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...
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West Elk Project Finds Snow in the Tetons

With Colorado going through (another) dry early season, the West Elk Project boys were getting antsy. Grand Targhee Resort, Wyoming, on the other hand, had received two feet in late November and were forecasted to receive two m...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Skiing in July: Augusta

Words: Alex Stevenson Photos: Alex Stevenson and Julia Van Raalte So it’s summer, I get it.  But rarely a day goes by that I don’t miss skiing. Lately this website has featured mostly dirt oriented articles so I figured I ...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Francesca Pavillard Cain: Prepping for FWT in Europe

Francesca Pavillard Cain is in Europe prepping for the first female stop of the tour at Chamonix.  We’re excited for the Western State Colorado University athlete to throw down on the biggest stage in freeskiing.  This...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Scott Krankala descends a couloir off of Purple Ridge

October Snow Gallery from Chris Miller

Chris Miller is always getting after it.  With the early season snow and good conditions, locals in Crested Butte were skiing lines that are normally skied at the end of the season. Check out this gallery with Chris and his fr...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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The Gravity Ranch: Charter Membership Offer Expires Sunday

Check out this press release from the Gravity Ranch, the action sports facility to be constructed across Highway 135 from CB South.  We covered the first announcement of the facility here on West Elk Project, when it was orig...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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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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Aaron Blunck Qualifies 1st, Finals Wednesday

Crested Butte Olympian Aaron Blunck took 1st place in the Olympic Qualifier last night in PyeongChang, securing a spot in the 12 man final. “So unbelievable hyped to qualify for the finals at the Olympics…Gunna be a...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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First Day of Spring 3/21/2012

I’ll admit it, it’s the end of March and I’m thinking about fishing, boating, sand and river beers watching pretty girls in sundresses. Sure, there’s still spring skiing to be had, but with recent events, the consensus ...
by 4. Seth Tucker
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Jeremy Self-Portrait after Summer Skiing.

Remembering Jeremy Worrell 1977-2012

“He was kind, had a big heart, a loyal friend, respectful, sensitive and compassionate. He was non-judgmental, a free spirit and lived to the beat of his own drum. He lived his life his way and to the fullest.” – from Jer...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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