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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...
by 3. Trent Bona
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Pinnacle Race Series

July 18th Results Pinnacle Race Series

The second round of 5 Pinnacle racers was another great showing of the West Elk Community of bike enthusiasts. There was a great number people showing up for free great events was spectacular again. The Left Arm Tan Band was pl...
by 4. Seth Tucker
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A beautiful morning hike to a beautiful spot.

Chile – Argentina Part Dos: Skiing and Backcountry Hotsprings in Chillan

The search for better snow brought us south to Nevados de Chillan, Chile.  Bound eventually for Bariloche, we found ourselves making a mid-way stop deep in volcanic mountains.  A warm welcome at the end of a poorly maintaine...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Jaxin Hoerter (Winner)

Grom Contest Entries and Winners

Thanks to all the groms (and parents) who participated in our contest.  We were really stoked with the different entries.  The future is looking good.  Congratulations to our winners, Jaxin Hoerter (most likes) and Harken Gr...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Taos Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships 2012

The first weekend of March I joined a large group of Crested Butte skiers to go compete at the Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships in Taos, NM.  Having never been to Taos, I was delighted to find a mountain littered with sp...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Crested Butte Invades Copper for USASA Skiercross Regionals

From the smallest grom shredders to adult racers, Crested Butte showed up in force for the USASA Skiercross Regionals at Copper Mountain.  The Crested Butte Mountain Sports Team, the Western State Colorado University Mountain ...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Asa Firestone, Founder of BEYONDgear, Creating Adventure for Good

Meet Asa Firestone, founder of the CEU Urban Climbing School in Rio de Janeiro and BEYONDgear. Photo: Max Kudisch Asa Firestone has a vision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  When he first saw the “Dois Irmãos”, or R...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Erika Klenk (2), Tasha Heilweil (1), Jess Sterrett (3)

Young Rippers Overrun Crested Butte for IFSA Junior Nationals

Photos: Laci Wright  |   CBMST Stumbles on Home Turf.  AltaBird Skiers Strong  This past weekend, the best junior big mountain skiers in the country descended on Crested Butte for the IFSA Junior Nationals.  Expectations w...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Crested Butte Ski Mountaineering Race

The 2013 Crested Butte Ski Mountaineering Race sanctioned by the United States Ski Mountaineering Association will be held at Crested Butte Mountain Resort on this Saturday January 26 2013. This ski mountaineering competition w...
by 4. Seth Tucker
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Draft plans for Crested Butte Airport

Action Sports Facility to be Constructed in Crested Butte

Plans are in the works for the construction of an action sports facility in Crested Butte South. We caught up with Doug Hudson, the man spearheading the project to hear more. West Elk Project: What’s the plan for the facility...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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