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Hesperus Ski Area opens for season

Skiing offered during day and night; pandemic precautions in place

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

What impact are ski areas having on coronavirus spread?

Health officials haven’t traced positive cases back to lift lines, chairlifts or slopes

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado appeals court upholds waivers, protecting ski areas

Language on back of passes release resorts from ‘any and all liability’

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort’s main lift breaks, general manager says crowding not an issue

‘Perception is reality. And the reality is there weren’t as many people as we see on the holidays’

DATE: Jan 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Backcountry skiers triggered more than 10 avalanches in San Juan Mountains this week

No serious injures, but dangerous close calls, Colorado Avalanche Information Center says

DATE: Jan 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country

Chris George brought avalanche studies to relevance

DATE: Dec 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango backcountry skiers likely triggered fatal avalanche, report says

Slide occurred on a steep slope above tree line

DATE: Dec 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango backcountry skiers who died were experienced and knowledgeable

Snowpack conditions presented risks not seen in years

DATE: Dec 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Up to 55 injured skiers and snowboarders arrive at Colorado ERs each day

More than 4,100 transported across 2018, 2019 and the first part of 2020

DATE: Dec 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Hesperus Ski Area delays opening

First day was slated for Friday

DATE: Dec 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eager crowds help Colorado ski resorts prepare for holiday crunch

Ski areas expect strangest season ever; Wolf Creek reports hiccups

DATE: Dec 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Masks up! Colorado ski resorts move ahead as counties restrict access

Hotels and lodges will have rooms to quarantine people who fall ill on ski vacations

DATE: Nov 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News