Alpine skiing – The Durango Herald

Strong winds force cancellation of 2nd run of giant slalom in Austria

SEMMERING, Austria — A women’s World Cup giant slalom was canceled following the opening run Monday after increasingly strong winds destroyed parts the finish area. Wind speeds r...

DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country

Chris George brought avalanche studies to relevance

DATE: Dec 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Instead of luring tourists, Colorado ad dollars to target backcountry safety

A push for responsible recreation this winter

DATE: Dec 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango backcountry skiers likely triggered fatal avalanche, report says

Slide occurred on a steep slope above tree line

DATE: Dec 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ledecka edges Suter to add World Cup win to Olympic title

VAL D’ISERE, France – Ester Ledecka edged Corinne Suter for her first win in a women’s World Cup super-G on Sunday, nearly three years after winning Olympic gold in the discipline. ...

DATE: Dec 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

Pinturault beats unheralded McGrath to win GS in Alta Badia

ALTA BADIA, Italy – Alexis Pinturault held off a challenge from unheralded Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath to win the classic men’s World Cup giant slalom on the Gran Risa course Sunday. ...

DATE: Dec 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

Durango backcountry skiers who died were experienced, knowledgeable

Snowpack conditions presented risks not seen in years

DATE: Dec 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado ski resorts ironing out kinks in coronavirus plans

As peak holiday season heats up, some mountains are revisiting procedures

DATE: Dec 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Livi on the Lift: Having fun? Do you live in town? Have a good run!

Do you want to ride the chair together? Having fun out there? How many runs have you gotten in? Have you been to the backside yet? Do you live in town? What do you do? ...

DATE: Dec 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Suter wins season’s 1st downhill, Schmidhofer hurt in crash

VAL D’ISERE, France – Corinne Suter won the first women’s World Cup downhill of the season and Nicole Schmidhofer was injured in a high-speed crash that sent her through the safety fencing o...

DATE: Dec 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Up to 55 injured skiers and snowboarders arrive at Colorado ERs each day

More than 4,100 transported across 2018, 2019 and the first part of 2020

DATE: Dec 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Mikaela Shiffrin wins emotional World Cup giant slalom

COURCHEVEL, France – An emotional Mikaela Shiffrin won her first World Cup ski race since the death of her father nearly a year ago. Shiffrin protected her first-run lead in Monda...

DATE: Dec 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

PHOTOS: Vallecito Lake Heavy HalfMark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir

Mark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir

Photos: Durango faces Dakota Ridge in girls soccer playoffsDHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener

DHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener

Photos: Fort Lewis College celebrates Class of 2024 graduationFLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday

FLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday

DHS girls soccer takes down Fruita Monument at DHS

PHOTOS: Fort Lewis women’s lacrosse takes on UCCSSkyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort Lewis

Skyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort Lewis

Skyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2

Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller InvitationalDurango hosts track meet on Saturday

Durango hosts track meet on Saturday

Photos: Showing love for mother earthDurango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Durango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School baseball faces Grand JunctionDHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

DHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

Strong winds force cancellation of 2nd run of giant slalom in Austria

A student of snow retires from decadeslong career in high country

Instead of luring tourists, Colorado ad dollars to target backcountry safety

Durango backcountry skiers likely triggered fatal avalanche, report says

Ledecka edges Suter to add World Cup win to Olympic title

Pinturault beats unheralded McGrath to win GS in Alta Badia

Durango backcountry skiers who died were experienced, knowledgeable

Colorado ski resorts ironing out kinks in coronavirus plans

Livi on the Lift: Having fun? Do you live in town? Have a good run!

Suter wins season’s 1st downhill, Schmidhofer hurt in crash

Up to 55 injured skiers and snowboarders arrive at Colorado ERs each day

Mikaela Shiffrin wins emotional World Cup giant slalom

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