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Press Release from Rafter Fatality on Gunnison River

A fatality occurred yesterday on the Gunnison River.  Below is the press release from the Gunnison County Sherriff’s Office.  Exercise caution around the water.  The rivers are very high.  Our thoughts go out to the f...
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Whip Off Madness

Here is something you are going to want to see. Watch as the pros who know how to get most sideways in the air, have a whip-off on some massive booters! Oh ya, and the winner is only 14 years old!
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FWT Courmayeur – Mont Blanc Highlights and Results

After weather delayed the event for a week, the Freeride World Tour stop at Courmayeur Mont Blanc finally went down yesterday morning with the American Sammy Luebke taking the snowboard title and FWT rookie Frenchman Loic Collo...
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Local Snowboard POW Edit at CBMR

Thomas McLean was out getting it all season.  Especially that part where it snowed for 6 weeks. You probably saw the tall, goofy guy snaking your line with a quick, “sorry, dude” and you weren’t sure if the ...
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Check out the Alpine Oddyssey – Leadville Qualifier this Weekend

Photo: Trent Bona | The Alpine Odyssey Leadville Qualifier is back in Crested Butte for its 2nd year on September 15th. Lance Armstrong recently tweeted that he will be coming back to defend his 2011 race win. Local mountain bi...
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Gravity Slave 2013 Results!

The 2013 Gravity Slave DH race took place yesterday in Mt Crested Butte at Evolution Bike Park. Unlike prior years, the race was not chainless and instead was open to pro racers and boasted a winnings purse of $2,000! There was...
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Pinnacle Race Series

Every Wednesday on Mount Crested Butte the Pinnacle Race Series kicks off at 5:45pm free of charge thanks to the folks at Alpine Orthopedics. The 5 weeks of racing will be combined for an overall winner to be declared on August...
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CBAC Christmas Poem

The Crested Butte Avalanche Center is coming at you with another Christmas poem, this one all about basal facets and El Niño. Be safe if you’re going to backcountry, the resort is getting dumped on! Enjoy! Fri, Dec 25, 2...
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Randonee Town Race Series – Race #2

Join us for the return of the Randonne Town Race Series with race # 2 Tomorrow January 15th at 7am up at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. The race is presented by Griggs Orthopedics, Crested Butte Builders and Crested Butte Mount...
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Thank You Veterans: 10th Mtn Division in WWII

photo: Wikipedia We at the West Elk Project would like to say thank you to anyone who has served our country in the past, present, and future.  Whether or not you agree with our foreign policy, you should acknowledge the sacri...
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