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Despite drought, California skiers in pursuit of powder

In California backcountry, skiers find satisfying snow

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Team Summit’s youngest, wildest rippers ready to compete

FRISCO If you ever run into coach Terri Mayrer’s three young snowboard phenoms, ask to see the Avocado Dance. Then again, chances are you won’t need to ask. No, these ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Luke Mehall set to release book ‘American Climber’

When people think of the life of a climber, they often think of the dirtbag lifestyle. For those who don’t know any dirtbags, they tend to live an unconventional life. Loosely defined, they ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors announces events Seniors Outdoors will offer these activities: A hike of the Alien Run Trail will take place at 8 a.m. Monday. This is a relatively flat trail ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Inspiring women to be featured on Women Outside panel

Backcountry Experience hosting ‘Women Outside’

DATE: Apr 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Durango’s Tad Elliott finishes 2nd in U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships

Elliott ready for offseason back home

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors announces activities Seniors Outdoors will offer these activities: A hike of La Plata Canyon will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday. This will be a moderate hike o...

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Purgatory Resort is extending its season

Will stay open on weekends through mid-April

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Fly Fishing Film Festival hits Durango

Two showings of film tour Saturday

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Patagonia’s Worn Wear program comes to Durango

Dig up that old gear and dust off your old favorites, Patagonia is coming to the rescue. Patagonia’s Spring 2016 Worn Wear Tour will hit Durango at 11 a.m. Friday at Pine Needl...

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Adaptive skiing provides outlet in Aspen

Adaptive skiers overcome obstacles to reach sport’s height

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors announces activities Seniors Outdoors will offer these activities: The Wednesday Wanderers will hike the Animas River Trail at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Par...

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | 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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening