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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...
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Opportunities at Finca Bellavista

Internships and Volunteer Positions Available.  Finca Bellavista owners Matt and Erica Hogan are in the valley, and they have some pretty cool ways you can get involved in their slice of paradise.  Follow Finca Bellavista o...
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ROMP Skis Reveals Berglund Artist Series

The ski craftsmen at ROMP Skis have teamed up with local photographer Matt Berglund to produce some beautiful custom ski graphics. We have featured Matt’s action-oriented photos on the site before and have often shared ...
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Chasing Powder to Alta

It feels weird driving away from Crested Butte in the midst of a three foot storm.  But the Wasatch was set to receive 40 inches on top of a strong base.  So I left the Butte, and after meeting TJ David in Grand Junction, dro...
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Bike Week: Schedule of Events

Crested Butte’s very own celebration of the bicycle known as Bike Week is back. There are the usual suspects of fun with Friday’s World Championship chainless down Kebler Pass and Sunday’s Bridges of the Butte...
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CBMR End Of Season Questions Video Slush Huck Highlights

Chris Segal and Dustin Graham put together a pretty good video over the last few days before closing day at CBMR. Check out some hilarious wipe outs from the Slush Huck and some candid comments by some resort guests after Dusti...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Tequila Importer Agave Sun International Looks to Set Up Shop in Gunnison

You can file this one under semi-related to action sports and more associated with the culture and community aspect of the West Elk Project.  Agave Sun International is looking to set up its offices in Gunnison to begin distri...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Gunnylove hosted a holiday party to celebrate it's sellers, buyers and to show the town who they were. Photo by Trent Bona

Loving Gunnylove! Shop + Love + Share.

Crested Butte is known for it’s steeps, it’s plethora of backcountry terrain, and it’s tight-knit community. So often a large part of the town rallies behind a cause, an individual or even an idea. It is inspiring to see ...
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Weekend Away from the West Elks: San Juan Self Support

Words & Photos: Dave Bunt | The geology of the San Juan Mountains is nothing less than spectacular. Any passing motorist can witness this while driving over Molas Pass. Peaks such as Vestal and Arrow in the Grenadier range,...
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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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