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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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Ajax Avalanche In Telluride

Posted  January 30, 2017  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

The crew at Telluride Helitrax did some avalanche mitigation above Telluride on Ajax Mountain, and got a pretty spectacular slide to go. Ajax from Caldera Creative on Vimeo.

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Book of John J: Imagination

Posted  November 11, 2016  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

John Jackson and Red Bull are collaborating on a new series, Book of John J, which features the adventures of the Tahoe based snowboarder. Episode one features John and his brother Eric talking Tahoe, backcountry safety, and ripping a sweet zone called The Dirty Tooth.

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Bomb Snow TV goes HUGE in FKNSNDR

Posted  December 7, 2015  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Our Montana friends at Bomb Snow put together their spring edit, and it’s freaking awesome.  These skiers are incredible.  Make sure you see the final gargantuan line. Bomb Snow TV S3 E4- FKNSNDR from Bomb Snow Magazine on Vimeo.

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Art of Flight Sequel Trailer

Posted  November 19, 2015  by  2. Will Dujardin

Are you ready for more helicopters filming helicopters!?  And ridiculous snowboarding, obviously.  Red Bull and Brain Farm are back with Travis Rice and company for “The Fourth Phase”.  The Art of Flight sequel has high hopes and if the previous films are any indication, it’s going to be awesome.  Enjoy the trailer:

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TRAiNS 2013

Posted  April 22, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Organized by the High Fives Foundation, TRAiNS is an annual ski and snowboard contest in which the winnings from the contest are donated to the winning athlete’s favorite charities.  This year, thirty competitors gathered at Alpine Meadows, CA, to take part. Charities that benefited included: Shane McConkey Foundation, the Bob Woodruff Foundation, and the Sarah […]

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Live Unbound: Thank God I’m Alive

Posted  June 13, 2012  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Check out this video from the folks at Live Unbound. It’s similar to the people are awesome movies. Just some inspirational clips on people pursuing their dreams and living their lives to the fullest. Awesome visual effects and the athletes are unreal. Check out their facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LiveUnbound

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Kye Matlock – 13 and in JAPAN

Posted  April 2, 2015  by  2. Will Dujardin

When you are the son of international ski guides and lifelong skiers, odds are that you will be a great skier.  Kye Matlock is no exception, this 13 year-old was lucky enough to go to Japan with his family for 10 weeks while his mom and dad, local legends Jill and Ross Matlock, led backcountry […]

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Gapers in the Park!

Posted  March 13, 2013  by  2. Will Dujardin

Andrew Arnold had his camera rolling when he was making some hot laps in the park.  This 1:12 edit of gapers riding through the park will make your day.

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This American Land: Gunnison Country

Posted  November 11, 2016  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Gunnison and Crested Butte were recently featured in the PBS series, This American Land, in collaboration with the Gunnison Public Lands Initiative. The GPLI is doing great work trying to protect the public lands we use and love for future generations. Skip to 15:24 to get to the segment on Gunnison.

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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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