The golden years of the Gray Hares

The golden years of the Gray Hares

It was a frigid February morning like any other in Crested Butte. But on this particularly cold day, skiers left their parkas at home. They opted instead for warm, yet whimsical, costumes. Amidst a horde of cowboys, aliens and abominable snowmen sidling up to the starting line during the annual Alley Loop nordic race, one pack of racers stood out from the crowd with their sensible woodland critter attire. These skiers, members of the Gray Hares …