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Blind veteran takes aim at Paralympic biathlon

FRISCO (AP) – Ever since he was young, Steve Baskis wanted to serve in the military like his father and grandfather before him. But just eight months into his Army deployment in Iraq, in May...

Nordic skiers poised to start season

Durango club numbers 65 with new programs

No slowing seniors

Retirees ski more than any other age group

Outdoors Briefs

First Locals Benefit Day at DMR will be Sunday The first Locals Benefit Day at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort will take place Sunday, hosted by the Medicine Horse Center. ...

Wildlife managers stay busy in winter

Inventory, tracking operations underway

Outdoors Briefs

Nordic Center releases winter race schedule The Nordic Center at Purgatory announces the 2013-14 schedule for Nordic ski races plus a new Fat Bike category. The Coke ...

Starting young

Focus on fun when teaching kids to ski

Hike to Portland mansion relaxing, scenic

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – When I think of downtown Portland, hiking isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. The bike-friendly metropolis is best known for its array of d...

Ski season starting strong in Utah

Improving economy, early-season snow raises resorts’ hopes

Rubbing elbows with their heroes

Purgatory freestylers make tracks with U.S. ski team

Outdoors Briefs

Warren Miller film to be shown Wednesday Warren Miller’s 64th annual feature ski film, “Ticket to Ride,” will be shown Wednesday at the Smiley Building Auditorium, 1309 East Third...

Central Oregon offers fall, winter fishing

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (AP) – The stream was so packed with anglers, I scarcely could find my own rock to stand on. Dozens of fishermen lined the banks of the Crooked River south of Pri...