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Alpine Climbing

Reinhold Messner

Reinhold Messner

Nov 26, 2022

An amazing talk and Q&A with Reinhold Messner on the subject of sustaining alpinism as a way of life.

Castor

Castor

Sep 2, 2014

Descending from Castor’s summit. The route started all the way out on the snowy plateau in the distance. With the race behind us, we made our way from Zinal to Zermatt where we would finally be able to make use of the 40 lb. duffel of climbing gear we had been carting around with us. (more…)

The Inwood Arete

The Inwood Arete

Aug 18, 2013

The rocky ridge on the mountain’s north side climbs for about 2,000 feet to where it joins the standard East Ridge route. After our run up Quandary’s East Ridge we decided to climb the mountain a second time (the next day) at a more casual pace. The north side of the mountain has a seldom visited, semi-technical climbing route called the Inwood Arete that we wanted to explore. (more…)

The Ellingwood Ridge

The Ellingwood Ridge

Oct 4, 2011

Ellingwood’s solo effort in late August day in 1921, the first reported ascent of the ridge that now bears his name, was way ahead of its time. Last weekend, Christy, Dirk and I followed in his footsteps, and despite the passing of ninety years, it seemed as though not much has changed.

A few more from Rainier

A few more from Rainier

Sep 7, 2010

The group trudges up to Camp Muir, at about 10,000 feet,with the Nisqually Glacier, Cleaver and Ice Cliff in the background. Because it was such a great climb and since we came home with so many pics, I thought I’d share some more. (more…)

Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier

Sep 1, 2010

Lindsay, Angie, Craig and Nick descend the Emmons Glacier. Last April, when warm weather and dusty snow seemed to call an end to the Colorado spring ski season, we booked tickets to the Pacific Northwest and set our sights on some peaks in the Cascades. But when winter made a surprise comeback here at home, we were faced with a decision. We could head up to Rainier and Hood as...

Spearhead

Spearhead

Aug 25, 2010

Spearhead. The North Ridge follows near the sun/shadow line in the photo. Click all pics to enlarge. Feeling as though we had done a good job taking advantage of what the Aspen area has to offer lately, and with plans forming for a climbing trip to Joshua Tree and Red Rocks this fall, we thought we’d change gears and hit the road for a little alpine climbing. So on Dirk’s...

Dolomiti – Part III – VF Tomaselli

Dolomiti – Part III – VF Tomaselli

Nov 12, 2009

The haze might be from pollution but it at least it makes for some cool lighting effects in the mountains and valleys. Cinque Torre in the foreground on the left. We’re on the beach in Mexico on a second honeymoon and figured we should share the remaining photos from our first wedding getaway. The Via Ferrata Cesco Tomaselli – Punta Sud was our favorite climb in the Dolomites– and for...

Dolomiti – Part II – Tofana di Rozes

Dolomiti – Part II – Tofana di Rozes

Oct 13, 2009

On the summit of Tofana di Rozes, in Eurpoean terms- 3244m, 2 deg. C and 15 cm of new snow. You do the conversion. And the honeymoon continues. A day after the warmup on Punta Fiames we decided to hit something bigger. Highly recommended by friends and guidebooks alike, the Via Ferrata Giovanni Lippelli on the Tofana di Rozes was said to be a must-do. The Tofana group is comprised...

Dolomiti – Part I – Punta Fiames

Dolomiti – Part I – Punta Fiames

Oct 5, 2009

Say ‘cheese’– no, better yet, say ‘honeymoon.’ Christy smiles big nearing the top of the 5th class VF Tomaselli. Some Euros are following down below. If they didn’t smoke so many cigarettes they may have caught us. Click all photos to enlarge. The wedding was awesome. Afterwards, in need of some serious rest and unwinding, Christy and I headed to Europe, Italy to be exact. I know what you’re thinking,...

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Summer peakbagging… you can tell we’re into Au Summer peakbagging… you can tell we’re into August as the colors are changing ever so slightly out there!🏔️#winteriscoming ❄️#peakbagging #13ers #alwaysgo #backpacking ⛺️🤘#colorado @stio #lettheoutsidein
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Good morning from Crater Lake, West Maroon Creek. Good morning from Crater Lake, West Maroon Creek. 🏔️👍 still snowy up the valley en route to CB. Might be a while before it’s all dry.
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Summit, cairn, logbook, and approaching T-storm ⛈️ feels like we’re into summer here! 🏔️ Bushnell Peak, 13,105 ft. ⛺️ Sangre de Cristo Mountains. #13ers #peakbagging #colorado #sangredecristo #backpacking #alwaysgo #lettheoutsidein @stio
Long day of hiking up on Highlands Ridge. Apart fr Long day of hiking up on Highlands Ridge. Apart from the bear 🐻 the small herd of elk, the band of mountain goats 🐐 and the family of bighorn sheep— we had it all to ourselves! ☀️😊👍🥾 #summer #ridgewalking #uphigh #colorado #outside #alwaysgo #highlandsridge #elkmountains
What a day on Wetterhorn!🏔️ Christy was out o What a day on Wetterhorn!🏔️ Christy was out on the #sjs50 race 🏃‍♀️ so I took the morning to revisit one of my favorite #colorado #14ers. 🥾 It was a perfect morning to be up high ☀️ (there’s still a lot of ❄️❄️❄️ around here!) 

#2 East Face of Wetterhorn Peak
#3 the Heisshorn
#4 Coxcomb and Redcliff
#5 Matterhorn Peak and Uncompahgre 

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Happy summer solstice! ☀️after a long winter a Happy summer solstice! ☀️after a long winter and spring it feels pretty good 😊 take advantage of the long days and get outside! ⛷️🚴‍♂️🏔️🌞🙏 #mountainbike #skymountainpark #aspen #colorado @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #tx77 #forskiers #backcountryskiing #independencepass
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Finding a home for the night, climbing peaks, divi Finding a home for the night, climbing peaks, diving in, sleeping under the stars, exploring new  places, and recharging 🩵 🎒 🏔️ 🏕️ 🏊‍♀️ 🌸 💫 #backyardadventures #nightsout #coloradowilderness #wildflowers #lettheoutsidein @stio
We all know the best adventures are the ones you t We all know the best adventures are the ones you take with friends - Marble to Crested Butte and back with a toothbrush in our pack certainly felt off the beaten path! Catching the tail end of the wildflower peak #letheoutsidein @stio 🏔️ 🌸 🏃‍♀️ 🎒
Happy 4th of July! Always good to unplug for a few Happy 4th of July! Always good to unplug for a few days in a remote spot in the Sangres de Cristo Mountains…#lettheoutsidein #13ers #ridgesfordays #sangresdecristomountains #coloradobackcountry @stio
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Hands down my favorite run out there! The San Juan Hands down my favorite run out there! The San Juan Solstice 50 Mile loop around Lake city is always so challenging and so scenic. From the deep, cold creek crossings at 5am to the miles upon miles above 13,000 feet, it hard to not come back each year. But what a day for my 10th @sanjuansolstice50! Thanks @tedmahon for pacing the last 10 miles and always being my rabbit 🐇 #sanjuansolstice50 #sjs50 #lakecitycolorado #lettheoutsidein @stio
We love winter but nice to see it officially leavi We love winter but nice to see it officially leaving! Cheers to running, biking, camping, and all the summer things including checking in on the 75th @fibark_ #coloradotrail #lettheoutsidein @stio
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Shades of spring’s spectacular green…everywher Shades of spring’s spectacular green…everywhere from France to the Roaring Fork Valley. The best! #lettheoutsidein @stio
What a way to get a long run in! Stunning trail ar What a way to get a long run in! Stunning trail around the St. Tropez peninsula. The hilly coastline punctuated by beautiful French beaches made for an incredible long day! 🇫🇷 🏃‍♀️ 🌊 🏖️ #ramatuelle #captaillat #sttropez #penisularun #trailrunning #ProvenceAlpesCôted'Azur #exploration #lettheoutsidein @stio
Swapping ski boots for bike shoes to explore one o Swapping ski boots for bike shoes to explore one of the most historical wine regions of the world! So incredible to finally experience the land, the people, and the wine that make this place so special! 🙏🇫🇷🍷🚴❤️🏔️🚴‍♀️#biketouring #winewinewine #skilegsneedwork #lettheoutsidein @stio
Such precious days amongst the San Juan’s broad Such precious days amongst the San Juan’s broad basins, steep gullies, and high peaks.  So fun to finally ski TO (Letter T, Letter 0) the 134th highest summit in Colorado. TO hides from most views, just west of Dallas Peak and across the valley of Sneffels. #skithe13ers #13735 #bicentennials #coloradoskiing #forskiers #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski @stio
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