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Purgatory Resort to install ‘surface lift’ on mountain’s backside

Upgrade to help skiers, snowboarders access lifts 3, 5 and 8

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Purgatory employee and longtime skier shares good vibes

Ski bum-turned-executive sees bright future for Purgatory, ski industry

DATE: Feb 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Girl ‘stable’ after falling Sunday from Purgatory chairlift

Arm bar lifted when girl fell 26 feet

DATE: Jan 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche survivor wants to spare others from tragedy

Man pitched over cliff, buried 5 feet deep

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Purgatory surface lift should open by late January

The new surface lift on the backside of Purgatory Resort should be ready to start hauling skiers and snowboarders by mid- to late January, spokeswoman Kim Oyler said Tuesday. Last...

DATE: Jan 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Purgatory Resort names general manager

Colin McBeath will oversee resort operations

DATE: Jan 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Skiers, boarders say Ski Hesperus offers an affordable, convenient option

In the two weeks since Ski Hesperus opened for winter under new management, the slopes have seen a steady flow of skiers and snowboarders who say it offers an affordable and convenient optio...

DATE: Dec 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Dunton team opening deluxe hotel in historic Telluride at $350 a night

Taos, Vail also opening 5-star hotels

DATE: Nov 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Purgatory starts making snow

Snow is in air, some man-made and maybe some natural flakes near Silverton. Purgatory Resort starting making snow this week in preparation for opening day on Nov. 19, the resor...

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory owner buys Hesperus Ski Area

Possible improvements expected after winter season

DATE: Sep 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Utah enjoys record season for ski visitors

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah ski resorts recorded a 10-year high for visitors this past season, likely fueled by good early-winter snow and buzz created by Vail Resort’s merging of two ski areas in...

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado Supreme Court: Ski resorts not liable for avalanches

Dissenting justice says average skier can’t assess slide risks

DATE: Jun 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: More Sports