Pillow Palace 1.27.11
After last Saturday’s storm, we received quite a bit of wind here in the Crested Butte area, making for some
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Backcountry Skiing
Axtel 1.12 and 1.14.11
Between our trip to Jackson and too much time spent skiing pow at the area, this TR is a little
Read MoreTR: Red Lady Glades (23 Jan 2011)
After Saturday’s storm, we woke up to bluebird skies. Not having ventured into the backcountry in a couple of weeks,
Read MoreBuckhorn Couloir 1.26.11
Crested Butte (the mountain) has a wide range of great skiing opportunities besides the terrific in-bounds terrain. Unfortunately, the area
Read MoreTR: Welcome to the White Room
A few days of high pressure were indeed needed. And we got them late last week. But a day of
Read MoreTR: Middle Schuylkill (2 Jan 2011)
It’s kind of like Middle Earth, except not really. It’s the middle of a big ridge. A ridge that looks
Read MoreTR: Out in the Backcountry Again (12 Dec 2010)
On Sunday, Frank and I were joined by our friend Zach for some skiing in the backcountry. It had been
Read MoreTR: Skiing from Uncle Bud’s hut (4 & 5 Dec 2010)
Last weekend, Frank and I joined 12 other people on a hut trip to Uncle Bud’s hut. The occasion? Our
Read MoreTR: When the snowboarder skis (28 Nov 2010)
On Sunday another stormed set it. So, Susan Mol and I went out searching for some powdery goodness. For those
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