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Ski Crested Butte - In Costume

April 7, 2008

Ski Crested Butte - In Costume Everything is better in costume! And, ski racing is certainly no exception. Every year, the festive folks of Crested Butte gather for a memorial uphill/downhill race. Memorial for what? Well, apparently back in the 1880’s mail delivery to some of the higher mountain pass towns was done on skis. The main guy who braved the mountain passes to make sure the mail got through to these mining towns was Al Johnson. Apparently a bad ass, even by today’s standards, this ski race is partially in his honor. It also seems like a really good excuse to get dressed up in ridiculous outfits and have a good time with friends. The racecourse begins near the top of Mt. Crested Butte, climbs six hundred vertical feet to the top of a ridge, and then plunges twelve hundred feet down through extreme skiing terrain – all the while in costume. Horny Toad was of course represented at this event. This is totally skiing our style.

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