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Alpine Skiing

Copper Mountain volunteer boot packers stomp trails to reduce avalanche danger and conserve snow

Crews at several Colorado ski areas spend early season weeks burrowing through powder to stabilize snowpacks

DATE: Dec 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Purgatory sees fresh powder after recent snowfall

The mountain has been open since Nov. 18

DATE: Dec 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Purgatory and Telluride both see new snow and terrain

Both mountains have opened up in recent weeks

DATE: Dec 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Wolf Creek opens multiple lifts after 23-inch storm

Purgatory opens top-to-bottom skiing after receiving 14 inches

DATE: Nov 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Purgatory opens Demon Trail terrain

Snow in the forecast will open more terrain as soon as possible

DATE: Nov 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Ski patrollers, struggling to afford Colorado resort towns, look to unions for help

Jake Miller always dreamed of becoming a ski patroller, wearing a red jacket, and racing down a mountainside on high-stakes rescue missions. When he graduated from college in 2022, he applie...

DATE: Nov 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Purgatory Resort opens for winter season

Purgatory Resort in Durango marked the beginning of the 2023-24 winter season on Saturday, welcoming skiers and snowboarders who arrived for first chair with a complimentary pancake breakfas...

DATE: Nov 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Four Corners

Wolf Creek Ski Area to open beginner terrain this weekend

Above-average temperatures expected to cool down later this week

DATE: Nov 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Time for new gear

Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap celebrates its 60th Year

DATE: Nov 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango ski clubs hosting winter sports celebration movie night

Event will take place Thursday at Fort Lewis College’s Community Concert Hall

DATE: Oct 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Bode Miller unveils movie on mental health in ski towns in Durango, Pagosa Springs

Famed ski racer will host a screening, panel Wednesday and Thursday

DATE: Oct 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Founders of Silverton Mountain sell ski area after 25 years

Business will retain current staff, service as Aspen-based owners take over

DATE: Sep 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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