With snow blanketing the peaks in the San Juan Mountains, organizers of the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run had to evaluate whether the event could take place this summer.
After looking at the en.
An injured backcountry skier was rescued by the Silverton Medical Rescue Team on Tuesday evening in an area known as Cascade Meadows in southern San Juan County.
The 61-year-old man was skiing alone w.
SILVERTON – Search and rescue is a demanding job that routinely tests rescuers’ physical endurance and mental fortitude. The field, mostly dominated by men, isn’t always the most welcoming environment.