SandBox Comments: Crested Butte News "Mt. CB business owners talk shop with the council "

"Mt. Crested Butte business owners expressed satisfaction for the direction of the summer Tuesday evening, concern over lackluster winters and interest in the possibility of moving toward Montrose as an airline hub. A potential partnership between Crested Butte Mountain Resort and the Telluride Ski Company also got some attention at a business forum hosted by the Mt. Crested Butte town council...."
(Seth Mensing)

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SandBox Comments: Crested Butte News "Free skiing draws large crowds to opening day "

"Crested Buttians who hit the slopes on opening day at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) may have experienced something they’re unaccustomed to: lift lines. The resort’s birthday bash kicked off the season with free skiing on November 23, drawing 3,106 skiers and snowboarders to the mountain...."
(Alissa Johnson)

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SandBox Comments: Crested Butte News "CBMR ready to open for a new season of skiing "

SandBox Nanny remembers Crested Butte when it was no bigger than a couple blocks.  Had Tony Stefanic's store where you could buy (5) cinnamon bears and last month's comic books (with the cover torn off) for a dime...

Congratulations to the folks up there as they open the season.  May Ullr be generous.

"Ski resort planning big party for opening day
As if skiing for free on opening day weren’t enough, Crested Butte Mountain Resort is turning this year’s opening day into a birthday bash. The final hurrah after a year-long 50th anniversary celebration, the festivities will begin in time for the first chair on November 23 and continue throughout the day..."
(Crested Butte News)

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SandBox Comments: Crested Butte News "Stumbling blocks slow funding for economic group "

"The Economic Development Council (EDC) has been making the rounds in search of funding for its first year of operation. Members of the EDC have been appearing before the Board of County Commissioners, the town of Mt. Crested Butte and the city of Gunnison to request financial participation from governments and business alike...."
(Alissa Johnson)

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