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Pete Smith and Derek Johnson Speedriding Around Crested Butte

Pete Smith and Derek Johnson have been seriously getting after it with our warmer-than-normal February. Ticking off big lines in the Elks, these guys have been pioneering speedriding lines everywhere.  Enjoy this quick clip pu...
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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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Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventures Start in Las Trancas, Chile

It’s been two weeks in Chile since I joined my brother Edward for the skiing part of his South American odyssey.  I arrived amidst reports of terrible snow at the traditional big name resorts like Portillo, Valle Nevado, and...
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Rescuers on scene in Sheep Creek off of Loveland Pass.

Remembering Ian Lamphere and Ryan Novak

As the winter season winds down, we find ourselves facing the harsh realities of a mountain town again.  Crested Butte lost two community members in the tragic avalanche in Sheep Creek off of Loveland Pass last Saturday, April...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Trail Running West Elk Peak

The Western Trail Running Team, accompanied by Jamil Coury, ran themselves to the top of West Elk Peak (elevation 13042) after we got our first taste of winter in the high country.
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Another Successful Year for the Chili and Beer Fest

Photo: Trent Bona | This past Saturday marked the 13th annual CB Fall Festival of Chili and Beers and the turnout was strong. Lots of faces, some familiar some not, were in attendance to sample the flavors of over 14 breweries ...
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Brittany Barefield Earns 4th Place at FJWC in Andorra VIDEO

Brittany Barefield of the Crested Butte Mountain Sports Team opened up the action this morning for the skier women at the Freeride Junior World Championships at Grandvalira in Andorra.  She laid down a smooth run from top to b...
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WSCU MTB Team

The Western State Colorado University Collegiate Cycling Team has been getting after it this fall. Check out this edit to see what they’re all about. Western State Colorado University Collegiate Cycling from Mountain Spo...
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You Just Moved Here: 5 Tips for Living in Our Ski Town

Photo: Trent Bona | Welcome to the coolest place in Colorado.  The mountains are incredible.  The weather is amazing.  The town rocks.  Here are a few guidelines to living and riding here.   1. You don’t always have...
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Non-Native Formal Video

Once again, the Non-Native crew rocked it for their annual Formal. Thanks to all who came out. 4th Annual Non-Native Formal from Non-Native on Vimeo.
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