New “Game Changer” ACL Repair Comes to Steamboat Springs, Colorado U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team doctor and practicing Steamboat Springs orthopedist Dr. Alexander Meninger recently became the first doctor in Colorado to perform an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee repair using the BEAR technique or Bridge-Enhanced Repair Technique. Dr. Meninger examines many knee injuries in his sports medicine practice and states, “ACLs are among the most common injuries that orthopedic […] Brains Ryan Kime | May 23, 2022 0 Comments
Full CAIC Report: March 19 Avalanche Fatality Near Steamboat Springs, CO A backcountry skier was killed in an avalanche on Saturday, March 19 in the Buffalo Pass area northeast of Steamboat Springs, CO. Two skiers were involved in the avalanche at approximately 12:20 pm, according to the CAIC. The accident occurred in the North Fork of Fish Creek drainage, northeast of Steamboat Springs. The two men had snowmobiled into the area […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 31, 2022 1 Comment
Partner Performed CPR for 1 Hour on Skier Killed in Avalanche Near Steamboat Springs, CO, Saturday A backcountry skier was killed in an avalanche Saturday in the Buffalo Pass area northeast of Steamboat Springs, CO, the CAIC reports. Two skiers were involved in the avalanche at approximately 12:20 pm. The accident occurred in the North Fork of Fish Creek drainage, northeast of Steamboat Springs. The two men had snowmobiled into the area before skiing through the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 21, 2022 0 Comments
Steamboat Springs, CO Report: Early Season Bluebird Turns in Rabbit Ears Pass My expectations were not high as I loaded my gear into the back of the truck. Temps in town were pushing 60F on the dashboard thermometer on my way to pick up the other members of my group on our way out to Rabbit Ears. I thought about the dud of a snowstorm that rolled through last week and the […] Conditions Report John Coombs | November 29, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Wildfire Starts at Ski Area in Steamboat Springs, CO When Construction Workers Begin Work on Chairlift Construction crews dismantling the old Barrows chairlift at Howelsen Hill Ski Area in Steamboat Springs, CO, caused a small wildfire yesterday when sparks ignited the grass. Related: Meet Colorado’s 6 City Run Ski Areas The 33-year-old double chairlift is being replaced this summer by a new $3 million Skytrac triple chairlift. The 49 chairs were auctioned off earlier this season. Steamboat […] Fire Firebrains | May 14, 2021 0 Comments
Hikers Dressed in Just Shorts and T-Shirts Airlifted Out of Steamboat Springs, CO Wilderness After Weather Changed Routt County Search and Rescue volunteers spent ten hours rescuing a couple in the Steamboat Springs, CO wilderness on Sunday after the weather changed and they were stranded in just shorts and t-shirts. Related: Could You Survive An Unplanned Night Out in the Mountains? The hikers started at Mad Creek trailhead, and by 4:30 pm were about halfway between there […] SnowBrains | May 4, 2021 1 Comment
Non-Stop Flights To Steamboat Springs, CO Now Offered Southwest Airlines is offering more flights into the Steamboat Springs area than ever before. New this year, starting December 19th and running through April 5th seasonally, ski tourists from all over the nation will be able to visit Steamboat Springs and their legendary ski slopes, now with less hassle. Services will fly into Hayden-Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN), about 30 minutes […] Industry News James Pulfer | August 18, 2020 0 Comments
Steamboat Springs, CO Resident Facing Felony Charge for Encouraging Kids to ‘Lick Things’ to Spread ‘Fake Virus’ A 23-year-old Steamboat Springs, CO man is facing a felony charge after he posted a video on Facebook inciting harm to others amid the coronavirus pandemic. Related: Colorado Governor Says All Residents Need to Wear Face Masks When in Public A number of people contacted the Steamboat Springs Police Department after the video, uploaded by local resident Jonathan Perez, was […] SnowBrains | April 6, 2020 0 Comments