Outdoor recreation

One man dead, one missing after a rafting accident in Upper Colorado River

Searchers say neither the 56-year-old man who drowned nor the missing 61-year-old man were wearing PFDs in the second fatal…

June 2, 2024

Sports

Spring trips anywhere prepare for the worst

enough gear for any weather in a fly fishing trip

June 2, 2024

Local News

Photos: Learning new wheels

Adaptive Sports Association summer program gets underway

May 28, 2024

Sports

Remembering the best horse I never had

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca I remember the first time I ever saw a horse in the wild. I was hiking in…

May 26, 2024

Local News

City tackles land transfers in next steps for Durango Mesa Park

Updated area plan, preliminary plot receive approval from councilors

May 26, 2024

Local News

Lake Nighthorse construction to commence after Memorial Day weekend

Improved motorboat decontamination system to protect waters from invasive mussels

May 24, 2024

Stewards of the Land

Day in the life of SJMA volunteer trail ambassador

San Juan Mountain Association’s Ice Lake Trailhead Educational Basecamp (Courtesy of Marly Saunders) A group of eight people walked up…

May 12, 2024

Sports

Long time friend

a river can be a great companion for decades

May 5, 2024

Outdoors

Sen. Bennet urges more federal spending for outdoor recreation

Senators want to see the outdoors become eligible for essential infrastructure funding

April 26, 2024

Sports

What’s your beef with branding?

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca Branding not only serves the purpose of proof of ownership, by helping to keep cattle from getting…

April 21, 2024

Local News

Ska Brewing to introduce new brew celebrating Durango’s trails and stewards

Membership event and product launch planned for Thursday

April 16, 2024

Local News

Video: Purgatory Resort ‘Pond Skim’ event wows skiers, snowboarders

touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun

April 14, 2024

Local News

Birdwatchers, boaters and families visit Lake Nighthorse on opening day

Reservoir has become a migratory stopover for many species, especially waterfowl

April 13, 2024

Local News

Photos: Chapman Hill begins new era

Work begins Friday on the Chapman Hill Ski Area master plan. Cleared trees and parts of the historic rope tow…

April 12, 2024

Sports

Riley Amos wins final race in Fayetteville, Arkansas at U.S. Pro Cup

Amos and Christopher Blevins picked up valuable UCI points

April 11, 2024

Regional News

Skier dies while attempting to jump highway near Winter Park

21-year-old man was killed just west of Berthoud Pass summit

April 10, 2024

Sports

It’s spring, sort of

Here’s how to prepare for the tricky weather

April 7, 2024

Local News

Mancos-based outdoor education program celebrates 40 years

Co-founder says teens seek authenticity in educational experiences

March 26, 2024

Regional News

Lottery proceeds to fund $68.9 million for outdoor park, trail projects across Colorado

Helping local governments snatch up a 100-year legacy takes big dollars

March 26, 2024

Regional News

Outdoor gear sales dropped in 2023, leaving mountain retailers struggling with high rents, high taxes and too-few workers

Overall sales of gear and apparel dropped 3% last year. Independent stores were hit much harder as core outdoor consumers…

March 24, 2024

Sports

Durango’s Liza Hartlaub wins mountain bike race after suffering blood clots in her leg

Hartlaub won True Grit Epic NUE 50-mile open/pro women’s division

March 23, 2024

Sports

If you’re lucky enough to have a horse, you’re lucky enough

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, I thought I would take a moment to ruminate on just…

March 17, 2024

Local News

Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed through 2024-25 season

hill will remain closed to uphill and downhill access

March 13, 2024

Local News

Durango to celebrate retirement of historic big tow at Chapman Hill

2023-24 winter season to wrap up Sunday

March 13, 2024