Chapman Hill

Photos: Time to let mother nature take over snowmaking at Chapman Hill Ski Area

Tim Kuss, left, snowcat operator at Chapman Hill Ski Area, Evan Crawford center, and Diego Lopez, both with Chapman Hill,…

Photo: Chapman Hill Ski Area opens

Patrick Ely skis down Chapman Hill Ski Area on Tuesday as he gives his son Barrett, 2, his first lesson…

Photos: Chapman Hill Ski Area needs more snow

Tim Kuss pushes snow Saturday on Chapman Hill with the city’s snowcat machine. The in-town ski hill has been making…

Photo: New skates for Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Iggy Gilbert, with Chapman Hill Ice Rink, holds a pair of worn-out rental ice skates on Tuesday that will be…

Photos: Skating into winter sports

Shepherd Slootmaker, 8, skates around Chapman Hill ice rink on Tuesday as his mom, Michele Slootmaker, follows him during public…

Photo: Shooting for the big leagues

Asher Daniels, 7, of Durango, prepares to shoot a hockey puck into an inflatable that was set up Monday at…

Game On: Avalanche initiative coming to town

will be able to try out hockey for free on Monday

Photos: Chapman Hill’s ‘Chapfest’ celebrates final days of season

August Radding, 12, comes off the rail as Chadwick Dixon cheers him on during the “Chapfest” rail jam Friday at…

These small, city-owned ski areas keep up the tradition of skiing for all

Durango’s Chapman Hill has been used as an in-town ski area for more than 70 years

Photos: Repairing a tow rope at Chapman Hill Ski Area

Alyas Maez, left, Filbert Trujillo, center, and Faustine Tucson, all with Durango Parks and Recreation, splice in a new section…

Photos: Fun on the ice at Chapman Hill

Grace Brown, 12, and Luke Alewine, 12, play with skating stands at Chapman Hill Ice Rink on Thursday during public…

Photos: Catching air at Chapman Hill

Charlie Guion, 13, gets a little air while skiing on Friday at Chapman Hill. The ski area is open from…

Photos: Learning to ski at Chapman Hill

Eleanor Hughes, 6, of Durango skis at Chapman Hill Ski Area on Wednesday while her dad, Chris, and sister, Raleigh,…

Fiber-optic line leaves scar on Chapman Hill in Durango

Contractors finish installing cable; reseeding will take place in coming weeks

Chapman Hill Ice Rink open to public

Nights are scheduled Fridays and Saturdays

Atmos Energy advises residents to look out for closures near Chapman Hill

DH News logocca Residents can expect lane and trail detours Atmos Energy is asking residents who typically travel along Rim…

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic eager for 50th anniversary in 2022

A year delayed but years in the making

Chapman Hill Ski Area’s season ends with record attendance

closes with new event, Chapfest

Photos: Chapman Ski Hill ending season on a high note

Photos: A tow to the top of Chapman Hill

Operations supervisor leaves Chapman Hill after 20 years, many improvements

Morrissey helped oversee upgrades, including snowmaking, refrigeration for ice rink

Photos: Snow arrives at Chapman Hill Ski Area

Chapman Hill Ski Area approaches season closure

weather turns snow slushy, lures residents to other activities

What does climate change mean for Chapman Hill?

A warming world may give city officials pause about investing in ski area