John F. Russell is the sports editor and a photographer for the Pilot & Today. He writes a sports column that appears Sundays. He has worked for the newspaper since June 1990.
John has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado and worked at the Longmont Times-Call during college.
John is from Denver. His hobbies include bowling, softball, photography, pinochle and following his two lovely children around.
Recent Stories
Community rallies to help Crawford family
Asking for help just isn’t their nature. Maybe that’s why Kim and Gary Crawford have struggled with Kim’s health problems for more than two years on their own.
Freestyle events kick off at Steamboat Ski Area
Panther, Cox win on opening day of Freestyle Selections in Steamboat
Utah skier Jay Panther and Australian Britteny Cox topped the field on the opening day of the 2011 U.S. Freestyle Selections at Steamboat Ski Area on Monday. Events will continue Wednesday and Thursday.
Howelsen Hill to host Race to the Cup snowboarding events
Jon Casson, of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, is hoping for great snow and a good vibe as his program prepares to host a pair of NorAm Race to the Cup events at Howelsen Hill.
John F. Russell: Doing his part for Wildlife
He’s part educator, part ambassador, and the gun on his belt reminds us that he’s also part law enforcement officer. Last Sunday, I spent the day touring Steve Znamenacek’s office, which stretches north of Hayden across California Park in Colorado.
Steamboat's Sobeck finishes strong at state golf
After shooting a 42 on his first nine, Steamboat sophmore Erik Sobeck found his swing down the stretch. He recorded a birdie and and made par on six other holes to score a 37 on his final nine. He finished with a 79 and is tied with four other golfers in 38th place.
Drawings at Steamboat restaurant leave lasting impression after 9/11
In the days following Sept. 11, 2001, most of America grieved with tears and silent tributes. But inside Johnny B. Good’s Diner, children used crayons and imagination to record the impact of those days and how the unthinkable events of that September morning had touched their lives, shaped their heroes and changed their worlds forever.
PBR Rocky Mountain Bull Bash returns to Steamboat on Sunday
Former professional bull rider Judd Mortensen has brought Professional Bull Riders events to Steamboat for the past six years and will return Sunday when the Rocky Mountain Bull Bash takes center stage at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena.
John F. Russell: Driving for a new season
Steamboat Springs High School golfer Sam Samlowski hit a few last balls on the Haymaker Golf Course driving range Wednesday morning before picking up his bag and walking toward the No. 1 tee to play a round.
2 Steamboat golfers net aces
Charlotte Fleming knows nothing about the game of golf, but if her mom has anything to say about it she will spend plenty of time on the course. Charlotte has not made her first trip to Las Vegas, but she has been a regular at the Steamboat Golf Club, and her presence has been lucky for her mom, who netted her first hole-in-one Monday on the No. 3 hole at the course.
Storm Peak awaits Town Challenge riders in Steamboat
Town Challenge race starts at base of the Thunderhead Express chairlift
After years of organizing local mountain bike races, Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series Director Gretchen Sehler knows a good challenge, and this week will present one for local riders. Wednesday’s Storm Peak Challenge Hill Climb will test competitors with more than 3,000 vertical feet in seven miles of riding from the bottom of Mount Werner to its top.