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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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Festevol, Junior Freeskiing Competition, and Big Air on Elk Set for March 9th

Mark Saturday, March 9th as a day you should probably get off work for.  Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s annual spring concert, Festevol, will take place on the same day as Colorado FreeSkier’s Big Air on Elk.  In additi...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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WSCU Rail Jam February 15th

Come out to Western State Colorado University t for the 4th Annual Campus Rail Jam this Friday evening.  Last year’s event was a ton of fun and drew some awesome talent.  This year, first place wins a backcountry experi...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Community Profile: Francesca Pavillard-Cain

photo: Mike Schirf Next winter, Francesca Pavillard-Cain is set to represent Crested Butte on the biggest stage in competitive freeskiing.  The 22 year old Crested Butte native took first overall in the Freeride World Qualifie...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Breaking: CBMR Extends Ski Season, Changes Hours

In a surprise move, Crested Butte Mountain Resort announced that it would be extending the 2016 ski season, with the new closing day scheduled for Sunday, April 24th. In addition to the extension, CBMR is changing the resort’...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Local CB Summer MTB Edit

Andrew Arnold put together this edit of him and his buddies riding CBMR and around Crested Butte in this local edit.  This summer might have been wet but the trails were awesome. Here’s to hoping the moisture sticks arou...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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NZSIA’s Excellent Promo

This is one of the cooler promotions for a snowsports organization we’ve ever seen.  It doesn’t hurt to have some of the most picturesque mountains in the world.   Makes you want to pack your bags for some of thei...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Speedflying Gothic

Derek Johnson and Peter Smith are at it again, and this flight is definitely an eye-opener.  Speedflying through some of the massive faces on the back of Gothic and then over the huge exposure facing east, this quick clip wil...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Randy Evans Earns Sickbird and 5th Place at Moonlight Basin

Crested Butte Takes the Coveted Backcountry.com Sickbird Belt Buckle at Back-to-Back FWT Events In it’s first time at Moonlight Basin, the Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier went off March 23-24.  Moonlight Basin pulled out...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Latest Real Skifi Episode has No Snow and is Ridiculous

We’re not really sure how each Real Skifi episode seems better than the last. This latest one is so creative, literally has no snow in it and they are still showcasing the classic Real Skifi jib mastery. Enjoy!
by 2. Will Dujardin
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