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Backcountry Skiing Crested Butte

November 27, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

Crested Butte Conditions – late November

Mid to late November has brought some decent snowfall to the Crested Butte area. But, it’s also brought a lot

November 22, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

Avanet – The App for Backcountry Skiers & Snowboarders

A couple of years ago, some innovative MIT guys invented the Avatech Probe which allows skiers to obtain reliable snowpack

Backcountry Skiing Crested Butte

November 19, 2015 Frank Konsella

Baldy – Camel Humps 11.15.15

While skiing with Alex on my first day of the 2105 season, I couldn’t help but notice a chute on

Backcountry Skiing Crested Butte

November 18, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

Crested Butte Backcountry Report: Mid-November

Winter gave a little tease in October, but the first November storm made winter more official. By the first weekend

Backcountry Skiing Respect the Snow

November 15, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

Snow Safety Sundays

There are inherent risks to backcountry skiing, one of the primary hazards being the potential for an avalanche. Despite many

Backcountry Skiing Crested Butte

November 3, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

Halloween Ski (31 Oct 2015)

Nearly every year, I make it a goal to ski on or before Halloween. This year was no different. Sometimes,

Backcountry Skiing

September 6, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

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

Backcountry Skiing

July 22, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: Mount Champion Ski (3 July 2015)

On July 2nd, Natalia and I stood on top of Mount Oklahoma and scanned the skyline around us. Some peaks

Backcountry Skiing

July 15, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: Mount Oklahoma Ski (2 July 2015)

Oklahoma had been on my list for many years. Anyone who has skied Mount Massive has likely gazed upon the

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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