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Snow bikes asked to avoid groomed Nordic trails

The San Juan National Forest is requesting that fat-tire snow bikers avoid groomed Nordic ski trail systems on public lands. Local ski clubs groom ski trails under U.S. Forest S...

DATE: Dec 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Maine ski resort Sugarloaf getting it right after chairlift accidents

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine – A Maine ski resort that’s responsible two of three chairlift mechanical failures that led to injuries in the past five years is working to make sure it doesn’t h...

DATE: Dec 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Taos Ski Area among the best in the west

New owners upgrading Taos resort

DATE: Dec 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Salmon give-away scheduled for Durango Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host its last kokanee salmon give-away of the season in Durango at 3 p.m. Friday at the boat ramp at Lake N...

DATE: Dec 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Avalanche safety: Know before you go

Raise a glass and ski for the CAIC

DATE: Dec 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

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

DATE: Nov 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Mind-boggling features

White Pocket the best alternative to Coyote Buttes North

DATE: Nov 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Court hears icy feud between snowboarders, skiers

DENVER – It’s a mountain-bound battle between those who want to whoosh and those who want to shred. A group of snowboarders argued Tuesday for the right to rip down the slopes of ...

DATE: Nov 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Some ski resorts explore possibility of ‘drone zones’

Some ski areas to use more technology to film its customers

DATE: Nov 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Purgatory Resort ready to usher in 50th season Saturday

Lift 1 and two terrain parks will be open this Saturday

DATE: Nov 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Parks, Wildlife offers holiday incentive Colorado Parks and Wildlife will offer a 2015 holiday incentive of a free Colorado Outdoors subscription with online purchase of an annual...

DATE: Nov 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Southwest ski guide for El Niño

Over 20,000 reasons to grab your gear and go for the slopes

DATE: Nov 12, 2015 | 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.