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The ups and downs at Chapman Hill

The uninitiated might assume the skier would have the advantage. “Take a seat and watch,” veteran Chapman Challenge contestant Steve Ilg advised just before Friday night’s uphill...

DATE: Jan 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Steam from floats, rain from sky

A little bit of snow mixed with rain, or sleet, or whatever you want to call it, didn’t stop the Snowdown Light Parade from being the big draw that it annually is on Snowdown Friday along Ma...

DATE: Jan 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Steamy swimsuits heat up Rochester

With snow falling on the patio of the Rochester Hotel, The Ultra Sexy Steam Swimdown got off to a slow start. Friday’s chilly, wet weather wasn’t ideal for a swimsuit contest, bu...

DATE: Jan 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flour, marshmallows and Spam

With help from FLC, Bed Rally returns

DATE: Jan 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ore House wins top honors at Waiter-Waitress Race

A beer-balloon to the face. India Downing took one for the team Thursday at the soggy Snowdown Waiter-Waitress Race in the alley behind Steamworks. It was the result of a throw fr...

DATE: Jan 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Beards battle it out at Carver’s

Nathan Hammond was impressed by the level of competition at Snowdown’s Beard Competition. “I do have a decent beard, and I was really cocky coming into this,” he said. “I am humbl...

DATE: Jan 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Looking for love, steampunk style

People of all ages looking for love gathered in the Rochester Hotel Thursday night for two rounds of speed dating. The 40 slots offered at the event filled up fast, and the onlook...

DATE: Jan 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water slide bliss turns into endurance grind

Ten people started the Water-Slide-Athon but only three people were still running up the stairs to the slide four hours later. Tiffany Bergman, climbed 39 stairs 222 times to win ...

DATE: Jan 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oyster slurping showdown

The oysters were smaller this year at the Shuckin’ Suckin’ Oyster Slurping Contest, and Chris Feely and C.J. Wise were champions under Thursday’s performance-enhancing conditions. ...

DATE: Jan 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Where do they find these words?

Spellebration challenges language lovers

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kayak slalom offers some athletic Snowdown fun

Durango Community Recreation Center’s pool teemed with formidably athletic children, teenagers and adults Wednesday night, where dozens showed up to compete in Snowdown’s Kayak Pool Slalom. ...

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cocktail queen retains her title

Jen Rylko, manager of Guido’s Favorite Foods, again prevailed in the 37th Annual Snowdown Bartender’s Contest at Moe’s lounge. After sampling ten cocktails from Durango’s finest m...

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News