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Top 5 Do and Don’ts of a Skin Track

Winter 2011-2012 has been one to remember. Epic pow records? No. Unreal backcountry conditions? Definitely no. Instead, we’ve had a notably lamer snow year that has created a mediocre (at best) to extremely shaddy snowpack (m...
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Mid April Snow Coming?

We’re are supposed to get a punch of Pacific Moisture from the southwest.  Want fresh turns instead of corn? NOAA’s Winter Storm Warning: ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS-GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS- WEST ELK AND SAWATCH ...
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HUCK – Mental Preparation with Evan Garcia

Need some morning motivation?  Look into the mind of a pro kayaker. Photo: Sweetprotection.com Check out this short 5 minute film showcasing Evan Garcia hucking an 80-foot waterfall on a kayak.  Evan explains the mental prepa...
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Crested Butte Hat Tournament

The Crested Butte Hat Tournament is back.  CB Hat is an ultimate tournament for players of all abilities and experience levels to come out and enjoy.  The weekend will consist of a pre-party Friday (don’t miss this), Ultima...
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CBAC 10th Avalanche Awareness Night

Avalanche Awareness Videos: From Russia

Avalanche Awareness Videos: From Russia Here is a great edit on how the Russians enjoy avalanche control. These videos are to remind you to come on out for the Crested Butte Avalanche Center’s 10th Anniversary Avalanche A...
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27th Annual Alley Loop Nordic Marathon

Part of the American Ski Marathon Series and an American Birkebeiner qualifying race, the Alley Loop is also Crested Butte’s largest costume party and biggest Nordic event of the year. Set for February 2nd, The Alley Loop’s...
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2013 WSCU Campus Rail Jam Photos Video Results

Dave Sugnet and Polly McCrane took 1st in the skiers divisions, Ryan Holt and Julia Adams took top honors for snowboarders.  Red Bull took the winners out for a backcountry sled/ski mission the next day.  Check out the edit r...
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Spring Skiing: Emmons, Ruby, and Owen

Words and photos by Alex Stevenson After a few of the rainiest days Crested Buttians can remember, Alex Stevenson and friends set out to ski some of the area’s best south facing aspects. Here is a quick recap of three pea...
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Review: Sherpas Cinema’s “Into the Mind”

Two years ago, Sherpas Cinema blew everyone else out of the water with their movie All. I. Can.  As a result, expectations were unfairly high going into the premiere of this year’s feature, Into the Mind.  Overall, the movi...
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West Elk Project Vision Quest Fan Vote, Stand Out Athlete Winners Announced – HIGHLIGHTS

Well, you can officially put the 2014 West Elk Project Vision Quest in the books.  We held a fan vote over on our Facebook page and the athletes voted together for the “Stand Out Athlete” award.  Congratulations g...
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