Tag: Durango
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4 destinations for a winter staycation in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save You could stay warm and cozy at home this winter, or you could allow yourself to be taken by the magic of this state’s many winter destinations. And no, you don’t have to ski. Consider these possibilities for an ideal staycation: Estes Park If you’ve…
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Colorado ski area closes for season due to ‘major mechanical failure’
A locally beloved ski area in southwest Colorado will stay closed for the 2023-24 season due to a “major mechanical failure,” according to a Wednesday announcement. Near Durango, Hesperus Ski Area was preparing to kick off its season in recent weeks when operators identified a failing gearbox, according to that announcement. A news release described…
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6 winter festivals not to miss in Colorado
Ullr Fest (Dec. 7-8): Ullr is the Norse god of snow. He is the subject of praise in this two-day celebration appropriately timed in the early part of ski season, when hopes are high for snow. A parade shuts down Breckenridge’s Main Street, a world record shotski is attempted and a bonfire caps things off. Ouray…
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Powder primer 2023: A closer look at Colorado’s ski areas
ARAPAHOE BASIN (est. 1946) A-Basin is the oldest of Summit County’s four ski areas, beginning with former ski racers and World War II veterans. The decades ushered in a new cast of characters: a scrappy bunch who called themselves Atomic Janitors, cleaning by night, sleeping in an A-Frame attic and skiing by daybreak. Skiable terrain:…
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Gifts that keep giving: Colorado’s long-going families in food
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Not long ago on a drive through Cañon City, we stopped at The Owl Cigar Store, a local staple with a deceiving name. Cigars are not sold here. Burgers have been the speciality inside the bar that looks about the same since the Santilli brothers…
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Sudden aspen decline: The phenomenon sweeping Colorado’s favorite tree of fall
Last week, Julie Korb was hiking around the mountains of Telluride when she came by an unfortunate sight. It was an aspen tree, not one yet showing off the shiny leaves we seek this time of year. Maybe they would never show. “I saw the orange hue on the bark,” said Korb, who has researched…
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Where’s the beef? Here are 9 of the best burgers we’ve had in Colorado
You’ve seen a “best burger” list before in Colorado. Our hope is that you find something new in this one, that you discover an American classic you never knew existed across our cities and mountains. That’s been our experience as we’ve traveled around this state, searching high and low for the best of the best.…
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Amid harsh drought, Colorado whitewater enthusiasts have high hopes for rafting season
From her home in Dolores, Rica Fulton has been looking around at a strange scene, as if from a dream. “There hasn’t been dry ground since December, which is sort of unheard of around here,” she said. “A lot of the old-timers are saying this hasn’t happened since the ‘90s.” New Colorado Springs mountain bike…
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Lifts, terrain, eateries, domes and ‘ice bars’: New to Colorado ski areas
Colorado’s ski season is underway, with more resorts set to open in the coming weeks. Here’s a look at some of what’s new to the scene: Mason Davis cheers with the crowd when it’s announced that marketing team members will be handing out rolls of duct tape to the first people waiting in line for…
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Naked Lady, Janitors Only, Cow’s Face: How some ski runs got their names in Colorado
A ski run is an adrenaline rush. It’s a mellow cruise. An easy way to catch a view. A peaceful commune with nature. A ski run is a lot of things. It’s history, too. See what’s behind some of the unique names: Tom’s Baby: Breckenridge’s hard-charging regulars know about this one, shooting fast down Peak…