Pencil Couloir, CO Report: Gripped in Icy Wet Slide Debris and Bulletproof Snow Report from April 9, 2021 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Today was unmistakeably a type-two fun kind of day. After bailing on our last attempt on Mt. Axtell’s Pencil, my roommate Josh and I finally checked the Crested Butte classic off our list. Despite cold daytime temperatures, we still opted to leave fairly early to avoid any possibility of […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | April 12, 2021 0 Comments
Crested Butte, CO Backcountry Report: A Chute on Mt. Axtell’s First Bowl Report from Monday, March 8, 2021 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing The Crested Butte backcountry never ceases to impress me and today was no exception to that. Mt. Axtell delivered steep skiing, powder, soft snow, tight trees, and a fun chute. Our day began at the Kebler Pass winter closure where we skinned about two miles to the […] Backcountry Dominic Gawel | March 10, 2021 0 Comments
Mt. Emmons, CO Backcountry Report: Exposed Ridge, Powder, and Sun Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Monday, January 11, 2021 A frigid cold morning turned into a warm and sunny day skiing Mt. Emmons. Mt. Emmons, also known as the Red Lady, is one of the classic ski descents in Crested Butte, CO sitting at 12,343′. There are two ways to ascend Mt. Emmons in the winter: […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | January 12, 2021 2 Comments
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