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Revival of the Winter Chainless Downhill

Slush, sun, and speed in Crested Butte If there is one thing the laid back Crested Butte way of life can provide during a less than mediocre winter season its the ability to make lemonade out of very slushy, warm lemons. Thats ...
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Trail Review: Strand to Deer Creek

This past Sunday I decided to ride the following trails and to provide an update to our readers on their conditions. My route: Tony’s trail – Upper Loop – Whetstone Vista – Canal Trail – Strand Bon...
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Another Successful Year for the Chili and Beer Fest

Photo: Trent Bona | This past Saturday marked the 13th annual CB Fall Festival of Chili and Beers and the turnout was strong. Lots of faces, some familiar some not, were in attendance to sample the flavors of over 14 breweries ...
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Community Profile: Sydney Dickinson

photo: 14erskiers.com | When I first met Sydney, I was snowmobile skiing out Axtel when my group ran into Tom Runcie, Rob Dickinson and his then girlfriend, Sydney Fuller.  Throughout the day she ripped lines with the boys (on...
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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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Festevol, Junior Freeskiing Competition, and Big Air on Elk Set for March 9th

Mark Saturday, March 9th as a day you should probably get off work for.  Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s annual spring concert, Festevol, will take place on the same day as Colorado FreeSkier’s Big Air on Elk.  In additi...
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Aaron Blunck Takes Second at FIS World Cup

Aaron Blunck is off to a fast start this year.  The seventeen year old Crested Buttian kicked off his 2013/2014 winter competition season with a second place at the FIS World Cup at Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand.  Imm...
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ROMP Skis Reveals Berglund Artist Series

The ski craftsmen at ROMP Skis have teamed up with local photographer Matt Berglund to produce some beautiful custom ski graphics. We have featured Matt’s action-oriented photos on the site before and have often shared ...
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FWQ Series Concludes at Kicking Horse: Durtschi Wins Overall Ski Title

The final stop of the Freeride World Qualifier series wrapped up this weekend at Wrangle the Chute up on Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Colombia. Western State Colorado University freshman Max Durtschi secured the ove...
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Fat Bike Worlds Rolls into Crested Butte this Week

Borealis Fat Bike Worlds by Odell Brewing Co. is hitting Crested Butte in just a few days!  The action kicks off Wednesday with a kick-off party at the Brick, then Thursday’s race is up in Mt. Crested Butte’s North...
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