Lost but not Forgotten: Powder Pics!
Back in April, Colorado was experiencing a “return to winter”. While many skiers had already hung up the skis, basically
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Author: Brittany Walker Konsella
TR: Climbing Guides Ridge on Mount Crested Butte
It all started in the Gore. Natalia and I were on a backpacking trip, enjoying the beauty of summer. But,
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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
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Gear Review: 2015-16 Black Diamond Carbon Megawatt – More than just a powder ski
Black Diamond’s Megawatt ski has been a favorite for both inbounds and backcountry skiers alike for quite a while. Through
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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
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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
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July Mountain Biking in Crested Butte
July is admittedly a very busy time in Crested Butte. This year has been no different, and perhaps even magnified
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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
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Gear Review: Black Diamond Dawn Patrol LT Shell
For years I rocked a Marmot softshell as one of my essential backcountry skiing layers. After too many hard days
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