Friday, February 20, 2009

Backcountry Bliss

Last Saturday marked the beginning of a 5 day backcountry ski fest. I went into the Bitterroot mountains South of town to ski couloirs, then traveled to the Swan mountains and hour East of town to yurt ski.

The couloirs were awesome. Two different lines, both about 2,000ft long. One with wild exposure and the other, a tight avalanche chute.

Couloir #1
Boot'n up the line

Brian




Ben






Ben skinning up couloir #2


Ben and I at the bottom

Sunday night I got home, unpacked, tried gear, and repacked. My roommate Erin and four of our friends head out for a few days of yurt skiing. The terrain was short, but excellent and the yurt was an amazing place to heads back to every night. We had great turns, amazing food, and wonderful company.


Erin


Erin ripping it


Chris



Charging it


Nate





Martin and Travis


Martin


Travis dropping in


The yurt


Chris skinning the ridge line


On top of Morel Mountain


The crew


Self pic

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

More From Santa Barbara

Little Rincon


Sunrise at Little Rincon




Brad and Elizabeth


Pre-work session


Brad

Wine enthusiast's heaven


Solveng


Avila Beach pier


Avila Beach


Searching for bait


Sea cliffs at Avila Beach