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Are Colorado’s backcountry skiing stashes ‘trade secrets?’

A snowcat outfitter is suing a former guide before book hits shelves

DATE: Nov 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

A-Basin provides glimpse of what next ski season may look like

The snow was soft, the sun was shining and the lift lines were short. Besides mask-wearing and social distancing, it felt like a normal day of late spring skiing.

DATE: May 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

When skiing stopped, so did pooping, and wastewater workers faced a pile of problems

The science of keeping the flora in a sewage treatment system balanced was knocked out of kilter when coronavirus shut skiing down

DATE: May 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hening claims sportsmanship award at regional skiing championships

A concussion suffered during a crash ended Gracey Hening’s ski season early. Awards still awaited her at the regional championships. Hening was one of four athletes from the Purga...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Update: Skier evacuated by helicopter after avalanche near Rico

Slide occurred Tuesday morning on Telescope Mountain

DATE: Apr 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spike in avalanches reported in San Juan Mountains

Two skiers buried; no injuries reported

DATE: Mar 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort extends closure, still hopes to open this season

Governor’s order through April 6; Hesperus still offering uphill pass

DATE: Mar 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Scarpella skis to giant slalom state title for Durango High

Durango High freshman delivers at Beaver Creek

DATE: Feb 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Man falls from Purgatory lift

Identity of skier not released

DATE: Feb 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skier at Purgatory who died after hitting tree ID’d

Joel Eastman, 70, of Dallas died on the mountain

DATE: Feb 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two more snow systems expected by Sunday

Thanksgiving storm set ‘perfect recipe’ for slides in the San Juans

DATE: Dec 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montana mountain’s epic powder exceeded only by its friendly vibe

Long before they were covered in luxury condos, boutique outdoor clothing stores and latte-spinning coffee shops, good ski hills needed two things: a lift and a lodge. While many ...

DATE: Dec 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Living