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For longtime ski racer Jessie Young, the debut of ski mountaineering at the upcoming Olympics marks the culmination of her two-year journey to earn a spot on Team USA — and the heartbreaking reality of elite sports.

Phil’s Boggy Draw Trail Report for January 23 covers incoming snow, fat biking conditions, groomed trails near Rico, and weekend riding and skiing options.

Cold nights are important for preserving snowpack and making snow at ski resorts. Climate change is affecting both.

A potential ski patrol strike at Telluride Ski Resort could have economic consequences far beyond the mountain. KVNF's Brody Wilson looks at what the dispute means for Montrose workers, regional air travel, and the brief involvement — and walk-back — by Montrose Regional Health.

A new review finds swearing can boost strength and pain tolerance during short, intense tasks—good news for winter falls on ice or the ski slopes.

This week's Regional Roundup covers a ski ballet event at Monarch Mountain, a traffic solution for I-70, overcoming political division, and a Denver restaurant reviving Native American cuisine.

Monarch Ski Resort recently hosted "Ski Ballet on Freeway," a fundraiser for KHEN, a community radio station in Salida, and Monarch Mountain Community Outreach, which provides charitable grants to nonprofit organizations in Chaffee County.

Russ Scholl's "periodic table of snow" contains more than 100 different slang names for snow.

2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Telluride Ski Resort. In honor of the half-century milestone, the Telluride Historical Museum’s annual exhibit is a look back at the history of the ski area.

Jaelin Kauf won the silver medal for the U.S. in the women's moguls at the winter Olympics in Beijing in February. Kyle Mackie of KHOL in Jackson, Wyoming, interviewed Kauf about her experience in the Olympic COVID bubble and caring for her mental health while competing on the world stage.