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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...

Ski season starting strong in Utah

Improving economy, early-season snow raises resorts’ hopes

Rubbing elbows with their heroes

Purgatory freestylers make tracks with U.S. ski team

Outdoors Briefs

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...

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...

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...

Outdoors Briefs

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...

Going down

Kayaker travels from top to bottom of U.S., and back

TWO HARBORS, Minn. (AP) – In the end, it was a race against the ice. For nearly 7,500 miles, Daniel Alvarez had paddled his kayak, and now he couldn’t feel his hands and his feet....

First-time hunter describes adventure

Scribe learns lessons, still bags 3-point buck

Breckenridge, Keystone have uphill skiing limits

BRECKENRIDGE (AP) – Ski resort uphill travel policy is a relatively new concept. But with the rise in popularity of backcountry and resort-based ski mountaineering, it’s become an increasing...

Phil’s World hoping to grow

BLM undertakes environmental, cultural resource examination