Alpine skiing – The Durango Herald

America’s chairlift savant finishes 22-year quest to ride every lift in the U.S.

Peter Landsman, has visited, photographed and documented 2,381 chairlifts in the U.S.

DATE: Mar 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Demons wrap up season at slalom championships

Scarpella reaches the podium again with second-place finish

DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

Scarpella wins state GS title

Skier takes crown with fastest first and second runs

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

Scarpella paces Durango with first-place GS finish in Aspen

Several skiers score qualifying results

DATE: Feb 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

As snowmaking becomes more common, some question the use of energy and water

Ski resorts have invested millions in more efficient snow guns DENVER – The sight can be jarring during extreme drought: snowmaking guns lined up on a mountainside, blasting precious crystal...

DATE: Jan 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Scarpella wins Winter Park slalom

DHS girls and boys finish third in team races

DATE: Jan 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

Durango alpine skiers off to fast start

DHS has scored 11 state-qualifying performances in first two races

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

A new plan for Colorado’s Cuchara Mountain, but this time it’s not about skiing and condos

Florida entrepreneurs want to develop an adventure hub at long-dormant ski area

DATE: Jan 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Grand Junction chairlift maker is busier than ever

Boom a sign that ski resorts are doing well and expect trend to continue

DATE: Jan 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Epic crowds collide with labor shortages at ski areas

A record number of pass holders arrive at Vail Resorts, but a critical labor shortage and quarantined workers has delayed terrain openings and cut services

DATE: Dec 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports