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Outdoor Recreation

Photo: Slick sliding away

Hillcrest Golf Club cross country and snowshoe track remains open

DATE: Jan 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

All In Ice Fest returns

The Ouray festival is carving out space in ice climbing for historically marginalized climbers

DATE: Jan 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Learning the ropes

Lots of snow at Chapman Hill Ski Area

DATE: Jan 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

First year of optional Keep Colorado Wild Pass sees drivers deliver $41.1 million in revenue for parks and wildlife

Nearly 1.5 million Colorado drivers paid an extra $29 to include the parks pass on their vehicle registrations, outpacing expectations and helping fund Colorado Parks and Wildlife

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s outdoors are always a winner in the state lottery … even if you’re not

Ever taken a walk through Colorado's state parks? Notice the scenery. The well-maintained trails. It’s the outdoors that people think about when they think of Colorado. And it takes millions...

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Volunteers the ‘backbone’ of Durango Trails, director says

Trail awareness, stewardship education efforts increased since 2020

DATE: Jan 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

McPhee Reservoir breakwater replaced after 10 years

Nearly $600,000 spent on replacement and trash removal

DATE: Jan 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort to host match in first leg of annual snowboarding competition

Results to premiere on Red Bull TV in late February

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Being quiet and slowing down

Relax, take your time and nature will show its beauty

DATE: Dec 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Ouray Ice Park opens Friday

Warmer temperatures led to a later opening, but the future looks … brisk

DATE: Dec 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mechanical issue involving Bighorn Chairlift shuts down Hesperus Ski Area for 2023-24 season

The chairlift’s gearbox failed, and a compatible replacement cannot be sourced, according to Purgatory spokeswoman Theresa Graven

DATE: Dec 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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