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Snowboarder dies after dropping off a cliff near Purgatory Resort

Ski patrol attempted lifesaving measures, but victim was pronounced dead on scene

DATE: Feb 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Celebrating 60 years of Hesperus skiing

Beloved ski hill, once a family enterprise, maintains its character

DATE: Feb 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Ski & Patio to offer free ski rentals one day in February

Business owner hopes to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with the sport

DATE: Feb 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wall Street Journal names Purgatory Resort a ‘world class’ ski area that is affordable

Ski village lauded for its pretense-free culture hearkening back to an earlier era

DATE: Jan 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Talk about Town

Durango Nordic Center offers affordable skiing and snowshoeing

Nonprofit has almost 16 miles of ski trails

DATE: Jan 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango receives two feet of snow in three days

Storms close schools, boost snowpack across Southwest Colorado; more expected next week

DATE: Jan 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Winter Sports Club announces Purgatory Classic

This week marks team’s first competition of 2023 season

DATE: Jan 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated with events at Fort Lewis College

Purgatory Resort expects busy weekend with fresh snow, holiday travelers

DATE: Jan 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s deputies take to the slopes of Purgatory Resort on new ski bikes

The Ski Deputy Program is back after several years of hiatus

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Ski Patrol comes to an agreement over wages

Ski patrol union representatives say both entities bargained in good faith

DATE: Dec 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Power outage in Purgatory metro area affects 1,400 homes

Ski area lifts were shut down for several hours.

DATE: Dec 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Nugget Mountain Bar reopens outdoor deck

Establishment adds Quonset hut to patio after having liquor license approved

DATE: Dec 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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