Backcountry SkiingCrested Butte

TR: Axtel on 3/2

(Last Updated On: March 4, 2008)

Previously posted on my Thrillhead Blog

A mild snowstorm hit Crested Butte on Saturday night. It only snowed a couple of inches in town. The resort had been baked from warm temperatures the day before, so we knew a couple of inches would amount to dust on crust… which wouldn’t be good.

So, backcountry was in order. We headed for Axtel, and found some fantastic goods there.

It felt great to be skinning again! It had been far too long since my last backcountry outing! We made great time to the area where we skied; only 1 hr 40 minutes, when normally it takes 2.5 hours or so.

Our line:

Frank getting the goods

This shot would have been most excellent had my fingers not been so cold that I couldn’t get the camera to focus!

Frank’s shots of me:

What a great day out! Stay tuned because we have great plans for this weekend 🙂

Brittany Walker Konsella

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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