The Pole

Durango native Ryne Olson is officially top dog. On Monday, Olson, 28, crossed the finish line first in the Copper Basin 300, a 300-mile sled-dog race in Alaska.

Think the ride to Silverton is tough? Try a grueling 5,700-mile, 24-day bike ride across Siberia.

They may be skinny, but they’re strong. In October, Outside magazine online set out to decide, once and for all, what was the toughest outdoor sport.

As surreal as it may seem, Inauguration Day – Fri., Jan. 20, in case you didn’t know – is fast approaching. But a group of local women are not planning to take the event sitting down.

Seems when it comes to cannabis research, the feds may be getting skunked. According to a CU-Boulder study, federally produced cannabis for research doesn’t hold snuff to the potency of what’s available on the free market.

Sick of the “elitist attitude” in San Fran, Metallica frontman James Hetfield and his family are moving to – wait for it – Vail.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Telegraph staffers. For the week of Dec. 26, we will be taking our annual leave of absence, rest, relaxation and general sanity restoration. This means no issue Dec. 29.

Thinking about getting a little extra toasty this holiday season? That’s fine – just don’t get in your car and try to drive. And while that may be a no-brainer, perhaps this will make it an even easier decision: the average cost of a DUI in Colorado is now $13,530.