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Andrew Petty is a life/career coach in Steamboat Springs, Colorado that helps people confront their own mortality so that they might truly start living. "What would you do if you knew you were going to die in five years," Andrew asks, "and what is stopping you from doing them today?" Through his program, The Graveyard Group, Andrew is helping people confront those very questions, take on a mortality mindset, and come up with answers that will change the individual, and then the world.  LINKS Support the show on Patreon! Andrew Petty: Coaching   Graveyard Group   Podcast   Instagram  Steamboat Chatter Instagram Mortar Box Media Instagram

Cait Bambenek found a family when she found employment as the retail manager at Ohana in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and not just because that's what the Hawaiian word means. She found a family in that Ohana is a member of the community (you read that I right, I consider this store to be so vital to Steamboat that it is itself a member of it) that cares about the other members of their community. Throw in the best shirts you can find, and how much more family does it get than that? Ohana is family for everyone, so whether you're a local old hat, or a visitor here to hit the slopes on skis or snowboard, be sure to stop in to say hi to the fam at Ohana. They've got a nice shirt for you. LINKS Support the show on Patreon! Ohana: Website   Instagram    Steamboat Chatter Instagram Mortar Box Media Instagram

Nick Winden is a chef that helps Laundry Kitchen & Cocktails create some masterful works of art in the form of shared plates. And in Steamboat Springs, Colorado those shared plates most assuredly translate to shared good times. Nick talks with Duke about the art of crafting a menu and working in a kitchen, his goal to crash a ton of flavors onto your palate during your visit, and what it's like to work collaboratively towards a shared goal.  Know someone who would be a great guest on the show? Or are you someone that helps connect Steamboat residents and visitors? Reach out to Duke via Instagram with the details and let's make it happen! LINKS Support the show on Patreon! Laundry: Instagram  FaceBook  Website Steamboat Chatter Instagram Mortar Box Media Instagram

Dagny McKinley and Barb King, co-publishers of the arts magazine Art with Altitude, sit down with Duke today to fill him in on everything they're doing to "elevate the arts" as they put it. As co-workers at Steamboat Creates, the pair worked on projects together and came to a mutual understanding of what art can mean for a place like Steamboat Springs, Colorado. They also understand that art, while an important factor in life in this beautiful city with the champagne powd...better not, that's trademarked I suppose. They know that while the residents in our city love, honor, and appreciate the amazing art we can find throughout the Yampa Valley, local government (like many cities in our country) has a tendency to focus on things like that powdery snow I was talking about, the amazing outdoor recreation the Yampa River brings, and all the other activities that drive visitors to The Boat.  But Barb and Dagny wonder, in this time where climate change is making real impact on weekly snow reports, will people always come to Steamboat for the snow and recreation? Or is there coming a time when we'll need to be a beacon for the arts in order to drive tourism. It's not a bad bet, and it'll pay to be ready. Art with Altitude Magazine is helping to elevate art in North-West Colorado as a way to pave the way if, but more so when, that time comes. Tune in to see what makes them tick, and how their magazine just may be our future. LINKS Steamboat Chatter Instagram Mortar Box Media Instagram Art with Altitude Magazine Instagram Art with Altitude Magazine Website Support the show on our Patreon  Email steamboatchatter@gmail.com with the subject line "Yampa Valley Podcasting" if you're looking to finally get your thoughts out on mic to grow your audience, business, or creative pursuits.

Recording inside the caboose at the Steamboat Art Depot, Garret Bock has been a working artist for 20 years or so, "or at least trying to be," as he puts it. I'd say mission accomplished. You can find Garret's work on his Instagram account (@strangesteamboat) if you're on there, but you can also check out Garret's work in person at Big Iron Coffee Co on Lincoln Ave, where it brings a little uncanny valley vibe to the cozy coffee shop.  On October 22nd at the Steamboat Art Depot you can join Garret to get some help building a Halloween costume.  LINKS Steamboat Chatter Instagram Garret's Website

Lisa Popovich has been working hard in Steamboat Springs, CO to help bring people together for events that build real community. Through the work of Main Street Steamboat, residents and visitors alike are treated to great annual events such as Restaurant Week happening October 7-15, Halloween Stroll, the farmer's market, and so much more!  Join host Duke Adams, a new resident to Routt County, as he talks with the people and businesses behind what makes The Boat so great. LINKS: Steamboat Chatter Instagram Mortar Box Media Instagram Main Street Steamboat Instagram Main Street Steamboat Website

Meet Duke, a new resident in Steamboat Springs, CO. Join Duke on their journey as they discover what makes "The Boat" so great, and the people behind the greatness.   LINKS Steamboat Chatter Instagram