Chapman Hill

Local News

Lightning, mild winter didn’t stop Durango’s Chapman Hill Ski Area from having great season

700,000 more gallons of water needed for snowmaking this season compared to previous ones

March 25, 2026

Local News

Chapman Hill ski area shuts down for the season

temperatures and thin snowpack end Durango hill’s winter run

March 13, 2026

Sports

Durango Betties hosting second annual women’s hockey classic fundraiser

The Durango Betties hockey team poses for a picture after a game last season. (Courtesy Kelly Quach)cca The Durango Betties,…

March 5, 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

Gallery

Photos: Chapman Hill fires up the snow guns

Tim Kuss grooms snow Tuesday morning at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. (Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald)cca Tim Kuss uses a…

December 30, 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

Chapman Hill aims to open before Christmas despite warm weather

A lightning storm damaged electrical equipment, causing another setback

December 13, 2025

Local News

Photos: Snowmaking and construction at Chapman Hill

Snowmaking began Monday night at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. Construction workers built a French drain in front of…

December 2, 2025

Sports

Durango High School hockey looks to return to playoffs

have much smaller roster without Telluride players this season

November 22, 2025

Local News

Photos: Chapman Hill runoff

Five drains are being installed at the base of Chapman Hill Ski Area on Thursday that will catch snowmelt and…

August 21, 2025

Sports

Roller Girls victorious in home finale

Durango outskates Albuquerque opponent, 175-144

July 30, 2025

Sports

Durango Derailers off-tracked by High Rollers

Durango falls 213-76 to rival ArkValley

June 25, 2025

Local News

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic makes its return to downtown Durango this weekend

Road, mountain bike and gravel races highlight the event

May 23, 2025

Sports

New street hockey league brings local kids new opportunities

Street runs May 31 to Aug. 9; no experience required

May 17, 2025

Sports

Durango Winter Sports Club to host awards party, remember Ian McKnight

Beloved Alpine coach passed away Feb. 17

May 1, 2025

Local News

Ice sports devotees request new rinks as Durango’s Chapman Hill ‘bursting at seams’

Residents pressure city to prioritize facilities project

April 23, 2025

Local News

Some residents and staff worry Durango’s prized ice rink is on last legs

Underground spring water seeping onto floor at Chapman Hill

April 23, 2025

Sports

Durango Devo bike swap scheduled for April 26

and used bike equipment will be available

April 12, 2025

Local News

Spring skiing? Maybe not in Durango

Above-average temperatures chip away at snowpack

March 27, 2025

Local News

Photos: Beginning of the end?

Chapman Hill Ski Area hopes to stay open past spring break

March 13, 2025

Sports

Demons hockey wins overtime thriller to advance in playoffs

Durango beat Kent Denver 4-3 at home on Friday night

February 22, 2025

Local News

Under the (new) lights of Chapman Hill

a new lift, rope tow and expanded terrain, skiers say Durango’s in-town ski area is better than ever

February 7, 2025

Sports

Durango celebrates women’s hockey with a Valentine’s Day fundraiser

Durango Betties face off against Durango U19 girls team

January 16, 2025

Sports

Wynn Daniels’ two goals lead Durango to 3-1 victory over Aspen

scored two goals in third period on night celebrating seniors

January 11, 2025