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Epic! That word is spoken enthusiastically on powder days in Steamboat. My backcountry companions say it often; we can be a bit smug about our tele excursions into unofficial terrain like Way Right, Drunken Indian, Storm King and North Woods. But the truth is, Back in the Day, Loris and Buddy Werner and their friends had truly epic ski adventures. In the 1950s, they’d drive up Rabbit Ears to the top of Hogan Park Trail… before it was a marked Forest Service route. They’d put skins over their alpine skis and break trail all the way to what is now Morningside. That’s seven miles. Once there, they’d build a snow cave, light a fire and settle in for the night.
Epic! That word is spoken enthusiastically on powder days in Steamboat. My backcountry companions say it often; we can be a bit smug about our tele excursions into unofficial terrain like Way Right, Drunken Indian, Storm King and North Woods. But the truth is, Back in the Day, Loris and Buddy Werner and their friends had truly epic ski adventures. In the 1950s, they’d drive up Rabbit Ears to the top of Hogan Park Trail… before it was a marked Forest Service route. They’d put skins over their alpine skis and break trail all the way to what is now Morningside. That’s seven miles. Once there, they’d build a snow cave, light a fire and settle in for the night.
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GENUINE STEAMBOAT STORY CONTEST | By Nate Brothers<br />
22 | ONLINE AT WWW.STEAMBOATMAGAZINE.COM<br />
Still the most iconic genuine <strong>Steamboat</strong> image, this vintage ski area poster was produced during the<br />
1971-72 season. In the foreground of the old More barn are Rusty Chandler and Jo Semotan, riding<br />
through fresh snowfall. Prints are available through shop.steamboat.com<br />
Genuine<br />
<strong>Steamboat</strong><br />
Story<br />
The Genuine <strong>Steamboat</strong> Story Contest, sponsored by <strong>Steamboat</strong><br />
Group Realty, challenged locals and visitors alike to write a short<br />
article on the topic: “Why do you think <strong>Steamboat</strong> Springs is a<br />
genuine place to live or visit?” Our community of web members voted<br />
on their favorite entries and we are pleased to announce that Dustin<br />
Eldridge is the winner. He will receive a check for $100.<br />
Dustin is a CMC student and avid blogger; check out his work at<br />
<strong>Steamboat</strong> Livin’, his wordpress blog, and look for Eldridges’s work on<br />
the all new <strong>Steamboat</strong>Magazine.com.<br />
Courtesy <strong>Steamboat</strong> Ski & Resort Corp.
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