Steamboat Neighbors - Best Version Media

12/01/2025

It was a pleasure working with Nick and his team to spotlight Epic by Nick, and the delectable, personal, and creative cuisine experience offered.

We’re thrilled to share that Epic by Nick has been featured in the December issue of Steamboat Neighbors - Best Version Media , with an amazing business profile written about Nick!

A huge thank you to Spencer for all the hard work that went into making this happen, we truly appreciate you.

Check out our profile and let us know what you think!
Thank you all for your continued support!

11/18/2025

Happy Holidays, Neighbors! This December issue will arrive just before Thanksgiving, and into the thick of the holiday season, marked by family, fun, freezing temperatures, and frolicking in new snows, new gear, and the coming of a new year.

Our resident feature is a deliciously fun family profile on the Stangers of Oak Creek and Sascha’s Gourmet Good's. Sascha and Brooke’s daughter, Sabrina, and her fiancé, James, recently relocated from Longmont to join the family business. If you haven’t visited their Oak Creek store yet, you’re in for a treat.

We kick off with an update on WinterWonderGrass, celebrating 13 years of music, brews, and mountain vibes. Carly Speno brings you up to speed on the groove and this year’s lineup for this beloved winter festival. Next, meet Epic by Nick, an incredible local catering and personal chef service with a mission to bring people together one meal at a Time. Nick and his team fill our pages with connection, flavor, and joy.

On the other side of our feature, Blue Skies Nursing offers expert advice on having meaningful holiday conversations with aging loved ones—creating space for planning, support, and compassion.

Our Steamboat Art Section Sponsor, Gregory Effinger, continues his artist interview series with Chula Beauregard, whose creative journey shines in both print and video (accessible via QR code on his ad).

We also check in with RCs @ Neste, formerly Buddy’s Hobby Shop, where Jeff and Sharon Sexton share how this local RC treasure continues to evolve.

Finally, our double Nonprofit Spotlight features the Boys & Girls Club’s Friday Night High School Programs. And in sports, Winter Sports Club Director Brian Krill reflects on what it means to be a champion while previewing a fundraiser supporting our local athletes.

If you would like to contribute to our Steamboat Neighbors by nominating a Resident Feature, a NonProfit, or a Sports spotlight, or if you are interested in our multi-channel sponsorship branding campaigns, please reach out to me, Spencer Tamblyn. [email protected], or 970-846-3911.

Have a Delightful December, Steamboat.

Warm Regards,
Spencer Tamblyn

11/12/2025

Yampa Valley Gives Day is coming soon, on December 9.

Early Giving is Live Now! You can jump on the causes and giving page and check out all the amazing local organizations who would benefit greatly from your generosity.

Main Page
www.YVGives.org

Local Causes Directory
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11/04/2025

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11/04/2025

Emerald Integrative Health has such a wide range of services, skills, practitioners, and approaches to mind body wellness and recovery. I learn something through every post and visit.

11/04/2025

Ciao Bella~ Sascha's Gourmet Good's

11/04/2025

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This month, we recognize and celebrate the vibrant cultures and enduring spirit of Native American communities. Let’s take time to reflect, learn, and support Indigenous voices.

11/04/2025

If you haven't dropped your ballot yet, find the time to contribute to our leadership and direction. GO Teamboat! Let's do this.

It's Election Day! Your voice matters!.
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10/24/2025

In the October issue, we kicked off our new Steamboat Art Scene section with a spotlight on Gregory Effinger of Creative Bearings, and Effinger Fine Art, who has sponsored the section.

In this November's issue we featured an interview between Greg and Susan Gill Jackson, on the art of Plein Air Painting.

This is the wonderful video version of the interview that led to the article in Steamboat Neighbors. Thank you to Greg for his vision for this new engagement through our publication, and the mulit media reach it can have. I find this simply wonderful.

There is a lot more to come. You can find this content anytime, like I just did by hitting the microphone on my google search bar and saying Gregory Effinger Interviews.

Join Gregory Effinger and Steamboat Springs Artist friends with these question and answer sessions on location and in the studio, for Steamboat Neighbors Magazine.

10/17/2025

Our Steamboat Neighbors November Issue is a special one. It is our 6th Anniversary Issue, and we have doubled the page count since the early years, as well as the number of local articles. All thanks to our incredible local business leaders, who support the publication through their rich branding campaigns.

The issue starts with the back story of the push to bring Steamboat Neighbors to life, and then dives into 10 local stories, features and profiles.

Pg. 4 - Effinger Fine Art spotlights local plein air talent Susan Gill Jackson
Pg. 8 - Tamara & Jeremy Moore share their journey in November's Resident Feature
Pg. 12 - Learn about Liz Kurt and the Whole-Person Care offered by LifeSync Health
Pg. 14 - Travis House & Love Life offer powerful faith based recovery options in our NonProfit Spotlight
Pg. 16 - Meet Carol Johnson and the fabulous goods and services of Elevated Olive
Pg. 18 - Our newest Expert Contributor, Routt Land Services walks us through the activity of using Slash/Burn Piles to maintain and protect your property this fall and winter
Pg. 22 - Spa Country shares the stories of the winners of their 2025 Wellness Contest
Pg. 25 - Recent resident feature, Tony Lodico, shares the mission and vision of SSWSC Freeride Freeskiing
Pg. 28 - Alex Deibold, Director of SSWSC Snowboarding, explains the impact of an Olympic year on the athletes and the future of winter sport
Pg. 30 - A sweet settling to the issue will tug your heart strings, with a Resident Submission from Rebecca Hext Campion on Camp Campion & exchanging wedding vows at the top of Hahns Peak

Many thanks to all those involved in this issue and the journey of our Steamboat Neighbors. Make it a Notable November TeamBoat.

Gratefully,
Spencer Tamblyn

09/27/2025

In our October issue, we meet Danielle Zimmerer, Tom Fitzgerald, and their dog, Yodie, in our Resident Feature. Danielle is a talented photographer giving back through her “Gift of Photography.” Their story is one of ambition, community, and a little canine charm.

We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new themed section: The Steamboat Art Scene, sponsored by Effinger Fine Art. Gregory Effinger has long influenced both local and national branding and graphic design through Creative Bearings. Now he’s shining a light on the Steamboat Springs art scene—and bringing those stories straight to you. We kick the issue off with a Sponsor Spotlight on Greg himself—get to know the creative mind behind Creative Bearings and Effinger Fine Art. Greg has returned to his artistic roots and found the joy of watercolor.

Then, Boren to Paint shares their expansion into Texas. While Coleman and his growing family are moving toward a two-home lifestyle, rest easy, Boren to Paint, the iconic truck, and Steamboat roots remain strong.

October’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Rocky Mountain Youth Corps. CEO Ryan Banks and his team are making a significant impact in our landscapes and through education and engagement across the region. Writer Eugene Buchanan captured their story beautifully, having received multiple nominations from our community.

After a tasty Fall-Themed Dog Treat recipe, we’ve got sports: first, the groundbreaking new Girls’ Flag Football program at Steamboat Springs High School with Connor Payne and her squad; then, Lisa Renee Tumminello brings us this season’s scoop on the Sailors Cross-Country Team.

As always, we’d love to hear from you—whether you’ve got a neighbor to nominate, a story to suggest, or want to share an idea over coffee. And if you’re interested in supporting Steamboat Neighbors through a sponsorship, let’s discuss.

Here’s to an outstanding October, Steamboat. May your coffee be hot, your trails colorful, and your snow tires ready.

Warmly,

Spencer Tamblyn

08/02/2025

Meet adoptable kittens today from 12–4 p.m. at Steamboat Ace Hardware! 🐱 $115 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, and a microchip.