Steamboat Springs — The 2016 Yule Log Hunt begins at the 2015 hiding spot — the “Welcome to Steamboat Springs” sign on U.S. Highway 40 in front of the Mountain Fire Station.

Clue No. 1

Warmest welcome, to you and yours.

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They found the log near Casey’s shores.

Start the hunt, 10 clues in all.

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Follow the path and have a ball.

Clue No. 2

Ring the bell, take out your slate.

Get your pole, choose your bait.

Fill ‘er up, or grab a bite.

Solve the clues, the time is right.

Clue No. 3

Make your way up toward the peak.

Follow the banks to cache you seek.

Solve the riddles with history and lore.

Stay on our path, there’s more in store.

Clue No. 4

Make your way up toward the peak.

Follow the banks to cache you seek.

Solve the riddles with history and lore.

Stay on our path, there’s more in store.

Clue No. 5

Step on into the family’s hut.

Way back when, few runs were cut.

Buy your ticket or grab a slice.

Get your gear, don’t think twice.

When the log is found, the winner should immediately call the Tread of Pioneers Museum at 970-879-2214 and ask for Candice or Katie. The log must be physically presented to a Tread of Pioneers Museum staff person before the winner can claim the prize of a $150 Steamboat Chamber gift certificate.