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Purgatory Resort to open for skiing Saturday, Sunday

New snow expected to fall through Thursday

DATE: May 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skiers make waves Sunday at Purgatory

Pond skim event wraps up daily skiing

DATE: Apr 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Beercat to make stop at Silverton Mountain

It looks like Silverton earned itself a spot on 10 Barrel Brewing Co.’s first-ever Beercat tour. But first, what’s a Beercat? “Think snowcat + beer = Beercat,” said Lauren Haber, ...

DATE: Mar 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Aspen’s Thomas, Vail Mountain’s Cole win CHSAA giant slalom state titles

Event condensed to one run because of heavy snow

DATE: Feb 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Update: Backcountry skier found dead in Telluride’s Bear Creek

Snowboarder apparently triggered avalanche that killed man

DATE: Feb 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Famed avalanche expert Bruce Tremper to visit Durango

‘There’s always monsters in the basement’

DATE: Jan 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus Ski Area opens with 21-inch base, more on the way

Mountain west of Durango relies entirely on natural snowfall

DATE: Jan 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Can Kendall Mountain become a regional hub for outdoor recreation?

Silverton eyes expansion as way to diversify year-round economy

DATE: Dec 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Salt Lake City bid gets green light for 2030 Winter Olympics

Slam-dunk pick chosen ahead of Denver, Reno

DATE: Dec 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Skier-snowboarder Ledecka finding more success after golds

SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy – The skier-snowboarder who stunned just about everyone by winning the Olympic super-G in February is finding her groove again. Ester Ledecka led the s...

DATE: Dec 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

New 103-room hotel at Purgatory Ski Resort gets initial OK

Plan includes new lift providing another access point to trails

DATE: Dec 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chapman Hill opens this weekend along with splitboard demo

Splitboarding demo headlines opening day for local ski hill