The Steamboat Pilot & Today

Steamboat Springs kayaker Chris Arnis shows his excitement in the Yampa River last week.

Photo by John F. Russell

The roller waters of the Yampa River surround kayaker Eugene Buchanan last week in Charley’s Hole. Record snow has put smiles on the faces of local kayakers eager to spend their afternoons challenging the fast-moving waters.

Photo by John F. Russell

The roller waters of the Yampa River surround kayaker Eugene Buchanan last week in Charley's Hole. Record snow has put smiles on the faces of local kayakers eager to spend their afternoons challenging the fast-moving waters.

Photo by John F. Russell

Water splashes off a rock and into the air as kayaker Joe Carberry plays in the rolling waters of the Yampa River last week.

Photo by John F. Russell

Kayaker Brian Burger attempts to get into a good position to perform a trick in a wave on the Yampa River this week.

Photo by John F. Russell

Water flies around Joe Carberry as he plays in the white water of the Yampa River just behind the Bud Werner Memorial Library. Carberry was one of several kayakers playing in the river last week and celebrating a great spring runoff.

Photo by John F. Russell