Backcountry Skiing Archives - Page 24 of 81

April 29, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

14er TBT: Tabeguache Peak (19 May 2007)

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

Backcountry Skiing Crested Butte

April 27, 2015 Frank Konsella

Wang Chung Face 4.22.15

When I look back at the winter of 2014-15, the one bright spot may be the avalanches that ran full

Backcountry Skiing Front Range

April 26, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: Shit for Brains Couloir (16 April 2015)

I didn’t name it. But, undoubtedly the name is comical. It gave my friend Alex a good chuckle when I

Backcountry Skiing Fourteeners

April 22, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

14er TBT: Mount Antero (16 May 2007)

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

Backcountry Skiing Crested Butte

April 21, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

Bring on the Spring Pow!

It was Thursday when the storm rolled in. It seemed relentless like the deep days of winter. Then it took

Backcountry Skiing Fourteeners Front Range

April 20, 2015 Frank Konsella

TR: Tuning Forks, Torreys Peak 4.10.15

While we were discussing our plans to ski the Grizzly couloir, I checked out the route on Google Earth, like

Backcountry Skiing Front Range

April 19, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

TR: Grizzly Couloir (10 April 2015)

After descending the Emperor on Torreys, completing my 2nd fourteener ski descent, I stood on the Grizzly Gulch road and

Backcountry Skiing Fourteeners

April 15, 2015 Brittany Walker Konsella

14er TBT: Grays Peak (12 May 2007)

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

Backcountry Skiing Crested Butte

April 15, 2015 Frank Konsella

Two Sided Owen Tour 4.4.15

On closing weekend, I normally like to ride the lifts, rather than ski the backcountry. It only makes sense to

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

Gimps Resort Skiing Trauma Incident

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.

Gimps