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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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CB Backcountry Teaser by Thrillhead Creations

Posted  October 17, 2012  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

photo: crestedbutteguides.com Check out this clip from Thrillhead Creations from back on March 9th, 2008.  It’s sort of like a teaser for the Crested Butte backcountry.  2008 was a good winter.  We know everyone is excited about snow, but early snow can lead to sketchy backcountry.  Lets hope that when it comes, it comes in […]

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More (Never Enough) – by Jesse Blumenthal

Posted  September 15, 2013  by  3. Trent Bona

Jesse Blumenthal will be showcasing his artwork in an exhibition entitled “More (Never Enough)” at the CB Center for the Arts starting on Monday.   What: Steel;SprayPaint;CastIron;Copper; Marker;OilPastel;BlownGlass;Bronze; AcidPetina;Collage;Wood;Marble; FoundObject;Wax;PrintMaking Where: CrestedButteCenterfortheArts PiperGallery When: OpeningReception Mon Sept 16 5-7PM ShowOpen M-F 9-5 9/16-9/27

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Hilarious USA Pro Challenge Footage from Mt. Crested Butte

Posted  August 28, 2014  by  2. Will Dujardin

Have you checked out the finish line footage from the USA Pro Challenge last week? As usual, the CB locals were out in force dressed in hilarious costumes running up the hill in Mt. Crested Butte towards the finish braving the rain and typical summer monsoons.  Skip to 9 minutes to catch the action up […]

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Countdown to Opening Day: Austin Gibney and Andrew Buergin Ride the Resort

Posted  November 2, 2012  by  2. Will Dujardin

Welcome to our Countdown to Opening Day series. During the 30 days leading up to opening day at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, we will be featuring a clip or edit from winter in the West Elks. This is video 12 of 30. Check out locals Austin Gibney, Andrew Buergin, Brady Farr and friends ride the […]

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Hartmans Rocks are Open for Slaying!

Posted  March 27, 2012  by  4. Seth Tucker

Announced earlier this week that some of the Hartmans Rocks Recreational Area are now open. Here is the scoop for Gunnison Trails! Conditions: March 26th, Yes it feels like Spring and mtn bike riding is soon to be the sport of choice. A reminder, Hartman Rocks has specific area closures by the BLM for Sage […]

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Nike Snowboarding Releases Never Not Part 2

Posted  October 22, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Nike Snowboarding released their full length movie online this fall.  Here is part two of Never Not.  It is pretty great. 

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Andrew Arnold, Grady Shoop, Hunter Knoll Season Edit

Posted  April 28, 2014  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Western State Colorado University riders Andrew Arnold, Grady Shoop, and Hunter Knoll took advantage of Ullr’s return to Crested Butte for the 2014 season.  Here is their season edit. Season Recap 2014 from ANdrew Arnold on Vimeo.  

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2012 Gravity Slave Chainless DH Race

Posted  September 10, 2012  by  3. Trent Bona

Photo: Trent Bona | A big West Elk Project congratulations to all the winners in yesterday’s Gravity Slave Chainless race at Evolution Bike Park. At the end of the day Nicole Digate and Red Mcintosh took home the hand-made trophies for Expert Women and Men respectively. Racers had no chain so pedaling was not an option as […]

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Tucker Vollbrecht Season Edit

Posted  April 11, 2016  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Western State Colorado University Mountain Sports athlete Tucker Vollbrecht had a breakout year, that included a couple of podiums and some big sends.  Check out his season edit.

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FWT Hakuba: Livestream

Posted  January 22, 2018  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

The Freeride World Tour is in Hakuba, Japan for the first stop of the season. Good luck to all the competitors, especially Western State Colorado University sophomore Grifen Moller! 

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