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Danny MacAskill: Cascadia

Danny MacAskill has done it again.  This time, the trials genius took his talents to the rooftops of Gran Canaria.  It’s a beautiful thing.
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Bloomberg TV Interview with Vail CEO

In this interview from Bloomberg TV, Vail CEO Rob Katz discusses the recent decline of the ski industry, and how Vail has dealt with those challenges.  It is a pretty interesting little segment.
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History of Skiing in CB Slideshow by Prof. Vandenbusche

Western State Colorado University Professor Duane Vandenbusche gave this lecture on ski history in Crested Butte last December.  It’s a pretty awesome look at life back in the early 1900s.
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Ninety-Seven Year Old Taking Some Turns

Ever wonder if you will still be skiing when age catches up to you? George Jedenoff is a ninety-seven year old living in Utah who still enjoys getting after it. To him, age is just a number. 
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Plan B in the Backcountry

Here’s a friendly reminder from Woodrow’s Media Shed to always have a plan B when you are out in the backcountry.  It could save your life. Plan B from Woodrow’s Media Shed on Vimeo.
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Gigi Rüf Talks About Getting Caught in an Avalanche

After getting caught in his first avalanche last year while filming for the Pirate Movie Productions film “Perceptions” in Alaska,  pro snowboarder Gigi Rüf reflects on the lessons he learned and why the avalanche...
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Exploring the Bendor Range

The Bendor Range was once the third richest gold mine in the world.  Mike Hopkins, Matt Miles, and The North Face have struck gold there again.  Big mountain biking is on a whole new level.  Heli-biking anyone?
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Freeskiing World Tour Highlights from Big Sky, Montana

The Freeskiing World Tour’s event went off last weekend with good snow and great skiing.  The skiing fields were stacked and Forrest Jillson ended up walking away with another win at Big Sky followed up by Andrew Pollard...
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Strictly Splitboarding: Dustin Eldridge 2017

WSCU Mountain Sports graduate Dustin Eldridge spent his 2017 season as the Silverton Mountain Intern. Clearly, he took advantage of his days off.
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Yeti Cycles Fall Riding in Crested Butte

This edit was recently featured on Pink Bike showing what it’s like to ride Crested Butte in the fall.  While we have definitely moved in to winter, it’s fun to reminisce on why we have some of the best mountain bi...
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