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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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An American Ski Story

Posted  July 25, 2013  by  2. Will Dujardin

In the wake of Bill Johnson’s decision to take himself off of life support, John Norton reflects on the American skiing icon and his time spent in Crested Butte. This column was printed in the Crested Butte News and reprinted here with John’s permission. Update: Bill Johnson passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016.   News […]

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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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Mountain Biking Community Film

Posted  May 18, 2012  by  4. Seth Tucker

Check out the film “In Good Company” It details the struggle the Bellingham Washington Community is facing in regards of using public lands for mountain biking. Get out May 23rd 1pm to help out CBMBA on the first trail day of the year. Or jump down to Gunnison’s Hartmans Rocks every Tuesday for “Trail Work […]

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Ladies, 12-14 Boys Wrap Things up in Revelstoke

Posted  April 7, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

15-18 Boys Suspended By Weather  After a stormy few days in Revelstoke, the weather co-operated just enough to allow everyone but the 15-18 boys to get through the venues on North Bowl.  The storm dropped 15 centimeters for Saturday’s final, with another eight before the day was done.  However, it was very wet, as the […]

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Speedflying around Mt. Crested Butte with Derek Johnson

Posted  September 4, 2014  by  2. Will Dujardin

Check out Derek’s latest POV speedflying.  He took off from Mt. Crested Butte in the evening and flew around the Terminator chutes, it’s awesome! Especially at the 1:20 mark and later as he flies over the Upper Loop and Tony’s. Watch in HD for maximum enjoyment.

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Beans and Rice Freeride S.2 Episode 1

Posted  October 21, 2014  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

The Beans and Rice Freeride crew is back with more knee dropping, pow slashing, and sending in episode one of their new season, Nightmares to Dreams.  Skiers: Jake Sakson, Luke Lubchenco, Morgan Boyles Location: The Stash Episode 1/2 (2014) – Nightmares to Dreams from BeansandRiceFreeride on Vimeo.

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Happy Birthday CR

Posted  August 10, 2012  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

                    Happy Birthday CR. You are an inspiration. We miss you everyday. CR Johnson, Seven Sunny Days, Matchstick Productions CR Johnson, John Spriggs, Tanner Hall, Every Day’s a Saturday

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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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Subaru Freeride Series Wraps Up at Snowbird

Posted  April 15, 2013  by  2. Will Dujardin

Ian Borgeson and Sasha Dingle Win 4-Star Event, Borgeson and Francesca Pavillard-Cain Win Overall FWQ Region 2 Freeride athletes from around North America rolled into Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, to ski at the final stop of the Subaru Freeride Series at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort.  The 4-Star Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ) event served as […]

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New Superpipe World Record

Posted  March 20, 2015  by  Jeremy Moskowitz

Joffrey Pollet-Villard put the pressure upon himself to break the world record for highest superpipe air on skis. He achieved his goal with a height of twenty-six feet and three inches. 

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