Fun in the fun zone (2 & 4 Dec 2014)

(Last Updated On: December 12, 2014)

Though a few inches of snow graced our peaks last week, we’ve largely been in a high pressure window for a while. The avalanche danger went down and we began to open the floodgates for fun in the fun zone.

On Tuesday, I headed out with my friend Mark who had newly acquired a sled. He started to realize the huge amount of possibilities that had now opened up to him.
Skinning up Baxter Gulch while backcountry skiing in Crested Butte

Lines, lines, everywhere lines.
Lines near Baxter Gulch while backcountry skiing in Crested Butte

I just love this zone.
Augusta seen from Angel Pass while backcountry skiing in Crested Butte

We dropped into a few inches of fresh snow on a northerly aspect. Mark.
Mark Robbins backcountry skiing in Crested Butte

Mark Robbins backcountry skiing in Crested Butte

Though the light was flat on this shaded aspect, the skiing was good.
Mark Robbins backcountry skiing in Crested Butte

Mark Robbins having fun in the fun zone while backcountry skiing in Crested Butte

A couple of days later, greybird set in. Though the storm was full of Pacific-Northwest-style moisture and we hoped for significant snow, the front simply lacked energy. Instead, clouds hovered and isolated pockets acquired a fog crust.

We headed out near Yule Pass on this balmy greybird day.
Yule Pass near Crested Butte

I always thought these lines looked pretty enticing…. But, better saved for a bluebird rather than greybird day.
Cinnamon near Crested Butte

Our ascent route had a little bit of a sporty climb. Alex.
Alex Riedman climbing to go backcountry skiing in Crested Butte.

The beauty of the Maroon Bells prevails even on a lackluster day.
Maroon Bells seen while backcountry skiing in Crested Butte.

The fog crust combined with some very flat light made for some interesting ski conditions. Still, we had a some good turns here and there. Mark.
Mark Robbins backcountry skiing in Crested Butte

Alex.
Alex Riedman backcountry skiing in Crested Butte

Susan Mol backcountry skiing in Crested Butte

Brittany Walker Konsella

Aside from skiing, biking, and all outdoorsy things,Brittany Walker Konsella also loves smiles and chocolate 🙂 Even though she excels at higher level math and chemistry, she still confuses left from right. Find out more about Brittany!

Brittany Walker Konsella

Aside from skiing, biking, and all outdoorsy things, Brittany Walker Konsella also loves smiles and chocolate :) Even though she excels at higher level math and chemistry, she still confuses left from right. Find out more about Brittany!

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