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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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“Smiles Per Hour” Teaser from Sour Steezle

Posted  August 28, 2013  by  2. Will Dujardin

 The latest effort from Mikey Curran and Sour Steezle looks like it’s going to be fun.  Filmed 100% in Crested Butte backcountry, these guys represent what skiing is all about.  Keep it up, guys! From Sour Steezle: Skiing isn’t about how rad you just got, how many spins you did, or how fast you just went. […]

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New Era Colorado vs Excel Energy

Posted  September 4, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Take a look at this video about the fight to take control of the energy structure in Boulder, Colorado. This video hits home for us as an example of the power of people versus energy companies.  If you like it, and want to learn more, check out New Era Colorado‘s facebook page.  

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Francesca Pavillard Cain: Prepping for FWT in Europe

Posted  January 16, 2014  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Francesca Pavillard Cain is in Europe prepping for the first female stop of the tour at Chamonix.  We’re excited for the Western State Colorado University athlete to throw down on the biggest stage in freeskiing.  This post comes from her blog. It was a long flight but pretty easy. Some how I got three seats to […]

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Oh-Be-Joyful POV Whitewater Kayak

Posted  May 29, 2013  by  2. Will Dujardin

Join Nick Matisse for a ride down Oh-Be-Joyful he took on Memorial Day.  A great little 2.5 minute edit, if you haven’t gone to spectate and seen the kayaking at Oh-Be-Joyful in person, you should probably go check it out. Have fun out there! Oh Be Joyful from Nick Matisse on Vimeo.

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Big Mountain Enduro Series Angel Fire Highlights and Results

Posted  June 25, 2013  by  2. Will Dujardin

The Big Mountain Enduro Series is rolling in to town this week coinciding with Crested Butte Bike Week.  Let’s take a look back at what happened at the Angel Fire/Taos stop a couple weeks ago. Big Mountain Enduro: Angel Fire/Taos from Big Mountain Enduro on Vimeo. Top 5 Pro Men: 1 4 Ross Schnell Pro […]

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Lindsey Vonn Goes Undercover as Vail Employee

Posted  April 8, 2014  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Vail made this video featuring Lindsey Vonn working undercover at the ticket office.  Sadly, only one (somewhat creepy) dude recognized her.  The reactions after they’re told it is Vonn are pretty funny.  

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2013 Smith Optics Bike Team

Posted  August 7, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

The Smith Optics Bike Team, like all Smith action sports teams, is a ripping crew.  Check out the promo video they created, featuring every type of freeride biking.  They’re pretty good.  This video features Brandon Semenuk, Aaron Gwin, Steve Peat, Cam McCaul, Graham Agassiz, Brett Rheeder, Mike Hopkins, Tyler McCaul, Tom and Bas van Steenbergen, Kirt […]

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Mid May Slate Pow

Posted  May 13, 2014  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Winter came back to Colorado this weekend.  As usual, the Crested Butte backcountry did very well.  As usual, the Non Native crew got out to enjoy the goods.  Check out this POV from Ed Dujardin finding powder up the Slate River Valley.  Filmed on three runs May 12th and 13th.   Mid May Slate Pow from […]

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Wolf Creek Hits 100 Inches [video]

Posted  November 24, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Southern ski areas are seeing more than their fair share of snow this November.  Wolf Creek just passed the 100 inch mark.  Edit by Powderchasers.

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Yurt Life

Posted  May 13, 2015  by  Jeremy Moskowitz

Have you ever considered living off the grid? Sean and Mollie Busby did just that in Whitefish, Montana. Besides living off the grid, the Busby’s wanted to live more sustainably and lessen their carbon footprint. They chose to settle in a yurt, so as you can imagine life isn’t the easiest. But that doesn’t stop […]

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