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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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CBAC: Destructive Avys on Axtell 3/2/15

Posted  March 2, 2015  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Things have gotten hairy out there.  Check out these large natural slides on Mt. Axtell, from below treeline all the way up to Wang Chung and Green Lake.

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Aidan Sheahan: Insight

Posted  December 20, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

On the other side of the Elks, Aidan Sheahan has been doing cool things in collaboration with Vital Films.  Last spring they shredded the Somerset Mine in order to promote Aspen’s recycled methane gas project.  Check out their latest project, which goes into Aidan’s mind as he prepares himself to ski at his highest level. […]

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Trail Running West Elk Peak

Posted  October 10, 2017  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

The Western Trail Running Team, accompanied by Jamil Coury, ran themselves to the top of West Elk Peak (elevation 13042) after we got our first taste of winter in the high country.

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Western Bike Camp 2016

Posted  August 8, 2016  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Western State Colorado University hosted their annual Bike Camp this weekend, where high school students from all over came to check out the bike trails around Gunnison and Crested Butte. Edit by Matt Clark. Western Bike Camp 2016 from Matt Clark on Vimeo.

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15 Yr Old Finn Iles Slays

Posted  June 30, 2015  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

15 year old Finn Iles grew up shredding Whistler’s bike park, and it shows.  Check out the young man-child slaying, this time at Morzine in France. Finn Iles from Kuba Gzela on Vimeo.

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The Gravity Ranch: Charter Membership Offer Expires Sunday

Posted  November 12, 2012  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Check out this press release from the Gravity Ranch, the action sports facility to be constructed across Highway 135 from CB South.  We covered the first announcement of the facility here on West Elk Project, when it was originally known as the Airport.  Now, fundraising efforts are rolling along, the right land has been found, and […]

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Seth Klein Season Edit “Blew It”

Posted  June 10, 2015  by  2. Will Dujardin

Seth Klein was one to watch the last few years on the junior freeride scene, especially after winning TGR’s Grom Contest.  Check out his season edit which was still stellar despite wrecking his knee at the IFSA North American Junior Championships in April. This guy crushes, and we wish Seth a strong recovery! BLEW IT […]

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Inside the BLADER Zone – BladeNation S2 E2

Posted  March 19, 2014  by  2. Will Dujardin

More great stuff from Sam Lee and BladeNation. Try and watch this without laughing.  In other news, we heard that the Blader Xtremes are being held March 30th; spread the word and look for more details elsewhere.  This video will be your inspiration.  If you need more, click here. Who will win the coveted “SICKBLADE”? […]

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Ed Dujardin’s Comeback Edit

Posted  May 7, 2017  by  2. Will Dujardin

As most people in the community know, the West Elk Project’s own Ed Dujardin broke his femur in a scary crash competing at the Freeride World Qualifier 4-star event at Crystal Mountain, Washington in March, 2016. It was a long road to recovery, and Ed didn’t hold back.  You could even say he is skiing […]

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“Live From Mt. CB” Schedule Released”

Posted  May 11, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Crested Butte Mountain Resort just released the line up for their summer concert series, “Live From Mt. CB” and it looks awesome.  Beginning July 10th, the Resort will host a series of concerts every Wednesday night, with the final show taking place August 28th.  Best of all, the shows are free. Schedule: July 10- Lukas […]

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