Snowboarding

Winter Olympics recap: Brignone completes dramatic comeback and Ukrainian athlete excluded

Italy's Federica Brignone, gold medalist in an alpine ski, women's super-G race, waves to supporters at the 2026 Winter Olympics,…

February 12, 2026

Travel

An ice park without ice: How is outdoor industry dealing with a warm winter?

The Ouray Ice Park is usually a winter wonderland, filled with plunging ice climbing routes that cling to the sides…

January 9, 2026

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

Photos: Time to swap

Avery Wickes, with Ski Barn Durango, set out items on Friday for the annual Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap on…

November 8, 2025

Local News

Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins forecasts for 2025-26 season

updates help backcountry travelers avoid risk

November 4, 2025

Regional News

The X Games are building AI referees for all sports

AI accurately predicted a winner in Aspen in January

June 27, 2025

Sports

Durango Winter Sports Club ski, snowboard teams finish season strong

Numerous athletes won events, finished on podium this season

April 5, 2025

Local News

Snowboarder dies after being found in tree well near Silverton

Officials have not determined cause of death

March 24, 2025

Sports

Purgatory Resort announces 2024-25 winter operating schedule

Skiers ride on a groomed trail at Purgatory Resort. The ski area plans to open for the 2024/2025 winter season…

September 4, 2024

AP Sports

IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks about Salt Lake City's bid to host the 2034 Winter Olympics, during the 142nd IOC…

July 25, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Purgatory Resort hosts ‘Pond Skim’ competition

wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday

April 14, 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

Purgatory Resort to host match in first leg of annual snowboarding competition

Results to premiere on Red Bull TV in late February

January 2, 2024

Sports

Purgatory sees fresh powder after recent snowfall

mountain has been open since Nov. 18

December 15, 2023

Sports

Purgatory and Telluride both see new snow and terrain

mountains have opened up in recent weeks

December 6, 2023

Outdoors

Wolf Creek opens multiple lifts after 23-inch storm

Purgatory opens top-to-bottom skiing after receiving 14 inches

November 26, 2023

Sports

Purgatory opens Demon Trail terrain

in the forecast will open more terrain as soon as possible

November 24, 2023

Four Corners

Purgatory Resort opens for winter season

A cold snap allows Purgatory Resort to begin snowmaking operations on Oct. 29. Roughly three weeks later, the mountain opened…

November 19, 2023

Sports

Wolf Creek announces new chairlift

lift aimed at first-time skiers

September 22, 2023

Sports

MCP acquires Lee Canyon Ski Resort near Las Vegas

southwest’s largest resort management company expands its regional presence

April 14, 2023

Sports

Purgatory to celebrate season with pond skimming

will operate weekends-only through April 23

April 6, 2023

Sports

How the Colorado Avalanche Information Center investigates fatal slides

forecasters and snow scientists compile detailed accounts of every fatal avalanche

March 18, 2023

Sports

DWSC snowboarders compete all over the mountain

has been racing, competing the park and halfpipe

March 9, 2023

Sports

Hesperus adding days ahead of March 19 closing

area will be open daily next week

March 7, 2023