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More Early Season Searching 12.6.08

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We had been hearing reports that the Kebler pass area had done pretty well from the late November storms, so we decided to head out that way and check it out. Joining Brittany and I were Rob, recent arrival Zach, and Brittany’s friend Ben, visiting from Montrose. The snow stake at the base of the anthracites measured almost 3′, or a few times more than the CB ski area has. The skiing was pretty decent, but one more storm will really make things better.

Marcellina mountain and the Raggeds under cloudy, Northwest-looking skies:
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Zach:
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Rob:
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Ben:
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Brittany:
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Rob again:
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Clouds over the Ruby range:
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Fingers are crossed for a big storm coming in all of next week. Hopefully this storm will get us back on track for a good season.

Frank Konsella
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Frank Konsella

Frank loves snow more than anything... except his wife.    He ensures his food is digested properly by chewing it 32 times before swallowing. He is a full-time real estate agent serving Crested Butte and Gunnison and would be honored to send you his monthly newsletter.

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