Alpine Skiing

Purgatory opens Demon Trail terrain

Snow in the forecast will open more terrain as soon as possible

DATE: Nov 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Ski patrollers, struggling to afford Colorado resort towns, look to unions for help

Jake Miller always dreamed of becoming a ski patroller, wearing a red jacket, and racing down a mountainside on high-stakes rescue missions. When he graduated from college in 2022, he applie...

DATE: Nov 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Purgatory Resort opens for winter season

Purgatory Resort in Durango marked the beginning of the 2023-24 winter season on Saturday, welcoming skiers and snowboarders who arrived for first chair with a complimentary pancake breakfas...

DATE: Nov 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Four Corners

Wolf Creek Ski Area to open beginner terrain this weekend

Above-average temperatures expected to cool down later this week

DATE: Nov 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bode Miller unveils movie on mental health in ski towns in Durango, Pagosa Springs

Famed ski racer will host a screening, panel Wednesday and Thursday

DATE: Oct 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort updates amenities ahead of 2023-24 ski season

Resort has spent $1.25 million over the last two years in renovations

DATE: Sep 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

At least 17 people died at Colorado ski areas during the 2022-23 winter season

Two of those deaths occurred at Purgatory Resort

DATE: Jun 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘A season to celebrate’ as U.S., Rocky Mountain ski areas experience record visitation

Snow always draws skiers and this winter was no exception to that industry rule

DATE: May 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Skier recounts exacting rescue after Silverton avalanche

A fast response and well-trained group were critical saving the skier

DATE: May 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort adds another weekend to the ski season

Management considers staying open into May if snow conditions hold up

DATE: Apr 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

MCP acquires Lee Canyon Ski Resort near Las Vegas

The southwest’s largest resort management company expands its regional presence

DATE: Apr 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Hesperus adding days ahead of March 19 closing

Ski area will be open daily next week

DATE: Mar 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

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