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Skiers trigger avalanches on Yellow Mountain near Ophir

Area had high avalanche danger warning; two gullies release simultaneously

DATE: Jan 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Epic crowds collide with labor shortages at ski areas

A record number of pass holders arrive at Vail Resorts, but a critical labor shortage and quarantined workers has delayed terrain openings and cut services

DATE: Dec 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Recent storms help Southwest Colorado resorts open terrain

After receiving 31 inches, Purgatory now has 98 trails open to ride

DATE: Dec 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange

Legal battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus Ski Area opens for the season Friday

Recent storms brought much-needed snow; active military personnel ski for free

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ron LeMaster, beloved ski coach, killed in collision at Eldora Mountain Resort

72-year-old was skiing Tuesday when he collided with a snowboarder

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Snow may not be piling up at Colorado ski resorts this season, but anxiety sure is

Coronavirus is still a worry, but now ski hill operators must wrestle with too few workers and not enough places to house the ones they’ve hired

DATE: Nov 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Purgatory Resort announces opening date, with a caveat – there must be snow

Resort doubled its snowmaking capacity, but warm temperatures have been a challenge

DATE: Nov 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Forest Service signals approval for Purgatory Resort expansion

Ski area wants to install a new quad lift, provide more beginner trails

DATE: Nov 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado ski resorts are in an uphill battle for workers amid the historic labor shortage

‘Help wanted’ ads outnumber ‘for rent’ listings in communities enduring housing, worker shortages

DATE: Oct 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado ski resort offers a $49+ chance to skip the lift line, triggering a skier backlash

U.S. senator calls on Powdr to kill the program

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wolf Creek Ski Area to open this weekend, making it the first in Colorado

Owner warns of early season conditions, with 14 inches of new snow

DATE: Oct 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News