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Top 5 Do and Don’ts of a Skin Track

Winter 2011-2012 has been one to remember. Epic pow records? No. Unreal backcountry conditions? Definitely no. Instead, we’ve had a notably lamer snow year that has created a mediocre (at best) to extremely shaddy snowpack (m...
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Community Profile: Rob Dickinson

Community Profile: Rob Dickinson photo: Alex Fenlon Photo Not only is he one of the best skiers in the Butte, Rob Dickinson is one of the better people you’ll meet here too. Originally from upstate New York, the 32 year ...
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Aaron Blunck Big Bag Invitational

CBMR Base Area 4:00, Wednesday, January 2nd Come on out tomorrow for the Aaron Blunck Big Bag Invitational at Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s new BagJump. Tomorrow’s event marks the first time the 50 x 50 x 11 Bagj...
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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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Revival of the Winter Chainless Downhill

Slush, sun, and speed in Crested Butte If there is one thing the laid back Crested Butte way of life can provide during a less than mediocre winter season its the ability to make lemonade out of very slushy, warm lemons. Thats ...
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Matt, Randy, and Mitch Evans Check in from Chile

Just 11 days ago Mitch Evans arrived in Chile with two of his sons, Randy and Matt.  If you were with us at the end of last ski season, you know Randy and Matt throw down (Check our write-up of the FWTQ at Moonlight Basin and ...
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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 ...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Maven Summit: New Zealand

This is a guest post by Sam Solie.  Sam and his friend Charlie recently launched the Maven Summit – they host purpose-driven, multi-day adventures all over the world. I want to sell you on a trip.  But let me warn you...
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Snowmobiler Triggers Avalanche in Afton, Wyoming

Check out this huge slide triggered by a high marking snowmobiler up in Afton, Wyoming.  Good thing he was able to stay on top and his friends were able to get to him quickly. That was lucky!
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CBAC 10th Avalanche Awareness Night

Avalanche Awareness Videos: Ode to Avalanche

Avalanche Awareness Videos: Ode to Avalanche This is an amazing avalanche video from British Columbia with the 18th Overture as the soundtrack. These videos are to remind you to come on out for the Crested Butte Avalanche Cente...
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