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Backcountry Skiing San Juans

May 30, 2016 Frank Konsella

The Dream Stream 5.14.16

After skiing the Lightning Bolt the day before, Brittany and I decided to tackle the Dream Stream the following day.

Backcountry Skiing Front Range

May 25, 2016 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: Pacific Peak Ski (6 May 2016)

The north couloir on Pacific is a classic line. But, it’s often difficult to get into condition. Ten years ago,

Backcountry Skiing San Juans

May 23, 2016 Frank Konsella

Lightning Bolt Couloir 5.13.16

Brittany and I headed down to Telluride to check out the snow conditions in the San Juans last week. One

Backcountry Skiing Fourteeners

May 16, 2016 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: Quandary Peak – Cristo Couloir Ski (3 May 2016)

I first skied Quandary Peak in January 2007. Since we encountered windy conditions and the snowpack was not totally reliable,

Backcountry Skiing Gore Range

May 16, 2016 Frank Konsella

Skier’s Point 4.21.16

Springtime skiing can be such a crapshoot, in Colorado and everywhere else for that matter. Every spring, Brittany and I

Backcountry Skiing Fourteeners

May 11, 2016 Brittany Walker Konsella

14er TBT: Pikes Peak Ski (14 May 2011)

This is the final post of an ongoing series re-telling Brittany’s fourteener-skiing story. These reports were delivered every Thursday, as

Backcountry Skiing Front Range

May 9, 2016 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: Argentine Peak Ski (14 April 2016)

Last spring, Scott and I ventured up Square Top Mountain near Guanella Pass in Colorado. So, it was only appropriate

Backcountry Skiing Park Range / Steamboat

May 7, 2016 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: Big Agnes Mountain Ski (12 April 2016)

When doing research about backcountry skiing in the Steamboat Springs area, I was instantaneously intrigued by Big Agnes Mountain. I

Backcountry Skiing Featured Fourteeners

May 5, 2016 Brittany Walker Konsella

14er TBT: Pyramid Peak, Landry Line Ski (5 May 2011)

This is part of an ongoing series re-telling Brittany’s fourteener-skiing story. Look for the reports every Thursday, as part of

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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