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A record number of competitors donned their most outrageous costumes and Telemark gear at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR), Colorado, on Sunday, March 17, for the 50th Annual Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race. More than 200 participants climbed 660 vertical feet, then descended 1,200 feet down CBMR’s legendary double-black diamond steeps. All proceeds from the event benefit the Crested Butte Avalanche Center.
The race began at the bottom of the North Face Lift and finished at the bottom of The Last Steep, while a crowd of spectators looked on from the access point near the top of East River Express. The event was followed by an awards ceremony and after-party at Butte 66, with prizes for top finishers. Miles Morris took first place in the Men’s category with a time of 16:41.2, while Alex Riedman won the Women’s category with a time of 21:43.6.
This goofy local tradition is named after a legendary postmaster from the late 1800s named Al Johnson. He was known for skiing between mining communities on some of the most dangerous terrain in the Crested Butte area on the principle that “the mail must go through!”. Learn more about Al Johnson and the history behind his namesake race here.
Crested Butte has more exciting events to look forward to this spring, including the Toyota Music Den spring concert series, Ski Town Breakdown presented by MTN Dew, and the CBMR Pond Skim presented by Kona Big Wave. With a vibrant local community and unforgettable spring skiing and riding, it’s not too late to get in more turns this winter.
Epic Pass is now on sale for the 2024/25 winter season! Lock in the lowest price to ski and ride all season at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, as well as legendary resorts like Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb and more. Secure your Epic Pass at the lowest price of the season for $982, Epic Local Pass with limited holiday restrictions for $731, or Epic Day Pass customizable access for skiing and riding at CBMR from $71 a day. Learn more and purchase early for the best price at www.epicpass.com.
