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No slowing seniors

Retirees ski more than any other age group

DATE: Dec 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

First Locals Benefit Day at DMR will be Sunday The first Locals Benefit Day at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort will take place Sunday, hosted by the Medicine Horse Center. ...

DATE: Dec 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Wildlife managers stay busy in winter

Inventory, tracking operations underway

DATE: Dec 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Nordic Center releases winter race schedule The Nordic Center at Purgatory announces the 2013-14 schedule for Nordic ski races plus a new Fat Bike category. The Coke ...

DATE: Dec 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Starting young

Focus on fun when teaching kids to ski

DATE: Dec 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Hike to Portland mansion relaxing, scenic

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – When I think of downtown Portland, hiking isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. The bike-friendly metropolis is best known for its array of d...

DATE: Dec 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Ski season starting strong in Utah

Improving economy, early-season snow raises resorts’ hopes

DATE: Nov 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Rubbing elbows with their heroes

Purgatory freestylers make tracks with U.S. ski team

DATE: Nov 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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Warren Miller film to be shown Wednesday Warren Miller’s 64th annual feature ski film, “Ticket to Ride,” will be shown Wednesday at the Smiley Building Auditorium, 1309 East Third...

DATE: Nov 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Central Oregon offers fall, winter fishing

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (AP) – The stream was so packed with anglers, I scarcely could find my own rock to stand on. Dozens of fishermen lined the banks of the Crooked River south of Pri...

DATE: Nov 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Warriors Winter Challenge pushes runners

SHIPROCK, N.M. – With mud covering the course and obstacles aplenty, the stage was set for the Strong Warriors Winter Challenge. The 5-kilometer race held Saturday in Shiprock com...

DATE: Nov 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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Nature Studies to host full-moon hike Durango Nature Studies will host a full-moon hike under the Hunter’s Moon from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. Sunday at Falls Creek. The hike i...

DATE: Nov 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon