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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 […]

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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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Faction Collective: Delorme, Candide & Co Slay Park

Posted  January 6, 2014  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

The Faction Collective team knows how to ski.  They recently added style master Adam Delorme to the team.  This is the first webisode of their new series.  Enjoy. WE ARE THE FACTION COLLECTIVE. #S01E01: COLORADO from Faction Skis on Vimeo.

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Tequila Importer Agave Sun International Looks to Set Up Shop in Gunnison

Posted  April 21, 2016  by  2. Will Dujardin

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 distribution of Huizache Tequila.  Former resident of the Gunnison Valley, Steven Peterson, has put a lot of […]

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2013 Crested Butte Telemark Extremes in the Works

Posted  January 11, 2013  by  2. Will Dujardin

Last year’s dismal snow forced all big mountain competitions to be cancelled at Crested Butte.  A full slate of Junior and Adult big mountain events are scheduled to be hosted at Crested Butte again this year, forcing Crested Butte Mountain Resort to reevaluate having the Telemark Extremes.  With local CBMST Tele coach Mark Robbins gathering […]

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Big Mountain Downhilling

Posted  August 11, 2012  by  3. Trent Bona

Rider: David Bunt Location: West Elk Mountains, Colorado, USA Fellow West Elker Dave Bunt took a hike with his big bike yesterday and found a fun way back down the 2,500+ feet he had just slogged up. I caught up with him on the ride out from his adventure and he was all smiles. Instead […]

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West Elk Project “Fall Colors” Contest Winner and Honorable Mentions

Posted  September 6, 2013  by  2. Will Dujardin

There were some really awesome photos shared with us via Instagram or Facebook this week for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Mt. Crested Butte Chili and Beer Festival. After much deliberation we decided to make this little gallery and announce our winner.   Thanks to everyone who participated! We are happy to […]

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Dem Lumpisodes: Irwin Pt. 1

Posted  October 21, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

A little bit of snow can equal a lot of fun.  The boys out there have a pretty sweet setup.  Enjoy this steezy edit from the Lpc boys.  If you like this, check out the movie they put together this summer.  Shot and edited by Matt Norris RYAN HOLT NATE BARD BEN HAYDEN SHAWN BOND […]

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Alpine Orthopaedics’ Ski Conditioning Classes Start Monday October 7th

Posted  October 3, 2013  by  2. Will Dujardin

Your favorite butt-kicking time of the year is back, and it means we are just that much closer to ski season.  Alpine Orthopaedics’ ski conditioning classes start Monday at the Crested Butte Community School Middle School Gym. Carrie Hicks is back with her all-star training team: Nikki O’Connor, Sara Jones, and Janea Pritchett. Here’s the […]

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Big Mountain Enduro Series 2014 Stop #1 Snowmass Highlights

Posted  June 23, 2014  by  2. Will Dujardin

The Big Mountain Enduro Series just kicked off the 2014 season at Snowmass on the other side of the Elk Mountains.  From their Vimeo Page: The first race of the BME enduro mountain biking summer race season did not disappoint, with the top 6 men’s finishers separated by about one minute after seven stages. Check out […]

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CBMST Finds the Podium Often at Home at IFSA Regional

Posted  February 4, 2014  by  2. Will Dujardin

Crested Butte Mountain Resort hosted the first regional competition of the 2014 season in the IFSA Central Region this past weekend.  Freeride teams from around Colorado and New Mexico travelled to Crested Butte to take on the famed steeps and take advantage of a well-timed storm that brought almost 30″ just before competitors arrived.  The […]

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Dan Treadway: 100 foot Air in Whistler Backcountry

Posted  December 20, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Oakley released footage of badass snowmobiler/skier Dan Treadway sending a hundred foot natural air in the Whistler backcountry.  He is the man.

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