Outdoors - The Durango Herald

Ousel Falls offers canyon scenery

BIG SKY, Mont. (AP) – If Beehive Basin is Big Sky’s classic alpine ascent, then Ousel Falls is surely its canyon counterpart. A short drive from the Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Fal...

DATE: Dec 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Fundraiser to benefit climbing association A fundraiser for the American Safe Climbing Association will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. ...

DATE: Dec 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

A daily obsession

Alaskan shares love, knowledge of cross country skiing

DATE: Dec 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Air bag system approved for World Cup ski races

ROME – Perhaps if Lindsey Vonn had a big cushy air bag to fall on when she tore two ligaments in her right knee she wouldn’t have missed the Sochi Olympics. And maybe Aksel Lund S...

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

A trail divided

Riders lose patience for more challenging routes, but plans are in the works

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

For Rio, Paralympian Alana Nichols’ focus on kayak

Four Corners native seeks to add to medal count

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Agency reminds snowmobilers on safety Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds snowmobilers to travel safely this winter and to review state regulations that apply to this activity. ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Skiing lesser-known mountains

So-called ‘satellite resorts’ measure up to popular ones

DATE: Nov 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors announces activities Seniors Outdoors will host these activities: The Downhill Ski Group is forming. Participants will meet other skiers and ski with ...

DATE: Nov 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Advances in fit, technology boost helmet use on ski slopes

BEND, Ore. (AP) – They come in nearly every color scheme imaginable, from camouflage to bright pink. Most skiers and snowboarders on the slopes are wearing them, and if you’re not, well, you...

DATE: Nov 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Mountain adventure, in the name of art

Durango photographer’s image comes with epic story

DATE: Nov 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Female deer hunter in the minority for sport

EVELETH, Minn. (AP) – Through the history of deer hunting, it’s been a general fact that most women aren’t deeply interested in the sport. It is largely been seen as a man’s game. ...

DATE: Nov 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors