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Local Edits: Resort Shred, Backcountry, Park

Winter has been in full swing with our low snowpack.  There is a lot of fun to be had out there.  Whether you are hard-charging the resort like Mark Mikos and Rob Dickinson, or dropping the knee on Schuykills like Alex Riedma...
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Mt. Owen Avalanche POV

Our friend Chris Miller had a pretty scary moment about a month ago.  Dropping in off the top Mt. Owen, Chris triggered an avalanche.  We’ll just go ahead and say that Chris was super-lucky and we are super-happy he liv...
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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...
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Matt Byrne’s Season Edit

Matt Byrne got after it this year.  After graduating from Western, the young man is leaving us to join the real world.  But not before demonstrating how rad life really is here, even on bad snow years.  Good luck buddy! Back...
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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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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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“Smiles Per Hour” Teaser from Sour Steezle

 The latest effort from Mikey Curran and Sour Steezle looks like it’s going to be fun.  Filmed 100% in Crested Butte backcountry, these guys represent what skiing is all about.  Keep it up, guys! From Sour Steezle: Sk...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Powderwhore Productions: Elevation [trailer]

The trailers keep on coming. Here is Powderwhore Productions.   Words by Powderwhore: Before resorts, lift tickets and overpriced pizza, there was adventure in skiing. Before the mountains were harnessed with lifts, bound with...
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Brandon Clabaugh Lost & Found POVs

Maybe this recent snow has you itching for skiing or maybe you’re just itching all the time. Brandon Clabaugh found some of his old POV footage from skiing powder in the backcountry around CB and some shots from when 3rd ...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Skiing Baldy and Early Season POW with Alex Riedman

Grace Skis and Colorado Freeskier athlete Alex Riedman got out on Mt. Baldy for some pow turns last weekend. It’s winter up in the high country! Check it out. Baldy October 12, 2013 Day one of ski season! from Alex Riedma...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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