Outdoors

Keeping your life fire lit

Air Force winter survival pros show how it’s done

March 5, 2015

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Durango yoga teacher and personal fitness trainer Steve Ilg added a win to his winter season by taking the victory…

March 5, 2015

Outdoors

A pair of Oregon waterfalls offer splendid show

“Um … you mean Silver Falls State Park, right?” Actually, no. Although it shares a strikingly similar name with the…

March 5, 2015

Outdoors

Thirsty 13 Half Marathon about to grow

Coming up on its second season, the race has a new sponsor: First National Bank of Durango. Also, it nearly…

March 3, 2015

Outdoors

Apply now, state Parks and Wildlife suggests

Big-game deadline approaches April 7

February 25, 2015

Outdoors

It’s peak time for planning

For some summer adventures, reservations now a grand idea

February 25, 2015

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

The San Juan Valley Trail Riders will hold sanctioned trail rides April 18-19 and again May 9-10 in northern New…

February 25, 2015

Outdoors

GOCO unveils draft of strategic 5-year plan

Public has until March 3 to comment

February 23, 2015

Outdoors

Skijoring now going to the dogs

Winter sport is not just for horses anymore

February 19, 2015

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors will offer these activities: The Wednesday Wanderers will walk the Animas River Trail at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. No…

February 19, 2015

Outdoors

Snowshoeing offers solitude, if snow is around

A snowshoer makes his way across a slope below Engineer Mountain.Durango Herald file photo Until earlier this month, my only…

February 19, 2015

Outdoors

A royal view

In any season, Castle Rock a spectacular spot

February 19, 2015

Outdoors

Going ‘Wild’ on your first long hike?

Consider your feet

February 12, 2015

Outdoors

Too much running unhealthy?

Study suggests yes; others say it’s not that clear

February 12, 2015

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors will offer these programs: “Snowshoeing 101” for beginners will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Twin…

February 12, 2015

Outdoors

Winter Warrior a national qualifier

Snowshoe race Saturday at Nordic Center

February 11, 2015

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

The Nordic Center at Purgatory will be hosting a Coke Series race on Saturday. There will be a 10-kilometer freestyle…

February 5, 2015

Outdoors

Whiteout conditions

Two-wheeled winter mountain mayhem hits the San Juans

February 5, 2015

Outdoors

Hummel and Ilg conquer the Chama Chile classic

Hummel was the top woman in the 12-kilometer ski and second woman in the 6K snowshoe to place first in…

January 30, 2015

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Buckskin to Paria

Reverse of the norm for classic canyon backpack

January 30, 2015

Outdoors

The trout below the ice

Winter cooperating, so far, for anglers at Mancos State Park

January 21, 2015

Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Demo Days will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Vallecito Nordic Trails. Participants will be able…

January 8, 2015

Outdoors

A poetic look at the Druid Arch

Druid Arch is a spectacular hike any time of the year

January 8, 2015

Outdoors

Here’s to ‘next 25 years’ of Trails 2000

The Trails 2000 booklet is available for $10 on the trails2000.org or at Maria’s Bookshop.John Peel/Durango Herald The booklet is…

January 5, 2015