TR: 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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Crested Butte
TR: Backcountry Skiing on Schuylkill (27 Nov 2010)
Three days of groomers at the resort was good and it was a great opportunity to really get back on top of my skis. But three days of groomers was enough. It was time to head to back to the backcountry. But, with Frank and some of my other friends out of town this weekend, I found myself scrambling for backcountry partners. It must have been kismet when I ran into my friend Ben while getting my snow tires put on in Gunnison.
Read MoreCB Status 11/26
Crested Butte‘s opening day was just this past Wednesday during the tail end of the latest storm. Locals continually repeat
Read MoreTR: Return to Pow (21 Nov 2010)
The storm hit Saturday night. When we awoke on Sunday morning, the snow continued to fall and the wind continued
Read MoreSanta’s Chimney 11.20.10
After our last visit to North Pole Basin, the big couloir dropping from near the summit of Galena Peak was
Read MoreTR: Finding the Silky Smooth (14 Nov 2010)
After a great day at Purple Palace the previous day, Frank and I headed out to the backcountry searching for
Read MoreTR: Enjoying a Purple Patch
“Purple patch” refers to a period of excellent experiences, where nearly everything seems to go right and work properly. Purple
Read MoreTreasury Mountain: Wine Bottle Couloir and “Bear Cub Basin” 11.12.10
This past summer, I had a great view of the massive North Face of Treasure Mountain. This basin, called Bear
Read MoreTR: Cream Cheese with Toast (7 Nov 2010)
Getting out has been difficult the last week and a half due to a number of things- some of them
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