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Gapers in Landing Pay Heavy Price

Don’t stand in landings! Unfortunately, your average vacationer does not know the cardinal rule of the terrain park.  We hope these people were ok.
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Feral Rushes – Andreu Lacondeguy

Sometimes the right rider on the right trail can be a thing of beauty.  We’ve shared Andreu Lacondeguy’s stuff before, like when he won the 2014 Red Bull Rampage, and this is a little different, but hey, we’l...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Wolf Creek about to go OFF in 10-20 years!

Wolf Creek is known as the sleepy amazing powder destination! Enjoy this Wolf Creek video detailing new plans for the more lift access powda stahes! There are sweet heli shots and new terrain that would be amazing with a little...
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Lexi DuPont recaps her trip to Haines, Alaska

Clear weather and an awesome crew make for perfect trip. If you haven’t heard of Lexi DuPont, it’s about time.  Lexi, a former Crested Butte resident now living in the front range to attend CU Boulder, has been making enor...
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The Crested Butte Gear Exchange at 322 Belleview

Longtime snowboard coach Brett Conover recently opened up the Crested Butte Gear Exchange at 322 Belleview.  After moving to the Gunnison valley 10 years ago to go to Western with a brief 3-year stint in Aspen 3 winters ago, B...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Parachute Snowmobiling

We don’t know what to make of this, but it is pretty damn cool. Snowmobile Speedflying? Parachute Snowmobiling?
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Bona Productions Badog Alley “The Snow Globe”

It dumped in CB. It’s awesome. Trevor Bona got out for a minute in the storm with the drone on Badog Alley.  It was a snow globe out there and openings are still happening on the resort so get out there! Good stuff from ...
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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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Community Profile: Michael (Hansee) Hans

By now, regardless of how long you have lived in the Gunnison Valley, there is a very good chance you have heard of Matchstick Productions or MSP. MSP is one of the godfathers of the ski movie industry and they are celebrating ...
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Al Johnson 2015

This Sunday is the annual Al Johnson telemark uphill/downhill race at Crested Butte Ski Resort. The party begins with the tag-team race  at noon sharp. The individuals race at 1pm. Remember to stick around after the race for t...
by Jeremy Moskowitz
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