Winter Sports

Boggy Draw trail conditions remain muddy in spots but rideable in many areas. Snow is expected in higher elevations, with weekend biking and hiking still possible.

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.

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.

Colorado is known for winter sports, but one Winter Olympics staple—curling—isn’t as popular in the region as it is in other parts of the country. However, the sport is gaining traction, with Rock Creek Curling in Lafayette hosting the Olympic trials.

This week on Regional Roundup, we commemorate the 10th Mountain Division’s WWII heroics, check out Mixed Doubles Curling trials, and discuss housing costs and wildfire insurance issues.