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This morning Steamboat woke up to the first signs of winter, especially for North Routt residents who normally see the impending winter while locals down south (downtown Steamboat-ites) are practically basking in the sunshine. Even though its only 40 minutes drive away, North Routt (aka Gateway to the Zirkels) generally sees signs of frostbitten chipmunks long before Steamboat starts packing away the last of their beach gear.

Last night, we stayed up at our cabin on Seedhouse Road, and this mor… Continue

Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Every now and then, a race comes onto your radar screen that just seems to want to speak to you. It could be for that long, sought after vacation spot (speak Aloha), the challenging water conditions (take Alcatraz), some major news event (NY Triathlon – swim in the Hudson??), or a passion for wine (Vineman). In Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where 65 Olympians call this place home, they have a triathlon that challenges athletes at 6,795 feet that covers some of the mos… Continue