Sports
Space Available at Women’s Mountain Bike Camp
Image: Space Available at Women’s Mountain Bike Camp There are spots available at the Ladies Mountain Bike Clinic on Saturday September 10th and Sunday September 11th. The price for two days of training is $200. We will continue to have our small ratio of coaches to students of 1 coach to 6 students. We will have an intermediate/advanced group as well as beginner/intermediate. We will meet at the...
Animas River Management Plan
Image:Animas River Management Plan Durango, CO: The City of Durango has initiated the process of developing an Animas River Management Plan and is requesting assistance from river users as well as individuals interested in the river to participate in the development of the Management Plan. The City is seeking community comments by completing a brief survey on river related activities and to provide your thoughts about...
Fort Lewis College Cycling’s Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour launches with a “Salute to Tom Danielson”
Image:Fort Lewis College Cycling’s Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour launches with a “Salute to Tom Danielson” Top American from the Tour de France holds Q&A session in Durango Durango, CO – Meet and celebrate Tour de France top-ten finisher Tom Danielson at “Salute to Tom Danielson,” a free question-and-answer event at the Fort Lewis College Concert Hall on Friday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. The intimate...
Recreation Center’s Leisure Pool to Receive Facelift
Image: Recreation Center’s Leisure Pool to Receive Facelift Durango, CO: The leisure pool at the Durango Community Recreation Center will be closed Wednesday, September 7 through Friday, September 9 to install new play features. The leisure pool will open to the public on Saturday, September 10 at 8:00 a.m. with a brand new, exciting look. The Durango Community Recreation Center will host a grand opening pool party...
Registration is Open for all Fall Adult Sports Leagues
Image: Registration is Open for all Fall Adult Sports Leagues Durango, CO: Registration is now open for the following Durango Parks and Recreation fall sports: 11 vs. 11 Coed Soccer, 4 vs. 4 Men’s Flag Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s and Men’s Volleyball. Registration and league manuals are offered at the Durango Community Recreation Center. For more information, please call Chris Clements...
Cool Summer Adventures in Durango
Image: Cool Summer Adventures in Durango Get relief from the sizzling temperatures in SW Colorado Durango, CO – Beat the sizzling summer heat with a cool stay in Durango, Colorado! Nestled in the San Juan Mountains at 6,500 feet above sea level, Durango offers a break from the sweltering temps of summer. Enjoy cool mountain nights and over 300 days of sunshine under blue bird skies. Relax, refresh and...
Business Improvement District launches Bocce Ball in Buckley Park
Image:Business Improvement District launches Bocce Ball in Buckley Park Free, community matches to be played Wednesdays, June 8 through Aug. 24 With an eye for giving folks another reason to come to Downtown Durango and stay awhile, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) is launching, with the support of the City of Durango, free community bocce ball matches in Buckley Park, Wednesdays, June 8 through Aug. 24, 5:30-7 p.m....
Experience Elevated Thrills with the New Heart-Pounding Purgatory Plunge Zipline!
Image:Experience Elevated Thrills with the New Heart-Pounding Purgatory Plunge Zipline! Durango, Colo. – April 28, 2011 – Take one part incredible scenic views, add in some cables, harnesses, trolleys and helmets; connect it to the tallest tower in Durango and what does it produce? Screams of delight, heart-thumping exhilaration with breathtaking views from Durango Mountain Resort’s new zipline, called the...
Durango Parks and Recreation Tennis Begins June 6th
Durango Parks and Recreation Tennis Begins June 6th Durango, CO: Durango Parks and Recreation will be starting its first session of tennis lessons beginning the week of June 6th. The program is available to children ages 4-16 of all levels of ability. The cost is $40 for 4 one-hour classes and are offered on Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays. All classes take place at the Durango High School Tennis Courts so sign up...
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Information for Memorial Day Weekend
Pager item text :Iron Horse Bicycle ClassicImage:Durango, CO – Memorial Day Weekend and the 40th Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic (IHBC) is just a few days away. For an added safety measure for both participants and vehicles, there are several road detours and closures.Saturday May 28th Highway 550 from Durango to Silverton: Highway 550 from the Iron Horse Inn to Hermosa will be limited to northbound vehicular...
Free La Plata County & Durango Area Bike Map
Image: Free La Plata County & Durango Area Bike Map Durango, CO – La Plata County is a great place to ride a bike! Road cyclists and mountain bike enthusiasts have a wide variety of venues to choose from, but unless familiar with the roads and terrain, cyclists can find themselves on rides that they were not prepared for. To help ensure a safe and enjoyable ride for visitors and residents alike, La Plata County...
Purgatory Announces Last Big Festivities of the 2010-2011 Ski & Ride Season!
Image:Purgatory Announces Last Big Festivities of the 2010-2011 Ski & Ride Season! New family event added to line-up in celebration of a terrific year at Purgatory. Durango, Colo. – March 22, 2011 – With more than 200 inches of snow falling at Durango Mountain Resort this season, it has been a great year of skiing and riding! Terrain park improvements, enhanced grooming and snowmaking abilities, and the...
Durango’s Outdoor Lifestyle tops “Best Places to Live 2011”
Image: Durango’s Outdoor Lifestyle tops “Best Places to Live 2011” Men’s Journal feature applauds city as best place to Put Your Outdoor Life First Durango, CO – “Think Small, Live Big.” Men’s Journal hit the April newsstand ranking the “Best Places to Live 2011” and Durango, Colorado found itself at the top of the list for the Best Place to Put Your Outdoor...
DMaRdi Gras Festivities – a Taste of New Orleans at 9,000 Feet!
Image:DMaRdi Gras Festivities – a Taste of New Orleans at 9,000 Feet! Durango, Colo. Don your best Mardi Gras costume and celebrate Carnival at Durango Mountain Resort. Cajun cuisine, drink specials, snow sculptures, bead tosses and more will be featured throughout the weekend of March 5th and 6th, culminating on Fat Tuesday, March 8th. The events and activities are designed for all ages, making it a...
DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT REAPS REWARDS OF EPIC STORM
Pager item text :Durango Mountain ResortImage: DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT REAPS REWARDS OF EPIC STORM41″ already and up to 36″ addition in forecast Durango, Colorado – December 21, 2010 (3pm MST). The storm of epic proportions, forecast to hit the San Juan Mountains, has delivered 41″ of new snow and continues to pound Durango Mountain Resort with snow falling at the rate of 1-2″ an hour. “I have...
Snowmaking Begins at Chapman Hill
Image:Snowmaking Begins at Chapman Hill Durango Parks and Recreation Department will start snowmaking operations on the ski hill at Chapman Hill in preparation for this winter’s ski/snowboard season. City staff will be testing and operating the equipment starting Monday, December 6 and will be making snow for as many hours as possible each day as the weather permits. At least a foot of snow is needed for the...
Gear Up for Ski and Snowboard Season
Snow is coming. So are about 1,000 different kinds of skis from over twenty manufactures. It’s time to ask those questions: Do I really need to replace my skis this year? What kind should I buy? How much is that going to cost? Demoing is obviously the best way to answer questions of fit and ride, but it’s not always a possible option. We’ve found a few sites that offer great reviews and guidance on ski selection....
Check Out What’s New at Durango Mountain Resort for the 2010 – 2011 Ski Season
Recent weather systems have Purgatory off to a good start for Winter 2010-2011 With four inches of snow, plus ground-saturating rain from recent storms, Durango Mountain Resort is on track to make its projected Thanksgiving opening date of November 25. Very cold weather is on tap for this week to provide a deep ground freeze for the start of snowmaking operations on Monday, November 1.“The recent storm systems dropped a...
Horse Gulch Dedication This Friday!
Image:Horse Gulch Dedication This Friday! Trails 2000 planned, built and helped secure trails in Horse Gulch since its inception and is very excited to work with the City of Durango on a dedication ceremony taking place this Friday, November 5th. The City has purchased over 1100 acres in Horse Gulch and these properties were all preserved with the assistance of major grant funding from Great Outdoors Colorado. The City would like...
Horse Gulch Dedication This Friday!
Image:Horse Gulch Dedication This Friday! Trails 2000 planned, built and helped secure trails in Horse Gulch since its inception and is very excited to work with the City of Durango on a dedication ceremony taking place this Friday, November 5th. The City has purchased over 1100 acres in Horse Gulch and these properties were all preserved with the assistance of major grant funding from Great Outdoors Colorado. The City would like...
