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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...

DATE: Nov 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Phil’s World hoping to grow

BLM undertakes environmental, cultural resource examination

DATE: Nov 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Wolf Creek to celebrate founder’s 100th birthday Charles Elliot, one of the founders of Wolf Creek Ski Area, will celebrate his 100th birthday this month, and he’ll mark the occas...

DATE: Nov 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Minnesota hunter goes biking for birds

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) – On an overcast October morning, Hansi Johnson walks down an old logging trail flanked by young aspen. He carries his old Browning 12-gauge A-5, inherited from his grandf...

DATE: Nov 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Colorado athlete finishes ultimate triathlon test

COLORADO SPRINGS (AP) – They call it a Triple Deca Ironman – an Ironman-length triathlon a day for 30 days. Even the name is a workout. Again, just so we’re clear, that’s a 2.4-mi...

DATE: Nov 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Boosting Olympic dreams

Durango fundraiser supports local Nordic athletes

DATE: Nov 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors to host general meeting The Seniors Outdoors general meeting will be held Tuesday at the Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. A social...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Enjoy all-season trails in southwest Idaho

BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Weather in late fall and winter can drown plans for hiking, trail running and mountain biking – if you don’t know where to go. Trail users can always find plac...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

When snow is sticky, put on the ’shoes

Snowshoeing a solid option, even for diehard skiers

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Hiker rescued for 2nd time on same Utah mountain

SALT LAKE CITY – A hiker had to be rescued twice this year from a Wasatch Range peak near Layton, taxing the patience of authorities. Eric Scott Kuntz, 52, left for a hike Oct. 25...

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors group plans walk

Seniors Outdoorsâ€™ Wednesday Wanderers group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through the winter to walk the Animas River Trail from Santa Rita Park to Home Depot. RSVP is not ...

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Up to you to know where you’re hunting

Making mistake can be costly

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.