Outdoors
Colorado Fourteeners see record decline in visitors, new report shows
Hiking advocate wonders if this is a ‘canary in the coal mine’ moment for state’s recreation economy
Outdoors
Outdoors
A new restaurant now sits at 11,312 feet in elevation atop Monarch Pass
Ski resort has upgraded the high-elevation outpost
Sports
Guide Ripperger joins exclusive IFMGA club
Marc Ripperger becomes 189th American certified IFMGA guide
Sports
New gravel grinder coming to northern New Mexico
Aztec Adventures rolling out Gas Field Grinder on Aug. 27
Tri-Cities
Farmington Area Single Track teaches youths and adults the thrills of mountain biking
FAST offers mountain bike lessons for all ages, skill levels
Sports
MCP acquires Lee Canyon Ski Resort near Las Vegas
The southwest’s largest resort management company expands its regional presence
Sports
Purgatory to celebrate season with pond skimming
Resort will operate weekends-only through April 23
Sports
How the Colorado Avalanche Information Center investigates fatal slides
CAIC forecasters and snow scientists compile detailed accounts of every fatal avalanche
New Mexico
Aztec receives $39,999 for outdoor spaces master plan
Trails, recreation facilities and open space development to follow
New Mexico
Brookside Skatepark to be reworked or rebuilt
Local skateboarding icon envisions new skatepark as best idea
Sports
A billionaire and the BLM brokered a Colorado land swap. Not everyone is cheering.
The watchdog group Colorado Wild Public Lands wants more transparency, plans to oppose the Blue Valley Ranch deal
Outdoors
Silverton Mountain plans a second chair at the frills-free ski hill
The expert-only steep skiing mecca hopes a new lift will add fuel to town’s growing winter economy
Sports
200 and counting
Looking back on 200 columns I feel sure it’s hard for you to imagine a columnist being without words. Yet, as I sit here beginning this column, I find myself…
Outdoors
Wolf reintroduction could be a chance to support endangered subspecies
Proponents say Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans should consider Mexican gray wolves
Flies & Lies
Gifts that don’t cost money
So, instead of getting out-of-sorts with all the buying hype for a religious event, I’m going to approach the season differently this year. I am going to think good thoughts,…
Sports
After injury, Sewell switches to ski biking
Sport provides way for adaptive athletes to continue riding
Sports
Colorado board votes to change name of 14er
The 14,265 foot mountain’s current name honors the disgraced former Gov. John Evans
Local News
4WD chairs designed to get people with disabilities deep into the Colorado forest
Track-chair program in Staunton State Park gives users a rare opportunity to experience the wilderness. Now the state park wants to push it across Colorado
Sports
As momentum to rename Mount Evans builds, relatives ask his contributions be considered
Descendants of John Evans speak up while acknowledging his role in massacre
Outdoors
Telluride mourns Hilaree Nelson, its ‘Athena in Gore-Tex’
Nelson died last month on a Himalayan expedition after triggering an avalanche on Mount Manaslu
Outdoors
Two runners have gone missing in Southwest Colorado, leading to push for more education
Fitness is not enough to stay safe in remote areas where risks are amplified
Outdoors
Famed extreme skier from Telluride gets traditional Nepalese funeral
Hilaree Nelson disappeared on Sept. 26
Sports
Colorado guides receive national bravery award
Mountain Trip guides recognized for saving a climber’s life on Denali
Outdoors
National Ski Patrol in turmoil as third director in five years leaves, citing conflict
Group’s board of directors described as a ‘dysfunctional HOA’
Sports
Search and rescue data shows dangerous patterns
Most incidents in Sangre de Cristo Mountains are clustered together