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Crested Butte: A Blader’s Paradise

Oz Scott is totally raising the bar for lines attainable on snow blades. I mean what can you say? When the snow isn’t that rad you just have to get radder.  Thank you, Oz. Blader’s Paradise from West Elk Project on...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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“Smiles Per Hour” Teaser from Sour Steezle

 The latest effort from Mikey Curran and Sour Steezle looks like it’s going to be fun.  Filmed 100% in Crested Butte backcountry, these guys represent what skiing is all about.  Keep it up, guys! From Sour Steezle: Sk...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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CBMR Opens This Weekend Only, 2014-15 Pass Prices Announced

The rumors are true, and there might be snow on the way this weekend!  Your 2013-14 pass will work this weekend for a limited Silver Queen opening on Saturday and Sunday (April 26-27) from 10 AM to 5 PM! If you don’t a s...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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CAIC Avalanche Report Bald Mountain 11-21-15

You probably heard about the massive skier triggered avalanche south of Breckenridge just a few days ago.  Luckily, the skier survived after being partially buried and being evacuated by Search and Rescue.  The crown was over...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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CB Local Caught in Mt. Ruby Avalanche – CBAC Photos

Preliminary reports are not good regarding an avalanche that took place around 2:00 PM today, January 21st, 2016.  A snowmobiler was caught in a large slide in the Lake Irwin area under Mt. Ruby.  A local man, known as B-Rad,...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Scott Gaffney’s Season Edit is Awesome

We all know California is in amidst an epic drought, but that didn’t stop MSP Films producer Scott Gaffney from getting after when he could.  He skis on water skis for Shane McConkey and there is even a Paradise Pole to...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Dual Sport Day with Brett Conover

We know Colorado is awesome, but we especially love when people document getting after it.  Brett Conover of the Crested Butte Gear Exchange, founder of the Vision Quest, got after it a few days ago by going for a backcountry ...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Gigi Rüf Talks About Getting Caught in an Avalanche

After getting caught in his first avalanche last year while filming for the Pirate Movie Productions film “Perceptions” in Alaska,  pro snowboarder Gigi Rüf reflects on the lessons he learned and why the avalanche...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Tequila Importer Agave Sun International Looks to Set Up Shop in Gunnison

You can file this one under semi-related to action sports and more associated with the culture and community aspect of the West Elk Project.  Agave Sun International is looking to set up its offices in Gunnison to begin distri...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Candide Thovex’s Last Run of the Year

As a sneak peek for “One of Those Days 2”, Candide posted some shots from his last run of the year at La Clusaz.  Maybe the longest dirt skiing run yet? Either way, we are stoked for the second installment of One ...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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