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Nemesis Mountain Avalanche Burial Video

This video was send to us by CB native Randy Evans, who now resides in Montana. This slide occurred January 29th. The victim is buried nearly 10 minutes. Though the video ends before he is actually pulled out, you can hear the ...
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Wendy Fisher Becomes Executive Director of CB Snowsports Foundation

World renowned skier and local supermom Wendy Fisher has just become the Executive Director of the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation.  The program, which educates, promotes, and supports amateur snowsports in the Gunnison Va...
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Big Air On Elk 2013 Photo Gallery and Live Stream

Last weekend was pretty busy.  Unless you were completely clueless, you probably noticed the big jump on Elk Avenue with skiers and snowboarders getting towed into it Saturday evening.  As usual, Big Air on Elk brought out th...
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CBMST Earns 3 Overall Titles at IFSA NORAMS

CBMST AND LOCAL FREERIDE ATHLETES TAKE TOP SPOTS AT IFSA JUNIOR NORAM CHAMPIONSHIPS AT KIRKWOOD The IFSA Junior North American Championships in Kirkwood last weekend wrapped up the competitive season for the local freeride athl...
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Blunck, X Games Halfpipe Viewing at Maxwells: 8:30 pm

Photo: Trent Bona Photography Come out and cheer on local boy Aaron Blunck in his X Games Superpipe Finals appearance on the big screen at Maxwell’s tomorrow night in Crested Butte.  The 16 year old took 6th in Thursday&...
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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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Aaron Blunck Takes 2nd at Dew Tour

Local pipe stud Aaron Blunck rebounded from a disappointing result at the Copper Grand Prix to take second at the Dew Tour in Breckenridge today. It is a huge result for Blunck, who needs results like this to secure a spot on t...
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Big Mountain Enduro Goes off in Crested Butte

The Big Mountain Enduro series held it’s 2nd stop in Crested Butte last weekend.  With 6 stages held over 2 days, there was a lot of fun riding showcasing the diverse trails the Evolution Bike Park at Crested Butte Mount...
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The Eye of the Condor Returns

photo: http://www.laparva.cl/eyeofthecondor/   The Eye of the Condor is back.  Returning after a successful inaugural contest, The Eye of the Condor is a week long film and photo competition that will take place at La Pa...
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Mike Douglas, Hoji and Crew Skiing a Meter of Pow in Whistler

It snowed over a meter in the mountains of British Colombia, so Whistler Blackcomb took Mike Douglas, Eric Hjorleifson and a crew up to take advantage.  They have a great looking snowpack now.  Things are looking good to go.  
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