A collaboration by
Sandy Fails and MJ Vosburg

Photography by
Nathan Bilow, Dusty Demerson,
Paul Gallaher, Chris Ladoulis,
J.C. Leacock, Jan Runge,
James Ray Spahn and Tom Stillo

Here's what happens when a long-time writer, a go-getter and eight fine photographers collaborate to honor Crested Butte from the inside out.

Don't expect a typical coffee table book. Along with haunting nature shots and charming townscapes, you'll find quirky and intimate photos of life in these mountains. Instead of general overview text, this 184 page book tells the lively tales of a dozen people who have been touched by Crested Butte, from the wise and mischievous Reverend Tim Clark to outlaw-hero John Biro, from resilient survivor Carol Garcia to backcountry sweethearts Ben and Janae Pritchett.

In words and photographs, this book pays tribute to the deepest beauties of Crested Butte: nature's vast and tiny wonders, the spirited ways we play and the enduring power of community.