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Tips Up Tuesdays: How To Patch a Jacket

Written on March 6, 2018. Posted in Blog, Live.

I’ve lost count on the number of ways I’ve put holes in my jackets over the years. Tree limbs and snags are typical culprits, but I’ve had my share of burning encounters with stray...

The 32nd Annual Alley Loop Nordic Ski Race

Written on February 6, 2018. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

There’s no other event quite like the Alley Loop. For one Saturday in February the Crested Butte Nordic Council trucks in snow from around town to spread on the streets of Crested Butte for Colorado’s...

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Shred Boss: Mary Boddington

Written on December 19, 2017. Posted in Blog, Live.

Mary Boddington was actually the inspiration for our entire Never-Never Land series back in 2015. We caught back up with her this fall to catch up on what’s new in her life. As expected with Mary,...

See it All in 48 Hours: A Winter Guide to Crested Butte/Gunnison

Written on December 18, 2017. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Even if you only have 48 hours to discover it, Crested Butte has more historic Old West charm than you can shake a ski pole at. Residents work hard to maintain its flair and authenticity. One look at...

A Daredevil’s Ski Guide to Crested Butte

Written on December 18, 2017. Posted in Visit, Winter.

It’s not an easy place. It’s cold and remote and the snow can be deep and impassable. And the mountain itself‚ a jagged geological exclamation point that juts from the valley floor, all...

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The Gunnison Valley Apres Scene

Written on December 14, 2017. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

After a long day on the slopes, most are ready for a stiff drink. Here is a list of some of the classic apres ski scene around the valley. Ski Bum Specials Head to town for the Poor Boy Special at the...