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WELCOME TO STUCK IN THE ROCKIES

The latest from Christy and Ted Mahon– trailrunning, peakbagging, backpacking, 14ers, backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, hut trips, climbing, biking, and other adventures — in Colorado and beyond.

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STUCK IN THE ROCKIES

The latest from Christy and Ted Mahon– trailrunning, peakbagging, backpacking, 14ers, backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, hut trips, climbing, biking, and other adventures — in Colorado and beyond.

THE LATEST

  • Taking it all in from camp at Yule Lakes.
    September 5, 2023
    Treasure Mountain
    An overnight to Yule Lakes with a hike of nearby Treasure Mountain.
  • Bushnell Lakes and Bushnell Peak
    July 17, 2023
    Bushnell Lakes
    A two night backpack into Bushnell Lakes to climb Bushnell Peak and the Twin SIsters.
  • La Plata ski descent
    June 14, 2023
    La Plata Peak - Northwest Ridge
    A mid-June ski descent of the NW Ridge of La Plata Peak
  • June 6, 2023
    Mount Elbert Ski Descent - East Ridge
    A late spring ski descent of the East Face of Mount Elbert
  • Scouting our route out Little Willis Gulch
    May 29, 2023
    Mount Hope - the Hopeful Couloir
    A ski descent of the Hopeful Couloir on Mount Hope, 13,933 ft.
  • The final steps to the summit ridge of T 0
    May 7, 2023
    "T 0" Ski Descent
    A spring ski descent of "T 0", a 13er in the Sneffels Range.
  • Geyser Pass Yurt
    April 27, 2023
    Geyser Pass Yurt
    A ski trip to the Geyser Pass Yurt and Mount Mellenthin in the La Sal mountains outside Moab,...
  • April 16, 2023
    Mount Emma
    A spring ski descent of the north face of Mount Emma, 13,581 ft.

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Trailrunning, Hiking, Camping, Peakbagging, Ultras and other races — summer outings and adventures by foot.

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On Skis

Backcountry Skiing, Ski Mountaineering, Rando/Skimo, Nordic, Alpine– if it’s on skis it’s included here.

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Everything Else

Biking, Rock or Ice Climbing, River Trips, Desert Trips, Travel, Photography- basically everything else.

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ABOUT CHRISTY & TED

We met in Aspen in 2000 and have been happily “stuck in the rockies” ever since, getting out in the mountains every day we can, in every season and by all means possible.

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ABOUT CHRISTY & TED

We met in Aspen in 2000 and have been happily “stuck in the rockies” ever since, getting out in the mountains every day we can, in every season and by all means possible.

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SKIING COLORADO’S HIGHEST PEAKS

We’ve skied all of the 14ers, as well as the high 13ers that comprise the list of Colorado’s Centennial Peaks. Now we’re working on skiing the Bicentennials (top 200) – to see the complete list of all of our 13er and 14er ski descents …

SEE THE LIST HERE

SKIING COLORADO’S HIGHEST PEAKS

We’ve skied all of the 14ers, as well as the high 13ers that comprise the list of Colorado’s Centennial Peaks. Now we’re working on skiing the Bicentennials (top 200) – to see the complete list of all of our 13er and 14er ski descents …

SEE THE LIST HERE

Check out the High Points video by Stio on Skiing Colorado’s high summits

THANK YOU FOR Supporting us as Nominees for National Geographic Adventurers of the Year

In 2015 we were honored with this nomination for completing the Centennial Ski Project along with our partner Chris Davenport. Thank you to our friends and supporters for helping us earn the award of Adventurer’s of the Year.

National Geographic Adventurers of the Year

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Soaking up the sun before the long winter ☀️🏜️🌵with @aspenchristy #offseason #desert #adventure #alwaysgo #lettheoutsidein @stio #sanrafaelswell #goblinvalley
Escaped to the desert 🌵while a winter storm dum Escaped to the desert 🌵while a winter storm dumped two feet of snow ❄️ on the ski areas at home. It was pretty nice. #desert #offseason #slotcanyon #adventure #alwaysgo #lettheoutsidein @stio
Desert weekend🌵always a favorite time of year 🏜️ #canyonlands #deserttowers #alwaysgo #offseason #adventures
Hanging in there 🍂 Hanging in there 🍂
Skiing anyone? Grizzly Peak, the tallest 13er in t Skiing anyone? Grizzly Peak, the tallest 13er in the state, looks like it might be getting close!?! 🎿⛷️
Looking good out there. 💚💛🧡#aspens #fallc Looking good out there. 💚💛🧡#aspens #fallcolors #seasons 🙏😀#winteriscoming 👍 #lettheoutsidein @stio
See ya later summer, thanks for the good times! 🏔️🏕️🚵‍♂️🥾☀️ski season is right around the corner! ⛷️❄️🎿🌨️🗻 #solstice #changingseasons #winteriscoming #gettingready @stio #lettheoutsidein
MY tree! Go find your own. 🧸🤣 #wheresyourmom MY tree! Go find your own. 🧸🤣 #wheresyourmom
I'll title this "Jane is my co-pilot." 🤘😀 It I'll title this "Jane is my co-pilot." 🤘😀 It was amazing to spend time with this icon recently. Her message of hope and the inspirational words she shared with the kids in the valley schools were something to admire, 🙏 topped off by the tales she shared over whiskey 🥃 around the fire 🔥 of her decades as a conservationist, scientist, and activist in Africa and worldwide. 🌍🌱🦧🔭 We need more of this in the world today. 🌈 Bravo to @aspenchristy and @acesaspen for bringing her message to the valley. 🙏 "Every single day you live, you make an impact on the planet, and you can choose what sort of impact you make." @janegoodallinst #conservation #inspiration #environmentalism #hope #dogood #janegoodall
Capitol, Snowmass, Hagerman, soon to be getting so Capitol, Snowmass, Hagerman, soon to be getting some snow. Winter weather is forecasted for the high peaks this week ❄️❄️❄️ the first snow of the season! ❄️👍🙏🏔️⛷️Thank you summer, it’s been a good one. 🚴‍♂️🏕️🥾🤘 #capitolpeak #14ers #summits #peakbagging #elkmountains #13ers #raggedswilderness @stio #lettheoutsidein
Soaking it in 🌅 at camp at Yule Lakes ☀️🏔️🏕️🥾😀 #summernights #backpacking #colorado #raggedswilderness #alwaysgo #lettheoutsidein @stio
Wildflowers are still blooming up high… 🌻🌼 Wildflowers are still blooming up high… 🌻🌼🪻it’s not too late to get out an enjoy summer! 🏔️☀️🥾 #wildflowers #backpacking #camping #alwaysgo #colorado #alpinelakes @stio #lettheoutsidein
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  • Treasure Mountain
  • Bushnell Lakes
  • La Plata Peak – Northwest Ridge
  • Mount Elbert Ski Descent – East Ridge
  • Twining Peak Ski Descent
  • Mount Hope – the Hopeful Couloir
  • “T 0” Ski Descent
  • Geyser Pass Yurt
  • Mount Emma

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50,000 people out there trying to be our best…to 50,000 people out there trying to be our best…together! The streets of NYC were filled with so much love and support for the @nycmarathon 🧡 The world needs more love right now and NYC 🗽 You delivered! Thank for all the friends and family that came out to cheer, and to all the people cheering their hearts out for strangers. Truly the best marathon in the world 🌎 Thank you to all those that supported the @chrisklugfoundation and our team. We are all so grateful! #ilovenyc🇺🇸🗽 #organdonorssavelives #lettheoutsidein @stio @tedmahon @allthewaymaymay
Following in the footsteps of the Butch Cassidy ga Following in the footsteps of the Butch Cassidy gang and hiding out in the deep canyons of Utah! Nice getaway #peachblow #canyoneeringadventure #climbing #camping #dirtlife #fullmoon #letitsnow #lettheoutsidein @stio 📷 @tedmahon
My heart fluttered for days revisiting the Musee D My heart fluttered for days revisiting the Musee D’Orsay and seeing the new exhibition by friend @peterdoig. As well as the first show devoted to the last 70 works produced by Vincent Van Gogh before taking his life. Incredible works. #museedorsay #masterpieces #paris #art #peterdoigexhibition #vangogh
The quest to see the best museums in the world con The quest to see the best museums in the world continues! Back to where it all started to see one of Frank Gehry’s best. Overwhelming feeling of awe, power, and humanity seeing so many Mark Rothko works together in one exhibition! Truly amazing #louievuittonfoundation #markrothko #frankgenry #paris #annualarttrip #10years #daddaughter #stillsomuchtosee
The perfect pause between summer and winter 🧡 S The perfect pause between summer and winter 🧡 Soaking it all in #fallseason🍂🍁 #lettheoutsidein @tedmahon @crlanter @stio
An end of an era…. Papa passed peacefully in his An end of an era…. Papa passed peacefully in his sleep this week. It’s been incredible to reflect on the profound impact he had on our lives. In his 99 + years, we were able to stay so close and share so many special experiences. We will miss his remarkable memory and stories of growing up in Nantucket, flying planes in WWII, living in Japan, finding his way to the mountains of Colorado and skiing until his 90s. Grateful for all the memories we were able to share. We will cherish them forever. 🧡
This week Dr. Jane Goodall came to our valley to s This week Dr. Jane Goodall came to our valley to share her message of hope with the @acesaspen community. It was incredible to see the affect of her stories on students from Glenwood Springs to Aspen. I’m not sure who was more inspired - the educators and adults she touched, or the youth that hung on to her every word. I do know that this message of hope is needed right now and it was empowering to hear her advice of “just do something”. Be a part of the solution, understand your impact, and take action in your community to ensure a more sustainable future for our planet, people, and animals. #capacityforchange #awareness #environmentaleducation #collaboration #dosomething
When both your parents want to spend their Septemb When both your parents want to spend their September birthdays climbing to 12,000 ft, visiting another incredible @10thmtnhuts, and taking in the incredible Colorado night sky! Happy birthday 🩷#sangreefroelicherhut #10thmtnhuts #milkyway #familygoals #buckeyepeak #foreveryoung #lettheoutsidein
Two months from today on Nov 5th, I will be lining Two months from today on Nov 5th, I will be lining up for my 3rd NYC Marathon! Hard to believe it's been 16 years since I've run the streets of New York. I'm excited to feel the incredible energy of this race again! This year, I'm honored to be running for the Chris Klug Foundation to help bring awareness to the 104,000 children and adults currently waiting for an organ transplant. I will give it my all out there to raise funds and raise awareness, and would love your help! 100% of all donations made will go towards my $3,500 goal for the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), and any amount will make a difference. Link to donate in my bio! 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️ Also, remember to double-check that you are registered as an organ donor! An easy way to know if you're on the organ donor registry is to look at your driver's license or state ID card! #donatelife #earnyourheart #makeadifferencetoday
Pretty much happy doing anything, anywhere close Pretty much happy doing anything, anywhere close to the Weminuche Wilderness! Especially self-propelling from town to town #silverthreadbyway #creed #lakecity #fishtacos🐟🌮 #bikeride #lettheoutsidein @stio
So many treasures on Treasure Mountain 🏔️ Inc So many treasures on Treasure Mountain 🏔️ Including my favorite Arctic Gentian. Mountain people often say that when the Arctic Gentians bloom, count on snow in six weeks! #fallseaosnishere #weekendvibes #rechargingbatteries #lettheoutsidein @stio
Annual pilgrimage around the Bells - an experience Annual pilgrimage around the Bells - an experience that can induce deep feelings of awe - every single time. #gratitude #feelingsmall #awe #trailrunning #solo #fourpass #maroonbellswilderness #buckskin #snowmasslake #trailriderpass #fridgidair #westmaroon #lettheoutsidein @stio
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