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New Zealand Tourism Ad Appeals to Snow Addicts

The southern hemisphere may be calling you and New Zealand’s Southern Alps is the home to 2 ski towns, Wanaka and Queenstown, and 4 resorts, Cadrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, and the Remarkables. Byron Wells, Janina Kuz...
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Dagan Schwartz Takes 3rd at FJWC: Local Athletes Represent – FJWC REPLAY

The FJWC, that’s the Freeride Junior World Championships, went down earlier this morning in Kappl, Austria.  The local junior freeride scene was represented by CBMST athletes Jon Clay Patterson, Carson Hildebrandt, and D...
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Airbags are not for cars anymore!

Gear of the Week Review! Having a small pressurized air canister with large balloons on your back has been added to the new recipe for better luck, while traveling avalanche prone terrain. The BCA Float 36 is a new addition to ...
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Shane McConkey Tribute

Big props to the boys at Sunday River for putting together the most fitting and ballsy Shane McConkey tribute we’ve seen in a while.  Well done.      
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Surfing Blue Mesa.

Locals Kate Orr, Geoff Oros, Chris Segal and Jon Larason were out on Blue Mesa last July shredding inland surf. Just shows there is so much to do in the West Elk’s. Enjoy their quick edit.
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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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CBMR Revising Uphill Use Policy

See the message below from CBMR.  They are giving uphillers the chance to make their voice heard in the revision of the uphill use policy on the resort. Calling all Uphillers!  CBMR is in the process of revising the current ...
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Kelly Sildaru: 57 Days

Kelly Sildaru is an Estonian girl who is 10 years old.  She’s better than you.  She spends her winters traveling and skiing while balancing school in Europe.  I think it’s safe to say you’ll be hearing more...
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Grom Contest Entries and Winners

Thanks to all the groms (and parents) who participated in our contest.  We were really stoked with the different entries.  The future is looking good.  Congratulations to our winners, Jaxin Hoerter (most likes) and Harken Gr...
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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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