A Latte Love at the Mountain Regional Barista CompetitionA Latte Love at the Mountain Regional Barista Competition

Competition for the top spots was furious when 26 contenders from Colorado and surrounding states showed up last weekend, more than any other regional competition around the country. Photos courtesy of Greg Lefcourt

In the winners circle, from left, second-place finisher Nolan Dutton, from Conscious Coffees; grand champion John Lewis, from Long Story Short Coffee, Coeur d'Alene; Heidi Bickelhaudt, third place, of Trident Cafe.