Tamra Malczyk

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When Tamra Malczyk is not working as an audit manager, she enjoys riding her mountain bike in Steamboat.

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Adam Mayo

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Local attorney Adam Mayo

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Part-time kayaker and full-time attorney Adam Mayo

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The Pro: Director of Golf Hank Franks The hole: No. 11, Par-4 Yardage: 229 to 343 yards From box 1: 343 From box 2: 318 From box 3: 291 From box 4: 229

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Haymaker Golf Course

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Sheraton Steamboat Golf Club

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The Pro: Director of Golf Brian Thorne The hole: No. 18, Par-5 Yardage: 405 to 538 yards From box 1: 538 From box 2: 490 From box 3: 405

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Sheraton Steamboat Golf Club

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Steamboat Golf Club

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The Pro: Course Manager Wayne Garrison The hole: No. 5, Par-4 Yardage: 232 to 336 yards Blue: 336 White: 329 Gold/White: 232

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Steamboat Golf Club

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The Pro: Director of Golf Jim Miller The hole: No. 12, Par-4 Yardage: From box 1: 341 From box 2: 321 From box 3: 301 From box 4: 182

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Catamount Ranch and Club

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Twelve-year-old Ben Berend speeds down Howelsen's porcelain in-run before taking flight off of the plastic covered K-68 ski jump.

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The new plastic covered ski jump at Howelsen Hill has allowed jumpers such as Taylor Fletcher to train more regularly in the summer.

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Tim Fink

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Rob Bringuel in Steamboat Springs

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Fesch Barn

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Fesch Barn

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Humble Barn's tack room

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Humble Barn

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Fetcher Barn

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Sidney Peak Ranch

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Hitchens Barn

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Wendler Barn's indoor riding arena

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Wendler Barn

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Mad Creek Barn

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Mad Creek Barn

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Carpenter Ranch

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Mouvedre from Luzon Winery ($10); Vina Borgia grenache ($8); Bieler Pere et Fils rose from Provence ($12)

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Joel Gott's 2005 St. Helena Blend No. 815 (use your locals discount); Arlie's 2005 Williamette Valley Pinot Noir ($15.99) Oberon's 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon ($20.49, check for sales)

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Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio ($9.99); J. Lohr 2005 Riverstone Chardonnay ($14.99); 2006 Columbia River Valley Riesling ($10.99)

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Two Rivers Winery 2087 Broadway, Grand Junction www.tworiverswinery.com winery: (970) 255-1471 chateau: (970) 241-3155

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The dance floor inside the Chateau at Two Rivers Winery is the perfect place for weddings and get- togethers. The owners also feel like it's a great place to introduce potential buyers to their wine.

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A grape press stands outside the building that houses the Two Rivers Winery.

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Assistant winemaker Sarah Fox uses science and her senses to make sure the wine at Two Rivers Winery is on the right track for success.

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John Sant'Ambrogio

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John Sant'Ambrogio

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Chef Jason Landers' Eggs Benedict

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Chef Jason Landers makes his eggs benedict.

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Creekside Cafe's Chef Jason Landers and his eggs benedict

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Compiled by Allison Miriani and Brent Boyer. Photo by Brian Ray taken at Ski Haus

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Rory McElhinney clears the knoll of a hill during a training run near Steamboat Springs earlier this summer while training for a triathlon.

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Steamboat Springs endurance athlete Bob Kaster rides his bike near Lake Catamount while training this spring. The lake will be the venue for the annual Steamboat Springs triathlon this summer.

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Nicole Lindstrom

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Realtor Joy Rasmussen swims across Lake Catamount while preparing for an upcoming triathlon.

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Mail your comments, criticisms or ideas to: At Home in Steamboat Springs, Attn: Brent Boyer, P.O. Box 774827, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477. You can also e-mail bboyer@steamboatpilot.com.

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Giant tanks full of beer in various stages of brewing sit at Mahogany Ridge in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. Brewer Wulf Levenshtein (not pictured) said that he has not yet noticed an increase in the materials necessary to brew beer.

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Wulf Levenshtein, shown here near several metal tanks holding brewing beer, works to make the beer sold at Mahogany Ridge in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. Levenshtein said he has not yet noticed an increase in the materials necessary to brew beer.

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Wulf Levenshtein checks the progress of beer in a metal mash tun and kettle inside the brewhouse at Mahogany Ridge in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. Levenshtein said that he has not yet noticed an increase in the materials necessary to brew beer.

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Wulf Levenshtein describes the process of brewing beer during at tour of the area used for storing grains at Mahogany Ridge in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday afternoon. Levenshtein said he has not yet noticed an increase in the materials necessary to brew beer.

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A group of Coca-Cola managers, real estate professionals and employees from the town of Hayden break ground at the site of the new Coca-Cola distribution plant in Hayden on Tuesday afternoon.

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