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Thin snow takes out most of Elk Avenue; start at the Nordic Center this year The lean snow season is shifting …
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Extremes at the ski resort opening and closing daily
Repairs for the North Face Lift Wednesday’s snow brought a noticeable sense of relief to town, but with a projected one …
Read More »CB council preparing for the VRBO issue in town
Council just gathering information. No action—yet While making it clear they were just dipping their toes into the pond that is …
Read More »Fracking pits proposed near Gunnison County’s Sheep Creek
Could put wildlife, clean water and recreation at risk The Gunnison County Planning Commission held a public hearing last week concerning …
Read More »Snowboarder gets lost in Teo drainage
Rescued by ski patrol that evening A snowboarder skiing Teo I at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) ducked under a rope …
Read More »Environmental advocates file sage-grouse suit against FWS
No time being wasted in federal case The environmental groups WildEarth Guardians and the Center for Biological Diversity filed federal lawsuits …
Read More »Plea agreement sought after scuffle with local marshals
Wife lifts protection order The Crested Butte man facing six felony charges from a late-night dispute inside his home with Crested …
Read More »O.R.E. embezzlement case bound over to district court for March hearing
Defendant’s attorney can’t reach her Proceedings against the former director of the Office for Resource Efficiency (ORE) being charged with a …
Read More »Young skier dies at ski resort
Be aware and ski with care A young skier visiting Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) died last week as the result …
Read More »North Face opens to limited terrain
Ski patrol opening what it can, expect possible closings, too Despite the lack of new snow, Crested Butte Mountain Resort Ski …
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