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Crawling around Colorado’s mountains, personal snowcats are becoming so ubiquitous they even have a jamboree

Today, snowcats are selling as high-end RVs on snow, with an entry-level, four-seat Tucker starting around $125,000

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Avalanche slams into home of southwest Colorado sheriff, injuring him and two of his children

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While others grumble over hordes of newcomers, Telluride embraces Epic Pass skiers

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Colorado’s 7th avalanche fatality this season comes in Jones Pass slide during historic conditions

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Telluride’s avalanche-battling arsenal: WWII cannons, 3D mapping and discipline

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Luis Benitez leaving outdoor recreation office he built to work for outdoor juggernaut VF Corp

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Colorado’s weekend snowstorm prompted avalanches in areas that hadn’t slid in decades. Here’s why.

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Telluride-area slide claims sixth Colorado avalanche death this season

Salvador Garcia-Atance, a 47-year-old Telluride man, died in a slide triggered by snowboarders who went out of bounds from Telluride Resort less than two weeks ago

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Vail’s new Epic day pass lowers pre-purchased lift tickets to as low as $89

The latest salvo in Epic-versus-Ikon season pass brawl targets occasional skiers who balk at $200-plus lift tickets

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Women-only Colorado Classic picks up big sponsor, giving the race financial stability and long-term viability

Two-year deal with Colorado newcomer VF Corp puts 4-stage pro cycling race on firmer footing than USA Pro Challenge, its co-ed predecessor

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Backcountry skier killed in “especially tragic” slide near Telluride, becoming Colorado’s 5th avalanche death of season

Salvador Garcia-Atance was the third man killed in a four-day stretch following heavy snowfall across the high country

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What really led A-Basin to quit the Epic Pass cash cow? “Parking is our pinch point.”

Resort revenues doubled in the decade Arapahoe Basin was part of the Epic Pass, but parking problems outweigh the benefits of cash flow

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Aspen-area men killed in avalanche near Crested Butte, bringing Colorado’s 2018-2019 avalanche death toll to 4

Owen Green and Michael Goerne were killed in Saturday's slide. Friends say they had been training for the Grand Traverse next month.

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Crested Butte may be the gem in Vail Resorts’ portfolio, but its lifts must be fixed before it can shine

Figuring out where Crested Butte fits into Vail’s quiver of resorts is as challenging as the skiing. “It stands out. And that’s a very good thing.”

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Climbing gyms are hot, but longtime climbers worry gym rats aren’t learning basic real-world safety

Traditional mentorships that have passed down safety tips for generations are fading, even as the number of climbers is growing

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Cañon City seeks a makeover to become a destination, not just a drive-through prison town

New businesses, outdoor recreation options and a dose of town pride has residents hoping more tourists will stop and stay in the historic town.