Hiking – The Durango Herald

McMillan Peak: ‘A treasure to be shared’

Spacious summit, enthralling views atop McMillan Peak

DATE: Sep 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Durango’s Sigle ready to relive Eco-Challenge Fiji on Amazon Prime Video

A special story to tell on 10-episode season chronicling ‘World’s Toughest Race’

DATE: Aug 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Rockslide knocks out portion of Continental Divide Trail

Forest Service advises hikers to avoid area west of Wolf Creek Pass

DATE: Aug 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

The kaleidoscope summit of Grizzly Peak

Tall San Juan thirteener to be respected

DATE: Aug 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

A story of peaks and ponds: North Snowdon a Durango conquest

As you are driving north up U.S. Highway 550 about to top Molas Pass, look to the east and you will see Snowdon Peak. The mountain is distinguished by the “W” notched into its south ridge. ...

DATE: Jul 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Trails less traveled in Southwest Colorado

Avoid crowds on the trails during tourism season

DATE: Jul 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Survey asks residents how they feel about tourism impacts

Pandemic a chance to question what sustainable, responsible visitation looks like

DATE: Jul 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

10 absolutely fun things to do in Southwest Colorado on Fourth of July

Holiday plans that keep you safe during pandemic, high fire danger

DATE: Jul 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vehicle allows faster rescue in backcountry north of Durango

Former military truck converted to ride on narrow gauge tracks

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

John Peel releases new edition of ‘Hiking Trails of Southwestern Colorado’

‘The bible of hiking for this part of the world’

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Burn the legs on Burnt Timber Trail

Arborglyph Grove and Burnt Timber Trail a warmup for the high-alpine season

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Little Adventures with Goose and Huckleberry: Still like a rock

It’s been a few years since I have written my column. Some things have changed: Goose has a 2-year-old little brother and adventure partner in crime – I shall call him Huckleberry. And I nee...

DATE: Jun 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors