Previously posted on my Thrillhead Blog
Frank, friends, and I hit the Wine Bottle Couloirs outside of Crested Butte. It was my first day of skiing for the season and it
included a 3+ hour skin, treacherous winter winds, challenging chunky snow conditions (wind and sun affected), and a couloir that would be considered pretty steep even in the heart of winter. It was a fun day out, but I finished the day wondering how I pulled out 16 hour days last season when this 6 hour day seemed incredibly long. Down the couloir I would make 2 jump turns and a time and then would be ready to fall over! I can do all the mountain biking I want during the winter, but it sure doesn’t get you in shape for skiing!
But the good news is… winter has begun! Bring on the snow!!!!!!
Some pics here…
Treasury Mountain outside of Crested Butte.
Me at the top of the couloir.
Frank
Looking back at the line we skied. The line is difficult to see, but it begins at the “notch” in the mountian.
For a full trip report click here:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98651
