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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.
This past Sunday I decided to ride the following trails and to provide an update to our readers on their conditions. My route: Tony’s trail – Upper Loop – Whetstone Vista – Canal Trail – Strand Bonus – Strand – Deer Creek – Upper Loop and finished on Tony’s trail. 35 Miles. The weekend crowd […]
It’s only natural that a mountain known for its steeps would find a calling among the area’s youngest athletes. Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) is in its fifth season of providing a school, of sorts, for young athletes looking to “up” their game. It’s called the Mountain Sport Team (MST) and offers a comprehensive slate of […]
Here’s some great mountain views for your Monday viewing pleasure. The Himalayas from 20,000 ft. from Teton Gravity Research on Vimeo.
This is Hiroto Ogiwara. He’s from Japan and he is an amazing snowboarder at only nine years old. Check out his 2014/15 season edit.
Crested Butte received its first real snow of the year, and the locals have been getting after it. As usual, an early layer has made the snowpack touchy, as evidenced by the slide on Mt. Baldy. Here is a quick peak at the goods that have been gotten. Click here for the most recent Avalanche […]
Crested Butte local Turner Petersen is only 16 years old, but is already sending some of the bigger lines in Crested Butte. Check out his 2016 edit that showcases his diverse skill set. Looking forward to seeing more from this kid. Turner Petersen Season Edit 15/16 from Turner Petersen on Vimeo.
A frequent contributor to West Elk Project, Andrew Arnold has put together some entertaining edits for us this winter (see Gapers in the Park and Fall Edit). Check out the final snowboard and ski edit, featuring Andrew, Grady Shoop, Dave Sugnet, and the plethora of Western State shredders. Despite another low snow year, these kids […]
photo: www.gunnisontrails.com Its Growler Race Weekend! Tomorrow, Saturday May 26th, the half Growler will take place in Gunnison at Hartman Rocks. The 32 mile single lap race will begin at 9:00 am. An entry fee of 75$ gets you an awesome ride, stocked aid stations, a t shirt, and a post race party in Gunnison […]
The Technica Blizzard team put out a pretty sweet promo video which is sure to get you pumped for winter. The fun and talented team crushed it last year. “Take You There” from Tecnica Blizzard on Vimeo.
After reading the West Elk Project article on #yesallwomen I couldn’t help but contemplate the many issues brought up in the article. Mainly I was wondering why this all hadn’t bothered me so much before. After all my whole life I have been just a girl in a “ski boy’s world.” I guess I avoid […]