Arctic sea ice maximum extent “statistically” tied lowest peak observed during winter 2025/26
National Snow and Ice Data Center scientists report changes in the ice’s thickness is shrinking too Arctic sea ice likely…
Boulder Commissioners name new Boulder County Parks & Open Space director
The Boulder County Commissioners announced March 26 that they’ve finally appointed the vacant Director of Boulder County Parks & Open…
Denver Water declares Stage 1 drought, implements mandatory watering restrictions for summer 2026
At the Denver Board of Water Commissioners’ meeting on March 25, commissioners decided to implement mandatory watering restrictions across its…
Vail, Alterra ski resorts slapped with class action lawsuit over claimed ‘artificially inflating costs’ of lift ticket prices
Four skiers filed, on the behalf of skiers and snowboarders nationwide, a federal antitrust class action lawsuit against Vail Resorts…
Colorado’s statewide snowpack average drops below 50%, Denver Water to vote on proposed Stage 1 water restrictions March 25
Poor snowfall & warm temperatures left Denver Water’s collection area roughly 5.5 to 6 feet of snow short of where…
Session Series 2026 mountain bike race registration opens March 25
It might be late March, but in Colorado’s Front Range foothills, mountain bike racers are thinking about fast descents as…
Opening Letter from the Editor
Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Journal! My name is Jonathan Ingraham One day before school started while in the 4th…
PHOTOS: Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola nears opening date
The Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola in Idaho Springs, Colorado is eyeing an opening date in late April or early…
Spring skiing in Colorado is pure shenanigans! Check out these events, deals and things to come at CSCUSA resorts
Colorado Ski Country USA is sending out one last “SHOUT OUT” to all skiers and snowboarders to check out spring…
Gov. Polis activates State Drought Task Force in Colorado as near record snowpack begins decline
Over 3.5 million Coloradans are within a drought area and 40 counties are experiencing at least D2 conditions currently Colorado…