Alpine skiing - The Journal

Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed for 2025-26 season

Hope remains that one day lifts will resume spinning at local hill

DATE: Sep 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned

Regulatory delays push construction to 2026; bike park expected to reopen next summer

DATE: Sep 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowboarder who fell from Keystone chairlift in December has died from his injuries

A witness said the man was adjusting his snowboard bindings; his mother disputes that

DATE: May 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes during the 2024-25 season

Survey shows eight skiers and five snowboarders died following falls or medical events

DATE: May 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A Silverton backcountry skiing phenom has climbed millions of vertical feet. He’s only 13

Griff Pinto hopes to someday travel the world and make ski movies

DATE: Apr 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Durango Ski Barn to close historic north Main Avenue location

Business will continue to operate south storefront at Crossroads Center

DATE: Mar 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boy who fell from Purgatory Resort chairlift was not fully seated; lift never stopped

7-year-old skier airlifted to Mercy Hospital, then flown to Denver for further treatment

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boy airlifted after 35-foot fall from Purgatory Resort chairlift

7-year-old flown to Denver after mishap on Lift 1

DATE: Mar 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort shuffles staff as low snowfall stresses resort

‘We’re pretty bullish on still having a good season,’ general manager says

DATE: Mar 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

First avalanche fatality of season reported this week near Red Mountain Pass

Victim identified as 57-year-old Ridgway man

DATE: Jan 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

National Ski Patrol boss is two years into rebuilding the 85-year-old institution

Stephanie Cox took the reins as staff were fleeing and the organization

DATE: Jan 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mobile app used at Purgatory Resort turns one’s phone into a pocket-size safety beacon

Locator system becoming key response tool at ski areas

DATE: Dec 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News