Mountains

Southwest Life

Mapmakers combine science and art to show us the world

data and creativity, cartographers create vital tools

January 27, 2022

Southwest Life

As visitor pressure rises, public land managers face new challenges

Education, partnerships are vital tools for handling recreation growth in Southwest Colorado

December 2, 2021

Local News

Snow covers area mountains

Clouds open up long enough to show the snow-covered La Plata Mountains on Friday west of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry…

October 2, 2021

Local News

Man rescued from Mount Sneffels after injury from fall

Helicopter extraction took place at 13,700 feet

August 3, 2021

Local News

Work begins on Mount Wilson approach trail

Three-year project will create single route toward summit of local fourteener

July 28, 2021

Local News

Hiker injured on Wilson Peak recovering

Parents credit his survival to local hikers and rescuers

November 1, 2020

Local News

Injured man rescued from Wilson Peak near Telluride

hiker alerted rescuers, man airlifted out

September 28, 2020

Local News

The science of sunsets and the secrets of alpenglow

makes sunsets in the mountains and desert so unique?

February 18, 2020

Regional News

Colorado’s 14ers keep getting busier, report shows

The Gazette reports that an analysis by the nonprofit initiative estimates 353,000 people were attracted to the peaks during 2018’s…

October 13, 2019

Local News

Upper Pine uses drone to save time, money monitoring wildfire

was reported Thursday night on Ludwig Mountain, near Forest Lakes

August 2, 2019

Southwest Life

In beetle kill forests, there are winners and losers

is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife

May 18, 2019

Local News

Storm expected to bring rain, and possibly snow

Heaviest accumulations expected above 9,000 feet

March 15, 2018

Outdoors

Bill would name peaks after Norwood climbers

and Baskoff dedicated lives to the sport

June 22, 2017

Editorials

Climate action: Feeling the heat, local communities pursue actions to reduce carbon emissions

du1-i-syn Local leaders like Steve Skadron, Mayor of Aspen, whose community economy in winter – like most Colorado ski towns…

May 24, 2017

Outdoors

An uphill climb to make the grade

After a three-year inventory and study of 42 trails that reach some of Colorado’s 54 14,000 foot summits, the report…

June 18, 2015

Outdoors

14ers Initiative chief to visit Durango

talk about local projects on May 20

May 7, 2015

Outdoors

Up through the ash

you’re thinking of climbing Mount St. Helens, best to look ahead

March 12, 2015

Local News

App designed for kids’ adventure safety

A new storybook app for kids called Mountain Mountain Rangers is designed to encourage safe outdoors adventures.Courtesy of Erin McCrea…

February 2, 2015

Local News

Scholarships available for those who want to be in the know about avalanches

to spread their knowledge part of application process

November 30, 2014

Outdoors

The La Platas by wheel and boot

4WD to Kennebec trailhead; foot from there to peaks

September 18, 2014