Drivers describe terrifying snowy 70-vehicle pileup on I-70
Interstate 70 reopened in Colorado's mountains on Tuesday night, about five hours after a snowy afternoon pileup involving approximately 70 vehicles.
Backcountry search/rescue organization shake-up has some concerned
There is a major shift underway in how backcountry rescues are coordinated across Colorado.
Uptick in free wildfire mitigation services in mountain communities
Fire officials said the focus right now is preparation, before any flames ever start. That's why they're hoping people will take advantage of their free wildfire mitigation inspections.
Firefighters train at Eisenhower Tunnel as Colorado dries up
There is a hidden team of emergency responders ready for action when drivers are traveling through the mountains.
Some Colorado reservoirs aren't full due to low snowpack, may begin draining
There's a chance reservoirs in Colorado have seen all the water collection they're going to get, and from here on out, Colorado will start sucking the water away from them for the rest of the year.
Colorado skiers, boarders refuse to let low snowpack ruin their fun
Despite warm, dry temperatures, Keystone Resort made it to its planned closing date. However, there wasn't enough for the big pond skim party. That did not stop the indomitable spirit of Colorado skiers.
Colorado's Summit County plans for evacuations, sharing of resources ahead of expected wildfires
Summit County leaders are already preparing for what they believe is an inevitable wildfire season, following a winter defined by record-low snowpack and unusually dry conditions.
Don't wait: fishing season starts now, according to mountain guides
A record-low snow year has already reshaped Colorado's ski season, and now it was starting to impact another major Colorado pastime: fishing.the conditions while they last.
Few landmarks capture the spirit of Colorado quite like Howelsen Hill
As Colorado approaches its 150th year, some of its history isn't just remembered, it's still being lived. In Steamboat Springs, that history runs straight through Howelsen Hill Ski Area.
Summit Rotary Club seeks support after weather melts fundraising event
A record-low snow year in Summit County hasn't just impact ski resorts and water levels, it also hit one of the local community's biggest fundraisers.
Rafting companies say too soon to call rafting season stunted by dry conditions
Colorado's dry winter is now raising concerns about what summer recreation could look like, but rafting outfitters said the outlook isn't as bleak as it might seem.
Mountain bike rentals increase during warmer-than-average spring
Summer activities are having an unusually early start in the mountains due to the warm winter Colorado has experienced.
Frisco Adventure Park shuts down some operations early due to warm weather
Crews spent much of the season making and moving snow just to keep runs open, even scraping it from surrounding areas to maintain coverage. But warmer temperatures and continuous sunshine eventually made that unsustainable.
Frisco Nordic Center closes despite herculean efforts from snowmakers
A low-snow winter forced the Frisco Nordic Center to close weeks earlier than usual.
Police in Fairplay eye bigger office space thanks to grant money
The Fairplay Police Department said it has outgrown the small basement space it currently uses inside Fairplay Town Hall, and leaders hope new funding will help build a proper station.