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"No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face." -John Donne

he aspens are beginning their gold and orange transformational journey from green to winter slumber. Our fickle summer has changed its tune and is beginning to turn a chilly shoulder to us. We are twixt seasons, between the golds and browns of autumn and the glorious and deep white that will soon blanket our mountains. Time slows down for us here in the lull between full on tourist seasons. The streets are less crowded, except for those savvy visitors who understand how magnificent Crested Butte’s off-season is. It’s an ever shortening span before the lifts open where locals actually have time to visit with each other, have parties and potlucks, backyard bonfires, take extra long hikes in the golden forests, and enjoy the colorful fall activities. Leaf Peeping The short season of leaf peeping does bring an increasing number of lookers every year, especially since we have the largest aspen grove on the planet in our backyard, just up the road over Kebler Pass (County Road 12). It is one of the largest living organisms in the world. Aspen groves are one enormous organism, clones of each other, connected underground by shallow lateral root systems. The colonies can cover hundreds of acres. Chlorophyll gives the aspen leaves their green color throughout the summer. Plants and trees use photosynthesis, a chemical reaction, that converts sunlight into carbohydrates, their essential food. The yellows, reds and oranges that appear in the autumnal display are always there but masked by the green which disappears when the leaves stop their chlorophyll production in preparation for winter, thus revealing all those brilliant colors. Their radiant spectacle begins around mid September and if the weather cooperates can continue through the last week of the month. So grab your camera and head out into the magnificent autumn day where there’s still plenty of bluebird skies contrasting the expanses of Colorado’s gold. Hiking the Gold The weather is perfect for hiking and biking in the fall and there are plenty of trails right in town. On the west end of town, the Lower and Upper Lower Loops provide easy hiking and biking with incredible views of Paradise Divide and the path winds through aspen and evergreen stands. The Lower Loop trails vary between three and six miles round trip. There’s also a very simple walk up Peanut Lake Road, on the north end of town, that will connect you to the Lower Loops.

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At this time of the year on Peanut Lake (less than a mile’s walk), you can see migratory birds, water fowl and large herds of elk so bring your binoculars. On the east end of town are the Upper and Upper Upper Loops and several trails, like the paved Recreational Path, that wind their way up to Mt. Crested Butte. You can even hike or bike up and then take the free Mountain Express bus down. Grab a hiking/biking map from the Chamber of Commerce at the 4-way stop if you’re not familiar with the area as there are many spectacular trails a short drive from town as well. Fishing Gunnison Valley is noted for its gold medal waters and some of the best fly fishing in the state. Guides can take you to secret spots, both private and public waters, or you can go on your own to places like Lake Irwin, Taylor and Gunnison Rivers, Blue Mesa and Taylor Reservoirs, and the Roaring Judy Fish Hatcheries which are not only excellent fishing grounds but surrounded by majestic views. For a list of fishing guides, visit the Chamber of Commerce at the Four-way Stop.

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Museums The Crested Butte Heritage Museum, downtown on Elk Avenue and 4th Street, will be open through part of October from noon to 6 p.m. and features historical exhibits of the diverse aspects of Crested Butte’s evolution from mining and ranching community to a ski resort. An extensive new Crested Butte biking exhibit emphasizes the town’s part as one of the first innovators of the clunker and mountain bike. Of the many exhibits, visitors can learn about the origins of Flauschink and get to know the town’s old time mining families as well. One of the kids’ favorites is the train diorama that chugs through a miniature recreation of Crested Butte in the 1880s. You can call them at 970-349-1880 or visit online at crestedbuttemuseum.com, also on Facebook. The Pioneer Museum on the eastern edge of Gunnison will thrill train enthusiasts with its extensive history of trains in the Gunnison valley and beyond. There’s much history in Gunnison’s wild west days that is illustrated in the museum along with nostalgia from different eras. The museum is only open through September 30, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but you can visit online at gunnisonpioneermuseum.com or call 970-641-4530. The Rocky Mountain Biological Labs Visitor ’s Center and store in Gothic, five miles up the road from Mt CB, has wonderful displays and interactive exhibits describing the wild flora and fauna they’ve been studying since the early 1900s. Open through the end of September, you can find more info online at rmbl.org.

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Each fall, Mother Nature transforms Crested Butte from a valley lush with wildflowers to a spectacular mountain panorama of gold, orange and crimson. Perhaps best known for Kebler Pass, the largest aspen grove in the United States, the area offers eye-popping vistas at almost every turn on five autumn drives and the countless trails that dot this southwest Colorado area. It’s easy to become surrounded by the gold rush. Hike one of the outstanding trails off Kebler Pass or Ohio Pass, ride Trail 401 or one of the area’s other classic mountain bike routes, and head out on a trail ride with Fantasy Ranch Horseback Adventures or Tenderfoot Outfitters. Crested Butte Mountain Guides and Colorado Backcountry can help beginner to advanced outdoor enthusiasts hit the trail on bike or foot, and fishing outfitters provide outlandish views of their own and insider tips about the annual Kokanee salmon run. Or catch a bird’s-eye view of the fall foliage with Nostalgia Ballooning. Festivals, farmers markets, biking and running events, stargazing, gallery walks and much more also are on tap during the fall. If you feel like a Sunday drive, here are five fabulous excursions to find those amazing colors. Five Fall Drive Routes Ohio Creek Road to Kebler Pass From just north of Gunnison on Colorado Highway 135, take a left on Ohio Creek Road (look for signs). About 12 miles up the Ohio Creek Valley, travelers will see the spires of “the Castles.” These are erosion remnants carved out of volcanic debris that erupted from the

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West Elk volcano, now extinct. Continuing on, look for a fine view of the Anthracite Range. Near the end of Ohio Creek Road is the intersection with Kebler Pass Road (County Road 12). At that junction, you can head west towards Colorado Highway 133, where southbound goes toward Paonia or northbound to Paonia Dam and Redstone over breathtaking McClure Pass, a popular route to Aspen. Heading east on Kebler Pass Road, you’ll come to Crested Butte, with the eighth largest National Historic District in Colorado. Before heading to Crested Butte, take a short detour and go north to the beautiful Lake Irwin. Kebler Pass to Marble and Crystal River Valley Going north out of Crested Butte on Whiterock Avenue, the road turns into County Road 12, a well-maintained, hardsurface dirt and gravel road. A stop across the road from Horse Ranch Park provides one of the most scenic landscapes of the Anthracite Mountain Range and a predictable pocket of red amongst the expanse of gold and yellow. Continuing on through the West Elk Mountains, pass by the scenic vista of the largest

aspen grove in the United States. After 30 miles from Crested Butte and at the intersection of Highway 133, go right and travel along the Paonia Reservoir and over McClure Pass. After the right turn onto Highway 133 and another turn on County Road 3, it is approximately 27 miles to Marble, a historic mining town. West Elk Loop Scenic & Historic Byway One of the most picturesque drives in Colorado is the West Elk Scenic & Historic Byway, a 204-mile route that includes Crested Butte, Almont, Gunnison, Crawford, Hotchkiss, Paonia, Redstone, Carbondale and more. From Gunnison, the byway heads north on Highway 135 to Crested Butte, continues on the gravel Kebler Pass Road (County Road 12) and links with Highway 133 near Paonia Dam. Complete the loop back around to Gunnison by going south on Highway 133 and east on Highway 92 toward Blue Mesa Lake and the north rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. At Highway 50, go east back to Gunnison through Curecanti National Recreation Area or west to the main entrance of the national

park and Montrose. Almont to various scenic routes Between the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte on Highway 135 is Almont, where the Taylor and East Rivers meet to create the Gunnison River. From Gunnison, go east at Almont on Taylor Canyon Road to Taylor Park Dam and Reservoir. From here travelers have three choices: 1.) Go east on Cottonwood Pass to Buena Vista; 2.) Go north and loop back to Almont on Spring Creek Road; or 3.) Go southeast through one of the richest gold strike areas in Gunnison County traveling through Tin Cup, over Cumberland Pass, and through Pitkin, Ohio City and Parlin before reaching Gunnison. Crested Butte to Gothic Drive three miles from Crested Butte to Mt. Crested Butte and continue to Gothic, located on the east bank of the East River at the junction with Copper Creek. Gothic was a mid- to late-1800s boomtown that now is home to the famed Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, a scientific field station. Camping and hiking and biking trails can be accessed from Gothic.

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Hike [ photos by Lydia Stern ] There’s no better time for hiking around Crested Butte than in the fall. The leaves go from green to pastel, and the weather is mild more often than not, and there are more miles of trail around than most could hike in a lifetime. Here are some of our favorite fall hikes. 1. Virginia Basin: Start at the Judd Falls/Copper Creek trailhead. Veer to the left after one-half mile and follow road grade through Aspen grove. Road will eventually dead-end and follow footpath towards the right through the timber, which will eventually bring you to the basin. A lesserknown hike with great views of the East River Valley, this features great fall foliage and you may even spot some elk or other wildlife. 2. The well-known Dyke Trail is a great hike this time of year, offering some of the best fall colors in the state, through one of the largest aspen groves in the lower 48. This trail offers an out and back option or you can leave a car in Irwin and a car in Horse Ranch Park. 3. Swampy Pass in the West Elks is a great fall hike. One way to approach it is to start at the Cliff Creek Trail across from Horse Ranch Park, hike to Beckwith Pass and out towards Swampy Pass. There is no shortage of mind-blowing views of everything from the Castles to the Rubies to Beckwith Mountain. 4. Walrod Gulch Trail—Located down in Crested Butte South, this trail will take you through some of the lower aspens and will lead you up to the caves. 5. Upper Loop out to Skyland Boulders—If driving, park at the switchback at the top of Hunter Hill Road and hike down about a mile to the boulders through the aspens. If walking from town, follow Elk Avenue east until it turns to dirt/McCormick Ranch Road, where you can then take Tony’s Trail to the boulders. Offers great views of town, Whetstone, Axtel and Red Lady. If feeling adventurous, explore some boulders and wooden forts off the beaten path by following some of the well-worn footpaths.

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FALL GUIDE As fall matures and the earth travels toward the outer limits of its elliptical orbit, the sky appears a softer blue and less vivid than in the prime of its summer life when the sun is straight overhead at mid-day. The days are visibly shorter and the nights are cold, but the fall days are brilliant and heated with ample sunshine. The plants are preparing themselves for winter, the most obvious the brilliant yellows and oranges of the quaking aspen or “quakies” as I grew up to understand. After several years of drought in the west the aspens are taking no chances, and are postponing their fall change as long as they can to pull up every drop of moisture possible before they fall into their winter slumber. The dead leaves are shed with a dazzling fanfare of color and as they fall in death they help insulate the earth against winter’s cold around the trees’ shallow roots. The willows, oak brush and ferns will follow the life cycle of hydration as well before they go dormant for the long winter, and will come to life next spring with a fresh new set of leaves being nourished by the dead foliage of the past year. As I travel horseback or hike through the woods the trails seem to wind through tunnels of luminous color, where the aspen leaves spin carelessly in the wind on their short stems. As they fall the bright gems pave the trails as if they are coins, making me feel rich beyond belief. The paths are softer seeming and more quiet in the fall. They hold the moisture longer after a rain because the angle of the sun has dipped too low to be effective at drying them out. As my horse moves up a damp trail the leaves make a soft rustling sound almost like my horse had on tennis shoes instead of steel horse shoes. The whole scene just feels cozy to me. I can’t ride more than a mile in the timber without seeing signs of a bear ripping apart decaying logs and turning over rocks to get at the worms and ants. I notice bear prints at the small creeks where they have come to wash down the native berries they consume at an astronomical rate in the fall. Those calories they take on will feed them through not only hibernation, but in the case of the sows, the female bears their extra body mass will nourish their cubs born in the winter den. We too follow a cycle where our bodies start taking on perhaps unwelcome calories, but for our ancestors they were necessary for survival against the elements through the long winter cold.

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[ by Polly Oberosler ]

My sleep is deeper in the autumn because the nights are cooler and I find myself going to bed closer to the time of the setting sun, which also for my ancestors helped with energy conservation when food was scarce. I love to cook and find myself preparing more soups, stews and chili with produce from my garden because it is food for the long haul, full of vitamins and minerals that my body is craving. The kitchen is warmed by the stove and oven taking the chill off for the evening just as the soups take the chill out of my body. The smells of cooking seem to fill every part of my being as they drift through the house. The sand hill cranes and geese are flying in small flocks and landing for one night stays in the hay meadows as they work their way south for the winter and the blackbirds in huge flocks are putting on calories at our pig feeders for their trip south. The swallows and hummingbirds left long ago to follow the cycle of bugs and flowers further south, leaving this area mostly to the hawks, ravens and magpies that make their living on the cycle of death. In the fall you can hear the great horned owls that inhabit the cottonwoods in the lower valleys waiting for their inner clock to tell them it is time to travel to warmer climates. The meadows are also alive with mice building little nests out of pieces of hay that will become subterranean once winter puts on its’ cloak of snow. They will travel in and out of them all winter long in ground level tunnels under the snow where the fox and coyotes will try their luck at diving head first trying to catch them as they scurry underneath. It seems to me that the more mice we see in the fall the harsher the winter and if this fall is any indication we are in for a big one. Mother Nature knows. She has instilled in all living things be it the trees, the snakes, elk and bears what it takes to survive in their cycle of life. In my travels I have noticed really busy beavers right before a drought year and before a big winter the snakes as well as the mice are really active. Fall is the great preparer for all of life on earth; if you are not prepared you will perish. However with death come lessons learned by others and that makes all of Mother Nature’s charges stronger. The north winds will sweep the trees bare soon and carry the remaining migratory birds south ahead of every storm. Life will be come again in the spring fed by the very death we watch in the fall, and so the cycles will be complete.

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Photographing fall Tips from a pro

During the fall, you can find local photographer Dusty Demerson out among the aspen trees shooting the amazing colors. We asked the pro for some tips on how to photograph our gorgeous autumns. What’s the best time of day to shoot fall colors? While the hours around sunrise and sunset offer some of the most interesting light, great fall color photos can be created all day long. With the sun getting a little lower in the sky, it’s pretty easy to find beautiful back-light for semi-transparent aspen leaves at any time of the day. Our usual puffy fall clouds give us interesting skies on most days, too. What are some of your best tips for teaching landscape composition? Composition is one of the most challenging techniques to try to teach. It seems that for most of us it’s really intuitive.

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You know it when it’s right! That being said, there are a few guidelines. Using the “rule of thirds” by placing your subject at an intersection of an imaginary tic tac toe grid is a good place to start. Not putting your subject in the dead center of the frame is another. If you have a horizon, placing it higher in the frame makes the foreground more important, while placing it lower in the frame adds emphasis to the sky. Look for lines, which lead to your subject. Look for contrasts in color and tone. If your background or foreground is not interesting, make it out of focus and darker than your subject. I could go on and on! When driving around scouting a shot, what are the things you are looking for? In a word…Magic! Awesome bright colors, an opportunity to contrast with sky or water and local landmarks are a few items that help create the magic.

Mountain peaks, recognizable buildings, lines leading through the forest all help create beautiful images. Lots of times I’ll need to return to a location at a different time of day to get the “magic” image. What makes a fall landscape photograph special? Finding a unique point of view or timing is extremely important when you live and work in a town filled with photographers and artists. It’s always awesome when you come home with an image you love that nobody else saw. Where are some of your favorite spots, in general? There’s a reason photographers travel from all over the country to see Kebler Pass and Ohio Pass in autumn. These two will not disappoint and provide 30 miles of great subjects.

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That being said, I also love the drive to Gothic and the East River overlooks along the way. This drive is best before the Kebler area really gets going and it’s usually best in the morning. Aside from a camera, what’s the most important piece of gear for shooting fall photos? My tripod is the second most valuable tool I own. I don’t do that many long exposures but it’s really important to be able to walk away from the camera for a few seconds without having to start all over with a composition. Being able to step away allows additional thought and a fresh perspective when you come back to the camera. The ability to tweak color, saturation, sharpness, cropping, etc. makes Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom another invaluable tool. What do you love most about shooting in the fall in Crested Butte? Crested Butte is well located as a home base for fall landscape photography. It’s

wonderful to have great subjects all day long and get to sleep in my own bed every night. We also get a pretty long fall season if you include the drive over McClure Pass to Aspen. age?

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Beautiful colors, great composition and a scene that others can relate to or recognize help create images that others love as much as I do. A unique scene with an interesting cloud, frost, snow, etc. doesn’t hurt either. Dusty Demerson has been photographing Crested Butte for over 30 years. While in high school he spent part of every summer camping with family at Lake Irwin or on Cement Creek and photographing the area. He purchased Color West Photography, the local photo lab, in 1987 and has worked as a landscape and portrait photographer ever since. He frequently shows in the summer arts festival and local galleries and his images can usually be found in the Crested Butte magazine and on local websites. His images are available at www.imagescolorado.com.

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Big Game 2014: Caring for your campsite [ By Colorado Parks and Wildlife  ]   Camping can cause significant impacts on public lands. You can minimize much of your impact by following these guidelines:  —Hundreds of campsites have been established over the years and are apparent along many forest service roads. Use established areas as much as possible.  —Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days at all campsites.  —Campsites must be at least 100 feet from streams, lakes or riparian areas.  —Occupy as small an area as possible. Avoid trampling grass and shrubs.  —Do not dig a trench around your tent site.  —Unless otherwise posted, you can only drive a vehicle 100 feet off of an established road to set up camp. However, you cannot drive off of an established road into an area if your vehicle would cause resource damage. So don’t drive into wet areas, or in

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areas recently soaked by rain or snow.   —Using a stove is safer and easier and causes less impact than using a fire for cooking.  —Collect all cooking grease in a can and carry it out. Do not dump it on the ground.  —Collect “microtrash” by straining cook water and wash water. Then dump the debris in your garbage container. Small particles of food on the ground will attract unwanted insects and wildlife to the campsite.  —Bring firewood or collect deadfall for campfires. It is illegal to cut down trees, even if they appear to be dead.  —Keep campfires small.  —Be aware of local regulations; fire bans are common in the fall. Be careful with fires; do not leave them unattended. Put fires out every night.  —Do not bury trash; do not burn items that contain aluminum foil or any type of metal.

—After shopping, attempt to minimize the amount of packaging materials brought to camp. Less material means less garbage to pack out.  —When you leave camp for the day, store all food and garbage securely inside vehicles, trailers or bear-proof containers. Leaving food and garbage out will attract animals—including bears. Animals will chew through bags and force open containers.   —At camp, collect human feces in a bag or a bucket; then carry it out. Sanitary bags and chemicals are available at camp stores and on-line. Human waste at thousands of campsites is an environmental and sanitary concern.   —Pack out all trash. Inspect your camp carefully after it is packed up. Leave your camp cleaner than how you found it.    For more information about hunting and camping at state parks in Colorado, go to cpw.state.co.us.

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Reintroduced to Colorado nearly 30 years ago, moose are thriving in many parts of the state. Unfortunately, almost every year hunters inadvertently shoot moose. During the last few years more than a dozen moose have been killed during each season by hunters who thought they were shooting elk.     Elk hunters need to be sure to know the difference between these two ungulates. If a hunter without the proper license shoots a moose, the fine can be more than $1,000 and hunting privileges can be lost.     Moose are the largest members of the deer family and have adapted to a variety of habitats. They favor willows along streams and ponds. But be aware, some moose also inhabit lodgepole pine, oak brush, aspen, spruce, fir and even sagebrush—in other words, the same areas where elk live. Moose can be found in

almost any high-country habitat area of Colorado.   There’s no excuse for mistaking these animals. They are vastly different in size, color, antler shape and habits. A mature Shiras bull moose weighs 1,200 pounds—about twice as much as the average bull elk. Moose are dark brown and appear almost black. Elk are light brown—a bull elk can be almost golden—with a pale yellow rump.    A moose has a very large, long and bulbous nose and a “bell” under the throat. An elk’s snout is much narrower and it has no “bell.” A mature bull moose has broad, flat antlers, unlike the pointed antlers of an elk. But the antlers on some young bull moose have not flattened out yet, so hunters need to look over the entire animal before pulling the trigger.    Moose act very differently from elk when approached by humans. Typically,

moose will not flee like elk at the sight of a hunter, which makes them easier to kill. So if it sees you and doesn’t run, it’s probably a moose.    Despite these readily apparent differences, every hunting season brings a number of illegal moose kills. Circumstances vary from mistaken identity by hunters to blatant poaching. The common denominator in most accidental kills is that the hunter is using only the rifle scope as an optical aid. Always carry binoculars or a spotting scope to help you properly identify the species you are hunting.    The first moose to reach Colorado—12 from Utah—were transplanted by wildlife biologists in the North Park region near Walden in 1978. More animals were transplanted over the years and now the population statewide is estimated at about 1,900.   For more information about hunting in Colorado, see cpw.state.co.us.

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Every year more than a few hunters must be rescued from the wilds and high country of Colorado. Hunters get trapped by snowstorms, injured in various types of accidents or simply get lost in the woods.     Hunters must remember that altitude can affect their health and their ability to move easily. And in the Rockies, weather can change quickly with fast-moving storms dumping a couple of feet of snow in just a few hours.    Be prepared for all types of weather—wet, cold, dry and hot. Take appropriate clothing and the right camping gear. If possible, especially for those coming from lower altitudes, spend a few days at higher elevation just before the hunting season to allow your body to acclimate.    Heavy snowfall can occur starting in September. High-country hunters, especially those who backpack into wilderness areas and have to get out on foot, need to watch the weather closely and pick their escape routes before they choose a campsite. Snow can obliterate trails or make them impassable.     Survival experts recommend that you never go into a wilderness area alone. Unavoidable accidents do happen that make self-rescue impossible. Learn how to use a compass, take a map of the area and orient yourself before leaving camp. Explain to your hunting partners where you’ll be going and when you plan to return.   Always carry a survival kit and know how to use it. Such a kit should include a knife, waterproof matches, fire starter, compass, reflective survival blanket, high-energy food, water purification tablets, first aid kit, whistle and unbreakable signal mirror.    If you get lost, sit down, regain your composure and think for a few minutes. Many times people who are lost can figure out where they went wrong and make it back to camp. If you truly don’t know where you are, stay put.     Survival experts explain that survival is 80 percent attitude, 10 percent equipment and 10 percent skill and knowledge.    If you are caught in a storm or forced to spend the night out, there are three keys to survival: shelter, fire and signal.     continued on next page

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If you can’t find camp and have to overnight in the wild, your first priority is shelter. Even if you have nothing else going for you—no fire or food—an adequate shelter that is warm and dry will keep you alive until rescuers find you. That means anything from an overhanging rock shelf to a cave, a timber lean-to or snow cave. Always prepare for the worst and build a shelter that will last. Cut boughs from evergreen trees and use them as padding and for covering.    Dress in layers and take extras with you. Put on layers before you become chilled and take off a layer before you become damp with perspiration. Staying warm is a process of staying dry. Do not dress in cotton—it becomes wet easily and is difficult to dry. Use wool, wool blends or synthetic clothing that wicks moisture away from skin.     Be sure to carry a quality stocking cap that is made of wool or synthetic fleece. You lose up to 45 percent of your heat around your head, neck and shoulders.    Winter headgear should conserve heat, breathe and be water repellent. The old saying “If your feet are cold put your hat on” is good advice.    Use water-proof footgear, wool or synthetic socks, and always remember to carry gloves.    Fire is the second priority if you are forced to stay out overnight. Know how to build a fire even in wet or snowy conditions. That means carrying a lighter, metal matches or wooden matches in waterproof containers and a fire-starter—such as steel wool, cotton or sawdust saturated with paint thinner or alcohol. Camping stores sell a variety of fire starters. Experiment with various materials before going into the field. A fire will warm your body, dry your clothes, cook your food, and help you to signal for help.   The third priority is signaling. This can be done by fire—flames at night or smoke from green branches during the day; with a signal mirror in bright sunshine; and with sound—hence the whistle.  You can live up to three or four weeks without food. You will, however, be more efficient and alert, and have more confidence if you are able to satisfy your hunger. So carry some high-energy food in your survival kit.     Water is more important to survival than food. Your body needs about three quarts of water a day to metabolize its energy reserves and carry away waste. Carry iodine tablets to add to water taken from streams or snow banks. Avoid drinking ice-cold water, which can cause your body temperature to drop.     Altitude sickness is another danger. Hunters who are fatigued, cold or exhausted are vulnerable. At the very least, altitude sickness can ruin a hunting trip; at the worst, it can be fatal. Hunters who are coming to Colorado from low altitude areas should be especially careful.     Take time to acclimate and do not move quickly above 8,000 feet. Symptoms of altitude sickness include shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, headache and loss of appetite. To avoid altitude sickness get in shape, limit alcohol consumption, acclimate for a few days before the start of the season and drink lots of water. Staying hydrated is a key factor in reducing your chances of getting altitude sickness.    Hunters with any heart problems should be extra careful in Colorado’s high country. If you have a heart condition you should keep any prescribed medication with you at all times. Inform your hunting partners of your condition.    Finally, be sure to leave accurate information at home about where you’re hunting and when you’ll return.     For more information about hunting in Colorado, see: cpw.state.co.us.

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hunting gear checklist Preparing for a hunting trip is a major effort. Listed below are a few common items that hunters often forget as they get ready to go into the backcountry.  First aid kit (include mole skin/duct tape for blisters) Compass and high-quality maps Fire starter for use in the field Knife sharpener Extra batteries  Rain gear Blaze orange vest and cap Extra fuel for camp-stove Tire chains Cleaning supplies, trash bags Flashlight/lantern Game bags Sunscreen Toilet tissue Hunting license List of family/friends phone numbers Extra water bottles  Water purification pump or tablets Latex gloves for field dressing animals 2014 Colorado Big Game Hunting brochure For more information, see: cpw.state.co.us.

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Get into shape for winter [ By Carrie Jo Chernoff ] To pick my favorite exercises for ski and ride season is hard but here are three easy ones to do at home. Put these together performing each exercise for 15 reps and repeat the circuit three times for a quick easy way to start to get your ski and ride legs ready to charge. Squat The squat is the most foundational and effective leg exercise. Start by jumping up and down 3 times to find your natural athletic stance. From here move your feet slightly outside of this position. For most people this is just outside of hips width apart. Time to tighten up. Squeeze your butt, suck in your gut and pull the front of your thighs tight. Think about screwing your heels into the ground to keep your knees aligned over the center of your foot. Start the movement by moving the hips slightly back like you are going to sit in a chair. Keep your chest high by moving your arms up as you go down. Lower yourself until you reach the hips slightly below the knees. Press through the heels to come back to standing. Start these slow to keep proper alignment of the knees over the middle of the foot. Try to keep your spine in a braced neutral position through the whole movement. Advanced: Add a jump at the top. More advanced: Bring on the barbell. If you don’t have one throw a kid on your shoulders or come on into Crested Butte Crossfit. Bulgarian split squat (1) The booty blasting lunge. Stand 2-3 feet in front of a chair or box facing away from it. Place your left foot on the chair. Make sure your right foot is far enough forward that when you lunge down your knee stays behind your toes. (2) Try to bend the knee to 90 degrees to get the thigh parallel to the ground. Keep the torso upright and press through the heel to stand back up. (3) To make this exercise more challenging hold a set of dumbells. Just make sure you don’t allow the weight to pull you into a rounded position. Keep the torso lifted and tight!

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burpee 3 Burpees Learn to love them! Universally the most despised exercise but also hands down the best all body, heart pumping, fire breathing exercise there is. (1) Start in that athletic position. Reach down and place the hands directly underneath the shoulders. Jump or (modify) walk the feet out to a plank position

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-Considering WSCU[ Dr. Greg Salsbury President, Western State Colorado University ] It is no secret that states are in a bind when it comes to supporting funding for higher education. Obligations to other “must fund” priorities like Medicaid, Corrections and K-12 often push support of public colleges and universities down the list. In Colorado, the governor and legislature have worked hard to reverse this trend by adding $100 million to operating and financial aid just last year—and we deeply appreciate this commitment. Nevertheless, Colorado remains near the bottom of states in funding for public colleges and universities. The pinch is particularly tough on smaller state schools that often have unique missions, serve regional populations, and have smaller economies of scale. The governor and legislature continue their work on the funding challenge for our state with House bill 14-1319. Various committees are now configuring the funding formulas for the different pieces of that bill, and the actual law will likely affect smaller-enrollment schools more than larger institutions. It is critical for all involved in this process to remember the true value that these smaller schools provide. Not all students thrive at larger universities, where lecture halls accommodate 500 people and anonymity is often the norm. For many, a lower student-teacher ratio and a more intimate social environment are critical to their success. Why? As the best research shows, optimal learning takes place in an environment of student engagement. At smaller liberal arts campuses such engagement takes place not only through the enhanced interaction with professors and classmates, but through the myriad co-curricular opportunities afforded every student such as participating in a music ensemble, becoming a DJ at the campus radio station, acting in a theater production, or participating in an internship. In his most recent work, David and Goliath, best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell provides case studies of underdogs besting favorites in a host of arenas including the private sector, athletics, and higher education. Gladwell’s chapter devoted to higher education is titled “Caroline Sacks”—so named for a young woman who from childhood has had a passion and aptitude for biology. She attends an Ivy League school and becomes utterly disenfranchised, struggling with grades, and ultimately dropping out of the field she loves. Caroline, who is probably in the top 5 percent of all biology scholars on the globe, finds herself competing with people who were probably in the top fraction of a percent of biology scholars on the globe; and for the first time in her life, feels stupid, embarrassed, and confused. At the Ivy campus, Gladwell argues, Caroline Sacks was a “small fish in a big pond,” in an intimidating rather than engaging environment. Gladwell ponders the loss for both society and Ms. Sacks, and provides evidence that the result might well have been quite different and more positive had she attended a different, less formidable school. We at Western are quite familiar with the Carolines of the world. Consider the case of Esmeralda Alejandre from Cedaredge, Colo. When she arrived at Western, she was a first-generation college student who struggled academically and socially. Esmeralda moved to America when she was nine and her first language was Spanish. She was terrified to speak in public. She was embraced by Western’s tight-knit community of students, faculty, and staff, and found a home in the bustling multi-cultural center here. Esmeralda’s self-confidence grew and she developed a comfort being a college student and pursuing her dreams. Today, Esmeralda is a leader on campus and has conquered her fear of public speaking, often speaking to audiences of 100-plus in her role as a campus ambassador and president of the Amigos club. She’s currently preparing for a career in law enforcement. Her story is just one of many that wouldn’t be possible in many of the larger, often more formidable venues. What is clear is that one size does not fit all. The higher education system must help students like Esmeralda Alejandre with a variety of needs, strengths, fears, and goals. Overloading Colorado’s university system in favor of any particular model removes balance—and will weaken the whole in a number of ways. Lastly, all of this isn’t to suggest that quantitative metrics have no place. Indeed, as compared to Western’s official peer group established by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, our retention rates, graduation rates, and most recent increase in diverse student population all exceed our peer group average. Rather it is a request not to forget Caroline Sacks or Esmeralda Alejandre and how the power of small is often the best option for an important segment of the college-bound population.

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GRAND LODGE CONDOS Base area location, turnkey condos with extensive hotel amenities. Full ownership with rental income. Studios, One & Two Bedrooms from $55,000

CASTLE POINT #8 Attractive end unit condo with 2BD/ 2BA. plus loft in smaller complex and low HOA dues. Upgrades throughout, located close to slopes with views of the lifts and to the west. $359,000

HIDDEN MINE RANCH 35 Acre homesites just outside of town at the base of Whetstone Mountain. Gated community with 550+ acres of shared recreational land. Starting at $289K

FISHING CABIN ON THE RIVER 948 RIDGE ROAD GOLF COURSE HOMESITES Located on the Taylor River, one Private wooded homesite with 3.64 acres Skyland community located 2 miles from bedroom plus sleeping loft with large located in Skyland overlooking the golf downtown Great views, fishing rights, covered front porch. Managed by Three course and mountain views. Dan Murphy biking/ ski trails. Clubhouse with Rivers Resort with great optional design 6 BD house plans included in ski amenities. rental program $169,900 price $795,000 Starting at $135,000

Meg Brethauer Broker Associate

Mobile: 970-209-1210 mbrethauer@cbmr.com

R E S O R T R E A L E S TAT E

Representing Crested Butte’s Finest Properties

149 Brackenbury Street Beautifully Designed & Built Custom Mountain Home $599,000

20 Appaloosa Road Brand New Wildhorse at Prospect Ski Home $1,395,000

107 Elk Avenue Impressive Historic Remodel in the West End $925,000

2200 Eagle Hill Road Stunning Views and Privacy at Eagle Ridge Ranch $1,775,000

Lot 1 McCormick Ranch Very Special 35+ Acre Parcel Adjacent to Town $1,900,000

102 Sopris Avenue Excellent Location in the Historic West End of Town $895,000

Channing Boucher Broker Associate CrestedButteBroker.com 970-596-3228

Winter Visitor's Guide

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