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Jim Lookout

After about 12 miles, the trail passes the Aspen Guard Station, which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and originally used as the District Office for forest rangers in the 1930s. It is now used by the Artist-in-Residence Program between June and September each year. Just beyond the intersection with FR 352 is the historic Jersey Jim Fire Lookout. The Lookout, which towers 55 feet above the surrounding terrain, was used by the forest service from the 1940s to the 1970s to spot forest fires. It was named after an earlyday rancher who grazed Jersey cattle in the area. A local volunteer organization, the Jersey Jim Foundation, restored the tower and saved it from demolition in 1991. Under permit from the San Juan National Forest, the foundation rents the tower for overnight stays, with fees put toward maintaining the landmark. Beyond the tower at mile 16.5, bear left onto FR 556, signed Rock Springs Road. The trail finishes at the intersection with CO 184, a few miles east of Dolores.

Junction Creek Trail

For an easy and scenic drive close to Durango, begin at the intersection of Main Avenue (U.S. Highway 550) and Junction Road (25th Street). Travel west on Junction Road and follow signs to the Junction Creek Campground in the San Juan National Forest. About 5 miles after passing the campground, there is a turnoff to Animas Overlook, an interpretive trail and picnic area. The scenic view over Animas Valley against the backdrop of the skyscraping peaks of the San Juan Mountains to the north is well worth the stop. Past the overlook, the shelf road runs high above Junction Creek, and expansive views open up through breaks in the ponderosa pine, juniper, and aspen forest. A spur along the main trail at about the 21 mile mark is where the Neglected Mine was once located. The Neglected Mine was established in 1895 and became among the highest producing mines in the region. After intensive development, the mine reached peak production between 1902 and 1904, yielding 7,000 ounces of silver and 13,000 ounces of gold with an estimated value of $270,000. At the end of the spur is a hiking trailhead accessing the Colorado Trail. In addition to hiking, this trail is a haven for all types of outdoor recreation, including fishing, mountain biking, camping, horseback riding, and more. It’s a nice escape from the traffic and buzz of Durango. The trail finishes at a dead end, approximately 2 miles after the spur.

Jeep tour operators: Buck Horn Limousine Durango (970) 259-5771 Mild to Wild Jeep Trail Tours Inc. Durango (970) 247-4789 Outlaw Rivers & Jeep Tours Durango (970) 259-1800

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Lantern Slides for the Rainbow Bridge-Monument Valley Expedition

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he nation was in the throes of the Great Depression when dozens of scientists and students descended on the remote pinnacles and canyons of northern Arizona and southern Utah. On his own time, and at his own expense, Ansel Hall (then chief naturalist for the National Park Service) organized a massive scientific expedition. For six years, botanists, geologists, cartographers, archaeologists, zoologists, paleontologists, ethnographers, and more came from major universities and museums to spend summers studying the landscape and its inhabitants, past and present, with the Rainbow Bridge-Monument Valley Expedition. To finance the project, Hall traveled the country, showing lantern slides of the region and soliciting support from philanthropists and foundations. Landscapes on Glass: Lantern Slides for the Rainbow Bridge-Monument Valley Expedition is the story of what has been called the last great expedition in the American West, and the man who made it happen. Lavishly illustrated with the hand-tinted photographs Hall used in his talks, this book is a tribute to the man, the expedition, and the region they sought to protect.

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Visit www.bearsmartdurango.org for a complete list of do’s and don’t’s along with current regulations about black bears. To report any bear sightings and incidents, contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife at (970) 247-0855, Durango Herald Bear Tracker at (970) 375-4566 or Bear Smart Durango at (970) 749-4262.

Mountain Lions

Watch your garbage, because if you don’t, he will. Photo: Herald Stock

dismember a car for a leftover sandwich left on the back seat. Videos and photos from the U.S. Forest Service are clear evidence of their zeal for an easy snack at your expense. While black bear attacks are rare, they can become bold and aggressive when defending food sources or their cubs. So respect them at all times. Never approach or harass bears; don’t allow bears to treat your campsite, or car, as a food source. More Words of Wisdom: Remove the food and you’ll remove the bear. If you see bears in trees, stay away to avoid stressing an already unpredictable animal. Take a few photos if you must and move on so it will come down and leave on its own.

Considered one of the world’s big cats, the mountain lion (about the size of a cheetah), and the much smaller, and equally shy lynx and bobcat call this home. As a fully equipped hunting machine, a solo mountain lion is, without argument, the most elegant and efficient predator in the region, able to bring down an adult deer and anything else within that weight class. Most commonly found in remote, rugged areas offering plentiful prey and adequate cover, these conditions also exist in mountainous subdivisions, urban fringes, and open spaces where humans live and play. To paraphrase world-famous wildlife naturalist, Jim Fowler, “All cats, large and small, have four unshakably lethal, instinctive skills in common: “They hunt, chase, kill and eat,” and they can do that with exceptional determination and precision.” Sleeping nearly 18 hours per day, the need to eat is a cat’s primary motivation to discontinue a good nap.

Though lions are generally calm and reclusive, their moods may change abruptly. With development in once remote areas, confrontations have been on the increase. A surge in the deer population can also be a factor. Not to put too fine a point on it but, hikers and mountain bikers need to be vigilant on the trail. Remember, stealth is a lion’s stock and trade, so remain alert and leave your iPod at base camp. To reduce the risk of lion confrontations you should follow these simple precautions: •If you have observed lions nearby, make ample noise when coming and going, especially from dusk to dawn. •Closely supervise children when they play outside and educate them about mountain lions. •Avoid dense shrubbery where lions might hide, especially around childrens’ play areas. •Don’t feed pets outside. Pet food attracts small animals which attract hungry lions. •If you’re grilling while camping or, keep a BBQ on the patio or yard, keep it as clean as possible. Along with the smell of raw meat, the smell of cooked meat is just as tempting to a mountain lion as it is to you.

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We are about to celebrate Men Who Grill on June 12th with a grand exhibition of the art of grilling by men, or Man, as it were. But wait, how did the art of cooking over an open flame get started? Was it a spark of imagination, or just an accident? However it happened, as a right of passage or, as some may call it, “the man thing,� the grilling season has arrived. Thus it is time when males of the species conquer their fears, fire and weather to feed those with pleading eyes and empty plates.

What kind of grill is right for you? story continued on next page

The thrill to grill is a wonderful thing. Photo: Yodit Gidey

The Basics

Cooking with charcoal can take some getting used to, but as the food editor at Sunset Magazine, Margo True, reports in her recipe for tri-tip roast with Cuban Mojo sauce, “Cooking over live fire is like driving a stick shift. It feels good to be back in gear.” Before grilling with gas or propane came along, we used some wood or charcoal briquettes over a bed of kindling, or doused it with charcoal lighter fluid. Tossing a match into the flammable briquettes got the show going and we waited for the coals to get to “just the right temperature.” In our family, we calculated the right cooking temperature with the “hippopotamus” method. “Say, what?!?” Holding a bare hand over the glowing coals, we counted, “hippopotamus one, hippopotamus two, …” until you couldn’t take the heat below your hand. Our ideal cooking temperature was “hippopotamus three.” This was pretty low-tech but it worked. As you observe the transition of your coals to grayish and glowing, be patient, and safe.

A necessary warning here: Squirting more fluid over those hot coals could cause the flames to climb up the stream of fluid to the container you are holding possibly resulting in serious burns and a trip to the hospital for an extended stay. Be safe at all times! Try using an electric BBQ starter that is placed under the charcoal or wood. This will eliminate the risks of using liquid starter. Propane Brings More Control with Less Mess: Several manufacturers of propane grills have made grilling safer and more convenient with more direct control of the heat thanks to a control panel with dials akin to the kitchen range. This still requires a safe method of igniting gas fumes. Primitive versions require the user to open the gas valve and light with a match. The safer grill systems use an igniting spark switch on the control panel. Another warning: With either system, never allow the gas fumes to flow for more than a few seconds. Otherwise, you’re dealing with a dangerous “big bang” explosion that could result in serious burns to the arms and face.

What kinds of foods are great for grilling? When it comes to grilling, nearly anything

you prepare in an oven, you can put on the grill. Typically, we’ve all grown up with barbequed meats such as beef, lamb, poultry, pork, fish or wild game. Some vegetables are also perfect candidates for open flame cooking. Corn on the cob, bell peppers, chili peppers, asparagus and potatoes are classics. You can combine the bite-sized meat and vegetables on a skewer for a kabob style meal.

Cooking techniques As you peruse various recipes, you’ll notice

that most of them use a marinade which serves a few useful purposes. Because direct flames can quickly dry out any meat, especially fish, a marinade can protect the flesh from the flames while sealing in the moisture. And of course, a great marinade will simply enhance the taste of what you grilled. The operative word is, “enhance.” You can concoct your own marinades, or there are countless choices to be found at specialty stores and supermarkets. Shop around, try as many as you can. In our area, Nature’s Oasis and Deitz Market carry some intriguing selections, especially from local suppliers. A Note on Grilling Fish: This is perhaps the most intense grilling experience. If you have ever cooked fish in the oven or in a pan, you know just how quickly it goes. Grilling fish also requires an attentive chef. Why? There is little margin for error when grilling fish because it has a flesh that cooks very quickly. Some fish, such as swordfish, shark, and various tunas have a fairly dense flesh and are usually prepared as a thick slab similar to other steaks but the cooking time is much shorter. A fillet of sole, trout and other flat fish can cook in only a few minutes making it very easy to overcook. But a marinade with some olive oil and herbs added to the lemon juice is a great way to protect that delicate flesh from overcooking.

HOLY SMOKE, Chicken Man! That looks great. Photo: Herald Files

For the smoked meat aficionado Wet hickory chips over the hot coals is one

of the all-time favorite ways to achieve that smoked flavor. The wet wood chips create more smoke with less ash flying into your food. For the truly serious smoked meat griller, there are specialized outdoor smokers for the task. Most experienced grillers agree that propane grills just don’t provide the best smoked meat experience. So what’s your pleasure? The no-frills method of stossing critter parts on the grill au natural, or enhanced with a marinade? Recipes are found throughout the internet with complexity in preparation, grilling techniques and serving styles as numerous as there are cooks. Details and photos make the internet a great place to tune up your grilling repertoire. Here are just a few sites to get you started: www.bonapetit.com www.sunset.com www.grillingcompanion.com www.weber.com

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It’s time to go hog wild when men grill. Photo: Jerry McBride

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Horse Gulch/Telegraph Trail System (6,600’ - 7,480’) This trail system is located just east of Downtown Durango and has plenty of riding and hiking trails for the entire family. The trail system includes Raiders Ridge, Carbon Junction Trail, Black Canyon Trail and the Old Sale Barn Trail. Directions: The Horse Gulch/Telegraph Trail head is located just off of 8th avenue and 4th street. If you are coming from the south end of town (past Durango Mall), it will be on your right hand side. Turn off of 8th avenue when you see Building Specialities and Sonic. Parking is available on the gravel road (Horse Gulch Rd.) by the trail head.

Outside of town: Can Do (7,300’ - 6,900’) easy, 1 mile one way. Priest Gulch (8,100’ - 11,500’) more difficult, light use, 7.5 miles one way. Calico (8,100’ - 12,000’) more difficult, light use, 19 miles one way. Big Al (8,900’ - 8,940’) barrier-free, moderate use, 0.6 miles one way. West Mancos (9,800’ - 11,000’) more difficult, light use, 10 miles one way. Dry Fork (7,400’ - 8,600’) more difficult, heavy use, 9-mile loop. Animas Overlook (8,920’ - 9,000’) barrier-free, moderate use, 2/3-mile loop. Lower Colorado (6,960’ - 11,600’) most difficult, heavy use, 21 miles one way. Hermosa (8,000’ - 9,000’) more difficult, heavy use, 21 miles one way. Potato Lake (10,300’ - 10,900’) easy, moderate use, 1 mile one way. Lost Lake (8,820’ - 8,860’) easy, moderate use, 1/2 mile one way. Eileen (7,720’ - 8,860’) more difficult, moderate use, 2 miles one way. Piedra (7,000’ - 7,500’) more difficult, moderate use, 12 miles one way. Williams (8,440’ - 9,300’) more difficult, moderate use, 3 miles one way. Reservoir Hill (7,800’ - 7,900’) more difficult, heavy use, 1/2 mile one way. Treasure (7,800’ - 7,900’) easy, heavy use, ½ mile one way. Information obtained from: www.utemountainute.com/hiking_guide.htm See our map section in the center of the SW Summer Guide for more information and locations of trail systems and other attractions in the Durango area and the Four Corners region. May 16, 2010 • Southwest Summer Guide

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Los PiĂąos River

Take County Road 240 to Vallecito Reservoir. The river flows into Vallecito northeast of the lake. The best fishing is just above and just below the reservoir.

Mineral Creek

Take Highway 550 north to Silverton (about 50 miles), and begin ascending Red Mountain Pass. Mineral Creek runs parallel to the road for several miles.

Vallecito Creek

Drive to Vallecito Lake and take the hike up to the creek flowing into Vallecito from the northeast.

Other Creeks in the Area

Canyon Creek, Bear Creek, Big Lick Creek, and Shearer Creek.

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Saturday, July 10 6:30 pm Pagosa Springs Benefit Dmitri Berlinsky, violin The Springs Resort & Spa, Pagosa Springs Sunday, July 11 5 pm Durango Gala Benefit Dmitri Berlinsky, violin Durango Mountain Club at Purgatory Lodge Monday, July 12

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Tuesday, July 20

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Wednesday, July 21

7 pm Festival Chamber Concert Aviram Reichert, piano Durango Mountain Resort

7:30 pm Conservatory Young Artists Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College

7 pm Pops Night Benefit Dinner & Concert Festival Orchestra Carl Topilow, conductor Durango Mountain Resort 7:30 pm Conservatory Young Artists Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College

Thursday, July 22

12 pm Low Brass Concert Members of the Festival Orchestra Three Springs Plaza, Durango 7 pm Festival Chamber Concert Guillermo Figueroa, violin St. Columba Church, Durango

7:30 pm Young Artists Competition Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College

Wednesday, July 28

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Community Concert Pagosa Springs

Thursday, July 29

7:30 pm Conservatory Young Artists Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College

Friday, July 30

6:30 pm Festival Concert Aviram Reichert, piano The Springs Resort & Spa, Pagosa Springs

Friday, July 23

7:30 pm Conservatory Young Artists Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College

Saturday, July 24

5 pm Festival Orchestra Conservatory Competition Winner Durango Mountain Resort

7:30 pm Conservatory Gala Community Concert Hall, Fort Lewis College 5 pm Festival Orchestra Erin Hannigan, oboe Durango Mountain Resort

6 pm Festival Chamber Orchestra Brooks Isham Performing Arts Center, Sunday, July 25 5 pm Kirtland, NM Festival Orchestra Aviram Reichert, piano 6:30 pm Festival Concert Community Concert Hall, Vadim Gluzman, violin Fort Lewis College The Springs Resort & Spa, Pagosa Springs Monday, July 26 7:30 pm Conservatory Faculty Concert Sunday, July 18 5 pm Clavier Trio Festival Chamber Orchestra Roshong Recital Hall, Vadim Gluzman, violin Fort Lewis College Durango Mountain Resort

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11 am Family Festivo Rotary Park, Durango

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5 pm Festival Orchestra Gregory Hustis, horn Durango Mountain Resort

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The Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse

The Museum’s exhibits feature the region’s rich history of human innovation from prehistory to the present inspiring inventiveness, creativity, social responsibility, and scientific understanding of energy past, present, and future. For complete details on the Grand Opening date, and registration, call (970) 422-2034 or visit www.durangodiscovery.org.

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum

Located in the Durango rail yard roundhouse, featuring a large collection of railroad memorabilia, full-size locomotives, historic rolling stock, maps, photos, artwork and a gift shop. Hours are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Admission is $5 per adult, $2.50 per child. Admission fees are waived for ticketed passengers. 479 Main Ave., Durango. Call (970) 385-8854. Kids doing what they do best, at The Children’s Museum. Photo: Herald Files

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Kids Special Events Calendar Summer Performing Arts Camp For Kids June 13 - 19

Local families and visitors to the area can provide their children age 12 to 18 with a weeklong camp experience that focuses on the theater arts. Camp directors have strong backgrounds in the theater arts and recruited colleagues with experience from Broadway to Hollywood to make up their highly qualified staff. Call the Durango Arts Center at (970) 259-2606 or visit www.dacpac.org for information.

Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine June 18 - 20

This family event offers aspiring engineers and their families a unique opportunity to ride with the storybook favorite Thomas the Tank Engine on a real steam engine. Enjoy a 25-minute ride with the little blue engine. Kids can also meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy storytelling and live music. Call (888) TRAIN-07 or visit www.durangotrain.com.

Who’s Your Daddy! June 19

This 6th annual street fest is bigger than ever this year. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., between 10th and 12th on Main Ave. to benefit the Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse. Free. For more information, call Ashley at (970) 259-9234 or visit www.durangodiscoverykids.org.

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Bakers Bridge Loop: There are a couple of excellent routes to take this scenic loop. Ride north on Main Ave., turn right on 32nd Street and proceed to the intersection of CR 250 and turn left, staying on course to the bridge. Another popular route is to take Animas View Drive to CR 203. At the intersection before Trimble Hot Springs, take a right and cross Highway 550. Keep going east until you reach CR 250. Take a left and keep following the road until it reaches Bakers Bridge. After spending some time there, proceed west to Highway 550; turn left, following the highway back into town. Wildcat Canyon: Take Highway 160 west until you see signs to CR 141 and turn left. Take the canyon road out as far as you wish. It eventually intersects with CR 140 where you can continue south, or turn right to get to Hesperus and take the highway back into Durango. This ride offers a terrific view of the La Plata Mountains. Be extremely cautious of automobiles because the roads have little-to-no shoulder, or anything else remotely resembling a bike lane.

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BMX racing has been around for a long time. It’s a fun, family-oriented sport and anyone can race, no matter what the age or gender. It’s also a lively, social scene and a great way to make new friends. Durango BMX is a bicycle motocross facility sanctioned by the American Bicycle Association, or ABA, and was built entirely by volunteers in the Durango community. Throughout the summer there are races on Sundays and Wednesdays. Gate practice is held every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. until dusk. The track is usually open as long as it is dry. Getting there: From the Bodo frontage road on the east side of Highway 550/160, follow the road between Big 5 Sports and Four Corners River Sports. Better yet, take the bike path (on a bicycle, of course) and follow it north, out of town. It will be on the right hand side, across from the pedestrian bridge.

When the snow is gone, the bikes come out. Photo: Nancy Richmond

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Cerveza Slim powers through the targets with his old ‘73. Photo: Dave Ohman

urango and the Four Corners area are as rich with the history and traditions of The Old West as anywhere you’ll find. Despite our reputation for real estate development and bicycling, we still have a lot of open range, ranches and farms, as well as towns and suburbs. Western attire is ubiquitous because it goes with the territory. Lots of families still work the soil, raise cattle and appreciate the utility and companionship of horses. With our roots still strong, it is not surprising that we have a special club in town focused on a sport called Cowboy Action Shooting, a celebration of life in harder times during the second half of the 1800s. While some parts of the country, such as New York City, were absorbed in The

Gilded Age of excess, out west the only thing you could “leverage” was your courage and de-termination, re-enforced by your ability to use a gun. Back then, boys and girls alike were taught how to use the family guns and ride horses with a high degree of skill. Despite the dramatization of film and the printed page, that fact was, a man rarely left the relative safety of home without his trusty Colt and a Winchester. After all, even a few short miles between home and town could be dan-gerous territory. And so the history of the Old West does more than linger on. Then, Hollywood came along to keep the popularity of western lore alive

through movies and then television. Over the past 80 years or so, the image of the lonesome cowboy who happened to be handy with his guns and his fists, has never been stronger than it is today. Interestingly enough, as those movies and reruns of TV westerns gained distribution beyond our shores, the Old West struck an exciting and romantic chord in countries much older than the United States. Hence the sport’s international popularity as a family sport today. Devotees of this sport are also members of the Single Action Shooting Society which holds competitions throughout much of the world stage.

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The targets always lose when Phil Bryson’s firing the big 12 gauge. Photo: Dave Ohman

So what do we mean by “single action?” Those old Colt revolvers, as most handguns of the era, required that the hammer be manually cocked and the trigger pulled for each shot taken, unlike a double-action revolver that merely requires a trigger squeeze for each shot. Just how popular is this sport? Imagine, if you will, a town in Norway hosting one of these matches where par-ticipants dress up in western clothing, walk like John Wayne while speaking Norwegian, and blast away at targets using replicas of vintage Colt handguns, leveraction Winchesters, and a vintage Winchester 1897 pump shotgun, or a shortened double-barrel shotgun or, more than likely, exact replicas of same. Along with contests held all of America, this scene plays out around all over Europe, Scandinavia, South America and out to New Zealand and Australia. The local chapter in this sport is the Four Corners Gunslingers, established in 1990. Their first officers had names such as Wicked Felina, 2-Lazy-2, and Ruff Cobb. And wouldn’t you know? Durango’s club, arguably, has more champion shooters in the sport than anywhere else in the world. And teaching the art of Cowboy Action

Shooting on a world-wide scale has fallen, for the most part, on Durango resident Gene “Evil Roy” Pearcey. Evil Roy has been a champion in the sport since he took it up in 1993 and was Overall World Champion in 2000 and 2001. I met up with Gene and his wife Karen (Wicked Felina) at their home in Durango to talk about his rise to the top of the gunslinging business. Though he teaches locally by appointment,

most of his classes are taught around the country and in those far-flung countries where The Old West never dies. He is also a distributor of many of the guns used in competition, including his own Evil Roy line from Texas-based Cimarron Firearms. The company sends the Evil Roy editions to Gene who then takes them to one of a few select gunsmiths to fine-tune the innards for a smoother, lighter action. Pearcey also has lines of other CAS gear including timers, target systems, equipment carriers and in-struction videos. To truly understand the popularity of this sport, I attended a match at the range set against the hillsides high above the Morehart-Murphy Auto Center. Along with a cache of authentic or replica Old West weaponry, each shooter is required to dress in period cowboy attire. Of the members in Cowboy Action Shooting, women make up about 25-35 percent and their interest is growing internationally. Shooters set up their weapons on a table and go through a se-ries of targets, placed between 5-30 yards away, using their handgun(s), rifle and shotgun.

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Whatever one’s perception of gun sports, this is a sport devoted to gun safety as well as the shooting itself. As a live-fire competition, safety guidelines are strictly enforced at all times. It’s also a trifle noisy so ear plugs are strongly encouraged. After observing the matches for a few hours, I was asked if I wanted to give it a try. As a life-long fan of the Old West, it took me a New York Second to pounce at the chance. With two single-action revolvers of shining stainless steel strapped to my hips, I took up my position at the shooting table where an 1873 Winchester and a short double-barreled shotgun (both from Cimarron Firearms) waited for me. With five rounds in each revolver, ten in the rifle, and two in the shotgun, it was time for me to imagine stepping into the OK Corral. I confess, with decades of gun handling and collecting experience under my belt, I was pretty comfortable with the situation. Then, the range offi-cer started the timer and, in less than a minute, I unleashed a fusillade dispatching the bad guys to Boot Hill. Taking twice as long as the average contestant, I still hit all of my targets without a miss. Puffed up in victory, this was a moment of “dangerously high levels of self-esteem.” When the smoke cleared, I felt like the last man standing. If you’re a new resident of Durango, or making a vacation of it, you should attend one of these matches for a fun ex-perience (the third Sunday of each month). The club also conducts an occasional demonstration day to introduce possible wannabe’s to the sport. Or just go to a match to observe the action. With the Old West costumes and weapons, it’s a feast for the eyes. If you are an Old West fanatic, as I am, you won’t leave the range till the smoke clears. With all of the camaraderie, I quickly discovered an unconditional welcome matt laid at my feet by a group of some of the friendliest folks you’ll ever meet. For more information on the club’s history and current scheduling, visit www.fourcornersgunslingers.com. For someone tempted to give the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting a try, visit Gene Pearcey’s site at www. evilroyshooting.com. Photos

Bullet hole, opposite page Karen “Wicked Felina” Pearcey, Randy “Holy Terror” Rogers, and another CAS fan. Photo Courtesy of the Four Corners Gunslingers This Page Gene “Evil Roy” Pearcey Photo Courtesy of the Evil Roy Shooting School

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Music in the Mountains July 10 - August 1

Orchestra, chamber music and special concerts at DMR featuring more than 350 musicians in venues throughout the area. Visit www.musicinthemountains.com or call (970) 385-6820 for more information.

Durango Fiesta Days July 24 - 31

The 75th annual event is the area’s oldest celebration of Durango’s heritage featuring rodeos, a parade and more. Visit www.durangofiestadays.com.

Movie Night at DMR August 5, 12, 19

Family film night on the new outdoor projection screen. For details, call (970) 247-9000 or visit www.durangomountainresort.com

Mushroom and Wine Festival at DMR August 7 - 8

Come to this two-day festival of mushroomand-wine-themed activities, meals, tastings and demonstrations. For details, call (970) 247-9000 or visit www.durangomountainresort.com

La Plata County Fair August 11 - 15

Held at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, featuring a rodeo, demolition derby, carnival, live music, food and more. For more information, call (970) 247-2308.

Family Fun Fest and Scavenger Hunt at DMR August 14

For details, call (970) 247-9000 or visit www.durangomountainresort.com

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railfest August 20 - 24

Ride the trains, see the exhibits and enjoy the events. For details, visit www.durangotrain.com or call (888) 872-4607.

Dog Day of Summer at DMR August 28

Activities, games for the whole family, plus plenty of fun for Fido! For details, call (970) 247-9000 or visit www.durangomountainresort.com

Hot Rod and Custom Bike Show at DMR September 4

tor’s Choice, and Best in Show. Live music, vendors, and more. Discounted lodging packages available. Call (800) 525-0892.

Girl’s Night Out September 10

GNO celebrates what women bring to each other, to our community and to the world with “Girls Night Out: Extraordinary Women Honoring Extraordinary Women.” The event will be held at the Blue Lake Ranch. Contact the Women’s Resource Center at 247-1242 for more information.

Durango Coffee Festival September 11

The Coffee Festival celebrates the rise of coffee as an internationally adored beverage. From 8 a.m. – noon, sample aromatic coffees and specialty drinks from numerous coffee shops. Main Avenue and 8th St. in Durango.

Photographers’ Weekend Workshop at DMR September 25 - 26

For details, call (970) 247-9000 or visit www.durangomountainresort.com

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Kennebec Challenge July 24

A fun 14-mile running race through the La Plata Mountains. Visit www.go-dmt.org for more information.

9th Annual Durango Century July 25

Challenge yourself in a 100-mile, 84-mile, or 50-mile bike ride (one-way) from Durango to Farmington and back. For more information regarding registration, final scheduling and routes, call (505) 716-8129, or (505) 258-0592 or visit www.durango100.com.

Colorado Peace Ride July 29 - August 1

Bicycle riders will take to the 238 mile San Juan Skyway north from Durango in the spirit of promoting peace by supporting the development of non-profit organizations. As the primary beneficiary of the profits generated by the Colorado Peace Ride, the Sophia Peace Center supports non-profits by providing them with free or low-cost retreats in a beautiful retreat center in Dolores, Colorado. For registration and other ride information, visit www.thepeaceride.com/index.html or, contact the tour director at Isabelle@ThePeaceRide.com.

Backcountry Experience Mountain Run at DMR - August 7

Year-round retailer/outfitter at DMR hosts a new tradition on the mountain. The event is sponsored by Mountain Hardwear. For information, call (970) 385-2261.

Durango Parks and Recreation Triathlon - August 8

For triathlon beginners and veterans alike, starting and ending at the Rec Center at 2700 Main Ave. Call (970) 375-7306.

Mountain Man Triathlon at DMR August 21

For details, call (970) 247-9000 or visit www.durangomountainresort.com

Durango Dirt Lovers Rally august 23

Classic mountain bike race through the Horse Gulch trail system. Visit www.active.com for more information on scheduling.

Animas Mug Run September 20

Part of the Town Series sponsored by First National Bank. The event includes a 1M or 6.6M course. Visit www.active.com.

Fall Tri IT Multi-Sport Race

Events include running, walking, kayaking and bicycling. Benefits go to the Children’s Miracle Network. Contact Brenda Smith at (970) 565-2000 ext. 23 or contact brendaksmith@remax.net. (Usually held in September. Call for final date)

Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour September 25

5th Annual Bicycle Tour and Celebration enjoying a 37, 60 or 100-mile ride. Visit www.durangofallblaze.com.

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Four Corners Folk Festival September 3 - 5

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Mountain Chili Cha Cha September 26

A celebration of all things chili; featuring live music, food and fun at Town Park in Pagosa Springs. Call (970) 731-5582 for more details.

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Pagosa Folk & Bluegrass Festival, June 4–6 Line-Up: Darrell Scott Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings The Belleville Outfit Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper Missy Raines & the New Hip The Quebe Sisters Band Bearfoot Halden Wofford & The Hi-Beams Honey Don’t Matt Flinner Trio The Black Lillies The Badly Bent 15th Annual Four Corners Folk Festival, Sep 3-5 Line-Up: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Sam Bush The Infamous Stringdusters Solas Over the Rhine Crooked Still Sarah Jarosz John Jorgenson Quintet Caravan of Thieves Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen Anne & Pete Sibley Sweet Sunny South

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July 31 Wolf Creek Pass 100K Ride & Reggae with Musical Artist Pato Banton June 12 Turkey Track Trail Race Marathon & Half Marathon July 17 Devil Mountain Ultra: 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon Trail Race Sep 25 Mountain Chile Cha Cha, 3, 7, 15 Mile Runs & Chile Cook-Off

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June 25-27, 30, July 1-2 Annie, the Musical July 1-4 Fourth of July Celebration: Celebrate America Park to Park Arts & Crafts Fair Parade Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo Free Concert, BBQ, Fireworks Quilt Show Carnival July 17-18 Renaissance & Pirate Festival July 10, 17, 30 Music in the Mountains Classical Series July 8-10, 15-17 Springs Theatre: It’s All or Nothing Aug 5-8 Archuleta County Fair Aug 21 Art in the Garden Aug 5-7, 12-14 Springs Theatre: Scourge of the Indigo Sapphire Sep 10-11 ColorFest Celebration: Passport to Pagosa– Wine & Food Festival Bands, Brews, Etc. Blowout Balloon Glow Hot Air Balloon Ascensions Sep 25 Sport Air Race

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Independence Day Festivities - July 4

Silverton has one of the best fireworks displays in the Four Corners. Along with the brisk and lively sounds of the Silverton Brass Band, fun activities throughout the day will include: •Blue Ribbon Fun Run/Walk •Parade at 10:30 a.m. followed by Fire Departments’ Water Fight •International Rhubarb Festival at Memorial Park, including Silverton Brass Band concert •Ducky Derby at 2 p.m. •Old Fashioned Picnic at the American Legion Hall •Fireworks after Dark For complete schedules and other information, visit www.silvertoncolorado.com.

Hardrock 100 July 9 - 11

The most difficult 100-mile race in the world. Starting in Downtown Silverton, the total vertical climb and descent is 66,000 feet, and runners have 48 hours to complete the circle. For more information, visit www.run100s.com/HR or www.silvertonspecialevents.com.

33rd Annual Kendall Mountain Run - July 17

A fun 14-mile running race through the La Plata Mountains. For more information, visit www.go-dmt.org or www.silvertonspecialevents.com.

Silverton Barbershop Music Festival - July 17

This traditional event is free at the Kendall Mountain Recreation Center at 7:00 p.m. For details, call Jason at (970) 901-0920. Or contact the Silverton Chamber of Commerce at (970) 387-5654.

Hardrockers Holidays August 13 - 15

The three-day competition celebrating Silverton’s hard rock mining heritage offers events for men, women, and children and range from horseshoes, hand-mucking, machine drilling, tug-o-war, arm wrestling, and much more. Admission is free for all spectators. Beer, food, and beverages sold on site. Children of all ages can participate in Friday’s events that include a sack race, three-legged race, wheel barrel obstacle course, and the doghouse dash. The childrens’ events begin a great weekend of competition. For more information, call (970) 387-5654 or (970) 387-5635.

Great Western Rocky Mountain Brass Band Festival August 20 - 22

Silverton Alpine Marathon August 28

For details on this schedule, contact Silverton Chamber of Commerce at (970) 387-5654.

1,2,3, and 6-day runs August 31 - September 6

In case you didn’t get enough from the Alpine Marathon, here are some great races to keep your juices flowing. At the Kendall Mountain Recreation Area. For details on this schedule, contact Silverton Chamber of Commerce at (970) 387-5654

Colorfest Quilt Show September 11 - 12

At the Kendall Mountain Recreation Area. For more information, contact Silverton Chamber of Commerce at (970) 387-5654.

D&SNGRR Fall Photographer’s Weekend September 25 - 26

This photographers’ tradition celebrates our fall colors in grand style. The ride on the narrow gauge train originates in Durango. You won’t want to miss this spectacular event. For details, visit www.durangotrain.com.

At the Kendall Mountain Recreation Center. For details, contact Silverton Chamber of Commerce at (970) 387-5654.

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Annual Arts & Crafts Fair July 3 - 4

This outdoor event held at Vallecito Dam on CR 501, is organized by the Service League to benefit the local scholarship fund. You will find many treasures of arts and crafts and the artisans who made them, plus a bake sale. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. For more details, call (970) 884-2300.

Fourth of July Celebration July 4

Come early to enjoy outdoor activities and dine at one of Vallecito Lake’s great restaurants. The event will be held at the north end of Vallecito Lake.

Re: the Vallecito Event Center

If you’re planning an event, the Event Center at Vallecito Lake is ready for you. Weddings, reunions, corporate meetings, and other special events are welcome. The Center features a 30’x60’ multipurpose room plus a 20’x20’ kitchen with oak cabinetry, commercial stainless steel appliances and expansive counter space. One of the two unisex bathrooms is for handicapped use. An 8’ covered veranda surrounding the center offers outdoor seating choices, steps down to large 40’x80’ patio with raised 20’x20’ raised stage area. For policy details, availability and rates call (970)884-6080.

The marinas wait for anyone looking to have fun on the water. Photo:Dave Ohman

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A New Multi Story.

Artist’s rendering of the new Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in Ignacio. Courtesy of Souther Ute Tribe

Sky Ute Casino’s 8th Annual Powwow June 11 - 13

This event celebrates Mountain Ute culture with Powwow dancers, arts & crafts vendors, food and beverages and the Miss Indian Colorado pageant. For information, call Molly at (970) 563-3369 or visit www.skyutecasino.com.

Ute Mountain Ute Round-Up Rodeo June 11 - 14

Experience real rodeo action at this 80-year old tradition held at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. Visit www.utemountainroundup.com or call (970) 565-1000.

Ute Mountain Casino

Beneath the expansive Western sky in Towaoc, you’ll find the largest casino in the Four Corners. Nestled in the shadow of the legendary Sleeping Ute Mountain, the Ute Mountain Casino, hotel, resort, RV park, travel center, tribal park, and pottery plant offer Southwest Colorado hospitality, friendly faces, good food, and gaming excitement. Call (970) 565-8800 or visit www.utemountaincasino.com.

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THERE ARE MOMENTS IN LIFE THAT ARE SO REAL.

This is the kind of place where you take your kids to discover nature and end up rediscovering it yourself.

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