Alpine skiing

Local News

Mayor of Mountain Village resigns amid political row over Telluride Ski Resort

A free gondola from downtown Telluride, in the background, takes you up over the ski area and down to the…

January 16, 2026

Travel

An ice park without ice: How is outdoor industry dealing with a warm winter?

The Ouray Ice Park is usually a winter wonderland, filled with plunging ice climbing routes that cling to the sides…

January 9, 2026

Local News

Telluride ski patrol union approves new contract, ending strike

Workers settle for less than what they wanted as pressure mounted

January 9, 2026

Local News

City-owned ski hills like Chapman are a cheap antidote to pricey resorts

A lightning strike earlier this year temporarily fried a lift and lights in Durango

December 31, 2025

Regional News

Telluride Ski Resort remains closed as ski patrollers continue wage strike

Patrollers want a 20% increase due to housing costs and affordability

December 30, 2025

Local News

Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango

Workers say ski industry jobs help, but low pay and weak benefits challenge lifestyle

December 26, 2025

Regional News

Ski Patrol leader talks challenges, changing demographics for first responders

National organization provides training for more than 30,000 members

December 26, 2025

Local News

Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday

Company and union unable to reach agreement on pay; resort will be closed Dec. 27

December 24, 2025

Local News

Chapman Hill Ski Area opens with holiday hours Saturday

Lessons start in January, private instruction will also be available

December 20, 2025

Local News

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner

December 15, 2025

Regional News

Ski resort liability waivers return to Colorado Supreme Court

It’s the second time the court will review their role in the industry

December 12, 2025

Southwest Life

Hotel rooms in the mountains are filling up for the season

A gondola from downtown Telluride, in the background, takes you up over the ski area and down to the Mountain…

November 28, 2025

New Mexico

Sipapu kicks off New Mexico’s ski season

Purgatory ready to open on Friday

November 26, 2025

Travel

From Milan to Cortina, a glance at the 2026 Winter Olympics venues

Olympic rings are seen near a slope of the Stelvio Ski Center, a venue for the alpine skiing and ski…

November 16, 2025

Local News

Photos: Time to swap

Avery Wickes, with Ski Barn Durango, set out items on Friday for the annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap on…

November 8, 2025

Local News

Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins forecasts for 2025-26 season

updates help backcountry travelers avoid risk

November 4, 2025

Travel

How mountaineer Jim Morrison made the first skiing descent of Everest’s most dangerous route

The North Face of Mount Everest glistens Sept. 18, 2024. (Savannah Cummins/National Geographic via AP) Below him plunged 9,000 feet…

November 2, 2025

Regional News

Telluride owner warns of delay to ski season if price of water for snowmaking is raised

communities weigh a lift tax on Telluride Ski Resort and a tripling of water rates, Chuck Horning blasts ‘burdens and…

October 31, 2025

Local News

Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed for 2025-26 season

remains that one day lifts will resume spinning at local hill

September 18, 2025

Local News

Brian Buerger steps down as Durango Winter Sports Club freeride ski director

says greatest joy is introducing kids to skiing and watching them grow

September 14, 2025

Local News

Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned

Regulatory delays push construction to 2026; bike park expected to reopen next summer

September 9, 2025

Outdoors

Colorado ski areas report 13.8 million visits in 2024-25, marking the third busiest season ever

numbers an affirmation that pandemic bump was not an anomaly

June 6, 2025

Outdoors

U.S. ski resorts report second-highest showing on record for 2024-25 season

numbers show ski areas invested $624.4 million in resort improvements

May 12, 2025

Regional News

Snowboarder who fell from Keystone chairlift in December has died from his injuries

A witness said the man was adjusting his snowboard bindings; his mother disputes that

May 8, 2025