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At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26

13 fatalities were men, ages 25 to 74

Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system

Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers

Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers

Frequencies assigned to different zones being used in San Juan Mountains

February 4, 2026

City-owned ski hills like Chapman are a cheap antidote to pricey resorts

City-owned ski hills like Chapman are a cheap antidote to pricey resorts

A lightning strike earlier this year temporarily fried a lift and lights in Durango

December 31, 2025

Telluride Ski Resort remains closed as ski patrollers continue wage strike

Telluride Ski Resort remains closed as ski patrollers continue wage strike

Patrollers want a 20% increase due to housing costs and affordability

December 30, 2025

Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango

Rising costs, fewer stable jobs make ‘ski bum’ lifestyle tougher in Durango

Workers say ski industry jobs help, but low pay and weak benefits challenge lifestyle

December 26, 2025

Ski Patrol leader talks challenges, changing demographics for first responders

Ski Patrol leader talks challenges, changing demographics for first responders

National organization provides training for more than 30,000 members

December 26, 2025

Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday

Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday

Company and union unable to reach agreement on pay; resort will be closed Dec. 27

December 24, 2025

Chapman Hill Ski Area opens with holiday hours Saturday

Chapman Hill Ski Area opens with holiday hours Saturday

Lessons start in January, private instruction will also be available

December 20, 2025

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass

of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner

December 15, 2025

Sipapu kicks off New Mexico’s ski season

Sipapu kicks off New Mexico’s ski season

Purgatory ready to open on Friday

November 26, 2025

Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins forecasts for 2025-26 season

Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins forecasts for 2025-26 season

updates help backcountry travelers avoid risk

November 4, 2025

Telluride owner warns of delay to ski season if price of water for snowmaking is raised

Telluride owner warns of delay to ski season if price of water for snowmaking is raised

communities weigh a lift tax on Telluride Ski Resort and a tripling of water rates, Chuck Horning blasts ‘burdens and…

October 31, 2025

Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed for 2025-26 season

Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed for 2025-26 season

remains that one day lifts will resume spinning at local hill

September 18, 2025

Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned

Purgatory Resort’s new chairlift won’t open this winter as planned

Regulatory delays push construction to 2026; bike park expected to reopen next summer

September 9, 2025

Snowboarder who fell from Keystone chairlift in December has died from his injuries

Snowboarder who fell from Keystone chairlift in December has died from his injuries

A witness said the man was adjusting his snowboard bindings; his mother disputes that

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes during the 2024-25 season

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes during the 2024-25 season

shows eight skiers and five snowboarders died following falls or medical events

A Silverton backcountry skiing phenom has climbed millions of vertical feet. He’s only 13

A Silverton backcountry skiing phenom has climbed millions of vertical feet. He’s only 13

Pinto hopes to someday travel the world and make ski movies

Durango Ski Barn to close historic north Main Avenue location

Durango Ski Barn to close historic north Main Avenue location

Business will continue to operate south storefront at Crossroads Center

Boy who fell from Purgatory Resort chairlift was not fully seated; lift never stopped

Boy who fell from Purgatory Resort chairlift was not fully seated; lift never stopped

7-year-old skier airlifted to Mercy Hospital, then flown to Denver for further treatment

Boy airlifted after 35-foot fall from Purgatory Resort chairlift

Boy airlifted after 35-foot fall from Purgatory Resort chairlift

7-year-old flown to Denver after mishap on Lift 1

Purgatory Resort shuffles staff as low snowfall stresses resort

Purgatory Resort shuffles staff as low snowfall stresses resort

‘We’re pretty bullish on still having a good season,’ general manager says

First avalanche fatality of season reported this week near Red Mountain Pass

First avalanche fatality of season reported this week near Red Mountain Pass

identified as 57-year-old Ridgway man

January 8, 2025

National Ski Patrol boss is two years into rebuilding the 85-year-old institution

National Ski Patrol boss is two years into rebuilding the 85-year-old institution

Stephanie Cox took the reins as staff were fleeing and the organization

January 1, 2025