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• Extending ski season more than a matter of snow Play Video

  April 3, 2013 3:19 PM

  Ski season is winding down, and with winter weather sticking around longer than expected this year there's talk of extending the season in the high country. But for local resort at Monarch Mountain, it's a matter of more than just good snow. Unlike many resorts, Monarch Mountain has no... more »

• January Teachers First: Janie Mueller

  January 30, 2013 5:32 PM

  If you're into science at Cheyenne Mountain High School, chances are you know AP Chemistry teacher Janie Mueller. After 31 years, she's just as passionate about her job as ever. And that's why she's January's Teachers First award winner. When you enter Mueller's chemistry classes, you can tell there's... more »

• Ski season slow but optimistic

  January 20, 2013 6:28 PM

  If you're looking for a weekend getaway, ski resorts would love to have your business! We visited Monarch Mountain to find out about the season so far. "Season pass to monarch, this is definitely my favorite mountain in the state of Colorado," said Xandy Bustamante, a skier and snow... more »

• Beautiful snow on Greenhorn Mountain

  October 13, 2012 7:04 PM

  For all of you cool-weather lovers out there, there are several welcome sights you can see in Southeastern Colorado! Not every peak is snow-capped just yet, but Greenhorn Mountain southwest of Pueblo was absolutely beautiful today. Many areas in the mountains got snow yesterday, and several of you told us... more »

• Echo Mountain to become training course

  August 29, 2012 2:02 PM

  IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - The Echo Mountain ski area has been sold at auction to a company planning to turn it into a ski racing and training center. Pykkonen Capital LLC bought the property west of Denver on Tuesday and plans have the Front Range Ski Club based at... more »

• 2 dogs rescued off 14er

  August 10, 2012 12:56 PM

  BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) - Two dogs are safe after more than 20 rescuers pulled them off a Colorado mountain. Authorities say two climbers and their two dogs ran into a problem July 24 descending Quandary Peak, which is over 14,000 feet high. According to the Denver Post, both climbers were... more »

• Video of the Day: Smooth Paragliding

  March 9, 2012 6:55 AM

  Do you feel like flying today, maybe seeing some new sights? Well how about Paragliding through mountains in Europe! Click here to see our Video of the Day. more »

• BMX racing comes to Norris-Penrose Event Center

  January 18, 2012 1:59 PM

  Southern Colorado Indoor BMX is partnering with Pikes Peak BMX to kick off this year's indoor racing season. The event begins on Friday and will span several weekends through April. It is free and open to the public. Various events will include Bicycle Moto Cross (BMX), Mountain Bike (MTB),... more »

• Man climbs mountain without use of legs Play Video

  November 5, 2011 3:28 PM

  It's one of the tallest mountains in the world, Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro. And one man made the impossible, possible. He climbed the 19,000 feet summit without the use of his legs. Twenty-three years ago, a skiing accident left Chris Waddel paralyzed. At that moment, he made a crucial decision to... more »

• Mountain lion kills family dog

  September 25, 2011 10:10 AM

  CARBONDALE, Colo. (AP) - Colorado wildlife officials are reminding residents to be alert in light of recent mountain lion attacks on animals. Colorado Parks and Wildlife says a mountain lion killed a Carbondale-area resident's dog near the Sunlight ski resort late Wednesday. Wildlife managers consider human safety or... more »

• Body found on mountain ID'd as Denver man, 69

  August 23, 2011 5:07 PM

  GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) - Authorities have identified a man found dead on a mountain west of Golden as 69-year-old Richard Limon of Denver, and they say he apparently had been stabbed. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday that Limon's death is being investigated as a homicide. Two bicyclists... more »

• Bike race comments sought

  February 8, 2011 9:34 AM

  The Bureau of Land Management is asking for public comments on a proposed mountain bike race near Salida. The race is proposed for May 20 through 22 within the Arkansas Hills Trail System, which is on land controlled by the Bureau of Land Management. The race could attract... more »

• Snow closes mountain roads

  January 21, 2011 4:44 PM

  Miserable weather has forced the closure of two mountain roads, including US 285 over Kenosha Pass and US 6 over Loveland Pass. If you're heading to the high country for the weekend, check conditions before you leave. COTRIP 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 »

• Pine beetles changing water supply in West

  October 4, 2010 8:30 AM

  Mountain pine beetles are a well-known danger to Rocky Mountain forests. New research shows the pests are making changes to the water supply and soil, too. The University of Wyoming is looking to establish the impact of the pine beetles epidemic on mountain snowpack. Botany professor Brent Ewers tells... more »

• Women in blue build skills at Pueblo conference

  September 21, 2010 7:26 PM

  Women in law enforcement are getting some valuable training in Pueblo this week. It's called the Rocky Mountain Women in Law Enforcement conference. On Tuesday a group of about 7 women learned how to defend themselves from an attacker with a knife. The conference aims to build their confidence and... more »

• Jellyfish discovered in mountain pond

  September 7, 2010 11:46 AM

  An unexpected sea creature has shown up in Council, Virginia. A family discovered it while they were feeding the fish in their pond. They're called Appalachian Mountain Jellyfish. This type of jellyfish is actually very rare and extremely small, about the size of a quarter. They can reproduce... more »

• Bike Tour will clog mountain roads this Saturday

  September 2, 2010 9:44 AM

  If you're heading to the mountains this holiday weekend, you may want to avoid State Highways 96 and 165 on Saturday. The annual Bike With Pike event will throw 300 riders onto the roads. The Colorado Department of Transportation has these tips for sharing the road with bicyclists: ... more »

• Guided walk at state park Wednesday

  August 30, 2010 1:55 PM

  If you watch birds flying overhead, but have no idea what they are--here's your chance to learn about birds of the Pikes Peak region. Naturalists at Cheyenne Mountain State Park are leading a Guided Bird Walk Wednesday morning. You'll observe, identify, and record both resident and migratory bird species.... more »

• Cheyenne Mtn. State Park this weekend

  August 27, 2010 2:32 PM

  With the weekend here, it's time to get outside and remember why it's so wonderful to live in Colorado. You don't have to go far to immerse yourself in beauty--Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs has plenty for you to do--from hiking to special programs. Here's what's... more »

• Boil order issued in Cripple Creek Mountain Estates

  August 18, 2010 2:25 PM

  A mandatory boil order has been issued for people who get their water from the Mountain Mutual Water Company in Teller County. Tests showed e-coli readings that are above safe levels. E-coli is found in animal feces and can cause illness in humans. A phone message at Mountain Mutual... more »

• Colorado man attacked by bear in home

  July 9, 2010 9:13 AM

  A 51-year-old man is out of the hospital after being attacked by a bear in his home in Bailey in the mountains west of Denver. State wildlife officials say the man, whose name wasn't released, was bitten by the bear early Thursday when he found the animal in the... more »

• Colorado hiker rescued after falling down peak

  July 2, 2010 8:43 AM

  A hiker who fell on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado has been rescued by park rangers and flown to a Denver hospital. Park officials say rangers got a cell phone call at about 2 p.m. Thursday saying that a 28-year-old man had fallen 150 feet down... more »

• Bike Pikes Peak program offered

  June 22, 2010 5:09 PM

  CSU-Pueblo's Colorado Springs campus plans a three-day workshop on bicycling, which includes a trip down Pikes Peak. Classes include instruction on proper nutrition, riding strategy, and bicycle maintenance. Bike Pikes Peak begins in the classroom at the Citadel Center, 730 Citadel Dr. Suite 300, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.... more »

• Teen hiker dies on Colorado peak

  June 16, 2010 7:09 PM

  A young, but experienced hiker is dead after a fall on one of Colorado's 14,000 foot mountains. Kevin Hayne, 18, of Highlands Ranch slipped and fell into a ravine Tuesday on Little Bear Peak. Hayne and a friend were rappelling down the side of the mountain when Hayne fell.... more »

• Park rangers investigate alleged attack at Rocky Mtn National Park

  June 14, 2010 12:33 PM

  Authorities at Rocky Mountain National Park are investigating an alleged attack. A 20-year-old woman reported the attack Saturday. She said she had been running and was attacked by a man while taking a break near the Glacier Creek Trail. She was able to fight him off and ran... more »

• Planning ahead makes all the difference when hiking

  June 14, 2010 12:21 AM

  With the summer weather comes tourists and locals alike hitting trails across Colorado. But before you head out, there's a few things you need to keep in mind. First and foremost, you need to let someone know where you're going to be. "Let someone know where you are. Let them... more »

• Former UCCS dean dies in biking accident

  May 24, 2010 3:33 PM

  A former Dean of Students at UCCS has died in a mountain biking accident. Ron Wisner was with the college from 1979 to 2003. He died Friday in an open trails area between Monument and Castle Rock. An autopsy to determine cause of death is pending. According to... more »

• Crested Butte expansion proposal rebuffed again

  May 11, 2010 10:36 AM

  A U.S. Forest Service official has affirmed a decision blocking Crested Butte Mountain Resort's plans to expand onto Snodgrass Mountain. Deputy Regional Forester Jim Pena last week rejected the ski resort's appeal of a decision by Gunnison National Forest Supervisor Charlie Richmond in November to block the proposal. Richmond... more »

• Man to climb Everest in Supersuit

  May 4, 2010 12:17 PM

  As Canadian mountaineer Jamie Clarke scales Mt. Everest this month, he's wearing a suit that's just a few millimeters thick, only slightly thicker than a windbreaker. But despite the lack of the pillow-puffy down parka, he'll likely be more worried about overheating than freezing, because of a space-age insulator... more »

• Monarch Mountain on pace for record season

  April 10, 2010 11:23 AM

  Monarch Mountain expects to end its ski season Sunday with a record for skier visits. Spokesman Eric Ramsey said Friday that the resort should finish with around 183,000 skier visits, which would top the high of 176,000 from two seasons ago. Eldora Mountain Resort also ends the season Sunday and... more »

• Colorado man rescued from NH mountain

  March 29, 2010 1:40 PM

  Authorities say a Colorado man hiking on New Hampshire's Mount Adams is safe after rescuers helped him walk off the mountain. The New Hampshire Union Leader says a nine-member rescue team and Douglas Soholt made it off the mountain at about 1 a.m. Monday as bad weather closed in.... more »

• 4 snowboarders spend night lost in Maine

  March 1, 2010 12:55 PM

  Officials say four teenage snowboarders have been found alive and well after spending the night in the woods near the Sugarloaf ski area in Maine. Officials say a group of three snowboarders plus another boarder who was on his own went out of bounds on the back side of... more »

• 2 skiers swept in Aspen avalanche, one injured

  February 28, 2010 9:23 AM

  One of two skiers caught in an avalanche in Aspen was seriously injured after being buried in snow and pinned against a tree. The Pitkin County Sheriff's office say the two skiers were part of a group of four who were skiing in Aspen Mountain Friday afternoon when the slide... more »