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Deep CB Backcountry Edit from Splains Gulch

If you send us an awesome edit we’re probably going to share it.  Miles Peterson sent us this one during the recent EPIC storm that has buried CB with a third of our winter storm totals so far (that’s 203″ at...
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First Day of Spring 3/21/2012

I’ll admit it, it’s the end of March and I’m thinking about fishing, boating, sand and river beers watching pretty girls in sundresses. Sure, there’s still spring skiing to be had, but with recent events, the consensus ...
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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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Swatch Skiers Cup 2014 Teaser and Rosters Released

The Swatch Skiers Cup is coming back January 4-10, 2014 in Zermatt, Switzerland.  The teaser and the teams were just released.  JP Auclair is the Team Americas captain and Julien Regnier is Team Europe’s captain. Check ...
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Balancing Goals and Survival in the Backcountry with Donny Roth

Donny Roth is an experienced mountain athlete and ski guide. We are lucky enough to have him and many other professionals here in our valley.  He gave a similar version of this talk to the CB community back in December at the ...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Dustin Eldridge 2015 Snowboard Edit

Dustin Eldridge put together a pretty fantastic season edit from this past snowboard season.  The WSCU freerider spent a ton of time in the backcountry, and it shows in his composure.  The edit, which includes an awesome hom...
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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...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Craig Geipel in CB Backcountry

Craig Geipel sent us this sweet little edit from recent skiing in the Crested Butte backcountry around Irwin with buddies Ashley Davis and Scott Braun.  This high pressure and warm temperature has definitely been annoying and ...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Jamie Starr “Hunting For Bamboo”

Jamie Starr, a son of Crested Butte now living in Denver as the marketing manager for Dynafit and Salewa, went on a trip of a lifetime to Japan for his honeymoon with Lili Starr. To say it was sick is probably an understatement...
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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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