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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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Rodney Mullen TED Talk

Posted  June 11, 2012  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

photo: www.oldschoolskateboarding.net Like TED Talks? Then check out this recent Ted Talk given by skateboarding legend Rodney Mullen titled “How Content Shapes Context.” For those who don’t know, Rodney Mullen is the godfather of street skateboarding. He absolutely dominated the street scene, both in freestyle competition and in film for over a decade. During the […]

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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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Introducing Project Zero And Backcountry StartsHere.com

Posted  January 26, 2015  by  2. Will Dujardin

We talk about avalanches a lot on this website.  From reposting the CBAC’s daily discussion to sharing scary/educational videos, we want you to have access to as much information as possible because we don’t want anyone to die. Every time someone dies out in the backcountry, different emotions and opinions spill out onto social media […]

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Jamie Starr “Hunting For Bamboo”

Posted  January 5, 2015  by  2. Will Dujardin

Jamie Starr, a son of Crested Butte now living in Denver as the marketing manager for Dynafit and Salewa, went on a trip of a lifetime to Japan for his honeymoon with Lili Starr. To say it was sick is probably an understatement. This is a downright chokeshow of powder and proves that Japan is […]

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Video: Emma Coburn Wins World Champs

Posted  August 12, 2017  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

As you’ve heard, Emma Coburn won the Steeplechase at the World Championships. If you havent yet, check out video from the unbelievable race.  Your browser does not support iframes.

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CBAC: Wash Gulch Burial

Posted  December 13, 2016  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

CBAC Forecaster Evan Ross investigates the site of a recent slide and burial in Washington Gulch.

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Trent Bona, International Man of Photography

Posted  March 9, 2012  by  2. Will Dujardin

North Carolina boy turned Crested Butte, Trent Bona has really made some strides shooting photos and getting his name out there.  Trent is a good friend of ours and you guys will be seeing a lot of his work here at West Elk Project. Consider this an introduction and an update on this crazy season. […]

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Time Lapse of Whetstone Fire

Posted  June 19, 2013  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Late yesterday afternoon, lighting struck Whetstone and started a small fire. The Crested Butte Fire Department got there extremely fast and put it out before it could become anything serious.  A huge thanks goes out to them, and firefighters all across our state for the work they have done, and the work they will continue […]

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Aaron Blunck’s Full 3rd Place Run from North Face PPOS Copper

Posted  December 11, 2012  by  Edward Dujardin 2.0

Aaron Blunck’s full run that earned him 3rd place at last weekend’s North Face Park and Pipe Open Series at Copper Mountain, Colorado. From the top (Thanks, Elana Chase): Northface – Aaron Blunck – 3rd place from snowflakes on Vimeo.

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FWT Skier Jérémie Heitz’ Edit

Posted  November 18, 2014  by  2. Will Dujardin

This Swiss skier, Jérémie Heitz, was in the top 10 at FWT events 4 times last winter with 2 podiums, finishing in 3rd overall. His stock is still rising, so be sure to look for this guy to stay on the podium this coming year. This edit is just 2 and a half minutes, so […]

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