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Crested Butte, CO Report: Extremes Open, Fresh Snow, and Bluebird Skies

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing  Report from Sunday, February 7, 2021 Crested Butte, CO – Today was absolutely epic. Super Bowl Sunday is always one of the best days of the year to ski. Liftlines were short and the mountain felt like it was midweek skiing. After waiting for the majority of the day in liftlines yesterday, today […]

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Dominic Gawel | February 8, 2021
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Crested Butte, CO Report: Cold, Snowy, and Powder!

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from December 12, 2020 Crested Butte, CO – A cold and snowy day at the resort. The storm provided 8″ of fresh snow, making the best conditions of the season so far – much needed for Colorado! Related: Crested Butte, CO Skiers Start Campaign to Save Local Theater Crested Butte currently has […]

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Dominic Gawel | December 12, 2020
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VIDEO: Watch the Crazy Stampede for Fresh Tracks at Alpine Meadows when Patrol Drops a Rope

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I’m all for deep powder and fresh tracks, but battling with dozens of others for the privilege isn’t for me. Check out this video, courtesy of Reasonable_Dave at Reddit, at Alpine Meadows, California of the crazy souls hitting this as soon as patrol dropped the rope. You go get it guys, I’ll be elsewhere, without the crowds!

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Steven Agar | March 12, 2018
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VIDEO: New POV Footage of Snowbird, UT Mineral Basin Powder Panic Rope Drop Frenzy

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A video that went viral yesterday showed a rope drop at Snowbird, UT and the ensuing chaos. On the back of that, here we have POV footage from the center of the melee. Is it even that deep? Was it worth it? Enjoy…

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Steven Agar | March 2, 2018
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