Jason Blevins
Position: The Colorado Sun

Federal judge ends Colorado’s plan to kill hundreds of mountain lions

<span class="Drop cap">Project called for killing half the population to study impacts on deer</span>

Crested Butte ending free-for-all camping, designating sites

Agencies identifying as many as 211 formal campsites, requiring reservations

Outdoor recreation leaders ask Congress to loosen rules restricting fund dollars

13 state recreation offices target requirements about matching funds

Police on skis help keep the peace, but they’re more likely to lend a friendly mitten

They don’t do much police work, but promote safety, security on slopes

Mistrial declared in case against snowboarders who triggered avalanche

Too few Summit County residents responded to jury summonses

Tumbling rock destroys bridge to Ouray Ice Park, pipeline to power plant

Rockfall destruction challenges green-power provider

Avalanche center boss will testify in case against Summit County snowboarders

Judge rejects ‘chilling effect’ argument from attorney general

Stress threatens Colorado search and rescue teams

Weary rescuers hope lawmakers can find funding and support

Vail Resorts thrills investors with low coronavirus losses

Losses aren’t as bad as investors anticipated; stock hits all-time high

Colorado snowmobilers can finally rev up their machines – and take a class

Boom in snowmobile sales extends surge in the sales of boats, ATVs and RVs

Snowboarders charged for avalanche above I-70 lose critical battle in court

Two backcountry veterans face $168,000 fine for slide that buried road

Skier killed in East Vail avalanche identified as gifted skier

John Kuo, known as ‘Johnny Tsunami,’ regularly skied beyond the boundary in Vail