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Cold Smoke Splitboards Backcountry Teaser

The local splitboard company in Gunnison, Cold Smoke Splitboards, has been putting out some sweet product over the last few years. Eric Swanson got out in the backcountry with his friends Tom, Elias, Reggie, and Tyler to put to...
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Matt Evans is in there somewhere. Photo: Nick Matisse.

Winter arrived in Crested Butte!

With four feet of snow from the last storm and -20 degree temps this morning, it’s safe to say that winter is finally here.  Video and photo proof below. This storm was perfectly timed with finals week, so Western studen...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Traveling through the West Elk Backcountry.

Elk Mountain Grand Traverse Project!

The Elk Mountain Grand Traverse enjoyed its 15th year where skimo (ski mountaineering) skills are put to the test between the valleys of Crested Butte and Aspen traveling over Star and Taylor Passes totaling over 40 miles and 8...
by 4. Seth Tucker
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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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This happened a lot to Tom Runcie a lot in this last storm cycle. Photo: Will Dujardin

The Christmas POW Gallery

Merry Christmas to all! With 7-day totals around 3 feet, the Crested Butte backcountry has been nothing short of ridiculously good over the holidays. Check out this gallery from the Anthracites featuring Matt Evans, Brett Conov...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Coldsmoke is excited about the Voodoo, the product of their partnership with Romp Skis.

Local Companies Cold Smoke and Romp Partner to Produce Splitboard

Cold Smoke’s ‘Voodoo,’ built by Romp, hits the streets just in time for winter. Words by Will Shoemaker With the right tools, the job at hand can be a breeze. And when that job is slaying powder, crushing crud...
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Paradise Jib Camp Edit

My brother Trevor and I headed up to Paradise divide last Saturday to kick it with a crew of friends that had set up camp next to a snowfield for the weekend. Here is how it went down…   Athletes: Jimbo Webb , Alex ...
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Backcountry.com: This is Backcountry

Backcountry.com just released a marketing video about pursuing your dreams in the outdoor world, and they nailed it. But you should still shop LOCAL FIRST.  Check it out.
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Ridiculous POW in the CB Backcountry 2-7-14

Nick Matisse, Zach Vaughter, and Alex Stevenson happened to find themselves skiing the “deepest day of their life.”  It was in the Anthracites and was Febraury 7th, 2014.  Watch this video, it’s freaking awe...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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WSCU Athletes Shred CB Backcountry in Edit

While we are stuck in the season confusion of April and May, if you aren’t out there still getting it you can reminisce on some of the great snow we had this year.  WSCU students Grifen Moller, Tucker Vollbrecht, Zach Ba...
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