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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

A way to add 8,800 acres to Colorado State Parks without spending a dollar

As Wyoming plans to auction park land for at least $80 million, some call on the Colorado State Land Board to transfer 8,817 acres inside 13 state parks to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

DATE: Dec 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County Search and Rescue finds community support

The organization brought in over $14,500 in donations on Colorado Gives Day

DATE: Dec 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public land closures near Durango take effect Friday

Animas City Mountain, Perins Peak, Twin Buttes among popular trails that will close for the season

DATE: Nov 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man pulled 212 feet up cliffside in La Plata Mountains

Search and rescue worked through night in snowy conditions

DATE: Nov 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Outdoor recreation economy tops $1.1 trillion, fueling efforts for legislative support of industry

Colorado’s outdoor recreation economy topped $13.9 billion in 2022 and employed 130,000 workers

DATE: Nov 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

White river: Third time was the best

If you are not a regular reader of my columns, the title of this one is a tipoff that I’ve been known to repeat trips and then write about them as if this is all brand-new. Before I tell you...

DATE: Nov 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Eldora ski patrollers are the latest to join a growing effort to unionize the resort industry

The number of unionized workers in the resort industry has nearly doubled as patrollers, lift mechanics organize in 10 Western communities where the cost of living is skyrocketing

DATE: Oct 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Outdoor equity programs in rural Colorado face unique challenges getting people outside

Rural programs sometimes struggle to get funding, can have lower participation rates and might have residents with lower incomes who can’t afford outdoors activities

DATE: Oct 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Parking will be closed at Buckley Park on Thursday for Sepp Kuss homecoming

Partygoers encouraged to leave cars at home, ride bikes to celebration

DATE: Oct 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado is peddling $2.5 million to communities launching their own e-bike rebates

The state will match local funding for popular electric bike discounts speeding off the shelves in Denver and other big cities

DATE: Oct 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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