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Since the 1970s, when locals started retrofitting old Schwinn paperboy bikes with multiple gears, Crested Butte has helped write the history …
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Gunnison Valley paddler qualifies for US Freestyle team
Jonny Meyers headed to Worlds in Switzerland Western State College student and Gunnison Valley resident Jonny Meyers took third place at …
Read More »Scheefer takes third at Ultimate Mountain Challenge in Vail
Battles top professional outdoor athletes Crested Butte’s own Travis Scheefer continues his assault on the national endurance race circuit, taking third …
Read More »Blue Jackets primed for return to winning ways
Four-game “home” stand on tap Much to the chagrin of Blue Jackets baseball coach Michael Blunck, the team’s record is 2-4. …
Read More »Fat Tire 40 to premier at FTBW
New event adds to classic festival The Fat Tire 40 bike race will inject the spirit of Fat Tire Bike Weeks …
Read More »LoBar rolls to win over Tongue & Groovers
What’s the “slaughter rule” again? Every season, for one reason or another, there seems to be some confusion over the rules. …
Read More »Blue Jackets gain confidence in opening game
Near comeback fuels blowout win The Crested Butte Blue Jackets baseball team had an unruly start to their 2009 season, giving …
Read More »New youth mountain biking team starts first season
Future Dave Wiens in the making The valley’s newest mountain bike team, Cyclism Junior Development Mountain Biking Team (CJDT), began its …
Read More »Gas Holes and KBUT open rec division softball season with a tie
Global Weirding wreaks havoc on rec league As I mentioned in my other piece this week on local softball—my God, someone …
Read More »Middle school track athletes finish a strong ‘09 season
Crested Butte’s Middle School Track Team finished up a strong season with many athletes putting in notable performances at five meets …
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