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Two Plank co-founder Ben Somrak introducing Corey Tibljas

Two Plank Productions “Because” Premieres to a Rowdy and Entertained Crowd

This Friday night, Two Plank Productions held the world premiere of their newest feature film, “Because,” in a buzzing and packed Grand Ballroom in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado.  Anticipation was high as “Because” is Tw...
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Nine Knights Mountain Bike Highlight Video

photo: http://nineknightsmtb.com/ The 2012 Nine Knights went down.  The video is filthy. Awards: Ruler of the Week: Anthon Thelander (SWE) Trick of the Week: Shervy Pasamonte (SPA) Best Trick on Contest Day: Yannick Graniere ...
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K2 Chill Series

Highlights from the first two days of the K2 Chill Series at Mt. Olympus in New Zealand.  Kiwis are accustomed to rowdy skiing in sketchy conditions.  And they talk funny. Comp skiing is about showing your best stuff in all c...
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Blunck Set to Compete at NZ Open

Crashes at Cardrona.  NZ Open tomorrow.   After a disappointing result at the World Cup at Cardrona Resort, Aaron Blunck is at it again, this time at the North Face Freeski Open of New Zealand.  New Zealand’s biggest f...
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Dubsatch Collective: Baker Trailer

Photo: www.powdermag.com Our friends over at Dubsatch Collective dropped the trailer for their short film called “Baker.”  These boys know what they are doing, on the hill and in the editing room. Check out their w...
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Draft plans for Crested Butte Airport

Action Sports Facility to be Constructed in Crested Butte

Plans are in the works for the construction of an action sports facility in Crested Butte South. We caught up with Doug Hudson, the man spearheading the project to hear more. West Elk Project: What’s the plan for the facility...
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Tejay Van Garderen winning Stage 2. Photo: Denver Post

Tejay Van Garderen Wins Stage 2 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge

Coming out of nowhere to win in the last 300 meters of the uphill finish in Mt. Crested Butte, Tejay Van Garderen won Stage 2 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge.   The 24 year-old Boulder resident (originally from Bozeman, MT) w...
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91 Octane: $10,000 Season Pass Trailer

image: Elevated Image Photography In collaboration with Shreddy Times, the 91 Octane crew released the trailer for their upcoming webisode series.  The crew consists of high profile Tahoe skiers including J.T. Holmes, Tim Dutt...
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Aaron Blunck at Innsbruck

Blunck Begins the Road to Sochi

Leaves for New Zealand tomorrow In just one week, Aaron Blunck begins his journey to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.  The Crested Butte community did an excellent job in supporting Emma Coburn’s London success.  It’s ...
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Big Mountain Downhilling

Rider: David Bunt Location: West Elk Mountains, Colorado, USA Fellow West Elker Dave Bunt took a hike with his big bike yesterday and found a fun way back down the 2,500+ feet he had just slogged up. I caught up with him on the...
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