National Ski Patrol boss is two years into rebuilding the 85-year-old institution Stephanie Cox took the reins as staff were fleeing and the organization January 1, 2025
Mobile app used at Purgatory Resort turns one’s phone into a pocket-size safety beacon Locator system becoming key response tool at ski areas December 27, 2024
Southern Colorado ski hill, closed for 24 years, gets $250K boost State grant will help fund operations while volunteers work on a chairlift December 16, 2024
Lift 3 at Purgatory Resort opens ahead of schedule Saturday Early winter conditions give ski resort strong start to season November 29, 2024
Alterra finalizes acquisition of Arapahoe Basin after antitrust review The $105 million deal, which was first announced in February, closed after an investigation from the Department of Justice November 25, 2024
Purgatory Resort announces bonus weekend of skiing after major snowstorm Ski area to open for this weekend after getting nearly a foot of snow November 7, 2024
Wolf Creek, kicking off its 85th year, slated to be first ski resort in the U.S. to open Ski area announced Monday it would begin daily operations Tuesday October 21, 2024
Purgatory Resort announces 2024-25 winter operating schedule Skiers ride on a groomed trail at Purgatory Resort. The ski area plans to open for the 2024/2025 winter season… September 4, 2024
Ski area liability waivers aren’t foolproof, Colorado Supreme Court rules Case involves a then-16-year-old girl who was paralyzed in 2022 May 21, 2024
Video: Purgatory Resort ‘Pond Skim’ event wows skiers, snowboarders Some touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the… April 14, 2024
‘Speed never scared me; Going big never scared me’ 14-year-old mogul skier has her sights set on achieving Olympic firsts Aerial tricks are part of mogul competitions, and 14-year-old Ava Keenan, practiced flips during a training run on Vail Mountain’s… April 13, 2024
Skier dies while attempting to jump highway near Winter Park 21-year-old man was killed just west of Berthoud Pass summit April 10, 2024
Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed through 2024-25 season Local hill will remain closed to uphill and downhill access March 13, 2024
Meet the new owners of Silverton Mountain Andy Culp and Brock Strasbourger want to protect what they say should be a ‘true, pure ski experience’ February 26, 2024
Ski resorts’ long history of immunity threatened by Colorado Supreme Court case Case involves a teen who was paralyzed after a fall from a chairlift February 18, 2024
Fort Lewis College students shed light on skier safety after one falls into a tree well at Purgatory Resort Resort reminds skiers to understand the dangers of skiing in trees or ungroomed terrain February 13, 2024
Durango’s Ross Anderson to be inducted into U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Anderson had a 17-year career as a world-class speed skier February 11, 2024
Woman, 22, dies at Aspen Highlands ski area after colliding with tree The woman was skiing on an intermediate run Saturday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene January 28, 2024
Purgatory Resort announces holiday festivities Both Purgatory and Telluride have majority of trails open December 30, 2023
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 December 27, 2023
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 December 26, 2023
Wolf Creek opens multiple lifts after 23-inch storm Purgatory opens top-to-bottom skiing after receiving 14 inches November 26, 2023
Purgatory opens Demon Trail terrain Snow in the forecast will open more terrain as soon as possible November 24, 2023
Ski patrollers, struggling to afford Colorado resort towns, look to unions for help Groomer tracks visible on the slopes of Breckenridge as crews work to manage early-season snow on Nov. 30, 2021. (Hart… November 22, 2023