I would never describe skiing, even at a resort, as a 100% safe sport. I have friends who have seriously injured …
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Living in a place that comes with risk
Solid. That seemed to be the most common description of Eric Freson who lost his life last weekend in an avalanche …
Read More »Whetstone has a big but…
I had to tease some of my county friends during a break at Monday’s town council meeting that they were sounding …
Read More »81225 action… zip code dominance, recall overkill and Telly!
Spotlight on Mt. Crested Butte! Telly’s back, Roman might have to leave and new signs will be popping up all over …
Read More »Missing…
Is it Telly or Tele? Whichever it is, he’s missing. The image of Kojak that has long been a fixture at …
Read More »Things change with four feet of fresh…
Well okay, then. Ask and you shall receive. Four feet of fresh—some of the freshest and lightest I’ve ever seen here—covered …
Read More »Cold, colds and a cranky contrarian
We’re a ski town dang it. Cold comes with the territory but so does snow. And the latter has been lacking. …
Read More »Fear and hope…
What are you afraid of? Lack of snow in CB? More wars? Climate change? AI? Joe? Donald? I’m afraid my increased …
Read More »Reflect as we enter a new year
For most people in America, this week is a holiday. It is a time to continue holiday revelry and connect with …
Read More »Some good light in the darkest time of year
The shortest day of the year in Crested Butte is next week. I always remind people that while winter is dark …
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