Matt Stensland is a photojournalist for the Steamboat Pilot & Today. He has worked for the paper since January 2006. Matt started working at the paper as a reporter covering the town of Hayden, real estate and business. After about a year he was hired on as the newspaper's first full-time videographer. He is currently the cops and courts reporter and photographer. Matt has a bachelor's degree in print journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and grew up in Urbana. When not working, you will most likely find Matt soaking at either the Old Town or Strawberry Park hot springs. You can visit his website at www.mattstensland.com.
Recent Stories
Lower flows forecast for Yampa River
Forecasts call for the Yampa River to surge one more time before plunging to levels that could allow commercial tubing operations in Steamboat Springs to begin. If the forecast for rains proves accurate, flows on the Yampa where it heads through downtown Steamboat could grow to 1,400 cubic feet per second tonight. But by the end of next week, flows are expected to drop to below 700 cfs and continue a quick downward trend.
Data: Visitor numbers flat for Steamboat
Economic analyst says tourism numbers this season comparable to 2010-11
A local group of data diggers is taking a new approach at figuring out how many people are visiting Steamboat Springs, and the results might be surprising.
North Routt to dish out top recipes at Sunday's chili cook-off
A mouth-watering event returns to North Routt County on Sunday with its usual friendly competition, a worthy cause and dozens of chilis to taste.
Steamboat nears April precipitation average after storm
Fire restrictions to remain in place for foreseeable future
A storm that dropped nearly three-quarters of an inch of rain on Steamboat Springs late this week is helping April creep closer to its precipitation norm.
New trail signs in Steamboat help guide the way
A crop of signs has sprouted along trails in Steamboat Springs with the goal of making it easier for people to explore and use the city’s trail network.
Steamboat Ski Area commits to being open until at least Thursday
Steamboat Ski Area officials say the resort will stay open at least through Thursday despite rapidly deteriorating snow conditions.
Steamboat Ski Area aiming to stay open
Ski area officials say Springalicious events still are planned
With the base melting a little more each day and Closing Day still 11 days away, the ski area is working with the city of Steamboat Springs to truck in snow for closing weekend activities, ski area spokesman Mike Lane said.
Steamboat's Ski 4 Yellow fundraising exceeds $70K
This Friday, $80,000 in grants will be awarded to three local cancer-related organizations during a Yellow Tie Affair.
First Tracks evolves into Steamboat season pass option
A Steamboat Ski Area spokesman says providing value and convenience to pass holders was the driving force behind the new First Tracks season pass.
Plenty to do for St. Patrick's Day in Routt County
Steamboat Springs does not dye the Yampa River green, but residents find plenty of other ways to celebrate Saturday’s Irish holiday.