Alpine skiing - The Journal

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

Two skiers die in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir

Men were declared missing Saturday night and found early Sunday

DATE: Feb 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Celebrating 60 years of Hesperus skiing

Beloved ski hill, once a family enterprise, maintains its character

DATE: Feb 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton Mountain plans a second chair at the frills-free ski hill

The expert-only steep skiing mecca hopes a new lift will add fuel to town’s growing winter economy

DATE: Feb 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Ski clubs may not be hip anymore, but they help diversify Colorado slopes

Ski clubs that anchor the National Brotherhood of Skiers are a popular way to attract diverse skiers and snowboarders to mountains

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skiing in Silverton can be even more fun in the dark

Kendall Mountain will soon begin night skiing series

DATE: Jan 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News