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Aaron Blunck Added to US Freeskiing Development Team

This past Friday, Aaron Blunck got good news from Ben Verge, the newly appointed head development coach for the US Freeskiing Team.  Aaron has been named to US Freeskiing Development Team, getting one step closer to his dream ...
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NZ Open Big Mountain Highlights

Competitors Brave Awful Conditions to Put on a Show The New Zealand Open wrapped up last week.  Terrible conditions did not hold competitors back, as they competed for NZ’s most high profile competition at the Remarkable...
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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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Enormous Glacial Collapse Caught on Film

Check out this glacial collapse the size of Manhattan happen on film.  Despite the remote location of the event, the repercussions for this and events like this are global. This video is awe inspiring and scary. Trailer for Ch...
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Maven Summit: New Zealand

This is a guest post by Sam Solie.  Sam and his friend Charlie recently launched the Maven Summit – they host purpose-driven, multi-day adventures all over the world. I want to sell you on a trip.  But let me warn you...
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CB Takes Top 2 Spots at Rahlves’ Banzai at Squaw

Lucas Demlow and Rob Vandervoort take 1st and 2nd in Men’s Snowboarding at a weather-shortened Rahlves’ Banzai held on the legendary KT-22 at Squaw Valley. Words and Photos: Rob Vandervoort The Daron Rahlves Banzai ...
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Passion Within: Crested Butte Trailer

CBMR is coming out with a 4-part web series featuring six locals in 4 stories.  Passion Within will tell the stories of local skier duo Rob and Sydney Dickinson, a first grader, a CBSP avy dog, and the writer and long time loc...
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Rahlves’ Banzai Tour Wraps up at Sugar Bowl with CB in the Top 5

The Rahlves Banzai Tour wrapped up the season at Sugar Bowl on March 9th and 10th. Fresh snow and bluebird skies made for the best Banzai conditions of the season. The exhilarating course was complete with banked slalom turns, ...
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Big Mountain Enduro Goes off in Crested Butte

The Big Mountain Enduro series held it’s 2nd stop in Crested Butte last weekend.  With 6 stages held over 2 days, there was a lot of fun riding showcasing the diverse trails the Evolution Bike Park at Crested Butte Mount...
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Mid April Snow Coming?

We’re are supposed to get a punch of Pacific Moisture from the southwest.  Want fresh turns instead of corn? NOAA’s Winter Storm Warning: ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS- WEST ELK AND SAWATCH ...
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