The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is warning backcountry travelers regarding a major winter storm arriving today, Tuesday, February 17…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Reactions to the Repeal of EPA Greenhouse-Gas ‘Endangerment Finding’
“The Supreme Court held that the federal Clean Air Act authorizes EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions…”
CAIC Warns of Heightened Avalanche Danger Over Presidents Day Weekend
“Holiday weekends bring more people into the backcountry at the same time avalanche danger is rising…”
Fear Over Farmland Loss Is Slowing Renewable Energy Development
Competing with large agribusiness has become a nearly impossible venture for most small and mid-size producers…
Virtual Online Premiere of ‘Three Creeks’ Documentary Film Today
Ranchers, agencies, and conservation partners joined forces to reimagine how grazing could work…
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Announces Observations Challenge
“We truly couldn’t do this work without the support of our community…”
Continental Divide Trail Talk This Wednesday, February 4, in Pagosa Springs
The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) follows the Continental Divide of the Americas along the Rocky Mountains and traverses five U.S. states…
Colorado State Wildlife Plan Approved by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
“The approval of Colorado’s 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan is an important milestone for wildlife conservation in our state…”
Wolf Creek Ski Area Sees 13 Inches of Fresh Snow
The midway snow depth today is 45″ inches and the year-to-date snowfall total is 94″ inches…
Continental Divide Trail Talk Planned for February 4
This free community event will feature locals sharing their stories from the trail, trail-themed short films…
Nordic Club Race Results
A big thank you to the ski area for grooming the racecourse for the race…
Prescribed Fires Scheduled for Today, Tomorrow
Smoke may be visible from U.S. Highway 84 and portions of Pagosa Springs…
No Wolf Releases Planned in Colorado This Winter
“Right now, there’s a political effort to try to make this program fail…”
Colorado Unveils Wolverine Restoration Plan
“Here in Colorado we have strong legislative support for restoring wolverines and the best staff for making this plan successful…”
Test Drive Polaris Snowmobiles in Silverton, Colorado
You’re invited to enjoy an exclusive, free, one-hour riding experience for a first-hand look at what makes Polaris snowmobiles the best in the industry…
Latest Storm Brings 8 Inches of Snow at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Ladies! Today, Monday, January 12 is a “Ms. Mondays Clinic”…
CAIC Launches New Public Avalanche Data, Reporting, Visualization Tools
“As a backcountry skier, I know that more information is always better when it comes to making safe decisions in the mountains…”
Public Comment Sought for Archuleta County’s New Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Since 2003, one of the most important tools in preparing for wildfire has been the Community Wildfire Protection Plan…
Fresh Snow at Wolf Creek Ski Area
The midway snow depth is currently at 33 inches. The year-to-date snowfall total is 73 inches…