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Conundrum Couloir Skiing

Packy Westfeldt and TJ David over in Aspen get after it. This little POV from last week out in the Elks on Conundrum should give you just a little taste of what it takes to get up on top of a 14er and ski a sick couloir on the ...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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First Real Snow, Not Great for Skiing

Last week’s snow was pretty exciting.  If you were ready, how could you not try and get out there?  We had about 2″ in town, which could mean anything from 2″ – 24″ up high, but it ended up being...
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2012 Crested Butte Film Festival

The 2nd annual Crested Butte International Film festival showcases a diverse selection of great films and their honorable guests at both ends of the valley. The diversity of films range from short features and documentaries to ...
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Remembering Sarah Burke

It has been one year since Sarah Burke succumbed to injuries sustained in the half-pipe at Park City nine days before. There is not much that can be said that hasn’t already been said. Sarah Burke made an incredible impac...
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USFS Determines Mt. Emmons Mine Plan Sufficient to Initiate NEPA Review

Photo: High Country Citizens Alliance The first steps towards a Molybdenum Mine on Mt. Emmons (Red Lady) have begun.  The U.S. Forest Service recently notified U.S. Energy Corp. that it’s Mine Plan of Operations is sufficien...
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9th Annual Crested Butte Classic Results

The 9th Annual Crested Butte Classic took place this past Saturday, coinciding with the local festival, Vinotok.  A week earlier than usual, riders gathered at 7 AM in town for the “group ride.” The course of 100 m...
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TGR and The I.A.N. Fund Present: Higher

Skiing the backcountry is a passion for  lots of us. It is extremely important for those who do venture into the backcountry to know what they are doing. But, unfortunately even the most experienced of us fall victim to ...
by Jeremy Moskowitz
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CBMST Attacks Junior Freeskiing Tour Finals

Matt Evans Wins Overall Free Mountain Award, Brittany Barefield Takes 3rd Place This weekend the Crested Butte Mountain Sports team travelled to Snowbird, Utah to compete in the final stop of the Junior Freeskiing Tour.  Comin...
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Lindsey Vonn Crashes During Super G – VIDEO

Lindsey Vonn crashed and had to be airlifted at the World Cup Super G at Schladming, Austria due to injuries suffered to her right knee.  Below is video from the crash and the current statement from the US Ski Team. Photo: Luc...
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West Elk Project Vision Quest Winners Announced

After a crazy editing period, the judges’ votes have been tallied and the winner has been picked. A huge thanks goes to our local sponsor partners: Kochevar’s Saloon, Crested Butte Gear Exchange, The Mountain Store,...
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