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Posted inOutdoors

Ski clubs aren’t as hip as they used to be, but they are key to diversifying Colorado’s slopes

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Feb 8, 20238:31 PM MST on Feb 7, 2023

Ski clubs that anchor the National Brotherhood of Skiers are a popular way to attract more diverse skiers and snowboarders to mountains

Posted inOutdoors

Western Slope university students working with outdoor businesses as part of Wright Collegiate Challenge

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Feb 7, 20238:11 PM MST on Feb 6, 2023

Outdoor industry students at Colorado Mesa University, Colorado Mountain College and Western Colorado University are helping nine businesses and nonprofits solve challenges.

Posted inOutdoors

The annual Warren Miller ski movie isn’t going anywhere, despite reports to the contrary

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Feb 6, 202310:57 AM MST on Feb 6, 2023

In 2020, Outside acquired Warren Miller Entertainment alongside SKI, Climbing, Backpacker and 12 other magazines, events and brands

Posted inHousing

780 affordable units or 3 houses? Telluride is latest Colorado town where housing, conservation clash

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Feb 2, 202310:47 AM MST on Feb 2, 2023

Push for rural affordable housing runs into battle to preserve wildlife, open space and agriculture

Posted inOutdoors

Vail Resorts sees uptick in skier traffic over last year’s record showing — but not in Colorado

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Jan 31, 20239:21 AM MST on Jan 31, 2023

The company’s five resorts here are seeing mellow traffic despite well-above-average snowpacks

Posted inClimate

Aspen adopts strict new building codes for homes, aligning residential construction with the city’s climate goals

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Jan 30, 20233:36 PM MST on Jan 27, 2023

To hit net-zero by 2050, Aspen says it needs new building codes and construction regulations to reduce greenhouse emissions

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks legislature for $2.2 million to bolster struggling Keep Colorado Wild Pass rollout

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Jan 27, 20234:58 PM MST on Jan 26, 2023

Refund requests and challenges to reach vehicle owners outside its “echo chamber” has troubled the launch of the parks pass that underpins CPW’s new financial model

Posted inBusiness

Massive rock slide halts operations at Glenwood Springs quarry. Mine opponents call for shut-down, investigation.

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Jan 27, 202311:53 AM MST on Jan 27, 2023

Federal and state mining regulators are investigating the rock slide at the quarry owned by Rocky Mountain Industrials, which is proposing a controversial mine expansion

Posted inOutdoors

Sweetwater residents warn federal, state officials they are ready to fight plans for Colorado’s 43rd state park

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Jan 16, 20232:27 PM MST on Jan 17, 2023

A group of Sweetwater residents tasked with helping the Forest Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife craft a plan for the first-of-its-kind state park at Sweetwater Lake ask “are you truly listening?”

Posted inOutdoors

Yurt operator at a Colorado state park disappeared with guests’ money

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Jan 13, 20235:42 PM MST on Jan 14, 2023

CPW revoked the contract for Never Summer Nordic Yurts in the fall and now says the company must remove 10 yurts and cabins by the end of June

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