photos by Jared Boyd

A day in the backcountry

Local skier Alex Spencer peeks into a chute thats not quite ready to be skied near Red Mountain Pass last weekend. Spencer traverses a ridge high in the San Juans on an already thinning snowpack. Spencer practices leave no trace skiing on a crusty exposure.

 

In this week's issue...

December 18, 2025
Let it snow

Although ski areas across the West have taken a hit, there’s still hope 

December 18, 2025
Look, but don't take

Lessons in pottery theft – and remorse – from SW Colorado

December 11, 2025
Big plans

Whole Foods, 270 apartments could be coming to Durango Mall parcel