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FWT Chamonix Highlights

Want to watch some radness?  Here are the FWT highlights from Chamonix. Congrats to Drew Tabke and Christine Hargin for taking first place in the Men and Women’s ski.  Jonathan “Douds ” Charlet and Laura Dew...
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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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The Lifts Are Spinning at Evolution Bike Park in Crested Butte

Yesterday at Crested Butte Mountain Resort the lifts were spinning and the boys ‘n girls were pinning! It was a great turnout of men, women, boys and girls all embracing lift-access mountain biking in their National Forre...
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Final Pinnacle Race Series Preview

Photo: Trent Bona | The 5th and Final Pinnacle Race Series is the uphill downhill combo. The combo race can be done individually or in a team of three and will be a fun fitting end to a great Summer of local racing. The race be...
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Lindsey Vonn Crashes During Super G – VIDEO

Lindsey Vonn crashed and had to be airlifted at the World Cup Super G at Schladming, Austria due to injuries suffered to her right knee.  Below is video from the crash and the current statement from the US Ski Team. Photo: Luc...
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“Doubt Kills” Trailer from H*Wood

I have been doing a lot of work recently with a hip hop artist that moved to Crested Butte in May. He just recorded his new album right here in the valley and it releases on August 20th. Here is the video trailer we filmed for ...
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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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Countdown to Opening Day: FWT Finals Highlights

Welcome to our Countdown to Opening Day series. During the 30 days leading up to opening day at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, we will be featuring a clip or edit from winter in the West Elks. This is video 28 of 30. Check out ...
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Community Profile: Alison Gannett

Photo: Sarah Mah Rarick | Words: Danica Baker* | Depending upon who you talk to, the name Alison Gannett can mean a lot of things. To a ski-bumette, she is a rad skier who holds her own as a professional world-champion big mo...
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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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