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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 ...
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Community Profile: Tom Runcie

Photo: Trent Bona | Born and raised in Vermont, Tom Runcie moved to Crested Butte from Las Vegas in 2008. Runcie attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire where, working ski patrol (yes Dartmouth has it’s own ski hill)...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Jet Stream Shift to Benefit Colorado

Is it here yet??  You have been probably been trying to wait patiently.  Well, your patience will start to pay off (hopefully!). Photo: Opensnow.com The jet stream, storm track, or as I like to call it, the hyperconductor of...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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One Minute with Rob Vandervoort

Here’s is a recent snowboard edit Rob Vandervoort made.  It’s a quickie, so get in there and enjoy this pow shred!
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CBAC 10th Avalanche Awareness Night

Avalanche Awareness Videos: From Canada

Avalanche Awareness Videos: From Canada Here is a great edit on how the Canadians enjoy avalanche control. These videos are to remind you to come on out for the Crested Butte Avalanche Center’s 10th Anniversary Avalanche ...
by 4. Seth Tucker
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Speedflying Near Paradise Divide

Derek Johnson, Matt Evans, and Peter Smith took off near sunset near the top of Paradise divide recently. This is a sweet little video that shows how much fun these guys are having speedflying.  Enjoy.
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Action Sports Facility to be Constructed in Crested Butte

Plans are in the works for the construction of an action sports facility in Crested Butte South. We caught up with Doug Hudson, the man spearheading the project to hear more. West Elk Project: What’s the plan for the facility...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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CBMST Freeride Starts off Season with Success at Snowbird and Telluride

The 2019 IFSA junior freeride season is underway and the CBMST athletes have been taking advantage of a good start to the winter at home to get ready. Over MLK weekend a 10-athlete strong contingent went Snowbird, Utah for the ...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Randy Evans and Kyle Taylor Competition Season Highlights

Crested Butte’s Randy Evans, Montana’s Kyle Taylor, and the rest of the Bridger Brigade throw down.  You probably knew that.  We like to share everything that they put out, this edit is no different.  Covering th...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Sherry McConkey TedX: “You Have One Life Live it”

“After the tragic death of her husband Shane in 2009, Sherry McConkey had to change in order to continue to thrive. Shane McConkey, regarded as the most influential skier in the world, believed that if you have the courag...
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