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Sunset Lightning Gallery from Sam Evans

Local social media blew up with some ridiculous photos of a lightning storm over Crested Butte at sunset on Sunday night (6-28-15). There was even a rainbow in there for good measure.  Sam Evans took some beautiful photos of ...
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Applying #yesallwomen to Action Sports in our Little Mountain Town

In our little mountain town sometimes it takes a few days for big news to be spread around, despite the advent of the Internet and 24-hour news networks. A stabbing-shooting spree at UCSB in Santa Barbara, CA on Friday has beco...
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NZSIA’s Excellent Promo

This is one of the cooler promotions for a snowsports organization we’ve ever seen.  It doesn’t hurt to have some of the most picturesque mountains in the world.   Makes you want to pack your bags for some of thei...
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Western Skiers and Riders Take Top Spots in Grand Targhee

The WSCU Freeride Team journeyed  up to Grand Targhee Resort for the first ever Collegiate Freeride Competion.  This recap is provided by Dustin Eldridge of the Top o’the World Newspaper at Western State Colorado Univer...
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CBMR Passes on Sale Today

Check CBMR’s Press Release, we think there are some pretty decent benefits at other resorts down below, like 3 days at the Trestle Bike Park and 3 days at Powder Alliance resorts. It goes without saying but we’ll s...
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CBMST Dominates Podium at IFSA National at CBMR

People say that home-field advantage has its merits, and there are few sports where it’s as true as it is in freeskiing. Familiarity with a venue can really boost an athlete’s confidence and aggressiveness (please r...
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Blunck Takes Second at Copper Grand Prix, Earns Spot at X Games

Crested Butte Olympic hopeful Aaron Blunck made an enormous statement this Friday, taking second at the U.S. Grand Prix at Copper.  Despite horrible weather conditions, Blunck’s put down a run that included a huge double cor...
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CBAC Avalanche Awareness Night Set for December 4th

The biggest fundraiser of the year for the CBAC is coming up December 4th up at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square.  The CBAC Avalanche Awareness night is not only a time to support the CBAC, but to refresh on important avalanche...
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Snow hits the West Elks April 16 POW

That snow we talked about before the weekend delivered.  The Irwin Media House reported 2.5′ on their deck.  The snow was heavy and deep, a lot of in the valleys was on bare ground.  However, the Anthracites were skiin...
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Chile – Argentina Part Dos: Skiing and Backcountry Hotsprings in Chillan

The search for better snow brought us south to Nevados de Chillan, Chile.  Bound eventually for Bariloche, we found ourselves making a mid-way stop deep in volcanic mountains.  A warm welcome at the end of a poorly maintaine...
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