Winter
Keep Looking Up! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 02-11-2016
We have “THE MOST SNOW IN COLORADO”® with 321″ so far this season! Snoopy says… think snow… hopefully our skies will look like this soon… This SUNDAY, February 14th we will have our Valentines Day Holiday Race! It is free with the purchase of a lift ticket and is open all ages and abilities! Nordic Trails were groomed & track set Thursday, February 4th! Our Premium Demo Skis and Snowboard online...
Sunshine and Snow! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 02-10-2016
We have “THE MOST SNOW IN COLORADO”® with 321″ so far this season! Sunshine and Snow, this is truly a great recipe for SMILES! This Saturday, February 14th we will have our Valentines Day Holiday Race! It is free with the purchase of a lift ticket and is open all ages and abilities! Nordic Trails were groomed & track set Thursday, February 4th! Our Premium Demo Skis and Snowboard online rentals have launched. Log...
THE PASS IS OPEN!!! – Wolf Creek Snow Report – 02-02-2016
We have “THE MOST SNOW IN COLORADO”® with 319″ so far this season! THE PASS IS OPEN!!! CDOT has opened the west side of Wolf Creek Pass. Wolf Creek Ski area is accessible from both sides! Nordic Trails were groomed and track set Thursday, January 28th. Our Premium Demo Skis and Snowboard online rentals have launched. Log in and reserve yours now! Come up and enjoy the EXCELLENT conditions here at Wolf Creek Ski Area!...
Durango Indoor Recreation Options Keep Residents Active
With winter in full force in Durango, many of us locals are trying to stay in shape and keep active to uphold our New Year’s Resolutions. Yet how does a person do that with snow outside? Of course, there are a ton of outdoor exercise options available, but we are also fortunate to have some state-of-the-art facilities that cater to indoor recreation. Summer and winter alike, these places stay busy and have options for everyone. The...
Snowdown Relieving Winter Doldrums
The Eighties are coming back…at least to Durango for a few days! Snowdown, our annual winter celebration, once again takes over the town January 27-31. Since 1979, Snowdown has existed in Durango to add some variety and fun in the middle of what may seem like a long, cold winter. This year that is especially true, as we have had so much snow. Each year the theme is different, but for five days, the town is full of activities for all...
Wolf Creek Ski Area
Wolf Creek Ski Area is Southwestern Colorado’s favorite ski area. Loved for being a quaint and rustic family experience, Wolf Creek Pass and Ski Area draw adventurous skiers from all over the world. This local mountain tops the charts with annual snowfall and is a mecca for powder skiers seeking true adventure from a lift. Located in the San Juan and Rio Grande national forest between Pagosa Springs and South Fork,...
At Last! High Speed on Legends
Purgatory Ski Resort opens its long-awaited high-speed chair lift in the Legends area. See who was on the first chair… Durango TV News correspondent Dave Imming interviews Santa to find out who’s been naughty, or nice, this Christmas. And when Hollywood producers want trained horses for a film production in the area, guess who they call? Keep watching for the answer on this special Christmas edition of Durango TV...
New Mining Industry?
According to the Catholic faith, Purgatory is the place where souls are cleansed of their sins. So how did Durango’s hometown ski area come to be named Purgatory? We interview one of the founders to find out. Can you afford to live in Southwest Colorado? An updated study finds there’s a reason why so many people have to work two jobs or more to survive. And a Fort Lewis College student has an unusual hobby: he gets...
Tourism Recovers in Wake of Mine Spill
The Gold King Mine spill in August generated more than four million dollars in negative publicity worldwide. Find out what local tourism authorities are doing to counteract the story. Learn how you can save hundreds of dollars shopping locally in 2016. And a Navajo Cabinet-Maker uses his craft to help families cope with the death and burial of their loved ones.
Forget the June Wedding: Why a Fall Wedding is Ideal
Statistics show that over 2.3 million couples get married every year in the US, and that breaks down to nearly 6,200 weddings a day! However, we all know that there are some months more popular for getting married, and that the June wedding is still seen as ideal by many. In fact, 10.8% of all weddings take place in June, and 10.2% take place in August. Spring and summer weddings remain most popular, but in places like Durango, a fall...
New Owner Steps in as Purgatory Celebrates it’s 50th!
Durango Mountain Resort announces that James Coleman, a local Durango businessman, finalized the purchase of the resort operations (not the real estate) on February 25, 2015. In honor of Purgatory’s 50th anniversary (resort was founded in 1965), Coleman will re-launch the popular “retro” logo with the red and white inverted triangles. Coleman grew up skiing at Purgatory. Coleman’s resort portfolio includes four southwest ski areas: ...
New Chairlift Under Construction
Helicopters placed new towers for a high-speed quad that will carry passengers from the bottom of Lift 8 to the top in about 5 minutes! . . . It’s Countdown to Snowdown . . . What will you wear for this year’s ‘Back to the Eighties’ theme? . . . And it’s not too late to catch the changing fall colors . . . Find out where . . . in this edition of Durango TV News.
Preventing Skin Cancer
Tips for not Getting Burned in the Colorado Sunshine Summertime in Durango is an epic time of year. Hiking, biking, rafting, boating, climbing, and the list continues make for many hours spent in the outdoors. One of the greatest things about living and playing in the Southwest is all of the sunshine, but there is a darker side. Exposure to UV Rays is a known carcinogen that may lead to various types of skin cancer. Furthermore, skin...
Purgatory is Back!
Local Durango Businessman James Coleman Finalizes Purchase of Durango Mountain Resort and Changes Name Back to Purgatory! Durango, CO – Durango Mountain Resort announces that James Coleman, a local Durango, Colo. businessman, finalized the purchase of the resort on February 25, 2015. Coleman disclosed that his first order of business is to change the name of Durango Mountain Resort back to “Purgatory” Resort and use the ski area’s...
Your snow dances are working! Wolf Creek Snow Report – 02-26-2015
Plan a trip to Wolf Creek this weekend – MORE SNOW IN THE FORECAST! *******Snow Report for Thursday, February 26, 2015******** Summit Base Depth: 79″ Midway Base Depth: 79″ New Snow (24 Hours): Trace New Snow (48 Hours): Trace New Snow (72 Hours): 8″ New Snow (7 Days): 42″ Latest Storm Total: Trace Year-to-Date: 207″ The Fun Race series continues this Saturday, February 28th! As always, it’s...
35″ of New Snow at Silverton Mountain
35″ of New Snow at Silverton Mountain
Purgatory is Back!
Open letter from Purgatory (the ski resort formerly known as Durango Mountain Resort)! Dear friends, As a member of the Purgatory family, we wanted to update you on the sale of the resort. As you know, we announced this past fall that James Coleman, a local Durango businessman and avid skier would be purchasing 100% of Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort. We are pleased to announce that the sale of the resort to James has been...
Durango Mountain Resort Pounded with 31 inches of Powder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2015 Purgatory gets Pounded with 31 Inches of Powder! More Snow on Horizon for the End of the Week! DURANGO, Colo. – Mother Nature delivered 31 inches of snow at Purgatory over 48 hours, starting Sunday morning. Additional snow is in the forecast for Purgatory later this week and through the weekend. “The snow was rich with moisture, providing great coverage across the mountain,” stated Greg Ralph,...
Wolf Creek Snow Report – 01-30-2015
*******Snow Report for Friday, January 30, 2015******** Summit Base Depth: 56″ Midway Base Depth: 48″ New Snow (24 Hours): 2″ New Snow (48 Hours): 2″ New Snow (72 Hours): 2″ New Snow (7 Days): 2″ Latest Storm Total: 2″ Year-to-Date: 151″ Wolf Creek’s Camp Robber program continues tomorrow, January 31st! Sunday, February 1st, is Local Appreciation Day! Lift tickets will be just $41...
