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Kayaking Black Canyon!

Check out these guys kayaking Black Canyon National Park! It was in the fall of 2011 and these 10 gentleman had a first descent! There was a lot of work with porterage and the poison ivy! Great short movie!
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Aaron Blunck Added to US Freeskiing Development Team

This past Friday, Aaron Blunck got good news from Ben Verge, the newly appointed head development coach for the US Freeskiing Team.  Aaron has been named to US Freeskiing Development Team, getting one step closer to his dream ...
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Thank You Veterans: 10th Mtn Division in WWII

photo: Wikipedia We at the West Elk Project would like to say thank you to anyone who has served our country in the past, present, and future.  Whether or not you agree with our foreign policy, you should acknowledge the sacri...
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GROWLER RACE WEEKEND

photo: www.gunnisontrails.com Its Growler Race Weekend! Tomorrow, Saturday May 26th, the half Growler will take place in Gunnison at Hartman Rocks.  The 32 mile single lap race will begin at 9:00 am.  An entry fee of 75$ gets...
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Trail Review: Strand to Deer Creek

This past Sunday I decided to ride the following trails and to provide an update to our readers on their conditions. My route: Tony’s trail – Upper Loop – Whetstone Vista – Canal Trail – Strand Bon...
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Lift Served Summer Skiing in Montana

You don’t have to go to Mt. Hood or Whistler to get lift served summer skiing. According to Newschoolers.com, the second annual Beartooth Summer Session will take place on Beartooth Pass in Montana June 20-23 The four day...
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Randy Evans and Kyle Taylor Competition Season Highlights

Crested Butte’s Randy Evans, Montana’s Kyle Taylor, and the rest of the Bridger Brigade throw down.  You probably knew that.  We like to share everything that they put out, this edit is no different.  Covering th...
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Mountain Biking Community Film

Check out the film “In Good Company” It details the struggle the Bellingham Washington Community is facing in regards of using public lands for mountain biking. Get out May 23rd 1pm to help out CBMBA on the first tr...
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Red Lady Bowl on Mt. Emmons. Photo: Thompson Creek Metals

Red Lady Update – US Energy Seeking Landswap

For 35 years, several companies have unsuccessfully tried to mine one of the world’s richest deposits of molybdenum.  It is located on Mt. Emmons, locally known as The Red Lady, just above and upstream from the town of C...
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Crested Butte Mountain Bike Update

Now that spring has arrived there are more than a couple of trails open for riding. Check out Crested Butte Mountain Bike Associations Trails Report for regular updates. http://www.cbmba.org/page.cfm?pageid=10267 Having persona...
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