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The town of Steamboat Springs is remote enough to convince anyone that getting away from it all is indeed possible in the world today. There are less than 10,000 locals, but plenty of visitors, drawn by the idea of a Steamboat Springs hotel , and a weekend of skiing. It’s hard to get away from skiing here, because the culture revolves around it. For about 100 years now, it’s been serving as a resort town, with snow bunnies and lots of fires to keep the company warm.

Though most will no doubt come to ski, or to watch their friends ski, there is also ska. Ski and ska might be the best companions, at least it seems that way in Steamboat Springs. Or perhaps it would only seem that way to fans of Five Iron Frenzy . Reese Roper, one of the locals who was also born here, was one of the eight young people who played in this indie band from the mid-90s until 2003.

Ska has never been an easy sell, but the band was never about selling. They remained dedicated to their indie roots until the very end, and didn’t break up for financial reasons. They quit because the members were all in their 30s, and it seemed like the time to move on. It’s a strategy that would work for any sport, including music.