Outdoor recreation

Mechanical issue involving Bighorn Chairlift shuts down Hesperus Ski Area for 2023-24 season

chairlift’s gearbox failed, and a compatible replacement cannot be sourced, according to Purgatory spokeswoman Theresa Graven

December 27, 2023

Regional News

Copper Mountain volunteer boot packers stomp trails to reduce avalanche danger and conserve snow

at several Colorado ski areas spend early season weeks burrowing through powder to stabilize snowpacks

December 26, 2023

Regional News

A way to add 8,800 acres to Colorado State Parks without spending a dollar

Wyoming plans to auction park land for at least $80 million, some call on the Colorado State Land Board to…

December 9, 2023

Local News

La Plata County Search and Rescue finds community support

organization brought in over $14,500 in donations on Colorado Gives Day

December 8, 2023

Local News

Public land closures near Durango take effect Friday

City Mountain, Perins Peak, Twin Buttes among popular trails that will close for the season

November 29, 2023

Local News

Man pulled 212 feet up cliffside in La Plata Mountains

and rescue worked through night in snowy conditions

November 22, 2023

Regional News

Outdoor recreation economy tops $1.1 trillion, fueling efforts for legislative support of industry

Colorado’s outdoor recreation economy topped $13.9 billion in 2022 and employed 130,000 workers

November 20, 2023

Flies & Lies

White river: Third time was the best

Almost six years ago the Wulff Pack Fly Fishing Club, from Texas, had me and three other members go and…

November 4, 2023

Regional News

Eldora ski patrollers are the latest to join a growing effort to unionize the resort industry

number of unionized workers in the resort industry has nearly doubled as patrollers, lift mechanics organize in 10 Western communities…

October 28, 2023

Regional News

Outdoor equity programs in rural Colorado face unique challenges getting people outside

programs sometimes struggle to get funding, can have lower participation rates and might have residents with lower incomes who can’t…

October 23, 2023

Local News

Parking will be closed at Buckley Park on Thursday for Sepp Kuss homecoming

Partygoers encouraged to leave cars at home, ride bikes to celebration

October 17, 2023

Regional News

Colorado is peddling $2.5 million to communities launching their own e-bike rebates

state will match local funding for popular electric bike discounts speeding off the shelves in Denver and other big cities

October 13, 2023

Regional News

Has the Fastest Known Time phenomenon run its course? Two Colorado ultra athletes are changing the conversation.

Lachlan Morton’s blistering traverse of the 2,670-mile Tour Divide shattered the speed record, but a film crew following in his…

October 9, 2023

News

BLM has a plan to tackle booming recreation – at least in theory

agency is taking a hard look at how to protect land and wildlife while welcoming ever more visitors.

October 6, 2023

Regional News

Lawsuit targets new Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations for State Wildlife Areas

advocacy groups argue the new regulations for more than 350 State Wildlife Areas offer special treatment for hunters and anglers…

October 2, 2023

Local News

Durango Devo hosting homecoming celebration for famed cyclist Sepp Kuss

parade, speeches, autographs, live music - the party starts Oct. 19

September 29, 2023

Local News

Mountain bikers celebrate ‘monumental’ opening of Durango Mesa Park demonstration trails

connection from Horse Gulch trailhead just the beginning of ‘world-class’ athletic amenities, event spaces to come

September 29, 2023

Sports

Durango Derby bringing back elite mountain bike racing

from across the country will flock to Durango on Saturday

September 21, 2023

Local News

Durango City Council approves 1,928-acre annexation of Durango Mesa

Demonstration trails will open to public Sept. 28

September 20, 2023

Local News

Birding ‘another dimension’ for outdoor recreation

Durango Bird Club ready to accept newcomers under its wings

September 18, 2023

Regional News

More people than ever are going outside to recreate. The problem is they’re not going often enough

Outings for young families are declining, even with the help of Colorado programs designed to break down barriers to the…

September 16, 2023

Local News

Final vote on Durango Mesa Park annexation is around the corner

Council signals unanimous support to complete yearslong process

September 6, 2023

Local News

Custom bikes on display during Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

Thousands of riders roll through Durango area

September 2, 2023

Local News

Runners celebrate 10th anniversary of Thirsty 13 Half-Marathon

‘You can’t beat it. The people here are amazing’

August 26, 2023