Alpine skiing

Regional News

‘A season to celebrate’ as U.S., Rocky Mountain ski areas experience record visitation

always draws skiers and this winter was no exception to that industry rule

May 29, 2023

Local News

Skier recounts exacting rescue after Silverton avalanche

A fast response and well-trained group were critical saving the skier

May 2, 2023

Local News

Purgatory Resort adds another weekend to the ski season

Management considers staying open into May if snow conditions hold up

April 21, 2023

Sports

MCP acquires Lee Canyon Ski Resort near Las Vegas

southwest’s largest resort management company expands its regional presence

April 14, 2023

Local News

Pond skim sends Purgatory Resort ski season out with a splash

Participants share their secrets on how to cross the pool

April 10, 2023

Sports

Purgatory to celebrate season with pond skimming

will operate weekends-only through April 23

April 6, 2023

Sports

DWSC alpine team beams as Southern Series champs

skiers also win individual series titles

April 4, 2023

Sports

Durango alpine skiers race in division championships

hosts Southern Series Championships at Purgatory on Friday-Sunday

March 22, 2023

Sports

How the Colorado Avalanche Information Center investigates fatal slides

forecasters and snow scientists compile detailed accounts of every fatal avalanche

March 18, 2023

Regional News

How much snow will your favorite Colorado ski resort get? Here’s how to tell

OpenSnow forecasters give some clues about when and why Colorado ski areas get big snow

March 13, 2023

Sports

Hesperus adding days ahead of March 19 closing

area will be open daily next week

March 7, 2023

Sports

DWSC alpine skiers racing onto podiums

preparing for Southern Series Championships, March 22-26 at Purgatory

March 4, 2023

Sports

Local freeride skiers go big at regional competitions

eyeing Hollywood Huckest on March 18 at Purgatory

March 1, 2023

Local News

What goes into avalanche forecasts?

‘It’s sort of like a cat-and-mouse game with the snowpack’

March 1, 2023

Local News

Two skiers die in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir

were declared missing Saturday night and found early Sunday

February 26, 2023

Sports

DHS skiers wrap up season in slalom championships

Demons finish in top-12

February 18, 2023

Sports

Demons race in giant slalom state championship

Henning places fifth to lead DHS

February 16, 2023

Sports

DWSC races gates in Arizona

to race in Breckenridge, Vail, Telluride and Powderhorn before finale at Purgatory

February 15, 2023

Sports

Fehr wins Winter Park slalom

Fourteen Demons qualify for state

February 14, 2023

Local News

Celebrating 60 years of Hesperus skiing

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

February 13, 2023

Sports

Demon skiers try to find the right balance

Seniors reflect on racing for Demons

February 11, 2023

Outdoors

Silverton Mountain plans a second chair at the frills-free ski hill

expert-only steep skiing mecca hopes a new lift will add fuel to town’s growing winter economy

February 10, 2023

Local News

Ski clubs may not be hip anymore, but they help diversify Colorado slopes

clubs that anchor the National Brotherhood of Skiers are a popular way to attract diverse skiers and snowboarders to mountains

February 9, 2023

Sports

DHS alpine team races at Loveland

additional Demons qualify for state GS

February 7, 2023