This summer’s Rodeo Kickoff Party was a success. That’s not to brag, however, as given the circumstances it is a thing just as easily done as it is said. We are, quite simply, happy to be able to facilitate all the fun. Perhaps the primary difficulty in the affair was the possibility of rain. After all, […]
The beginning of February is always one of our favorite times of the year because it means that it’s time for the Winter Carnival. And this years 102nd Annual Winter Carnival was no disappointment. True to our western tradition, Steamboat cleared out all the vehicles from Lincoln Avenue, covered the road in snow, and let the […]
What does a new ski lodge in Breckenridge, Colorado, the Lakota tribe from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, and F.M. Light & Sons have in common? A historic 400-mile ride on horseback from a Colorado resort to a South Dakota reservation, that’s what! It all started when the owners of the ski patrol lodge in Breckenridge decided that they didn’t […]
We celebrated Labor Day in the usual Yampa Valley style. This of course means taking a break from our work to enjoy the fruit of our labor, and to play hard in the absence of hard work. The weekend began with the 9th Annual Chili Cookoff Now that name is a bit of a misnomer, so […]
It’s been a great summer here at F.M. Light & Sons, and not least of all because summer is an opportunity to enjoy all of the things that make life good. We celebrated the 4th of July with food, family, music, and friends! Here are some of our Independence Day photos: Photo Credit: Lindsay Dillenbeck and Daniel […]
F.M. Light and Sons is Having a Party! Here at F.M. Light and Sons, we’re proud of the hard working, independent spirit of the American cowboy. The west and all it stands for is at the heart of this country. We support all the hard working patriotic folks who love God and country as much […]
The rodeo! It’s not just about the rider and the animal. It goes much deeper than that. It’s an american tradition! It’s all about gathering together in excitement and enjoying the food, the sport, and the western clothing. Rodeos truly capture the spirit of the west! Speaking of clothing, it isn’t just for the rodeo. […]
This year we have Darel Kesner of Dan Post Boots, Craig Anderson of Stetson and Dave Morgan of Scully Leather joining us in-store to help you find the perfect pair of boots and cowboy hat. The Western Industry is their love and passion: Combined, they have over 80 years of experience in the western business, and have traveled […]
This is Steamboat’s 101st Winter Carnival. What a wonderful legacy! The carnival began in 1913, when folks were tired of Colorado’s long, cold winters. They wanted a way to join together as a community to celebrate the winter and enjoy each others company. This makes our Winter Carnival the oldest, continuous winter carnival west of the Mississippi. And […]
Lucchese makes some of the best footwear. Wearing the right boots can affect your mood and your ability to take charge in life. If you agree with this fact, then you’ll enjoy reading this post for confirmation of your belief. If you’re not quite convinced that wearing the right clothes help make life doable, then […]
