Author - The Journal
Advertisement
Jason Blevins
Position: The Colorado Sun

Investigations find no evidence of government conspiracy in offer to buy Telluride ski area

Local leaders resigned from jobs in wake of offer to purchase resort from billionaire owner Chuck Horning

Another record year for the outdoors as participation surges past booze

More than 183 million Americans went outside for recreation in 2025

Visits to Colorado ski resorts collapsed in 2025-26 with the steepest annual decline in decades

It was the lowest showing for Colorado ski areas since 1991-92

Colorado mountain town real estate slowing down after post-pandemic surge

Sales numbers and total volume are down, but prices remain at record highs

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26

All 13 fatalities were men, ages 25 to 74

Liability waivers return to the Colorado Supreme Court over the language in ski pass agreements

Court hears a case involving a snowboarder who collided with an employee-driven snowmobile at Breckenridge

River access in Colorado has been contentious for a half century. Legislators are still stymied

Paddling groups want to float. Others want to wade. Landowners want the status quo. And lawmakers seemingly don’t want to get wet in a water fight

American outdoor recreation economy tops $1.3 trillion, with Colorado again in top 10 states

Latest Bureau of Economic Analysis numbers show growing outdoor recreation sector as critical economic engine for rural America

Taxes have never been higher for Colorado vacationers – but little of that revenue supports tourism

Nearly 40 communities this year are budgeting $77 million in new or redirected lodging taxes to support housing, child care and roads

Telluride Town Council launches investigation into councilwoman who proposed deal to buy ski resort

Mayor pro tem joined the now-resigned Mountain Village mayor in pursuing a deal

Amid Telluride strike, nearby resorts salvage holiday ski vacations

Patrollers say Telluride Ski and Golf has not reached out to resume negotiations; resort still making snow

Measure would delegate sporting goods tax revenue to hinder wildfires in Colorado

Measure could funnel $130M toward open space, watersheds, wildfire mitigation and recreational access, backers say