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Ed Dujardin Spring Shred

Check out this shredit of Ed Dujardin getting after during the 2019 spring in the CB backcountry.  When the goods are good you should probably keep skiing them, right?!  And the CAST system rules. PS. Check his 2019 mini golf edit here. Ed Dujardin Spring 2019 from West Elk Project on Vimeo.

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CBMST Takes Tops Spots at Freeride NORAMs – Finals Video

The competitive junior freeride season wrapped up in Kicking Horse, British Columbia last week at the IFSA North American Junior Freeride Championships. Ten percent of the overall field is invited to crown the finals’ winners and overall champions. After a hard-fought season earning points to get invited, the CBMST sent 11 athletes up to champs, […]

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Ed Dujardin Tees Up Local Mini Golf Lines

If you haven’t yet seen the videos of West Elk Project co-founder Ed Dujardin teeing up some awesome lines this season on the @shredwardstomps Instagram, you should check out his mid-season POV edit.  It features a hot soundtrack from A Shadow of Jaguar and a bunch of lines from the Crested Butte backcountry, CBMR, and […]

Kye Matlock in 1st, Jon Clay Patterson in 2nd, Holden Bradford in 3rd, Seve Petersen in 4th, Marko Alling in 5th on the 15-18 Ski Male Podium. ARTICLES

Local Freeride Athletes Ride Home Field Advantage to Podium Domination

Crested Butte Mountain Resort played host to an IFSA junior regional freeride competition on Saturday under a mix of cloudy skies and flat light. The classic Colorado chalky hard pack snow that we all know and love so well here in the Elk Mountains was ripping and skiers ranging from 12-18 showcased their skills on […]

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Fall Flow: MTB Edit from Mikey Curran

Mikey Curran has been putting together some awesome local content, not to mention his job for MSP Films, for more than the last few years.  He got after it with local all-around great guy, Ryan Sullivan, to make this cool, woodsy-feel edit of mountain biking in CB. Check it out! FALL FLOW from Mikey Curran on Vimeo.


 
 

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CBMST Throws Down at Snowbird, Vail, and Freeride Junior World Championships

Posted  March 28, 2018  by  2. Will Dujardin

The March madness marathon wound down for local freeride athletes last weekend after events at Snowbird, Vail, and even Kappl, Austria. It was a whirlwind of a month after a weak snow year in the Rocky Mountains had events cancelled and postponed till March. But even with low snow and subpar conditions on the steeps […]

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Opening Day Photo Gallery

Posted  November 21, 2012  by  2. Will Dujardin

The lifts are spinning!  The crowds have come out for the Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s opening day.  Ullr opened the skiing with his Snow Maidens leading the people’s prayer for snow.  The champagne was popped, and the skiing and riding began.  Snowmaking put 2 runs down the Red Lady Express that merge before the jib […]

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Winter arrived in Crested Butte!

Posted  December 20, 2012  by  2. Will Dujardin

With four feet of snow from the last storm and -20 degree temps this morning, it’s safe to say that winter is finally here.  Video and photo proof below. This storm was perfectly timed with finals week, so Western student-shredders Matt Byrne and Sam Degenhard got after it in the backcountry and on the resort […]

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Rollerblader Crosstrains with Skiing

Posted  May 12, 2014  by  2. Will Dujardin

Let’s admit it: rollerblading has gotten the short end of the stick in terms of attention in action sports. Just as in any sport, there are going to be some badasses that you will respect no matter what your friends think. Chris Haffey is one of these people. What do your friends know anyway?! He […]

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Yule Pass Drone Video

Posted  July 27, 2015  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Yule Pass and Yule Lakes are among the most beautiful spots in this beautiful paradise we call home.  Check out the latest drone edit from Bona Productions.  This crew had some fun. Yule Pass from Bona Productions on Vimeo. Emma Vosburgs Birthday done right, I think its safe to say. WE HAVE THE MOST FUN!

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On her way to second at Snowbird. Photo: Mike Schirf
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Community Profile: Francesca Pavillard-Cain

Posted  May 15, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

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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High Lift Opens – CBMR Video

Posted  February 8, 2013  by  2. Will Dujardin

The long-awaited High Lift opening happened today.  Teocalli Bowl, Headwall, Big Chute, and Paradise cliffs were open with some well-merited closures in between (Angle Gully, Coffee Grounds).  CBMR videographer Chris Segal put up a quick edit featuring mountain athletes Wendy Fisher, Aaron Blunck, Mary Boddington, Rob Dickinson, and Tom Runcie shredding the recent terrain openings. […]

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Rob Vandervoort Closing Weekend Video at CBMR

Posted  April 16, 2015  by  2. Will Dujardin

Rob Vandervoort made sure to have a lot of fun over closing weekend at CBMR.  As usual in this town, tons of fun was had at the various party spots on the mountain, including the Snowblade Extremes, the Pond Skim, Peak Party, Ice Bar, and Butte 66! Enjoy this video and all the hilarious names! […]

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ROMP Skis Edit: Mark Mikos Resort POV

Posted  February 14, 2013  by  2. Will Dujardin

You know after seeing GoPros on everyone and their mom out on the resort, there are some terrible POV videos out there.  Nonetheless! Mark Mikos punishes Crested Butte with a low snowpack in this surprisingly awesome edit.  It’s not surprising that Mark is crushing, he is pretty consistent about that.  It’s just after judging the […]

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Candide Thovex: One of Those Days

Posted  May 14, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

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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