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The finest tour of the West Elks The West Elk Bicycle Classic is a 130-mile ride climbing nearly 10,000 feet (209 …
Read More »High school bike team gearing up
Base miles, intervals, climbs and fun In a town renowned for its bike trails and biking prowess, it only makes sense …
Read More »Hoping to hold onto reserves, Mountain Express asks for cash
“How long they’ll last, we don’t know” Mountain Express director Chris Larsen told the Crested Butte Town Council the up-valley transportation …
Read More »Builders, and buildings, reborn through ORE program
“It’s a win-win for everybody” The crawlspace beneath the Ruby Bed and Breakfast on Gothic Avenue is damp, but drier than …
Read More »The grim job of putting down a bear
Editor’s Note: Summer bear season is in full swing. Colorado Parks and Wildlife provides this article to help Coloradans to better …
Read More »Mt. Crested Butte holds off on support for Land Preservation Fund
“For my support, I’d have to see some language that supports Mt. Crested Butte’s position” The Mt. Crested Butte Town Council …
Read More »Temporary Coal Creek water quality standards up for debate again
Nearing 30 years of uncertainty A segment of Coal Creek that runs through the town of Crested Butte will be the …
Read More »CB Search and Rescue responds to Hagerman Peak emergency
One hiker killed Crested Butte Search and Rescue team members responded to a backcountry call that ended in a death on …
Read More »It’s not perfect but is it worth another fight?
The Gunnison County Commissioners made a good decision Tuesday. As they themselves pointed out, it wasn’t perfect, but I’ll say it …
Read More »Bear season ramping up as need for food kicks in for winter
Their instinct is to eat—a lot As we head into fall, it is traditionally bear season. The bruins take this time …
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