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Crested Butte Hiking

October 7, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: Dyke to Dark Canyon Loop Hike (29 Sept 2015)

The Dyke to Dark Canyon Loop hike is one of my most favorite fall hikes. And it’s easy to see

Crested Butte Hiking

October 5, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

Fall Climb on Whetstone Mountain (25 Sept 2015)

Anyone who has visited Crested Butte has set their eyes on Whetstone Mountain. Although one of the lesser known peaks

Crested Butte Hiking

September 21, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

Hiking between Crested Butte & Aspen: Comparing West Maroon and East Maroon Passes

Want to hike between Aspen and Crested Butte but aren’t sure which way to go? This post compares the hikes between West Maroon & East Maroon Passes to help!

Crested Butte Hiking

August 26, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: From Crested Butte to Aspen- Hiking East Maroon Pass (20 Aug 2015)

The morning air was crisp. Frost-tipped plants decorated the sides of the trail. The winds blew and held the scent

Gore Range Hiking

August 9, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

Backpacking in the Gore – Mount Valhalla & Grand Traverse Peak

After climbing Snow Peak, the weather was looking great and the day was still young. Valhalla was next on the

Hiking

August 4, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

Backpacking in the Gore Range – Snow Peak

When Natalia and I finished our last ski of the season together on Mount Champion, we decided that we weren’t

Crested Butte Hiking

July 29, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: Hiking the Beckwith Bench (16 July 2015)

The Beckwith Bench Trail is more or less an extension of the trail to Beckwith Pass. I’ve long been a

Crested Butte Hiking

July 16, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: East River Trail – Brush Creek Trailhead (9 July 2014)

The East River Trail from the Brush Creek Trailhead has become a Crested Butte favorite. Though it’s fairly short and

Crested Butte Hiking

November 3, 2014 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: Peeler Lakes Hike (Sept & Oct 2014)

The Peeler Lakes are one of those places that seems like they shouldn’t be too hard to get to. But,

Follow Brittany's account of her trauma on July 6th and her recovery since!

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Unlucky Lucky: Skiing Again!

February 4, 2020 Brittany Walker Konsella

At the end of the appointment, the doctor sat me down and said, “Let’s talk about skiing.” In my head I said, “I thought you’d never ask!” But, I refrained. He asked, “Do you even want to ski this year?” I nodded my head in silent response, but inside I was screaming, “Oh hell yeah!” Then he asked, “Do you have a seasons pass?” I nodded my head again and mumbled something about buying it before the accident and just keeping it because I thought I’d be skiing in spring for sure. Then he said, “I think you should get out and ski. I think it will help you mentally.” Yep, this doc knows me, or at least knows my type. Of course, there was the whole spiel about starting out slow, on groomers only, etc. But, I already knew this. It’s not like I haven’t been through 3 ACL surgeries before.

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