It's amazing how much a drought can make you appreciate the rain! Ironically, it's the lack of rain in May and June that sets the stage...

Wondering when the highly anticipated monsoon season will begin? Currently, on-going drought, forest fires, and the dwindling water...

How low can the flow go? As the 416 and Burro wildfires rage near Durango, it's obvious that the streamflow in the San Juan River is...

Peak spring runoff in the the San Juan River occurred in Pagosa Springs on May 10th at 11:45 PM at 1330 cfs! Even though the Upper San...

Wondering how the 2018 snowpack stacks up against recent years with big summer wildfires? And when and how much streamflow will our...

Wondering how the 2018 snowpack stacks up against recent years with big summer wildfires? And when and how much streamflow will our...

Wondering how the 2018 snowpack stacks up against the worst 4 years in recent history? And when and how much streamflow will our meager...

Before you Google it, I challenge you to look for the answer in the surrounding vegetation or glance towards nearby lake. Rather than...

If you're wondering about the timing and magnitude of this year's spring runoff, I have a prediction for you. Back in 2013, I taught my...

How does the current snowpack in the Southern San Juans stack up against the worst 4 years in recent history? This graph shows the...

The West Fork Valley is one of the most photographed vistas in the Southern San Juans (it was even a backdrop in Chevy Chase's National...

Did the Winter Olympics awaken the Nordic skier in you? Nordic skiing is a great low-impact, full body workout. There’s a reason Nordic...

Getting tired this winter of your monotonous treadmill or stationary bike workout? Get outside and enjoy the snow and sunshine! When...

How does the current snowpack in the Southern San Juans stack up against the worst 4 years in recent history? This graph shows the...

Wondering who stole our winter? It may have been a girl who periodically visits the tropical Pacific. Weak La Nina conditions have...

How does the current snowpack in the Southern San Juans stack up against the 4 worst years in recent history? This graph shows the...

What do you do when there's not enough snow to cross country ski and too much for trail running? Fat biking is a versatile way to enjoy...

Want to have fun on skis with your family without buying lift tickets? Cross country skiing is a great option because it's free, and...

How does the current snowpack in the Southern San Juans stack up against the 4 worst years in recent history? This graph shows the...

Currently, there are only 2 places to Nordic ski in the area: Fall Creek Road on the west side of Wolf Creek Pass and Alberta Park, which...