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Community Profile: Alison Gannett

Photo: Sarah Mah Rarick | Words: Danica Baker* | Depending upon who you talk to, the name Alison Gannett can mean a lot of things. To a ski-bumette, she is a rad skier who holds her own as a professional world-champion big mo...
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CBMST Dominates Podium at IFSA National at CBMR

People say that home-field advantage has its merits, and there are few sports where it’s as true as it is in freeskiing. Familiarity with a venue can really boost an athlete’s confidence and aggressiveness (please r...
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RIP Knox Frank

This terrible winter has struck another blow, this time super close to home.  We lost Knox Frank in an avalanche outside Silverton, CO on Friday, March 30th.  Knox, 34, was the first in a party of 4 to drop in on a SE facing ...
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Almost Ablaze Crash Reel from TGR

Crashes happen. When you’re performing the hardest moves, you take the hardest falls. Here is the spectacular crash reel from Almost Ablaze, the latest from Teton Gravity Research.
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Al Johnson 2015

This Sunday is the annual Al Johnson telemark uphill/downhill race at Crested Butte Ski Resort. The party begins with the tag-team race  at noon sharp. The individuals race at 1pm. Remember to stick around after the race for t...
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Matt, Randy, and Mitch Evans Check in from Chile

Just 11 days ago Mitch Evans arrived in Chile with two of his sons, Randy and Matt.  If you were with us at the end of last ski season, you know Randy and Matt throw down (Check our write-up of the FWTQ at Moonlight Basin and ...
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Isaac Freeland Goes HUGE at Snowbird

We think Isaac Freeland just broke Silver Fox after going huge at Snowbird. We’ll just have to wait and see if this ever goes in competition.  This is ridiculous. Check out his edit from Mineral Basin if you want more s...
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The Soup | Episode 3

The Soup boys and girl put down another banger webisode and this one has a 3 minute intro of old-school footage and funny quotes, and then another 4 minutes of radness.  It’s worth it. Featuring the editing and skiing sk...
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CAST SI&I Alpine Touring System Demonstration

Check out this demonstration video from the boys over at CAST. This system is unlike anything on the market right now. What do you think?
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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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