Tag: Purgatory Resort
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Multimillion-dollar upgrades at ski hill in southwest Colorado
A local, historic ski hill in southwest Colorado is celebrating an unprecedented makeover this season. Operators in Durango have praised the investment for ushering the 70-year-old Chapman Hill into the 21st century: about $3 million in upgrades, according to Kelli Jaycox, the city’s assistant recreation director. Chapman’s two rope tows have been replaced. That includes…
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Ski like a local: Insider tips across 5 Colorado destinations
In Colorado, we all want to ski like a local. And so we called the locals. Whether you’re returning to your favorite mountain or vacationing to an unfamiliar destination, take these tips with you: Breckenridge Adam Pino, director of lift maintenance adam pino, breck.jpg Adam Pino, lift maintenance director at Breckenridge Ski Resort, takes in…
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Colorado ski resorts in summer: A look at some standout attractions
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The powder fades, and a different kind of fun ramps up at Colorado’s ski resorts. This century has seen the industry increasingly vie for year-round destination status. The latest and greatest developments spot this state’s Rockies — amusements for families, underappreciated views for sightseers and…
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Colorado ski area to remain closed next season, longterm future uncertain
A Colorado ski area will remain closed for the 2024-25 season — with the future beyond that uncertain. Near Durango, Hesperus Ski Area did not open this season after announcing what it called “an unforseen mechanical failure” regarding its one and only lift, built in 1962. Operators determined the gearbox, acting as the transmission between Bighorn…
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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’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 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…
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As Colorado town explores ski area expansion, it reckons with its identity
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SILVERTON • Sallie Barney often finds herself daydreaming while riding the single chairlift of her town’s little ski area. “It’s not hard to look around and be like, ‘Oohh, that would be fun,’” she says.…