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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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Freeride World Tour Schedule

Posted  September 13, 2017  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

The Freeride World Tour is back. Once again, the Gunnison Valley will have some representation, with Western State sophomore Grifen Moller trying his hand after qualifying 3rd last year.  We’re also stoked about Aspen local and former FWT Champion George Rodney returning to the tour. Be on the lookout for Rachel Croft. The big swinging […]

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Countdown to Opening Day: Brandon Clabaugh Steezes in the Park

Posted  November 6, 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 16 of 30. Brandon Clabaugh is local kid known for his backcountry antics, aggressive big mountain […]

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Teton Brown 2016 Edit

Posted  June 1, 2016  by  2. Will Dujardin

Teton Brown has been coming up strong in the recent years with standout freeride competition performances and great edits. This year’s edit rules with creative drone footy and massive backflips.  Thanks for crushing it, Teton!! Tristan “Teton” Brown Season Edit 2k16 from Tristan Teton Brown on Vimeo.

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Doug Evans Getting September Pow

Posted  September 24, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Some legitimate turns were had in Clear Creek County by Doug Evans. You can follow his blog at theskierslife.com. Well played, sir.

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Carlton Dry Snow Collective: World Heli Challenge

Posted  May 25, 2012  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

The movie, “Carlton Dry Snow Collective” is a documentary of the World Heli Challenge and its athletes skiing and riding around the world.  Shot in New Zealand, Jackson Hole, Chamonix, and Points North Heli Alaska, this movie looks to be pretty entertaining, as you will see in the teaser. Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snowcollectivemovie

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Gravity Groms //Freedom//

Posted  July 8, 2014  by  Andrew Arnold

The Gravity Groms always put on a show at the Fourth Of July parade, and this year was no exception! Watch as the Groms catch some air and launch rockets into orbit in front of a HUGE Crested Butte crowd! What a great weekend of festivities! Gravity Groms //Freedom// from ANdrew Arnold on Vimeo.

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Summer Skiing: Camp with Woodward at Copper

Posted  July 11, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

photo: Woodward at Copper You can still get your shred on in Colorado.  Check out this video of week three of summer camp at Woodward at Copper, presented by Faction Skis.  In addition to enjoying their incredible indoor facilities, Woodward guests get to ski and ride this sweet on-snow setup and take what they learned […]

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Meet Jordan Schwartz and the SoCO 14er Project

Posted  October 30, 2012  by  2. Will Dujardin

Jordan Schwartz, a former marine and 29-year-old freshman at WSCU, has set an ambitious goal this winter while starting his first year at Western.  Jordan will ski all the 14ers in the San Juans, the Sangre de Christos, and the Elk Mountains, totaling 31 peaks. What makes someone want to do this?   Well, Jordan […]

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K2 Chill Series

Posted  August 29, 2012  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Highlights from the first two days of the K2 Chill Series at Mt. Olympus in New Zealand.  Kiwis are accustomed to rowdy skiing in sketchy conditions.  And they talk funny. Comp skiing is about showing your best stuff in all conditions.  These guys throw down.

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Crankworx Whistler Celebrates 10 Years: Video

Posted  June 21, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Crankworx Whistler is arguably the best mountain bike event in the best mountain bike park in the world.  Watch this video and feel the nostalgia for ten years of this incredible event. Then get stoked for this year’s Crankworx, August 9th-18th.

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