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Four Fabulous Females Go West (5 May 2013)

(Last Updated On: May 8, 2013)

Four Fabulous Females met in the morning to ski.
The west side of Gothic was their objective, you see.

Approaching Gothic from the south.

They set out skinning in the morning light.
Despite the cloudy skies and short freeze at night.
They skinned over snow and some patches of dirt
Before switching to booting, which made the lungs hurt.

Bootpacking up the south side.

The snow was still firm and held them up well
Though a few parts were soft and gave them some hell.

View of the west side chutes of Gothic.

The south ridge to the summit.

Four Fabulous Females stood on the summit that day
Dreaming of the mountains where they might play.

Four Fabulous Females: Susan, Me, Danielle, Jenny.

Where to play?
The ski area looking nice and white a month after closing.

But soon enough, it was time to ski
Brittany exclaimed, “It’s perfect! Yippee!”

Jenny.

Danielle.
Brittany.

Four Fabulous Females enjoyed a full run of corn.
And were happy they woke early that very morn.

Susan.
Jenny
Susan approaching the bottom of the line.

At the bottom they looked back at the mountain they skied.
And headed out swiftly with thoughts of a good feed.

West chutes of Gothic.

The Four Fabulous Females had a blast in the snow.
The skiing is still great in places they know.

Heading out!

It’s not bike season yet, can you all not see?
Brittany thanks the three ladies who came out to ski 🙂

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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