Snow sports

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Annual Dolores Ski Swap fundraiser coming Nov. 10

Fundraiser sells gear to get kids on slopes

October 16, 2018

Winter storms expected for Southwest Colorado mountains

to six inches of snow possible above 7,500 feet

March 14, 2018

Local News

Dove Creek skier is inducted into Hall of Fame

'Ski racing ... allowed me to meet others with disabilities and see their success'

March 7, 2018

Local News

Alpacka Rafts recognized as a top innovator

Business chosen among 12 contenders

February 13, 2018

Local News

Speedskating on McPhee

Nicholas Tyson Jones, of Lizard Head Cyclery, has created a quarter-mile ice-skating track on McPhee Reservoir. “The conditions are perfect…

December 23, 2017

Dolores Public Library hosts avalanche expert

Ackerman to speak Dec. 6 on snow safety

November 28, 2017

Local News

Fundraiser to help Chicken Creek Nordic grooming

Brewery event benefits Chicken Creek Nordic

October 17, 2017

Reports: Climate is shrinking West water supply

studies show dry times ahead

May 17, 2017

Purgatory starts making snow

predicted in Durango

October 10, 2016

Local News

Weekend storm improves vital Colorado snowpack

DENVER – A powerful weekend storm dropped welcome snow into the Colorado mountains ahead of the critical spring runoff that…

April 20, 2016

Local News

Avalanche danger high in San Juan Mountains

According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, “numerous large natural avalanches have occurred, and human-triggered avalanches continue to be very…

February 3, 2016

Local News

Doc’s offers snowmobile rentals

Dolores shop recommends trips on Boggy Draw, Norwood Road

January 6, 2016

Local News

Western states below historic snowpack averages

the start of December, Nevada and Idaho are the only Western states above their historic averages for snowpack

December 17, 2015

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Wolf Creek Ski Area plans Halloween opening

Arapahoe Basin, Loveland also open for business

October 30, 2015

Business

Ray Duncan, ski area founder, dies

pioneer, vintner dies at 84

October 12, 2015

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Heli-skiing plan hits delay

makes changes unlikely for upcoming season

October 1, 2015

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Purgatory plans Nov. 21 opening

mountain will also be open Thanksgiving week

October 1, 2015

Business

Purgatory looking up

Replacement of slow lift among $5 million in planned upgrades

August 31, 2015

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Silverton faces fight over heli-skiing

Commission asks feds for analysis

July 29, 2015

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Battle over heli-skiing plan divides Silverton

Commission asks feds for further analysis

July 27, 2015

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Silverton asks feds for diversified heli-skiing

Neighbors worry about closing public lands

July 17, 2015

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Silverton asks feds for diversified heli-skiing

Neighbors worry about closing public lands

July 16, 2015

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Purg’s final countdown

‘Gaper Day’ closes the sking season, with a new Lift 8 on the way

April 6, 2015

Business

Ski towns’ study looks at vacation rentals

will focus on effect rentals have on communities

March 2, 2015