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Ski for free at Colorado's Crested Butte
Stop what you are doing right now. After a six-year hiatus, free early-season skiing and riding returns to Crested Butte. Yes, free. The southern Colorado resort welcomes skiers to check out its slopes at no charge until Dec. 15.
Sure, there isn't much natural snow on them right now. Sure, not many trails are open. But early-season conditions are the same at other mountains -- and they charge for lift passes. (800) 810-7669, www.skicb.com.
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