Once again we are proud to present this years Chuckwagon Chili Challenge, and what has become one of Steamboat’s favorite Labour Day Weekend events. It all started ten years ago when we put on a big shindig to celebrate the 100th anniversary of when Francis Marion Light opened his western-wear store here in Steamboat Springs. […]
When cowboys make small talk while watching the cows, their conversation is referred to as “shooting the breeze.” But what is it called when cows make small talk while being watched by the cowboys? And if cows really were shootin’ the breeze, what would be their subject matter? Steve Lucas took a stab at answering that question, […]
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, […]
You Can’t Put A Price On Freedom Here are a few perspectives on freedom from cowboy poet and author Steve Lucas. He not only sent us this piece on the price of freedom, but also sent along this great illustration of the story that was done by his wife, Margaret. Freedom By Steve Lucas […]
A Father’s Day Tribute, by Steve Lucas Steve Lucas has contributed another small piece of writing for our enjoyment, this time on the subject of fatherhood. Oftentimes the plans we make for our lives and the events that actually transpire turn out to be very different from one another. If these plans and the resultant reality […]
Legends and great historic events are filled with the stories of people who accomplished magnificent feats heroism that most of us can only imagine doing. In the midst of our daily lives which – let’s be honest – sometimes get a little mundane, these stories inspire us and spur us on toward better things. Toward goals, toward […]
Our friend Steve Lucas has once again provided us with a wonderful Mother’s Day poem that expresses the love that a cowboy’s mother has for her son. Enjoy. A text version that may be easier to read can be found below. What She Can A cowboy’s mom does what she can To turn her boy into […]
Last November we had the incredible opportunity to be present in a very small way at the American Music Awards. No, we weren’t announced on the red carpet. And we certainly didn’t put on any performances. But we were proud to be sponsors of the UPS AMA gifting lounge at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, where […]
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 […]
Cowboys may look as tough as their leather tack, but their hearts are still just as soft as anyone else’s. We think this poem by Steve Lucas has captured this paradox of the cowboy’s heard quite well. But you should read for yourself – as usual, Steve has said it best. A text version of the […]
