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Summiting Mt. Elbert: Colorado’s Highest Peak

After a very sketchy spring, the snowpack has finally settled enough to get on top of Colorado’s highest peaks.  So Alex Stevenson, Patrick Sullivan, Haley Tamberi, and Zach Vaughter made their way to Mt. Elbert, which a...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Trail: Upper Loop

Upper Loop and Lupine trails are OPEN!

I just got back from a dreamy, dry ride on the Upper Loop this evening. The Upper Loop, Divine Trail (connector to golf course), Tony’s, 435 1a (connector to Upper Upper), and Whetstone Vista are all dry with only a few m...
by 3. Trent Bona
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Ranch Style Pro Slopestyle Event

The West Elk Project headed to Grand Junction last weekend to catch the pro slopestyle competition at the 2013 Ranch Style event sponsored by Grassroots Cycles. Everyone was throwing down and the vibe around the venue was super...
by 3. Trent Bona
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On her way to second at Snowbird. Photo: Mike Schirf

Community Profile: Francesca Pavillard-Cain

photo: Mike Schirf Next winter, Francesca Pavillard-Cain is set to represent Crested Butte on the biggest stage in competitive freeskiing.  The 22 year old Crested Butte native took first overall in the Freeride World Qualifie...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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SUP Boards for Rent at Colorado Freeskier

The rivers are flowing strong and the sun is shining warm rays on the Gunnison valley lately. Some friends and I recently grabbed a few stand up paddle boards from the Colorado Freeskier’s downtown location at the Crested...
by 3. Trent Bona
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Evolution Bike Park Opens Saturday – Promo Edit

If you haven’t been getting after it on your bike yet because you’re lazy or something, don’t worry, this Saturday, June 16th, you can start riding downhill only at Crested Butte Mountain Resort.  Check out t...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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Gunny Grass Bluegrass Music Festival

Come out to the I Bar Ranch for the inaugural Gunny Grass Music Festival this Friday and Saturday. The idea of a bluegrass festival in Gunnison has been talked about for a long time, and it now coming to fruition.  The I Bar R...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Tom Runcie rails one of the bottom corners on the Doctors Park decent during our ride this past Saturday. Photo: Trent Bona

CB Bike Week Schedule

Photo: Trent Bona |   Crested Butte Bike Week is here.  There is a lot going on.  From competitive mountain bike races, to free shuttles on 401 and Doctor Park, to the legendary Chainless World Championships, Crested Butte B...
by Edward Dujardin 2.0
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Big Mountain Enduro Goes off in Crested Butte

The Big Mountain Enduro series held it’s 2nd stop in Crested Butte last weekend.  With 6 stages held over 2 days, there was a lot of fun riding showcasing the diverse trails the Evolution Bike Park at Crested Butte Mount...
by 2. Will Dujardin
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2013 Chainless Downhill World Championship Video

Wow that was fun… Here is the West Elk Project video recap of the Chainless Race. Thanks to Trent Bona, Trevor Bona, and John Ryan for getting the shots.
by 3. Trent Bona
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