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38th Annual Al Johnson Uphill Downhill Race

For the 38th year the usual suspects came out to race and costume for the Al Johnson Uphill Downhill race! The lack of snow in the valley especially the wind affected North Face changed the course from the usual Last Steep endi...
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Lift-Served Downhill One Month Away – CBMR to Open Summer Operations Early

Low Snowpack and Warm Temperatures Allows CBMR to Open Lifts on June 9th. Photo: Trent Bona, Rider: Eliot Rosenberg  It snowed yesterday as if nature was celebrating town putting the bike racks out on Elk Avenue.  However, it...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Chainless Race Video and Photos

The Chainless World Championships (a title recently earned for it’s awesomeness) went down in Crested Butte, Colorado this past friday. The race has become a favorite tradition of locals and visitors alike. Competitors di...
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Review of Meathead Films “No Matter What”

For over ten years, Vermont-based Meathead Films has produced movies that make east coasters proud to call their humble hills of the Appalachian Mountains home.  In their eleventh film, the Meatheads had to work hard and be cr...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Recent CBMR Uphill Policy Meeting Notes

Around 30 uphillers, dogs, former and current CBMR employees all met yesterday, Wednesday morning, after getting their local Camp 4 Coffee in The Lodge at Mountaineer Square to discuss the evolution of uphill travel at Crested ...
by 4. Seth Tucker
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FWT 2013 Courmayeur Replay

Check out the replay from the Freeride World Tour at Courmayeur. Venue and conditions were sweet! Mens Ski Podium: 1. Markus Eder 2. Jérémie Heitz 3. Reine Barkered *** dont miss Julien Lopez! Mens Snowboard: 1. Aurélie...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Gaper Photo Contest

It’s spring break.  Ski resorts are full of hilarious/scary gape shows (see Gapers in the Park).  So we’ve teamed up with the Colorado FreeSkier for another photo contest. Simply post a picture of a gaper on the hill to t...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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One Minute with Rob Vandervoort

Here’s is a recent snowboard edit Rob Vandervoort made.  It’s a quickie, so get in there and enjoy this pow shred!
by 2. Will Dujardin
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CBMR’s Mountain Sports Team the Biggest, and Youngest, Yet

It’s only natural that a mountain known for its steeps would find a calling among the area’s youngest athletes. Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) is in its fifth season of providing a school, of sorts, for young...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Gunnison and Crested Butte Featured on 2014 USA Pro Challenge Route

Check it out! Mt. Crested Butte will be the finish for stage two from Aspen with McClure and Kebler passes included in the route. Gunnison will play the start to stage 3 as the route ascends Monarch Pass, goes down to Salida...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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