The biggest powder day so far this season, 20+ inches at Purgatory, landing on a Saturday, allowing weekend warriors to partake in the powder


The National Rifle Association doing an about face and challenging George W. Bush’s energy plans for public lands

Denver edging out New York City to be the host city for the 2008 Democratic National Convention

Drivers who cut the long line of cars waiting to get into Purgatory by flipping a U-turn right at the entrance

Durango businesses that fail to clear snow from their sidewalks and parking areas

Whoever stole the wallet, car keys, cell phone, Carhartts and duffle bag out of a backcountry skier’s car at Deer Creek this weekend

In this week's issue...

May 15, 2025
End of the trail

Despite tariff pause, Colorado bike company can’t hang on through supply chain chaos

May 8, 2025
Shared pain

Dismal trend highlights need to cut usage in Upper Basin, too

April 24, 2025
A tale of two bills

Nuclear gets all the hype, but optimizing infrastructure will have bigger impact