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New Plan for SJNF Campgrounds
Durango’s own Blue Angel is being hailed as a hero by the town where his fighter jet crashed…find out how you can support his surviving family. San Juan National Forest Service officials recently completed a new recreation plan for the region. Find out which campgrounds will be closed and which ones will stay. And King Coal II gets its land-use permit. Will neighbors of the controversial coal mine sue the county as a result? These...
Getting Ready for Wildfires
A Fort Lewis College biology professor literally will be traveling from one end of the earth to the other this year…find out why. A new sight-seeing service will take you to new heights in Southwest Colorado… And learn about a new technology in the Four Corners that’s more effective than ever before at detecting breast cancer. These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV News.
Animas Safe for Recreation
Will the Animas River be safe for recreation this summer? Find out what monitoring tests have found so far… A new community garden is taking shape along the Animas River Trail next to the Durango Public Library. Who’s planting it and why? And are vinyl records making a comeback? Local fans say they never went away… These stories and more on this edition of Durango TV News.
Hasta La Vista Ski Season! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 05-01-2016
Wolf Creek is closed for the 2015-2016 ski season. Wolf Creek had an excellent season with a year-to-date snowfall total of 446 inches! We would like to thank all of our guests and employees for another great season! The business office will be open Monday through Wednesday during the off-season. The Nordic Trails were groomed and track set April 30th! Have a great summer! Check www.wolfcreekski.com. Check out the Wolf Creek online...
MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE!
Durango has been good to us. We believe in giving back to the community we love. Mary and Bailey, our Cavalier King Charles Certified Therapy Dog, are active members of the Durango therapy dog group. These highly trained pups bring joy and comfort wherever and whenever needed. From weekly visits to the Cottonwood Rehab Center and Pediatric Partners to special visits to the Park Elementary class rooms when tragedy struck, these dogs...
Wolf Creek Re-Opening for The Grand Finale! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 04-28-2016
Wolf Creek Ski Area will re-open Saturday, April 30th, and Sunday, May 1st! 100% of the mountain will be open with Alberta, Elma, Treasure Stoke, Bonanza and Nova lifts operating from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lift tickets will be $43 for adults, $26 for seniors and $24 for children. The Rental Shop and Boarder Dome will be open with full services available. Ski School will have both private and group lessons available this weekend. The...
Powder Weekend at Wolf Creek is a GO!! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 04-15-2016
Wolf Creek Ski Area is closed today, April 15th. Great news for skiers and boarders looking for a few more after season powder turns! Wolf Creek will be open tomorrow, Saturday, April 16th, and Sunday, April 17th! *******Snow Report for Friday, April 15, 2016******** Summit Base Depth: 119″ Midway Base Depth: 80″ New Snow (24 Hours): 0″ New Snow (48 Hours): 0″ New Snow (72 Hours): 0″ New Snow (7 Days):...
More Purgy Improvements Planned
Purgatory Ski Resort plans more improvements this summer, without raising the price on season passes next year! Don’t throw out that ski jacket just because it has a tear in the sleeve: a new fix-it-and-wear-it movement is sweeping the country, and advocates stopped in Durango last week to spread the word. What do you think about the trails around Durango? Trails 2000 wants to know… Find out why on this edition of Durango...
Who pays for Search and Rescue (LPCSAR) in La Plata County Colorado?
The quick answer is: the volunteers and the taxpayers of La Plata County. The volunteers are NOT compensated for their time. They donate their time, energy and personal equipment on incidents, with the hundreds of hours of training and preparing, and by taking off of work or from their family to risk their well-being for someone else’s. La Plata County Search and Rescue (LPCSAR) is a non-profit, self-funded organization that performs...
Lake Nighthorse Open Soon?
Admission applications from first-time freshmen who want to attend Fort Lewis College next fall have increased by nearly 60 percent this year. Find out why… Will the Animas River be safe for play as spring run-off kicks up sediment from last summer’s Gold King Mine spill? A community open house will answer that question… And learn about a new service in the Four Corners region that will help patients calm their...
Fun Race Tomorrow! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 03-19-2016
Come up and have FUN, racing! Bragging rights are one of the perks… along with a lot of other fun and goodies! TOMORROW, Sunday, March 20th the FUN RACE SERIES continues! Come out and have some fun! The race is free and open to all ages and abilities, skiers and boarders alike! We will have an award ceremony at 3:30 with medals & prizes! Race your friends or just challenge your own fastest time. Who knows, you may surprise...
Happy St. Patty’s Day!!! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 03-17-2016
Happy St. Patty’s Day! We hope you find your four leafed clover today! This Sunday, March 20th the FUN RACE SERIES continues! Come out and have some fun! The race is free and open to all Skiers & Boarder of all ages and abilities! We will have an award ceremony at 3:30 with medals & prizes! Spring Break is here! Schedule your private lessons by calling us direct at 970-264-5639. Group lessons for beginners and children...
It is a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 03-16-2016
It is a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!! Get up here and have some FUN FUN FUN! This Sunday, March 20th the FUN RACE SERIES continues! Come out and have some fun! The race is free and open to all Skiers & Boarder of all ages and abilities! We will have an award ceremony at 3:30 with medals & prizes! Spring Break is here! Schedule your private lessons by calling us direct at 970-264-5639. Group lessons for beginners and children can be...
It is a TERRIFIC Tuesday! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 03-15-2016
It is a TERRIFIC Tuesday! Come up and enjoy the SNOW!!! Spring Break is here! Schedule your private lessons by calling us direct at 970-264-5639. Group lessons for beginners and children can be reserved online. Book your lessons now! We also have a handful of group lessons available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Ticket Office. The Wolf Creek Ticket Office will have a pre-sale of lift tickets & lessons between 3:00 pm...
Storm Total 8″ – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 03-08-2016
Wolf Creek received 8” in our latest storm!!! *******Snow Report for Tuesday, March 08, 2016******** Summit Base Depth: 117″ Midway Base Depth: 86″ New Snow (24 Hours): 3″ New Snow (48 Hours): 8″ New Snow (72 Hours): 8″ New Snow (7 Days): 8″ Latest Storm Total: 8″ Year-to-Date: 342″ Get your Ski School & Private Lessons reserved now for Spring Break! Our Premium Demo Skis and...
Fresh New Snow!!! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 03-07-2016
Whoever prayed for snow…it worked! We have FRESH NEW SNOW!!! *******Snow Report for Monday, March 07, 2016******** Summit Base Depth: 115″ Midway Base Depth: 84″ New Snow (24 Hours): 5″ New Snow (48 Hours): 5″ New Snow (72 Hours): 5″ New Snow (7 Days): 5″ Latest Storm Total: 5″ Year-to-Date: 339″ Get your Ski School & Private Lessons reserved now for Spring Break! Our Premium...
Praying for SNOW? – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 03-06-2016
*******Snow Report for Sunday, March 06, 2016******** Summit Base Depth: 113″ Midway Base Depth: 82″ New Snow (24 Hours): 0″ New Snow (48 Hours): 0″ New Snow (72 Hours): 0″ New Snow (7 Days): 0″ Latest Storm Total: 0″ Year-to-Date: 334″ Get your Ski School & Private Lessons reserved now for Spring Break! Our Premium Demo Skis and Snowboard online rentals have launched. Log in and...
Happy Leap Year!!! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 02-29-2016
We have “THE MOST SNOW IN COLORADO”® with 334″ so far this season! Come on up and enjoy your extra day this Leap Year 2016 here at Wolf Creek!!! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday March 1st for our next Baby Boomers’ Clinic! Learn a new sport or refine your existing technique. The ski and board clinic is taught by qualified senior instructors. From beginners to advanced levels…Baby Boomers Unite! We’ll be...
Mother Nature Delivered! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 02-23-2016
We have “THE MOST SNOW IN COLORADO”® with 327″ so far this season! Mother Nature Delivered…and more is on the way!!! TOMORROW, Wednesday February 24th is Local Appreciation Day! Lift tickets are just $43 for adults, $26 for seniors and $24 for children! No I.D. required! Everyone is a local here at Wolf Creek! The next race in the Fun Face Series will be held this Saturday, February 27th! Race your friends or...
Tomorrow Wolf Creek Challenge Race Kicks Off!!! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 02-19-2016
We have “THE MOST SNOW IN COLORADO”® with 321″ so far this season! Come get your legs warmed up for this weekends racing!!! Whether you are cheering on the side lines or in on the action this weekend is going to be awesome! TOMORROW! The Wolf Creek Challenge Series kicks off Saturday with the first of two races! The course this Saturday will be a Giant Slalom with OVER 40 GATES! The race is open to individuals and...
