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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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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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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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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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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.
The search for better snow brought us south to Nevados de Chillan, Chile. Bound eventually for Bariloche, we found ourselves making a mid-way stop deep in volcanic mountains. A warm welcome at the end of a poorly maintained dirt road reminded us of our own mountain town. Words and Photos: Randy Evans At the base of […]
The Meeting rolled on Friday evening with the showing of Jeremy Jones’ movie “Further,” by Teton Gravity Research. “Further” is the second installment of the trilogy, “Deeper, Further, Higher.” The most prolific big mountain snowboarder of all time, Jeremy Jones’ movies always attract snowboarders and skiers alike, who come expecting to get their minds blown. […]
CMH Heli claims to have the best tree skiing in the world. So, Mike Douglas, Cody Townsend, and Alexis Godbout went to investigate. Looks like CMH Heli has a legitimate claim here.
Sickbird Airsports owner Derek Johnson has been getting after it this spring and summer. Check out his latest paragliding adventures in the West Elks. Follow Sickbird Airsports on Facebook to learn how you can fly.
You don’t have to go to Mt. Hood or Whistler to get lift served summer skiing. According to Newschoolers.com, the second annual Beartooth Summer Session will take place on Beartooth Pass in Montana June 20-23 The four day lift accessed event will include a big mountain/slopestyle competition, a backcountry day hosted by Beartooth Mountain Guides, […]
Most skiers work hard all summer to pay for their winter adventures. Strafe Outerwear athlete Matt Luczkow is no different, except he goes to Alaska to fish for salmon. He made this edit of his summer job. It has some pretty cool shots. By the way, he’s a ridiculously good skier. Check out this edit […]
CBMST AND LOCAL FREERIDE ATHLETES TAKE TOP SPOTS AT IFSA JUNIOR NORAM CHAMPIONSHIPS AT KIRKWOOD The IFSA Junior North American Championships in Kirkwood last weekend wrapped up the competitive season for the local freeride athletes. Crested Butte was represented by 11 athletes in a tight field comprised of the top 10% of IFSA athletes based […]
Share the Slate is holding its first public meeting at the Brick Oven at 5 PM this Wednesday, February 3rd. Here is some info from Share the Slate: Learn what’s happening in our valley, how winter access is being threatened, and what you can do to ensure balanced access for all! Come voice your ideas and […]
The local kids have been shredding all over Crested Butte Mt Resort this season! Today they competed in their first race of the season and killed it! Here is some footage of what went down in practice this weekend! Brrapp! Central States Cup Practice from ANdrew Arnold on Vimeo.
Backcountry.com just released a marketing video about pursuing your dreams in the outdoor world, and they nailed it. But you should still shop LOCAL FIRST. Check it out.