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April 21, 2022Skiing a prominent line called the Rat Tail Couloir in the Snowmass backcountry, and a little history of... -
April 14, 2022A backcountry ski outing to Marble's Mount Daly, a prominent peak in the upper Crystal Valley. -
March 31, 2022Some thoughts on what makes springtime a safer time to be in the backcountry -
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February 10, 2022Whether it’s low, moderate, or considerable, avalanches can always occur. Low risk doesn’t mean no risk. -
February 3, 2022A sunny ski tour and loop over three passes and around Star Peak in the Elk Mountains near...
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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.
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By Foot
Trailrunning, Hiking, Camping, Peakbagging, Ultras and other races — summer outings and adventures by foot.
On Skis
Backcountry Skiing, Ski Mountaineering, Rando/Skimo, Nordic, Alpine– if it’s on skis it’s included here.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
- Centennial Skiers – Our website on our goal to ski the Colorado Centennial Peaks
- TedMahon.com – Ted’s other site for ski instructing, guiding, photography, etc.
- Honey Stinger – Need food for the trail or a race? Honey Stinger makes the best stuff
- Sierra Ski Journal – John Morrison’s blog from the Sierra’s
- Ski with Kim – Ski star Kim Reichhelm’s Adventure Ski Camps
- Aspen Spin – “Aspen’s Top Blog”
- Wild Snow– Lou Dawson’s site, needs no further introduction
- Chris Davenport– Check out what Chris is up to- it’s usually something interesting
- 14ers.com – the best place to go online for 14er info.
- Powder Magazine– A story I wrote on our 10 day Bugaboos to Roger Pass Traverse
- Phish.net
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.
