IDAHO CITY, Idaho — Last winter, this popular recreation area sat empty,but that's changing thanks to the ambition of a young man and the support from a pair of local businesses. Carter Elliot works six different jobs and also studies business administration at Boise State University, but now he's leading another initiative to get Steamboat open once they receive enough snow.
"I just knew that the sledding hill has had such a big impact and people have used it for so many decades," said Elliot. "We had the opportunity to take over the lease and get it going again and that was something I wanted to see happen."
Steamboat Gulch sits on endowment land owned by the Idaho Department of Lands. They want to see people use this recreation area, but they require someone to step in and manage it because it's been trashed in the past.
Tim Hurlbut owns the Smokejumper Tiny Home Resort and the Sarsparilla Ice Cream Parlor and Gift Shop in Idaho City. Tim sent out a mass email to his employees and asked if anyone was interested in managing Steamboat Gulch. Carter Elliot stepped up and his ambition is easily recognized in this small town.
"He has been working so hard to get the lease set and to make everything environmentally friendly," said Rebecca Barrow, the manager of the Smokejumper. "I’m just super excited for him, he’s a really hard worker and it's amazing for a young man to be able to do everything that he’s doing. We are really proud of him."
