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TR: Welcome to the White Room

(Last Updated On: January 11, 2011)

A few days of high pressure were indeed needed. And we got them late last week. But a day of skiing around the resort suggested that it was time for a bit of a refresh. And the storm came just in time 🙂

It arrived Saturday night. Although the storm flow was not supposed to be favorable to us, it snowed all night, and we woke up to nearly 6 inches of fresh at the ski area. Frank and I decided to relish in the backcountry pow rather than the resort.

Before we even got to the skiing, our efforts were rewarded by faceshots on sleds!
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Is he sledding or skiing?
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The sled-slaying-session was followed by some skinning.
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Which was followed by lap 1 of fantastic fun.

Frank.
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Brittany.
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And a visit to the White Room.
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But, I need to breathe!
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But maybe this says it best 🙂
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Lap 2 of gluttony and goodness.
Frank.
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Brittany.
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Frank’s video for the day… mostly sled-shred.

Irwin Area Snowmobile and Ski 1-9-11 from 14erskiers on Vimeo.

Delightfully deep. I like white! Until next time….

On cold days like this I love my Icebreaker!

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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