Outdoors

Thankful for the lessons learned from wild horses and cowboys

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca Before we know it, there will be a run on black Stetsons, mirrored sunglasses and toothpicks. It’s…

November 17, 2024

Outdoors

New rules for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

Some activities now limited to designated travel routes

November 14, 2024

Local News

Photos: Purgatory bonus days

Purgatory Resort opens its slopes with bonus days thanks to recent storms

November 9, 2024

Outdoors

Purgatory Resort announces bonus weekend of skiing after major snowstorm

Ski area to open for this weekend after getting nearly a foot of snow

November 7, 2024

Outdoors

The best time to pay for Colorado skiing is before the lifts start spinning

Sky-high walk-up ticket prices and discounts for early buyers at Colorado resorts mean that skiing has never been more expensive…

October 16, 2024

Sports

The Calico Siblings – A look into two motorbike-accessible trails

These trails are a great way to end the summer hiking season

September 15, 2024

Local News

Photo: Those who cast stones, scare fish

Father and son enjoy afternoon fishing at Pastorius Reservoir

August 23, 2024

Outdoors

Three Colorado wolf pups caught on video confirmed to be part of Grand County pack

Outdoorsman Mike Usalavage posted video Aug. 17

August 19, 2024

Outdoors

Golden bike maker sues Gates Corp. over unpaid royalties for bike frame invention

Spot Brand says it’s owed millions in unpaid royalties

August 17, 2024

Outdoors

Llama drama in San Juans: 2 pack animals on the lam after they were attacked by a sheep dog

Should you find the best friends Rones and Vio, off-lead, please call your local sheriff

August 5, 2024

Outdoors

Experienced climber falls 800 feet to his death on ridge near Telluride

21-year-old man from Arizona is second person to die while hiking in Colorado this week

July 26, 2024

Outdoors

Dust-up between cyclists, ambulance highlights headaches bike races can cause first responders

Recent incident following a serious bike crash is forcing conversation about setting rules

July 18, 2024

Local News

Dolores High School student hikes Colorado Trail in 21 days

Bridger Beyhan nearly 23 miles per day

July 12, 2024

Local News

Photos: Getting in the flow

There were heavy rains Friday in the mountains up the water in the Animas River

June 29, 2024

Outdoors

Federal ‘land grab’ or conservation? U.S. senator visits Dolores River to weigh in

Opponents fear a national monument will curtail access and draw crowds; supporters say it will help manage impacts

June 18, 2024

Outdoors

Visits to Colorado ski areas in 2023-24 slightly down from prior year’s record

Since 2021, resorts have been pumping record sums into new lifts, terrain and infrastructure

June 17, 2024

Outdoors

CPW emphasizes importance of life jackets amid high rate of drowning deaths

‘When drownings do happen, you see the loved ones left behind,’ Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman says

June 17, 2024

Outdoors

Colorado rivers are peaking – and so are drownings

At least 18 people have died in state reservoirs and waterways so far this year

June 13, 2024

Gallery

PHOTOS: Vallecito Lake Heavy Half

Mark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir

May 11, 2024

Outdoors

Sen. Bennet urges more federal spending for outdoor recreation

Senators want to see the outdoors become eligible for essential infrastructure funding

April 26, 2024

Regional News

Winter Park’s Indigenous roots are now on the mountain in signs and art installations

Connor Ryan, a Lakota and a professional skier, at his home mountain of Winter Park Resort on April 8, 2024.…

April 21, 2024

Sports

Durango’s Liza Hartlaub wins mountain bike race after suffering blood clots in her leg

Hartlaub won True Grit Epic NUE 50-mile open/pro women’s division

March 23, 2024

Local News

Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed through 2024-25 season

Local hill will remain closed to uphill and downhill access

March 13, 2024

Regional News

Meet the new owners of Silverton Mountain

Andy Culp and Brock Strasbourger want to protect what they say should be a ‘true, pure ski experience’

February 26, 2024