Alpine skiing - The Journal

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

All 13 fatalities were men, ages 25 to 74

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Fastest skier in American history, who grew up skiing at Purgatory Resort, to be honored

Durango mayor will declare April 19, 2026, as Ross Anderson Day

DATE: Apr 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skier narrowly avoids landing on child while skiing at Purgatory Resort

Video of close-call stunt goes viral; resort reminds patrons to follow safety etiquette

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system

DATE: Mar 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers

Frequencies assigned to different zones being used in San Juan Mountains

DATE: Feb 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

City-owned ski hills like Chapman are a cheap antidote to pricey resorts

A lightning strike earlier this year temporarily fried a lift and lights in Durango

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Telluride Ski Resort remains closed as ski patrollers continue wage strike

Patrollers want a 20% increase due to housing costs and affordability

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ski Patrol leader talks challenges, changing demographics for first responders

National organization provides training for more than 30,000 members

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango

Workers say ski industry jobs help, but low pay and weak benefits challenge lifestyle

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday

Company and union unable to reach agreement on pay; resort will be closed Dec. 27

DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chapman Hill Ski Area opens with holiday hours Saturday

Lessons start in January, private instruction will also be available

DATE: Dec 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

Cause of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner

DATE: Dec 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News