Backcountry Skiing

Lost but not Forgotten: Powder Pics!

(Last Updated On: September 5, 2015)

Back in April, Colorado was experiencing a “return to winter”. While many skiers had already hung up the skis, basically giving up on the season, we were skiing some of our best turns ever.

In cases like this, we end up with a back log of photos. Many times those photos never get posted. But, I was doing a little “computer clean-up” this week, and stumbled upon a group of pics that I had saved on to my desktop, but never had a chance to look at. And they’re pretty good.

After the girls and I skied Shit for Brains it dumped – overnight and the next day. It dumped a lot. Like 2 feet. So, we went on the hunt for powder. Here’s some pics from that fun day, five months overdue… But, just in time to get you stoked for the on-coming winter!

Lap one brought plenty of freshies. Alex slaying some pow!
Alex Riedman slaying powder at Mayflower Gulch.

Alex Riedman backcountry skiing at Mayflower Gulch.

Alex Riedman backcountry skiing at Mayflower Gulch.

Alex Riedman backcountry skiing at Mayflower Gulch.

Susan getting a sweet face shot.
Susan Mol backcountry skiing at Mayflower Gulch.

Me workin’ the pow.
Brittany Konsella backcountry skiing at Mayflower Gulch.

Lap 2. The snow kept falling.
Skinning up to go backcountry skiing at Mayflower Gulch.

But, then it cleared a bit. I kept telling Alex and Susan that there were “big mountains” up the valley. I’m not sure they believed me… until they saw this.
Fletcher Mountain and Drift Peak.

Susan marveling at the scene.

I’m pretty sure this is Bartlett, which is off limits due to the Climax Mine on the other side. But, I wish it wasn’t.
Bartlett Peak

A closer look at Fletcher Mountain, which was still on my list at the time. I was already scoping lines for my next visit.
Fletcher Mountain.

We were having fun. Me, Alex, Susan.
Brittany Konsella, Alex Riedman, Susan Mol

Another view of Fletcher Mountain and Drift Peak, before we dropped in to ski.
Fletcher Mountain and Drift Peak.

We had some good turns with some spectacular scenery on the way down. Me.
Brittany Konsella backcountry skiing at Mayflower Gulch.

Alex.
Alex Riedman backcountry skiing at Mayflower Gulch.

Alex Riedman backcountry skiing at Mayflower Gulch.

Alex Riedman backcountry skiing at Mayflower Gulch.

Hope you enjoyed the lost but not forgotten powder pics 🙂

Brittany Walker Konsella

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Lost but not Forgotten: Powder Pics!
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Lost but not Forgotten: Powder Pics!
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A collection of lost but not forgotten powder pics from Colorado's "return to winter" in April.
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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!

2 thoughts on “Lost but not Forgotten: Powder Pics!

  • J.P.

    Awesome, love the stoke!
    Shitferbrains = OG Loveland pass classic!

  • Brittany Walker Konsella

    So glad you enjoyed it JP! Gotta get stoked for winter!

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