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• Those with Monarch aren't concerned about D rating

  February 12, 2013 1:33 PM

  Four ski resorts in Colorado receive a D rating when it comes to the ski area environmental scorecard. One of those resorts is Monarch Mountain. The scorecard is based on environmental factors such as habitat protection, watershed protection, and climate change. Monarch's D was mainly based on their plans... more »

• Georgia man dies as Keystone Ski Resort

  February 6, 2012 7:29 AM

  KEYSTONE, Colo. (AP) - A Colorado coroner has released the name of a Georgia man who died Sunday while skiing at Keystone Ski Resort. Summit County Coroner Joanne Richardson says the man was 58-year-old Odo Lessacher of Griffin, Ga. Richardson says in a statement that the man was found in... more »

• Broadmoor once again rates Five Diamonds

  January 14, 2011 6:24 PM

  The Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs has once again been rated Five Diamonds by the AAA. The landmark facility has been rated Five Diamonds every year for the last 35. In addition, the Penrose Room at the Broadmoor is Colorado's only restaurant to hold by Five Diamonds and the... more »

• Ski Patrol director killed in avalanche

  November 23, 2010 10:01 AM

  The man killed yesterday in avalanche at the Wolf Creek Ski Area was the resort's ski patrol director. Forty-one-year-old Scott Kay died Monday, prompting the ski area to shut down for the day. A close friend, Bob Brammer, told The Durango Herald that Kay was doing avalanche-control work when he... more »

• Couple plans to re-open Cuchara Mountain Resort

  October 28, 2010 8:47 PM

  Big plans for the Cuchara Mountain Resort in Huerfano County. A couple has bought the old ski resort south of La Veta, with plans to turn it into a year-round destination. Several ski ventures have failed in the past, in fact the resort has been closed the past decade--however, the... more »

• BLM to offer first geothermal lease in Colorado

  September 17, 2010 9:32 AM

  The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is offering the first geothermal lease on federal land in Colorado during its Nov. 10 auction. The BLM withdrew the lease from two previous sales after protests and questions about the impacts. Federal officials say an environmental review shows the lease complies with... more »

• Mexico judge OKs producer's arrest in Cancun death

  June 1, 2010 8:22 AM

  A judge in Mexico has issued an arrest warrant for a former "Survivor" producer suspected in the killing of his wife while on vacation with their children at a Cancun resort. That's according to the state attorney general in Quintana Roo state, who says prosecutors would initiate extradition proceedings... more »

• New snow likely for Aspen ski area's last weekend

  April 24, 2010 8:30 AM

  The last weekend on the slopes at the Aspen ski area could seem like anything but spring skiing. Up to a foot of snow was predicted by Saturday morning, making a power day a real possibility. Aspen Skiing Co. spokesman Jeff Hanle says there could be skiing from the top... more »

• 24 die in cartel-related violence near Acapulco

  March 14, 2010 11:44 AM

  Thirteen people were killed in and around the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco, with four victims found beheaded, security officials said. Another gunbattle in the state left 11 people dead. Five of those killed were police officers whose night-time patrol was ambushed by gunmen early Saturday in Tuncingo, a... more »

• Colorado Photographer John Fielder to teach workshop

  February 25, 2010 10:39 AM

  If you are in awe of Colorado nature photographer John Fielder, now is your chance to pick up some tips from the inspiring artist. Field is leading a two day workshop next month at Winter Park Resort. Fielder is a nationally renowned photographer, publisher, teacher, and preservationist. His photography... more »

• Man dies on Colorado ski lift

  February 9, 2010 2:51 PM

  A North Carolina man has died after going into cardiac arrest on a ski lift in Colorado. The Summit County coroner says Christopher Harrison, 46, of Durham, N.C., was riding a chairlift alone Monday at Copper Mountain Resort when his head fell forward in the chair. The lift operator... more »

• Vail revives Gay Ski Week

  January 4, 2010 12:42 PM

  Gay Ski Week is back in Vail this winter. The mountain resort skipped the weeklong promotion last year because of the economic downtown. But resort tourism officials say they hope to attract 500 to 1,000 attendees during this year's event, planned for Jan. 27-31. Aspen, Telluride and Whistler ski resorts... more »

• 3 Colorado counties back land swap for ski village

  December 20, 2009 9:49 AM

  Three southern Colorado counties support a federal-private land swap that could allow construction of a long-contested ski village, but congressman John Salazar hasn't signed on. Developers of the Village at Wolf Creek and the U.S. Forest Service would swap parcels of about 200 acres each. That would put most of... more »

• Woman using man's ski pass claims sex change

  December 5, 2009 9:58 AM

  Sheriff's officials say a woman caught trying to use a man's ski pass at Keystone Resort in Colorado claimed she was in the middle of a sex change. Season passes have the holders' names and photos on them. A report from the Summit County Sheriff's Office says the woman... more »

• Resort brings Whoville to life in ice

  November 16, 2009 7:02 AM

  A Texas resort is kicking off the holiday season with an exhibit that brings Dr. Seuss' fictional Whoville to life...in ice. The Gaylord Texan hotel and convention center in Grapevine partnered with Dr. Seuss to create a colorful exhibit of "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" made almost entirely of ice.... more »