Steamboat Springs

Howelsen Hill is a small ski area in Steamboat Springs – just a fraction of the size of Colorado’s largest ski resorts. But it’s had an outsized impact on the state’s ski culture, and has been the training ground for many Olympians since it opened in 1915.

Last year, Colorado launched a partnership to create a wildland fire mitigation crew with AmeriCorps and the state National Guard. It continued this year because it was so successful.

A church in Steamboat Springs found a unique way to connect with local youth — providing ministry at a skate park. But this beloved safe space for youth might have to close its doors after two decades.

Nordic combined is an extreme winter sport that has been an Olympic event since 1924. But earlier this week, the International Olympic Committee announced it’s eliminating the sport from the 2030 Olympics. Hear why that’s heartbreaking news for some Colorado athletes, and what that means for the future of the sport.

A popular sport in Colorado will not make an appearance in the next Olympics. Nordic combined has officially been cut from the program for 2030.

Mary Beth Norris, the founder of the Steamboat Springs Orchestra, died last month at the age of 75. She was well-known in the town and helped spark a love of classical music in kids.

Ski resorts across Colorado are transitioning to the summer season, where ski lifts will offer breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains, and others plan to offer mountain biking, hiking and much more.

Aggressive moose can be a real hazard for hikers in Colorado this time of year. But there are steps you can take to stay safe. For starters, give plenty of room to any moose you encounter on the trail. We’ll learn more about moose in Colorado, and how to stay safe around them.

The city of Steamboat Springs held a ceremony at Civic Plaza to dedicate a new sculpture honoring the Ute Bear Dance and celebrate the enduring cultural heritage of the Ute people in the Yampa Valley.

Tentative ideas include free signage for base-area businesses, Haymaker shuttle, utilizing Stockbridge transit lot. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Steamboat Pilot reporter Julia Coccaro and then read the entire article at the link below.