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Sports + Recreation
Yankin' Yer Chain
How 2nd Ave Sports Defied Logic and Dodged Bad Luck on Path to Peak Success Article by Jennifer Mason | Photography by Andy High and Andy Wingerd How does a half-pint bike repair and swap shop transform into a full-service bike and ski gear mecca crowning the corner of Second Avenue? Forget slick, corporate scalability schemes. Owners Karen and Gary Provencher adopted a totally different tack with 2nd Ave Sports—one that might involve a secretive sock syndicate. Before becoming shop owners...
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Education
Colorado Timberline Academy: Where Education Meets the Wild
A private boarding school blending quality academics and outdoor recreation Article by Kalista Peña | Photography by Andy Wingerd Nestled in the gorgeous Animas Valley, Colorado Timberline Academy (CTA) offers a unique perspective, transforming education through nature. Old Highway 550 runs through the center of campus, a quiet reminder of the property’s rich history. Originally a hot springs resort, the lodging cabins for guests have since become dorms for students. With nature’s playground...
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Entertainment
The Play's the Thing
How Durango's Young Talents Go from Small Town to Big Time Article by Jennifer Mason | Photography by Rebecca Sloan and Kara Cavalca The Cast: Tim Holt and Erica Holt, co-owners and performers with Soul Penny Circus; Dena Poer, Business & Logistics Manager, Greenlight Creatives; Misha Fristensky, theater technician; Liz Gray, Managing Director, Capital Stage; Kristi Horvath, Director of Venue Operations, Denver Center for the Performing Arts; Mona Wood-Patterson and Charles Ford, Artistic...
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Arts + Culture
A Life Framed by Community
Jack Turner’s journey from ski culture to visual storytelling Article by James Leonard | Photography by Sean Stanley and Divine Windy Boy SU Drum Fifth generation Durango native Jack Turner has been a steady presence in the community for decades, with family roots of 160 years Animas Valley. Known for his boundless energy and deep commitment to place. Turner has spent much of his life creating opportunities for people to connect through shared passions, creativity, and service. Turner’s...
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