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Joe Discoe (middle) poses in the finish area during the flowers ceremony after winning the moguls event at Nationals, in between fellow U.S. Team skiers Jeremy Cota (left) in 2nd, and Michael Morse (right) in 3rd.

TSSC UPDATE
Joe Discoe Ends the Season a National Champion
(WITH VIDEOS)
Team Telluride makes a strong showing at Squaw Valley, showing promise for next season.

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2010 Freestyle Nationals - Duals

Nationals, Day One

SNOW IS IN THE AIR - Snow makers blanketed lower misty maiden on Wednesday morning as the ski area prepares for opening day “ donation day” this Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)

Ski Area Opens Wednesday for Donation Day
TSSC fundraiser returns Wednesday, Nov. 24, with 100 percent of $25 lift tickets going directly to local nonprofit kids’ ski and snowboard program.

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Mike Doherty carves up the powder in the alpine terrain of Alta Lakes. (Photo by <a href="http://tellurideimage.com/stock/"><b>Brett Schreckengost</b></a>)

Snowmobiling the San Juans: High Adventure for the Entire Family
For those who want horsepower in their winter sport, snowmobiling is the answer. The San Juan Mountains provide the perfect location.

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LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Toward a More Perfect Ski Town
Some rough impressions from a recent ski adventure in Europe.

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SOUTHWEST COLORADO SERIES kids at Nationals Opening Ceremonies in Copper Mountain, wearing hats knitted by Molly Cooney (center, flanked by her brothers). (Photo courtesy Bebe Cooney)

Telluride Boarders Ride Strong at Season-Ending U.S. Snowboard Nationals
Cooney clan claim high spots in overall combined rankings; Team Telluride makes its mark on National Snowboard scene.

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CLOSED? – A US Forest Service sign marks the junction of the Wasatch trail and Wasatch Connection trail in upper Bear Creek. The location of this sign and the land directly behind it are apparently part of the Chapman inholding and may be off limits to hikers this summer. (File Photo by <a href="http://tellurideimage.com/stock/"><b>Brett Schreckengost</b></a>)

Developer’s Intention for Bear Creek Claims Unknown
The Economist and The Denver Post have respectively described Tom Chapman “a modern hustler of the west” and “the buzzard of Colorado’s backcountry.”

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<a href="/sites/165/assets/bearcreek_closure.jpg ">Click here for larger image.</a><br> The area colored red has been acquired by speculator Tom Chapman, who has declared it off-limits to trespassing.

Tom Chapman Strikes in the Heart of Bear Creek
Chapman specializes in acquiring overlooked but sensitive privately owned "inholdings" that are surrounded by federal lands.

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Telluride Freeskiers Gus Kenworthy and Kolby Ward Compete in the Dumont Cup in Maine Over Weekend
Gus Kenworthy finished 5th overall in the event and Kolby Ward qualified for semis before crashing in both of his runs.

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CARLOS' SKI BLOG
Telluride at its Best by ccagin

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Just over a week ago now, I wrote a post about the day of freeskiing that Jesse and I spent in Squaw Valley . And while the skiing was a pleasant surprise, and the High Camp hot tub party sounded...

Telluride teammates Wade Parkinson (close) and Zak Watkins (far) square off during their dual in the first round of Sunday s competition.

TSSC UPDATE
Discoe Takes Second in Duals (WITH VIDEO) by ccagin

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SQUAW VALLEY - After becoming the 2010 national champion in singles moguls on Friday , Telluride Freestyle alum Joe Discoe missed the sweep by a single point today, taking 2nd overall in duals af...

CARLOS' SKI BLOG
An Afternoon of Springtime California Freeskiing by ccagin

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Growing up in Telluride I’ve grown accustomed to being unimpressed by other ski areas. In my days competing, traveling and skiing throughout Utah and Colorado, I’ve almost always been disappointed...

TSSC UPDATE
Discoe Wins Nationals at Squaw (WITH VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS) by ccagin

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SQUAW VALLEY, Calif. - Telluride Freestyle Team product Joe Discoe won U.S. Nationals today at Squaw Valley, beating out fellow U.S. Team mates Jeremy Cota in 2nd and Michael Morse, who competed a...

CARLOS' SKI BLOG
Off to Squaw by ccagin

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Jesse and I are flying out to Squaw Valley for the weekend for nationals. Telluriders Zak Watkins, Wade Parkinson, Lindsey Cannon and Keaton McCargo will all be competing at the event, as well as ...

JESSE'S SKI BLOG
"Bump Club" Update by jhope

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It’s been nice to get away from the tight mogul competition schedule, and enjoy some relaxing time in Telluride. For the past few weeks now, we’ve taken a break from traveling to Rocky Mountain a...

CARLOS' SKI BLOG
Help Send Gus Kenworthy to the Jon Olsson Super Sessions Contest (WITH VIDEO) by ccagin

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Coming off three major wins in less than a week, Telluride professional freeskier Gus Kenworthy needs your help. Last year, pro freeskier Jon Olsson created the Jon Olsson Super Sessions (JOSS) fi...