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[PHOTOS] Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, Opens Phoenix / Spellbound Bowls; Nearly All Terrain Now Open

After another eight inches of snow in the last 24 hours, Crested Butte, CO, was able to open the Phoenix and Spellbound bowls on Monday, expanding guests’ access to its famed extreme terrain. This means the resort now has nearly 1,400 acres available for skiing and riding—that’s 91% of its in-bounds terrain. Related: The Steepest Ski Run in the U.S. Mother […]

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SnowBrains | January 17, 2023
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The Steepest Ski Run in the U.S.

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Rambo, located at Crested Butte Ski Resort in Colorado, holds the prestigious title of being the steepest ski run in the United States. The pitch is set at an astounding 55 degrees, meaning you’ll be holding on for dear life almost every turn. You’ll be dodging a copious amount of trees and navigating through many moguls on your way down, […]

Matt Scribner | January 17, 2023
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SnowBrains Forecast: Closed Low Brings Multiple Feet of Snow to Colorado Mountains Through Wednesday

Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 12:20 am MST, 1/17/2023 Forecast Summary: A closed low will bring multiple FEET of snow to the mountains of Colorado tonight through Wednesday, with the San Juans seeing the most. Snow across western Colorado tonight will continue through tonight and Wednesday. Snow tapers off late Wednesday night as the closed low moves […]

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WeatherBrains | January 16, 2023
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Your 6-Day Adventure Vacation to Crested Butte, CO

Brought to you by Gunnison Crested Butte Tourism  Crested Butte, CO – America’s last great ski town. Crested Butte, nestled in the Gunnison Valley amongst Colorado’s stunning Elk Mountains, is famed for its extreme skiing, unique ski town culture, and quaint feel. Whether you are just learning about Crested Butte, have had it on your list of places to travel, […]

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Dominic Gawel | January 9, 2023
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[PHOTOS] The T-Bars Are Spinning and the Extremes Open at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO

The day we’ve been waiting for all season has arrived at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO―the T-Bars are spinning, and the extremes are open. Related: The Top 9 Ski Runs at Crested Butte, CO The North Face and High Lift T-Bars opened to guests at 9 am today (Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023), offering access to much of the double-black diamond […]

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SnowBrains | January 5, 2023
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[PHOTOS] Crested Butte, CO, Celebrates New Year With 3-Feet Fresh Powder

Happy New Year from Crested Butte, CO! The resort welcomed 2023 with plenty of fresh powder, over three feet in less than a week. The storm took the resort passed 100″ for the season. They currently have 101″ and a 39″ base. Related: The Top 9 Ski Runs at Crested Butte, CO The resort was also thrilled to bring back […]

SnowBrains | January 3, 2023
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Why Western Colorado University is the Best School for Skiing and Riding

Brought to you by Gunnison Crested Butte Tourism Western Colorado University is hands down the best school for skiing and riding. Western is located in Gunnison, Colorado, 30 miles from world-class skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Crested Butte is famed for its vast acreage of extreme skiing, sunny weather, and classic ski town culture. From several competitive skiing teams, […]

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Dominic Gawel | December 21, 2022
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Thanks to Biggest Storm Total in Colorado, Crested Butte Opens More Lifts and Terrain

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The latest storm has been kind to Colorado, but one resort has done better than the rest. Crested Butte just got the most snow in Colorado out of this last storm. What’s more, there is another two feet at least forecast for the next week. Over 20” of new snow fell at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, in the past […]

SnowBrains | December 2, 2022
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