Tag: downhill skiing

Crested Butte’s Best Opening Since 1997!

Written on December 5, 2018. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Life is good in the Butte! On November 22, 2018, Crested Butte Mountain Resort started their season with the most coverage of any opening day since 1997. The Thanksgiving crowd was excited to start...

BLISTER Moves to the Gunnison Valley

Written on October 15, 2018. Posted in Live.

BLISTER, one of the most trusted review publications in the outdoor sports industry, has revealed its relocation to Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley in their 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide. We...

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...

Mary Boddington, Crested Butte's Shred Boss

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...