Tag: durango
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Helicopter pilot Valerie Arcara flies around Durango, Colorado
Transgender woman Valerie Arcara is training to become a helicopter pilot and already is making her mark in the ski and filmmaking world
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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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Colorado ski area to remain closed next season, longterm future uncertain
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 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.…
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4 destinations for a winter staycation in Colorado
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 been there in the summer, you might find the winter…
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A scenic railroad train in Southwestern Colorado spotted a lost hiker, setting up a dramatic rescue
A small emergency diesel engine train driven by engineer, Nick Breeden accompanied by his firefighter wife, Kylah, raced to rescue the injured hiker. The hiker had made it to a clearing five miles south of Silverton, Colorado.
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Colorado River Towns | Durango
John Brennan has lived in Durango for almost his entire life. With the Animas River in his backyard, Brennan has advocated for the resource for decades. (Video by Katie Klann)