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Pip Hunt and the K2 Alliance in Switzerland

Crested Butte native Pip Hunt, Mckenna Peterson, and Amie Engerbretson recently returned from a trip to Murren, Switzerland, where they were filming for K2 Skis and Pretty Faces, an all female ski film spearheaded by Lynsey Dy...
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Summiting Mt. Elbert: Colorado’s Highest Peak

After a very sketchy spring, the snowpack has finally settled enough to get on top of Colorado’s highest peaks.  So Alex Stevenson, Patrick Sullivan, Haley Tamberi, and Zach Vaughter made their way to Mt. Elbert, which a...
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Twin Lakes Headwall as of May 4th. Photo: Summer Sessions facebook

Beartooth Summer Session Competition Highlights

Want to ski this summer?  Head up to Beartooth Pass, Montana, where you can get some great lift accessed summer skiing, as well as some pass-road laps.  Check out the highlights from last summer’s Beartooth Summer Sessi...
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LymeLight: The Story of Freeskier Angeli VanLaanen Living With Lyme Disease

Need some inspiration?  Check out the story of Angeli VanLaanen.  Angeli grew up in the Pacific Northwest skiing and enjoying life to the fullest.  Soon enough, she was competing in halfpipe with the best skiers in the world...
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Gunnison Enduro Series

Have you been riding your bike this spring?  If so, come on out for the Gunnison Enduro Series.  The series will consist of three races, all of which will take place at Hartman Rocks. May 14th: Rattlesnake, Becks, Notch, Coll...
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The Red Carpet of McConkey at Tribeca

Dose was on the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of “McConkey,” the full length feature by Matchstick Productions and Red Bull.  They got a chance to speak with J.T. Holmes, Sherry McConkey, and Sc...
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Candide Thovex: One of Those Days

Here is more proof that Candide Thovex is still on top of the game.  Check out this edit where the former X Games half-pipe champion, Freeride World Tour champion, and ski movie star shreds his hometown resort of La Clusaz, F...
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Spring Skiing: Emmons, Ruby, and Owen

Words and photos by Alex Stevenson After a few of the rainiest days Crested Buttians can remember, Alex Stevenson and friends set out to ski some of the area’s best south facing aspects. Here is a quick recap of three pea...
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On her way to second at Snowbird. Photo: Mike Schirf

Community Profile: Francesca Pavillard-Cain

photo: Mike Schirf Next winter, Francesca Pavillard-Cain is set to represent Crested Butte on the biggest stage in competitive freeskiing.  The 22 year old Crested Butte native took first overall in the Freeride World Qualifie...
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2013 Irwin Outdoor Leadership Program

Words by Billy Rankin: 2013 Irwin Outdoor Leadership Program The Goal of the outdoor leadership program is to challenge, inspire, and empower teenagers while engaging in fun backcountry adventures.  Participants will not only ...
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