Steamboat Pilot & Today

The Steamboat Pilot & Today is a newspaper that caters to Routt County in Colorado. It is owned by WorldWest LLC, a family-run business located in Lawrence, Kansas. The Steamboat Pilot is a larger-format publication that comes out every Sunday, while the Steamboat Today is a free tabloid that is available on weekdays and Saturdays.

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A Pollinator Week love letter from your friendly Master Gardener

1 week ago | steamboatpilot.com | Sarah Storm

June 23-29 is National Pollinator Week! That magical time when bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds get the PR they truly deserve. While many of us are busy chasing kids, wrangling garden hoses, or wondering why our tomato plants look like they’ve given up on life, the pollinators are out there, quietly doing the hard work of keeping your garden and our ecosystem humming along (pun intended).
Rocky Mountain Pickleball Championship Series to stop in Steamboat Springs

1 week ago | steamboatpilot.com | Tom Skulski

The Rocky Mountain Pickleball Championship Series is making its way through the mountains with a stop in Steamboat Springs for the Mountain Town Classic. Hosted by Pickleball Hall of Fame inductee Kyle Yates, the three-day tournament runs July 25-27 at the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex. “The MTC isn’t just a tournament, it’s a showcase for how much pickleball has grown in Colorado,” said Yates, in a news release.
Steamboat Springs moguls skier named to inaugural U.S. Ski and Snowboard development group

1 week ago | steamboatpilot.com | Tom Skulski

Steamboat Springs moguls skier Anabel Ayad is among the first group to join the Moguls National Development Group. Introduced by U.S. Ski and Snowboard, the group was created to help further develop the sport’s next generation and grow the pipeline of moguls skiers at the national scale. The Moguls National Development Group is made up of the best developmental moguls athletes in the country.
Dog washing business looking to make a splash in Steamboat Springs pet-friendly community

2 weeks ago | steamboatpilot.com | John Russell

Dog lovers Shanee and David Pettengill are nearly set to open the doors of Splash Hounds — The Happy Dog Wash, a new Steamboat Springs business that will cater to the town’s furry friends. “I wanted an elevated experience, something that was really clean, really safe and convenient,” Shanee Pettengill said of the new dog wash which features four tubs and two drying stations. Located at 625 S.
Steamboat Springs Rugby hosts home opener Saturday

2 weeks ago | steamboatpilot.com | Tom Skulski

Scrums, tries and line-outs return to Whistler Park for Steamboat Springs Rugby’s home opener at 1 p.m. Saturday against Aspen. Aspen has been one of the top teams in the league for a few years now but Steamboat’s Rob Schwarz feels confident this is the year Aspen could be dethroned. “I’d say this is the strongest team we’ve had in several years,” Schwarz said of his hometown team. Steamboat had its first test of the season last weekend, traveling to Grand Junction for a friendly match.
Boise week: Steamboat Soccer Club U18 boys take on regional championship this weekend

2 weeks ago | steamboatpilot.com | Tom Skulski

This is the fourth part of a series covering the Steamboat Soccer Club’s U18 boys journey to the Far West Presidents Cup Regional Championship in Boise, Idaho. Well over a month of anticipation has finally led to Boise week for the Steamboat Soccer Club U18 boys team, which will compete in the Far West Presidents Cup Regional Championship in Idaho this weekend.
Emerald Mountain downhill trail name OK’d by Parks & Rec Commission

2 weeks ago | steamboatpilot.com | Tom Skulski

Emerald Mountain’s newest downhill biking trail is one step closer to earning its official name. A city survey collected 1,831 votes last month, showing favor to “Highway to Hell” as the name of the trail. It was approved unanimously by the Parks and Recreation Commission during a Wednesday meeting. The four names were chosen by Routt County Riders board and staff as well as city staff. Names were selected to reflect the trail character and geography or to complement other Emerald trail names.
Broken Brain Backyard race puts mental and physical durability to the test, Steamboat runner takes gold

2 weeks ago | steamboatpilot.com | Tom Skulski

The sunrise came into view over Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig on Sunday morning for Peter Surgent’s victory lap in the second annual Broken Brain Backyard ultra . Surgent set the new course record with 22 laps, totaling 91.67 miles over 21 hours, 51 minutes. The 45-year-old resident of Steamboat Springs didn’t begin running ultra marathons until he moved to town in 2018. Everyone he met was through local running groups, inspiring him to tackle the Run Rabbit Run 100 mile race in Routt County.
Commons adds new vendors, flavors to downtown Steamboat Springs food hall

2 weeks ago | steamboatpilot.com | John Russell

The Commons Food Hall is adding two new restaurants to its menu this month, expanding downtown dining possibilities with an Italian option called Pasta Bar, a new sandwich place called Sup Wich U, and a soon-to-be named burger joint expected to open this summer. “Ultimately, our intent with this place is to allow people to try and prove their concepts,” said Justin Keys, who has managed The Commons Food Hall since November and owns The Barley Tap as well as The Commons Bar.
Steamboat Springs’ Kauf added to 2026 Olympic Winter Games moguls roster

2 weeks ago | steamboatpilot.com | Tom Skulski

The first wave of 2026 Olympic Winter Games qualifiers was announced by the U.S. Ski Team on Tuesday morning with Steamboat Springs’ Jaelin Kauf earning her official roster spot for moguls. Kauf joins Quinn Dehlinger (aerials) as well as freeski athletes Alex Hall and Alex Ferreira on the list. All four athletes landed their Olympic spots by ranking as the top American on the 2026 FIS Base List, which is based on results from the 2024-25 competition season.