TR: Backcountry Skiing in the Anthracites (5 Dec 2011)
(Last Updated On: November 2, 2017)
With a little bit of fresh snow, we decided to check out the status of the backcountry. The Anthracites are still easily reachable as it is possible to drive a car far up the Kebler Pass road. However, I suspect this will change the next storm or two. The snow was still quite thin in the Anthracites, with a punchy layer beneath the few inches of fresh, making from some interesting and inconsistent turns. Nevertheless, our pics from backcountry skiing in the Anthracites pics are worth sharing:)
View of Ruby, Owen, and Purple from the top.
Frank.
Me.
Frank.
Notice the bird Frank disturbed.
It was a good day of backcountry skiing in the Anthracites and I know there will be more to come!
Brittany Walker Konsella
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TR: Backcountry Skiing in the Anthracites (5 Dec 2011)
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Rising above the remote Kebler Pass, see for yourself why Crested Butte locals enjoy backcountry skiing in the Anthracites
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Brittany Walker Konsella
Nice turns! Can’t wait to visit again this season.
Pics look much different than usual.. any different filters you are using or perhaps a different camera? Either way, great effect. Especially that last one where you can see the eyes.
Hah, I’d like to say I was so sophisticated as to use a different filter! I simply changed my camera options to take B&W photos!