CB Avalanche Center Fireside Chat: Lani Bruntz – Skiing the World

Join the Crested Butte Avalanche Center for an inspiring Fireside Chat with Lani Bruntz, as she shares stories and insights from skiing across the globe.

From remote mountain ranges to iconic international ski destinations, this conversation explores what it’s like to travel, ski, and make decisions in unfamiliar terrain and snowpacks.

Along the way, Lani discusses lessons learned, cultural differences in mountain travel, and how global experiences shape perspective on risk, adaptability, and backcountry awareness.

Open to skiers, riders, and adventure-minded mountain lovers of all levels, this event blends storytelling, exploration, and thoughtful discussion in a relaxed, community setting.

Lani Bruntz is a professional mountain guide, ski instructor, and outdoor adventurer known for her deep experience in backcountry skiing, guiding, and avalanche education. Born and raised in Vail, Colorado, she started out as a Division I Nordic ski racer in college before moving into alpine and backcountry terrain. After several years of racing, mountain biking, and long-distance travel, Lani transitioned into guiding, becoming a seasoned lead guide for organizations such as Irwin Guides and other high-alpine operations.

She has over a decade of guiding experience, including work as a cat skiing guide and heli ski guide in places like Iceland, and excels at connecting with guests while navigating varied mountain environments and snow conditions. Her background also includes avalanche instruction and writing/film projects about mountain travel and safety.