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Community Profile: Francesca Pavillard-Cain
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Ranch Style Pro Slopestyle Event
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Upper Loop and Lupine trails are OPEN!
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Summiting Mt. Elbert: Colorado’s Highest Peak
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Pip Hunt and the K2 Alliance in Switzerland
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Community Profile: Francesca Pavillard-Cain
photo: Mike Schirf Next winter, Francesca Pavillard-Cain is set to represent Crested Butte on the biggest stage in competitive freeskiing. The 22 year old Crested Butte native took first overall in the Freeride World Qualifier series for the Americas, winning events in Taos and Crested Butte while taking second at Snowbird. We recently got a [...]
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Ranch Style Pro Slopestyle Event
The West Elk Project headed to Grand Junction last weekend to catch the pro slopestyle competition at the 2013 Ranch Style event sponsored by Grassroots Cycles. Everyone was throwing down and the vibe around the venue was super laid back and fun. If you haven’t seen this event, we highly recommend you go next spring! [...]
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Upper Loop and Lupine trails are OPEN!
I just got back from a dreamy, dry ride on the Upper Loop this evening. The Upper Loop, Divine Trail (connector to golf course), Tony’s, 435 1a (connector to Upper Upper), and Whetstone Vista are all dry with only a few micro snow plugs. Upper Upper still has too much snow to ride and is [...]
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Summiting Mt. Elbert: Colorado’s Highest Peak
After a very sketchy spring, the snowpack has finally settled enough to get on top of Colorado’s highest peaks. So Alex Stevenson, Patrick Sullivan, Haley Tamberi, and Zach Vaughter made their way to Mt. Elbert, which at 14,440 feet is Colorado’s highest peak, and the second highest in the continental United States. They found conditions [...]
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Pip Hunt and the K2 Alliance in Switzerland
Crested Butte native Pip Hunt, Mckenna Peterson, and Amie Engerbretson recently returned from a trip to Murren, Switzerland, where they were filming for K2 Skis and Pretty Faces, an all female ski film spearheaded by Lynsey Dyer. Obviously they had a great time. Words and photos by Pip Hunt: “This is backcountry, not freeride. Don’t show [...]
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TGR’s POV Reel
Posted May 21, 2013 by 1. Ed Dujardin
Teton Gravity Research just released a small edit of their POV footage from the past season. Judging by the footage, it should be boss.
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The Crested Butte Gear Exchange at 322 Belleview
Posted May 21, 2013 by 2. Will Dujardin
Longtime snowboard coach Brett Conover recently opened up the Crested Butte Gear Exchange at 322 Belleview. After moving to the Gunnison valley 10 years ago to go to Western with a brief 3-year stint in Aspen 3 winters ago, Brett recognized a need for snowboard/splitboard boutique shop. However, instead of just focusing there, Brett also [...]
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Onboard Eliot’s Rocky Mountain Slayer
Posted May 20, 2013 by 1. Ed Dujardin
The moisture and colder temperatures have created ideal dirt conditions on our trails. Here, Eliot Rosenberg tests out his Rocky Mountain Slayer on the Upper Loop. Get out and ride!!
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Lines of Lofoten
Posted May 20, 2013 by 3. Trent Bona
In the Summer of 2012 ANTIMEDIA and a group of riders set out to build two jump lines on the shores of Lofoten, Norway, one for dj and BMX bikes and the other for big bikes. What ensued was world class riding in an absolutely gorgeous setting. Check out this teaser and be sure to [...]
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Mountain Roots Food Project Kickoff Dinner
Posted May 16, 2013 by 1. Ed Dujardin
Words by Mountain Roots Food Project: Join us for a pre-season party to kick off the growing season. Friday, May 17th: 6:00pm at Montanya Distillers Local food + live music + silent auction + drinks Wine and dine with us and find out about our gardening opportunities, support for backyard gardeners, new programs to “grow [...]
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2013 Irwin Outdoor Leadership Program
Posted May 16, 2013 by 1. Ed Dujardin
Words by Billy Rankin: 2013 Irwin Outdoor Leadership Program The Goal of the outdoor leadership program is to challenge, inspire, and empower teenagers while engaging in fun backcountry adventures. Participants will not only partake in the adventure, but also go behind the scenes of the outdoor education, recreation, and guiding world. Participants will not just [...]
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Community Profile: Francesca Pavillard-Cain
Posted May 15, 2013 by 1. Ed Dujardin
photo: Mike Schirf Next winter, Francesca Pavillard-Cain is set to represent Crested Butte on the biggest stage in competitive freeskiing. The 22 year old Crested Butte native took first overall in the Freeride World Qualifier series for the Americas, winning events in Taos and Crested Butte while taking second at Snowbird. We recently got a [...]
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Spring Skiing: Emmons, Ruby, and Owen
Posted May 15, 2013 by 1. Ed Dujardin
Words and photos by Alex Stevenson After a few of the rainiest days Crested Buttians can remember, Alex Stevenson and friends set out to ski some of the area’s best south facing aspects. Here is a quick recap of three peaks and 7000 vertical feet of alpine shred. If you haven’t been getting after it, [...]
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Candide Thovex: One of Those Days
Posted May 14, 2013 by 1. Ed Dujardin
Here is more proof that Candide Thovex is still on top of the game. Check out this edit where the former X Games half-pipe champion, Freeride World Tour champion, and ski movie star shreds his hometown resort of La Clusaz, France.
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Ranch Style Pro Slopestyle Event
Posted May 14, 2013 by 3. Trent Bona
The West Elk Project headed to Grand Junction last weekend to catch the pro slopestyle competition at the 2013 Ranch Style event sponsored by Grassroots Cycles. Everyone was throwing down and the vibe around the venue was super laid back and fun. If you haven’t seen this event, we highly recommend you go next spring! [...]
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- The Crested Butte Gear Exchange at 322 Belleview
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- Lines of Lofoten
- Mountain Roots Food Project Kickoff Dinner
- 2013 Irwin Outdoor Leadership Program
- Community Profile: Francesca Pavillard-Cain
- Spring Skiing: Emmons, Ruby, and Owen
- Candide Thovex: One of Those Days
- Ranch Style Pro Slopestyle Event
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