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Forest Service curtails ski area public land fees disclosure

ASPEN (AP) – Public oversight of the ski industry has become a casualty of the battle between Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Co. As the competition between the ski companies ha...

DATE: Dec 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As e-bikes gain popularity, land managers ponder future

ASPEN (AP) – For aging or injured cyclists with diminished ability to get up and go, e-bikes beckon as a way to keep them in the outdoor pursuit they love, but for some public land managers ...

DATE: Aug 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Aspen Skiing Co. a model for water conservation

Resort’s efforts could help city reduce use

DATE: Dec 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Aspen’s ski retreats help military vets adapt

ASPEN – Aaron Causey flew through the air with the greatest of ease while on his monoski at Aspen Mountain. It was clear the lips and ledges on Pump House Hill and other ski trail...

DATE: Apr 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Big thinkers meet in Aspen to assess ‘climate fatigue’

Average Americans are suffering from a severe case of “climate fatigue” because of all the dire predictions raining down on them about what rising temperatures will do to the planet. ...

DATE: Jul 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Not enough child care

Many families can’t afford $15,000 a year average cost

DATE: Feb 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

January in Aspen one of driest ever

ASPEN (AP) – Aspen’s January snowfall was the second lowest amount for the month since 1935, according to the record keepers at the Aspen Water Treatment Plant. Only 5.26 inches o...

DATE: Feb 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Aspen Skiing focused on climate change

ASPEN (AP) – Aspen Skiing Co. will maintain efforts to influence state and national policy on climate change in 2015 as well as reduce its own carbon footprint, but President and CEO Mike Ka...

DATE: Nov 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Wilderness Act turns 50 – but is there a cost to protecting areas?

Tourists have swarmed nature around Aspen; group wants to show outdoor’s importance

DATE: May 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ex-Patagonia CEO joins campaign against drilling

CARBONDALE (AP) – The CEO of outdoor clothing giant Patagonia Inc. is stepping down to spend more time with his family in Carbondale, pursue outdoor adventures and increase efforts to preven...

DATE: Feb 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rare dinosaur unearthed near Snowmass

SNOWMASS VILLAGE (AP) – A dinosaur fossil discovered in rural Old Snowmass turned out to be a very rare beast, according to the paleontologist leading the excavation. The bones ar...

DATE: Jan 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Mountain bikers install cattle guards to keep peace

ASPEN (AP) – Mountain bikers are trying to show they can coexist with cows on the Crown. The Mid Valley Trails Committee recently teamed with the Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Associ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors