Fishing lately on the Yampa River near Steamboat Springs has been HOT! I have been fishing many evenings after leaving the office and going over to the Yampa River Town run and having great success with Blue Wing Olive’s and also a very dark pattern tungsten beadheaded wooly bugger. Water flow: 130-200, Snow melting from [...]
Hydration is key to survival Purifying water in a survival situation in Colorado First of all: If you go to Mexico, don’t drink the water! If you come to Colorado or live here, don’t drink the water that isn’t treated. The water here can contain disease causing organisms, parasites, or chemicals. Possibly toxins from mines. Giardia [...]
The leaves are just starting to fall across the U.S. but World Cup racing isn’t waiting as the competitive season is set to kick off next weekend (Oct. 22-23) with women’s and men’s giant slalom races in Soelden, Austria. The team of three women selected to represent the U.S. has already made its way to [...]
The snow is here! Wolf creek opened up earlier than any other resort in the country. Having lived in Pagosa Springs near Wold Creek, I have a great fondness for this area and love what this resort has to offer. Up here in Steamboat we got a slight dusting here in town, and a bit [...]
Happy Winter everybody!!!! Cold crisp air, snow on the mountains, and blue skies put me pretty much in one of the best moods ever. This weekend’s “Sunday at 7000″ is a heavy set, but will most certainly make you get off your ass and dance.
Changes in the Winter storm pattern have brought record breaking snowfall to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. After a slow start, the 50+ inches of snow in the past 48 hours are quite welcome! This is what I did on my lunch break at Howelsen Hill Ski Area in Downtown Steamboat Springs. Have fun everyone!
Arapahoe Basin just opened up lift service for the 2011-2012 ski season today (Thursday, October 12th, 2011), and Loveland will be opening up lift service in the morning (Friday, October 14th, 2011). Although we have not had many significant snow storms in the past week, snow making operations have been going full throttle for the [...]
The first significant snow storm will roll into the Colorado Rockies this week! Starting with snow above 10,000 feet in the San Juans. Skiers across the nation have all been waiting for this snowstorm in Colorado since July and it just might bring some decent snowfall amounts to the San Juan Mountains in Southwestern Colorado. [...]
Fall is one of my favorite times to fish the Yampa Valley near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The fish have been dining very well this Spring and Summer, but now that Fall is here, they tend to start eating a bit heavier in preparation of the colder Winter months up here in Northern Colorado.
This weekend I have busted my butt and put together a new precise table for displaying ski and snow conditions for Colorado on the MyStarryEyes website. I will load these tables every morning at 7am starting in early November at the beginning of the 2011-2012 Colorado ski season. We have yet to have our first snow [...]
I absolutely love many of the designs that Eric Jackson has come up with over the years. From working with Wave Sport Kayaks years back, and especially his new boats he has designed for his own company, Jackson Kayaks.
This article is provided as a public service by the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, in cooperation with the UAF research community. Larry Gedney is a seismologist at the Institute. The freezing point of an anti-freeze/coolant solution depends on the concentration of the solution, and rises when the ratio of antifreeze to water exceeds 60%. [...]
It does not hurt to be safe when enjoying the outdoors. Colorado has a program to help in finding you if you are lost or injured. Please read the following and become aware of some useful options while you are enjoying our wonderful outdoors. Colorado Search and Rescue Fund Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is [...]
Hydration is key to survival Purifying water in a survival situation in Colorado First of all: If you go to Mexico, don’t drink the water! If you come to Colorado or live here, don’t drink the water that isn’t treated. The water here can contain disease causing organisms, parasites, or chemicals. Possibly toxins from mines. Giardia [...]
Here are some tips on preparing nordic skis that hopefully will help you get to the next level as a ski technician.
Fishing lately on the Yampa River near Steamboat Springs has been HOT! I have been fishing many evenings after leaving the office and going over to the Yampa River Town run and having great success with Blue Wing Olive’s and also a very dark pattern tungsten beadheaded wooly bugger. Water flow: 130-200, Snow melting from [...]
Fall is one of my favorite times to fish the Yampa Valley near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The fish have been dining very well this Spring and Summer, but now that Fall is here, they tend to start eating a bit heavier in preparation of the colder Winter months up here in Northern Colorado.
The Fall colors in Steamboat Springs have popped up vibrantly this past week, and fly fishing the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs is a great way to get out into the Fall scenery. Cottonwood trees lining the Yampa River and Downtown Steamboat Springs have added beautiful yellows, golds, and oranges to the always spectacular [...]
Here is an up to date fly fishing report for the areas around Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Looks like Fall is here, start thinking about using some larger streamers as the cold starts approaching. Hoppers have been very steady lately, but could change very soon. Happy fly fishing out there everyone!
Growing up in Austin, Texas means you grow up next to one of the best live music scenes in the entire world. As they say Austin is the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Here are just a few shots from years and years of band photography in Austin, Texas.
I always love returning to Las Vegas and going back to the race track. After working for the speedway for multiple seasons photographing racing every evening and every weekend I was able to put together quite a batch of photos. One of my favorite series to watch were the kids racing Legends and the bandolero [...]
Here is Lucky Tubb, Son of country music star Earnest Tubb. For the cover of a Texas music magazine, The Star of Texas, we went out and found some great locations around Austin, Texas. Had a great time and got some wonderful shots. WIll be posting many many more soon. Check back in for updates!
Chicago, illinois has always been a favorite town of mine, the food, the people, the scenes, and the waterside parks, I love it all. I wish I could spend much more time out there, perhaps I will again soon. As for now I just have many images from my journeys in the Midwest.
A nice article from the Denver Post about my town, Steamboat Springs: STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Imagine a town where all the kids ride their bikes to school and grownups pedal to work. Drivers happily mingle with road riders on hundreds of miles of mountain pavement. Armored downhillers fly down man-made courses. Mountain bikers slip through [...]
The U.S. based RadioShack cycling team where Lance Armstrong rode until he retired earlier this season will combine its operations and roster with Luxembourg’s Team Leopard-Trek in 2012, according to statements released Monday by both teams. RadioShack, the Texas-based electronics giant, and Japanese automaker Nissan, already the secondary sponsor for the RadioShack team, will be [...]
Yeah, he’s clearly the best climber in the world, but maybe you thought it wise to discount Andy Schleck’s chances in the PCC that starts August 22 because he’s from Luxembourg (height of land: 1,319 feet) and the PCC is in Colorado where much of the racing will be done above 9,000 feet.
The final year of Cervelo Test Team. What an impressive showing at the 2010 Amgen Tour of California. Nothing more beautiful than a Black P4 in a black and white photo.
As promised, the October 25th Early Season snowstorm came into Colorado with some force. Still snowing here in Steamboat Springs, but warm ground temperatures keep the accumulation minimal. Fun should stay around till noon or so! Eldora Mountain Resort reported 14″, 13″ in Estes Park, Loveland Ski Area reported 10″, and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area reported 8″. Colorado Active [...]
Bring on the snow! A significant change is coming which will switch out the summertime warmth and replace it with a harsh blast of winter; all in a matter of 24 to 36 hours. Northeasterly and easterly winds behind the cold front will also help to chill and moisten up the Front Range air mass even further. This [...]
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50″+ Snow Storm in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Changes in the Winter storm pattern have brought record breaking snowfall to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. After a slow start, the 50+ inches of snow in the past 48 hours are quite welcome! This is what I did on my lunch break at Howelsen Hill Ski Area in Downtown Steamboat Springs. Have fun everyone!
October 25th Early Season Colorado Snowstorm
As promised, the October 25th Early Season snowstorm came into Colorado with some force. Still snowing here in Steamboat Springs, but warm ground temperatures keep the accumulation minimal. Fun should stay around till noon or so! Eldora Mountain Resort reported 14″, 13″ in Estes Park, Loveland Ski Area reported 10″, and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area reported 8″. Colorado Active [...]
Cold front brings snow to Colorado, starting late afternoon or early evening
Bring on the snow! A significant change is coming which will switch out the summertime warmth and replace it with a harsh blast of winter; all in a matter of 24 to 36 hours. Northeasterly and easterly winds behind the cold front will also help to chill and moisten up the Front Range air mass even further. This [...]
Arapahoe Basin opened lift service this morning (October 13th, 2011)
Arapahoe Basin just opened up lift service for the 2011-2012 ski season today (Thursday, October 12th, 2011), and Loveland will be opening up lift service in the morning (Friday, October 14th, 2011). Although we have not had many significant snow storms in the past week, snow making operations have been going full throttle for the [...]
Vonn, Mancuso, Schleper Ready For Soelden Kick Off
The leaves are just starting to fall across the U.S. but World Cup racing isn’t waiting as the competitive season is set to kick off next weekend (Oct. 22-23) with women’s and men’s giant slalom races in Soelden, Austria. The team of three women selected to represent the U.S. has already made its way to [...]
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50″+ Snow Storm in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Changes in the Winter storm pattern have brought record breaking snowfall to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. After a slow start, the 50+ inches of snow in the past 48 hours are quite welcome! This is what I did on my lunch break at Howelsen Hill Ski Area in Downtown Steamboat Springs. Have fun everyone!
October 25th Early Season Colorado Snowstorm
As promised, the October 25th Early Season snowstorm came into Colorado with some force. Still snowing here in Steamboat Springs, but warm ground temperatures keep the accumulation minimal. Fun should stay around till noon or so! Eldora Mountain Resort reported 14″, 13″ in Estes Park, Loveland Ski Area reported 10″, and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area reported 8″. Colorado Active [...]