Gear is no guarantee Historically dangerous avalanche conditions persist in the Mountain West this winter because of a variable snowpack. This degree of instability hasn’t been seen, according to many, in roughly 30 years. For better or worse, it’s been a year for some unfortunate backcountry...
Tonight. Ice Hockey. Hanley Rink. 7PM. Bring beer, canned and cold. There’s little else that needs to be said. Or is there? To those of you who don’t obsess about getting a tiny puck in a net while skating on ice, let me back up a...
"The flowers that bloom in the spring, Tra la, Breathe promise of merry sunshine — As we merrily dance and we sing, Tra la, We welcome the hope that they bring, Tra la, Of a summer of roses and wine, Of a summer of roses and wine. And that's what we mean when we...
Telluride is one of the best ski resorts in the nation, but it’s far from cheap. Though many secure their season’s pass via a resort job or teaching skiing, many take the “affordable” option and get a merchant’s pass – still a bit pricey, but...
Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series of stories from the Mexican border posted by our Sheriff, Bill Masters. To read part 1, just type "Mastering Security" into Search on the Home page. I meet up with Sheriff Martin in Cortez late in the...
A surface high will dominate western Colorado today and a broad upper level ridge of high pressure begins to flatten as a trough along the Pacific NW deepens. SW winds and high clouds will invade Tuesday with above normal temperatures and breezy conditions. The trough comes...
My old fishing buddy Todd Tice (the owner of the Telluride Toggery) likes to say that “people fish for different reasons…” For me, fishing is the reason. So when Thanksgiving rolls around and most Telluriders are rejoicing the start of ski season, I celebrate the start...
Finding the perfect pair of skis is like finding the perfect man. You know there are a lot of good ones out there, but only one for you. The problem is, you haven’t found them yet. All of your friends love their skis, so you...
Editor's note: Hunting & Gathering is part of an ongoing series by part-time local, regular contributor and foodie extraordinaire, Lisa Barlow. For all you foodies out there, look for more recipes and insights from the likes of Jeff Badger of Siam in the coming weeks. Sometimes...
The fight over genetically modified salmon In this column, I plan to talk about genetically modified salmon: Am I eating it? What is it? Why is it a problem? First – You are not eating it… yet. However, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently...
