Sports
Durango Parks and Recreation Meeting and Registration for Adult Softball and Soccer
Image:Durango Parks and Recreation Meeting and Registration for Adult Softball and Soccer Durango Parks and Recreation will be holding the organizational meetings for Adult Softball and 6 vs. 6 Soccer at the Community RecreationCenter. League Registration first opens at the meetings. League manuals and rosters are available at the Durango CommunityRecreation Center, 2700 Main Avenue. Ø Adult Softball meeting is...
Final Locals Day of Season to Benefit La Plata Search & Rescue
Pager item text :Final Locals Day at PurgatoryImage:Final Locals Day of Season to Benefit La Plata Search & Rescue Locals Day to round out full lineup of weekend events that include racing, clam bake and FAC Sunday, March 7, is Purgatory’s final of four Locals Days of the season, with $39 adult lift tickets and $25 child lift tickets to benefit KSUT public radio and La Plata County Search and Rescue. Locals Day coupons can...
City Releases Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Draft
Image: City Releases Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Draft Durango, CO – The City of Durango has released the draft Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master to the community. The draft Master Plan has been posted to the City of Durango web site at www.durangogov.org. There will be a public presentation of the draft Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan on Monday,...
Animas River Trail Projects Update
Image:Summary:The City of Durango has begun construction on the portion of Animas River Trail between the Durango Mall and the La Plata County Humane Society. Animas River Trail Projects Update Durango, CO – The City of Durango has begun construction on the portion of Animas River Trail between the Durango Mall and the La Plata County Humane Society. The ¼-mile trail project includes a 250′...
RACING, ROMANCE, FIREWORKS AND MORE AT PURGATORY THIS WEEKEND
Image:RACING, ROMANCE, FIREWORKS AND MORE AT PURGATORY THIS WEEKEND Recent storm adds more than a foot of fresh snow; more than 14 feet so far this season. February 9, 2010, Durango, CO – Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, or the more than 14 feet of snow that have fallen so far this season, it’s a great weekend to ski or ride at Purgatory. With a 66-inch mid-mountain base,...
Great Savings on Winter (and Spring) Sports Gear
The light at the end of the tunnel is beginning to shine on Spring… which means great deals on all kinds of gear. All of the diehards out there, who want winter to hang around a little longer, will be happy to know that local shops will start slashing prices on great winter gear- you’ll be able to show off new digs right away. Depending on the snow conditions, Backcountry Experience will start cutting prices on...
New Snowcat for Chapman Hill
Image:New Snowcat for Chapman Hill Durango Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the arrival of the new snowcat for Chapman Hill. As soon as the snowcat arrived, City staff started grooming the hill to provide excellent skiing and snowboarding conditions. The good snow depth and the new snowcat are expected to provide amazing conditions for the rest of the season. The City invites everyone to come...
Join the 5K Run for Teddy
Image:Join the 5K Run for Teddy Durango, CO – DurangoParks and Recreation and the First Baptist Church of Durango are partnering to host Teddy’s Run on Saturday, February 13, 2010. Kicking off at 10:00 a.m., the race will benefit Teddy Rodd, a local 10-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. Teddy is currently undergoing extensive medical treatment for his condition at...
LOCALS DAY AND RACING ACTION THIS WEEKEND AT PURGATORY
Image:LOCALS DAY AND RACING ACTION THIS WEEKEND AT PURGATORY DMR announces third Locals Day to benefit KSUT, Music in the Mountains Goes to School February 2, 2010, Durango, CO – It’s Groundhog Day, and if you believe the legend, there’s another six weeks of winter on the way to Purgatory, which already has received more than 160 inches of snow this winter. Sunday, Feb. 7, is Purgatory’s third Locals Day of the...
What’s New At Purgatory
What’s New At Purgatory Besides a whole lot’a snow, Durango Mountain Resort is offering up many more reasons to ski Purgatory. Snow accumulations from the last big dump gave Purgatory over 5 new feet of powder and more snow is coming. That’s good news for skiers everywhere. Even better news, Purgatory will be open for extended weekends March 27 through the end of April, weather permitting. That means more ski...
PURG’S GOT POWDER! 20 INCHES IN 48 HOURS, 3-4 MORE FEET COMING
Pager item text :PurgatoryImage:PURG’S GOT POWDER! 20 INCHES IN 48 HOURS, 3-4 MORE FEET COMING Durango Mountain Resort takes direct hit from consecutive storm systems; Best conditions in SW US. Durango, CO – It’s a powder week at Purgatory, where a series of winter storms have dropped more than 20 inches of fresh snow in the last 48 hours. Forecasters are predicting another three to four feet by the end of the week,...
It’s a Powder Day!
It’s a Powder Day! It’s a powder day at Purgatory, where as of 5 am, Mother Nature has graced the slopes with 5 inches of fluffy whiteness, and it’s snowing heavily! A winter storm warning remains in effect through midnight tonight, and snow is in the forecast all week. TODAY IS TELE TUESDAY! Perfect your technique in Purgatory’s telemark clinics for skiers of all levels, from beginner to “cheat...
Indoor Cycling Instructor Course Offered
Image:Indoor Cycling Instructor Course Offered Durango, CO – Lemond certified indoor cycling instructor, Cindy Dahlberg, will offer an indoor group cycling certification class on Sunday, January 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center. The class is available, free of charge, to any individual interested in teaching indoor cycling classes at the Durango Community Recreation Center. The...
PURGATORY ANNOUNCES PACKED LINEUP OF WINTERFEST EVENTS
Image:PURGATORY ANNOUNCES PACKED LINEUP OF WINTERFEST EVENTS Presented by Backcountry Experience, Winterfest provides hands-on winter sports education Durango, CO – Ever wanted to try ice climbing? Or dog sledding? Or how about snowshoeing? Nordic skiing, perhaps? If so, you won’t want to miss Winterfest, to be held Sat., Jan. 16 and Sun., Jan. 17 at Durango Mountain Resort. Created by the winter-fun experts at...
PURGATORY TO HOST SECOND LOCALS DAY TO BENEFIT AREA CHARITIES
Image:PURGATORY TO HOST SECOND LOCALS DAY TO BENEFIT AREA CHARITIES Sunday’s event is the fourth in a series of 18 discount days for local residents and families. Durango, CO – Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort is pleased to announce the second Locals Day of the season, this Sunday, Jan. 10. Lift tickets will be sold at the discounted rate of $39 for adults and $25 for children, with a coupon printed in this...
PURGATORY TO KICK OFF FESTIVE WEEKEND OF FIRSTS
Image:PURGATORY TO KICK OFF FESTIVE WEEKEND OF FIRSTS Legends Terrain opens Sunday [Locals Day] with music and fun all weekend long Durango, CO – The only major Colorado ski resort to be 100-percent open this weekend, Purgatory is gearing up for the grand opening of the new Legends expert terrain and enjoying excellent December snow conditions. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Legends Expansion is scheduled for 11 a.m....
Chapman Hill Holiday Ski & Snowboard Camps
Image:Chapman Hill Holiday Ski & Snowboard Camps Durango, CO – Durango Parks and Recreation has several openings in our new ski and snowboard camps during the holiday break. Levels 1 & 2 Snow Surfer Camps offer instruction in snowboarding. Levels 1 & 2 Snow Bombers Camps offer instruction in ski lessons. The camps run the weeks of December 21 and December 28. Don’t forget a ski...
San Juan Stage Race January 20-24
Image:San Juan Stage Race January 20-24 In Southwest Colorado, we have a very special event. The San Juan Stage race is a dogsled race that draws mushers and spectators from near and far. Not only is it a fun event, but we also raise money for a great cause. The Cystic Fibrosis foundation is near and dear to our hearts and we are excited to donate proceeds from the event to help make CF stand for “Cure...
Chapman Hill Opens For Skiing!
Image:Chapman Hill Opens For Skiing! Durango, CO – Durango Parks and Recreation Department’s Chapman Hill is now open for skiing and snowboarding. The ski hill will be operating on an early season modified schedule which is Monday – Sunday from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Beginning Saturday, December 19 regularly scheduled hours will begin and are Monday – Friday from 3:30 p.m. – 8:00...
PURGATORY TO START DAILY OPERATIONS ON FRIDAY, DEC. 11
Image:PURGATORY TO START DAILY OPERATIONS ON FRIDAY, DEC. 11 Latest storm dumps nearly three feet of snow, with more in the forecast later this week Durango, CO – With more than 33 inches of snow so far this week and more in the forecast, Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort will open for daily operations on Friday, Dec. 11. The most recent storm blanketed the resort in powder, and mountain operations crews are working to dig...
