Ski Town Rodeo | Mountain magazine

The stars and stripes flew at the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series over Fourth of July weekend. Photo by Sarah Peruzzi

Calf roping, barrel racing, and top-notch bronc riding are all part of the evening. Photo by Sarah Peruzzi

The values and heritage of the West are on display at the Steamboat Springs rodeo. Photo by Sarah Peruzzi

A pair of cowboys hits the mark in the team roping event. Photo by Sarah Peruzzi

A rodeo clown brings a lighter side to the evening. Photo by Sarah Peruzzi

Dress the part for the rodeo—pick up a five-dollar cowboy hat in Steamboat Springs. Photo by Sarah Peruzzi

Kids ages 6–12 attempt to pull a ribbon from a nimble calf. Photo by Sarah Peruzzi

The bronc-riding gets underway. Photo by Sarah Peruzzi

One unlucky cowboy gets a thrown to the dirt. Photo by Sarah Peruzzi

The rodeo has plenty of bucking broncos in action. Photo by Sarah Peruzzi

The clown calls it a night, but the Steamboat rodeo will be back every Friday and Saturday night through August 20, 2011. Photo by Sarah Peruzzi