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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

Telluride Ski Resort remains closed as ski patrollers continue wage strike

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

Ski Patrol leader talks challenges, changing demographics for first responders

National organization provides training for more than 30,000 members

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

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

Chapman Hill Ski Area opens with holiday hours Saturday

Lessons start in January, private instruction will also be available

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

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

Sipapu kicks off New Mexico’s ski season

Purgatory ready to open on Friday

Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins forecasts for 2025-26 season

CAIC updates help backcountry travelers avoid risk

Telluride owner warns of delay to ski season if price of water for snowmaking is raised

As communities weigh a lift tax on Telluride Ski Resort and a tripling of water rates, Chuck Horning blasts ‘burdens and obstacles’ imposed on his company

Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed for 2025-26 season

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

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