Ben Von Thaden paddles some world-class whitewater during the annual Oh Be Joyful Kayak Race on Saturday, June 4. For more photos see page 24. photo by Nolan Blunck
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Ben Von Thaden paddles some world-class whitewater during the annual Oh Be Joyful Kayak Race on Saturday, June 4. For more photos see page 24. photo by Nolan Blunck
As part of the Crested Butte Juneteenth celebration, the Freedom Festival was held on Wednesday, …