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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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NZ Open Big Mountain Highlights

Posted  September 11, 2012  by  1. Ed Dujardin

Competitors Brave Awful Conditions to Put on a Show The New Zealand Open wrapped up last week.  Terrible conditions did not hold competitors back, as they competed for NZ’s most high profile competition at the Remarkables near Queenstown.  The event was won by American B Devine, who’s got a big mountain style that is uniquely […]

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Offseason Restaurant and Bar Specials

Posted  September 10, 2012  by  1. Ed Dujardin

Summer is definitely over.  The leaves have changed, and the first snowfall of the season is probably close at hand.  With the advent of offseason, local restaurants and bars will be offering deals.  Last spring the Teocalli Tamale made a strong case for offseason MVP, offering 2 for 1 burritos.  This fall, look for establishments […]

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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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Another Successful Year for the Chili and Beer Fest

Posted  September 10, 2012  by  3. Trent Bona

Photo: Trent Bona | This past Saturday marked the 13th annual CB Fall Festival of Chili and Beers and the turnout was strong. Lots of faces, some familiar some not, were in attendance to sample the flavors of over 14 breweries and a whole bunch of chili chefs. The chili was consumed promptly and we […]

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Two Plank Productions “Because” Premieres to a Rowdy and Entertained Crowd

Posted  September 8, 2012  by  1. Ed Dujardin

This Friday night, Two Plank Productions held the world premiere of their newest feature film, “Because,” in a buzzing and packed Grand Ballroom in Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado.  Anticipation was high as “Because” is Two Plank Productions biggest project to date, with filming spanning over the past two seasons.  The addition of a third unit […]

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2012 Fall Gravity Slave 9/9/2012

Posted  September 6, 2012  by  3. Trent Bona

Photo: Trent Bona | Sunday, September 9 2012 Gravity Slave Chainless Downhill Race Alright West Elk Racers, here is what you need to know… 10-12:30 Registration on 9380 deck and Practice Race starts 1pm.  $25 includes lift ticket if needed. One run each on three different courses: Frequency, Timeline, Avery Closed course during each run […]

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Chili and Beer Preview: Team Dogwood

Posted  September 6, 2012  by  2. Will Dujardin

How excited are you for this weekend’s Chili and Beer festival at the CBMR base area? One of Crested Butte’s lesser-known “holidays” that combines beer, chili, and downhilling, this is one of our favorites. We caught up with the chili contest veterans and Dogwood Cocktail Cabin employees Kat Harrington and Grant McFarren from Team Dogwood […]

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Chili and Beer Festival

Posted  September 5, 2012  by  4. Seth Tucker

Photo: Courtesy of CB Chamber | This Saturday is sure to be a fun one at the base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Breweries from all over are on hand with their finest brews to take the heat off the chili prepared by Crested Butte locals. In addition to beer & chili tasting, attendees will be […]

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The 401 & 403 CBMBA Overnight Weekend Workdays

Posted  September 1, 2012  by  4. Seth Tucker

Photos: http://millerperspectives.squarespace.com/ Last weekend the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association crew came out in force for their annual overnight weekend work days. Rustlers Gulch campground was the base camp for work on both the 401 trail and the 403 trail. Event sponsors kept the workers happy and motivated while they worked to provide necessary maintenance for […]

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Two Plank Productions “Because” World Premiere

Posted  September 1, 2012  by  1. Ed Dujardin

8:00 PM, Friday, September 7th, 2012 Mountaineer Square Ball Room, Mt. Crested Butte, CO After two years of chasing snow all over the world, Two Plank Productions is set to release their most anticipated feature to date.  “Because” follows the adventures of twenty-two of skiing’s top athletes as they pursue their dreams and take advantage […]

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