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CBMST Dominates Podium at IFSA National at CBMR

People say that home-field advantage has its merits, and there are few sports where it’s as true as it is in freeskiing. Familiarity with a venue can really boost an athlete’s confidence and aggressiveness (please r...
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Heli-drop at sunrise. Not bad eh? Photo: Will Wissman

Lexi DuPont recaps her trip to Haines, Alaska

Clear weather and an awesome crew make for perfect trip. If you haven’t heard of Lexi DuPont, it’s about time.  Lexi, a former Crested Butte resident now living in the front range to attend CU Boulder, has been making enor...
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Countdown to Opening Day: Matt Evans Shreds

Photo: Mark Epstein Welcome to our Countdown to Opening Day series. During the 30 days leading up to opening day at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, we will be featuring a clip or edit from winter in the West Elks. This is video ...
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Community Profile: Ashley Bembenek

Ashley Bembenek is poised to make a big splash in the world of women’s freeskiing this coming winter.   The 27 year-old from Eden, Utah has lived in a variety of places before finally landing in Crested Butte in 2010, when ...
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David Chodounsky has Career-Best 4th at Val D’Isere

Crested Butte’s own David Chodounsky just earned his career-best finish at Val D’Isere, taking 4th in the Slalom on December 13, 2015.  It has been a good hill for Chodounsky who has had a strong result there in 20...
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Beer & Chili and Gravity Slave Set For This Weekend

The fun continues into fall.  This weekend, Crested Butte Mountain Resort is hosting both the Gravity Slave Downhill Race as well as the 14th annual Fall Festival of Beers & Chili Cookoff.   The leaves are changing and t...
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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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Weekend Away from the West Elks: San Juan Self Support

Words & Photos: Dave Bunt | The geology of the San Juan Mountains is nothing less than spectacular. Any passing motorist can witness this while driving over Molas Pass. Peaks such as Vestal and Arrow in the Grenadier range,...
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Beltchenko Takes 2nd in Vapor Trail 125 Race

Neil Beltchenko has had a busy and productive season doing long distance races on his mountain bike.  The Griggs GO rider can now add a second place in the Vapor Trail 125 to the list.  photo: Kevin Krill At 10:00 pm on Satur...
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Grifen Moller Earns Spot on 2018 Freeride World Tour

With this run at the Crystal Mountain Freeride World Qualifier, Western State Colorado University Mountain Sports athlete Grifen Moller earned a 2nd place, and locked down a spot on the 2018 Freeride World Tour.  Grifen Moller...
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