‘Get Out More’ tour to arrive in Durango

Backpacker Magazine will bring the “Get Out More” tour to Durango and hold an event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at Backcountry Experience, 1205 Camino del Rio. Backpacker Magazin...

DATE: Sep 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Hunters urged to hit the range before season starts

Skillful shooting is a hunter’s ethical obligation

DATE: Sep 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

As kayaking catches big wave, authorities cite rookie risks

PORT AUSTIN, Mich. – The conditions seemed ideal: wispy clouds against a blue sky, light wind, temperatures in the high 70s. But two kayakers lasted less than an hour in Lake Huron, making a...

DATE: Sep 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Walk, run event to benefit Alzheimer’s Association

The “Stan the Marathon Man” event will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 9, at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. A 5-K and 10-K run, 5-K walk, kid run, mini-sports expo...

DATE: Sep 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Trails 2000 to conduct trail work at Twin Buttes

Trails 2000, Twin Buttes of Durango and community volunteers will conduct trail work from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Twin Buttes trails, in anticipation for the first annual Bash at the Butte...

DATE: Sep 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Purgatory to hold mountain bike race, festival

The Mountain Bike Festival and Flow Trail Race will be held Aug. 27 at Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. The event will celebrate the two-year anniversary of Purgatory’s Divinity...

DATE: Aug 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Redcloud, Sunshine attractive Colorado fourteeners, but Sundog scramble deserves its due

There must be something extra special, even magical about Colorado’s 54 peaks above 14,000 feet. They sure do command the attention of admiring throngs. Two of the popular giants are rel...

DATE: Aug 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Volunteers to start trail work at Horse Gulch

Trails 2000 staff and volunteers will conduct trail-work from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at Horse Gulch. Crews will meet at the Horse Gulch trailhead, located at the end of Third Street ...

DATE: Aug 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Glacial geology field seminar planned for Highland Mary Lakes

The Journal Learn how glaciers helped shape the landscape while visiting some of the most picturesque lakes in the area, as certified interpretive guide MK Gunn leads a hike to th...

DATE: Aug 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors to host hikes, bike rides

Seniors Outdoors will host the following activities: Saturday: 7 a.m., hike No Name Peak, north of Snowden Peak; contact Clark at lagow clagow@rmi.net. Monday: 7 a.m., hike ...

DATE: Aug 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Idaho angler’s record-setting trout in Utah deemed invalid

SALT LAKE CITY – An Idaho man who caught a record-setting trout in Utah has been told his fish does not qualify for the record anymore because he caught it without a valid fishing license. ...

DATE: Aug 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

San Juan Mountains Association to hold annual picnic

San Juan Mountains Association will hold its annual volunteer and member picnic from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at Junction Creek Campground, located off Junction Creek Road, at 1499 Forest Distric...

DATE: Aug 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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