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Aaron Blunck Takes 2nd at Breckenridge Dew Tour

Aaron Blunck laid down one of the best runs of his budding career to take second at the Breckenridge Dew Tour stop.  Our small town couldn’t be more proud. photo: Shay Williams 1 David Wise 88.20 92.60 92.60 2 Aaron Blun...
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Avalanche Accident on Schuylkill

As we finally see our first real storm cycles of the year, the backcountry is proving to be very active here in Crested Butte, and throughout the state. Two skiers were caught and injured in an avalanche on Mt. Schuylkill̵...
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Wall to Wall Terrain at CBMR

A healthy early season and incredible work by the Crested Butte Ski Patrol and snow packers has allowed CBMR to open, wall to wall, for the first time since 2011.  Huge thank you to everyone who made it happen.  Check out thi...
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Close Call in Taos

If you haven’t heard, the snow in Taos was amazing.  However, it was five feet of very light powder on a small sugary base.  While exploring West Basin, Ed Dujardin hit something under the snow that nearly sent him on ...
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CBAC 11/19/16: Trouble on High Northerlies

CBAC forecaster Zach Guy examines the poor snowpack on high, north facing slopes.
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Recap: The Meeting 10

This weekend, we walked over the Elks for the 10th year of a great gathering simply known as The Meeting.  For those who don’t know, The Meeting is a showing of all the biggest ski and snowboard movies of the year, displayed...
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Doctor’s Park Ends Poorly

image: www.visitcrestedbutte.com If you haven’t ridden Doctor’s Park (424) yet, make it a priority. The trail rides 20ish miles of which 7 is awesome single track that can also be shuttled to if you don’t want...
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Wolf Creek Hits 100 Inches [video]

Southern ski areas are seeing more than their fair share of snow this November.  Wolf Creek just passed the 100 inch mark.  Edit by Powderchasers.
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CBAC Investigates Schuykill Slide

CBAC forecaster Evan Ross investigates the recent slide on Schuykill than ran 1000 feet and resulted in a partial burial.  Stupid dust. According to the CBAC Facebook, there was another large skier triggered avalanche from th...
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Chasing Powder to Alta

It feels weird driving away from Crested Butte in the midst of a three foot storm.  But the Wasatch was set to receive 40 inches on top of a strong base.  So I left the Butte, and after meeting TJ David in Grand Junction, dro...
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