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With Spring runoff surging along, and warmer weather settling in, river levels are on the rise for the Yampa (800+ cfs) and Elk (1,000+ cfs) Rivers, creating potentially hazardous conditions.  Public safety agencies are urging residents and guests to exercise extra caution around fast-moving streams and rivers, especially during the spring runoff season, which continues … [Read more...] about Warm Temperatures Bring Higher Water Volumes

In Steamboat Springs, the rhythm of the seasons isn't just marked by snowfall totals or river flows—it’s marked by energy. And right now, that energy has shifted. The lifts have stopped spinning, the traffic on Lincoln has thinned, and the locals? Well, many are either hitting the road, catching their breath, or finally getting to that spring project list they've been avoiding … [Read more...] about Spring Break for Steamboat Locals

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month In the Yampa Valley, where we pride ourselves on clean air, active living, and healthy habits, it’s easy to assume we’re immune to the diseases that affect less health-conscious corners of the world. But when it comes to oral cancer, that assumption can be deadly. “People make the assumption that because they’re in good physical shape, … [Read more...] about A Local Story, A Universal Message

Keeping Your Dog Happy and Healthy in Mud Season As the snow melts in Steamboat Springs, a new season quietly emerges—not quite spring, not quite winter—just a whole lot of mud. Locals call it “mud season” for a reason. It’s that quirky stretch of time when snow banks shrink into slush, trails become slip-n-slides, and the fields around town start revealing all the treasures … [Read more...] about Spring Unleashed

The city’s street sweepers sweep and drive miles and miles and miles year-round; however, with the arrival of spring, the scrubbing shifts into overdrive during April and May to tackle wayward scoria which creeps out as the snow melts. Scoria clean-up is part of the city’s Particulate Matter-10 (PM-10) Air Quality Maintenance Plan, and residents are asked to cooperate by not … [Read more...] about Clean-Up Part of City’s Particulate Matter-10 Air Quality Plan

In a town like Steamboat Springs, where active lifestyles and outdoor adventures are the norm, it’s easy to assume that heart health takes care of itself. With skiing, biking, and hiking right in our backyard, shouldn’t we all be in peak condition? Yet, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., and even the most health-conscious individuals can overlook key … [Read more...] about American Heart Month: A Holistic Approach to Wellness

Give Your Furry Valentine the Gift of Oral Health This February February – a month often associated with love – is also National Pet Dental Health Month. Showing love to your pet may come in the form of walks, snuggles and treats, but perhaps this month giving your pet a boost when it comes to oral health is the best way to show them you care. ​Dental health … [Read more...] about February Is National Pet Dental Health Month

Ski Haus' Guide to the Perfect Valentine’s Date on Steamboat's Most Loved Ski Lift There’s a reason they say the Bar UE lift is for lovers. Maybe it’s the slow, creaky ride that forces you to settle in close. Maybe it’s the quiet stretch of trees along the way, where all you hear is the hum of the lift and the occasional hoot from a skier in the powder below. Or maybe it’s … [Read more...] about Bar UE: The Lift for Lovers

​Steamboat Springs, Colorado – known for its champagne powder® – is not only a winter playground for people – it’s great for four-legged powder hounds as well. From skiing to snowshoeing to hiking to fat biking to everyday trips to the dog park, there are plenty of wintertime adventures to enjoy with your pup. Paws N’ Claws, known for being the experts in “all things pet” at … [Read more...] about Winter Adventures with Your Powder Hound

Ski Haus Supports New Year’s Resolutions Towards Healthier, More Connected Lives Outdoors As the trials and successes of 2024 fade to memory, many look forward to a “better” year in 2025, with goals of improvement for our personal and professional lives.  Those goals, or resolutions as they are often called, can take many different shapes and forms. From “dry … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions – Steamboat Style