Outdoors

Vail Resorts to buy Vermont’s Stowe Mountain ski resort

Colorado-based Vail Resorts announced Tuesday it is purchasing the Vermont resort for $50 million. If the deal goes through, it…

February 21, 2017

Outdoors

Tips from Tex: Crested Butte a must among Purgatory perks

du1-i-syn Closer to home, Crested Butte offers three free days of riding (with the purchase of lodging), and I had…

February 15, 2017

Outdoors

Women Outside Adventure Forum returning to Durango

2017 women’s forum expected to be even bigger

February 9, 2017

Outdoors

Full moon hike to discover your senses

Participants will meet in the Rapp Corral parking lot to enjoy the “Snow Moon” hike and learn how humans and…

February 9, 2017

Outdoors

Tips from Tex: Carving in the race course and Rotary Red Ball Express

Osborndu1-i-syn We certainly got spoiled with all the powder we had in January, and there’s more arriving right now at…

February 8, 2017

Outdoors

Nordic Center to host full moon bonfire Feb. 9

Attendees will gather around the bonfire to experience the alpenglow on the Twilight Peaks and the full moon rise over…

February 2, 2017

Outdoors

Mesa Verde to host ecology hike Feb. 4

du1-i-syn Participants will meet at the Morefield Village parking lot, and should prepare to be outdoors for two to three…

February 2, 2017

Outdoors

Durango Nature Studies to host snowshoe workshop Feb. 4

Participants will meet in the Rapp Corral parking area and join Grace Gordon, program facilitator and naturalist, on a snowshoe…

February 2, 2017

Outdoors

Nordic Center to host ‘Langlauf’ event Feb. 11

Langlauf, German for cross-country skiing, will feature a series of races varying in length, followed by live music, refreshments from…

February 2, 2017

Outdoors

Tips from Tex: Leg steering, the more effective option

Osborndu1-i-syn I had the opportunity to teach a few snowboard lessons over the weekend. Prior to going up the hill,…

February 2, 2017

Outdoors

The Inselberg cyclonic sand pit

Journey to the Cosmic Navel

January 26, 2017

Outdoors

‘Critter Curiosity’ event to be held at Chris Park

du1-i-syn Participants will meet in the parking area at the entrance to Haviland Lake to search for signs of life…

January 26, 2017

Outdoors

Learn about animal tracks at Morefield Campground

Participants will meet in the Morefield Village parking lot, learn how to identify animal tracks and signs, and explore the…

January 26, 2017

Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors to host activities

Snowshoeing will be at 9 a.m. Saturday. Shovels are required and avalanche beacons may be required. For more information, contact…

January 26, 2017

Outdoors

Snowshoe workshop at Haviland

Durango Nature Studies will host a snowshoe workshop, “Glaciers Then and Now” 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 21 at Haviland Lake.…

January 19, 2017

Outdoors

‘Starry night’ snowshoe tour to Andrews Lake occuring Jan. 27

The event is free and open to the public for ages seven and up. Participants will explore ancient Greek and…

January 12, 2017

Outdoors

Ski industry targeting millennials to keep coffers intact

Industry needs next generation’s participation

January 11, 2017

Outdoors

Fly fisherman, conservationist Bud Lilly dies at 91

Chris Lilly says his father died Wednesday in Bozeman. Lilly was not only an ambassador for the sport of fly…

January 6, 2017

Outdoors

Death Valley: Land of eternal thirst

Death Valley’s Thimble Peak and Titus Canyon Road

January 5, 2017

Outdoors

Upcoming Seniors Outdoors events

There will be a snowshoeing outing at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Shovels are required and avalanche beacons may be required.…

January 5, 2017

Outdoors

‘Vallecito Nordic Club Demo Days’ annual event to be Sunday, Jan. 8

The event is free and open to the public. Participants will have the opportunity to meet Nordic ski vendors and…

January 5, 2017

Outdoors

Nordic Center at Purgatory to hold skate-ski clinic Saturday, Jan. 7

Classes are available for all ability levels. Sign-up cost is $25 for Nordic season-pass holders and $30 for skiers without…

January 5, 2017

Outdoors

Durango Nature Studies introduces new website

As the first replacement in 12 years, the new site is easer for users to navigate and find information to…

December 29, 2016

Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors announces upcoming events

There will be downhill skiing at Purgatory Resort 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information, contact Bruce Rodman…

December 29, 2016