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The Christmas Tree Adventure

The Christmas Tree Adventure

Dec 16, 2021

A new twist on the annual Christmas Tree outing.

Taking in the View

Taking in the View

Aug 19, 2021

The wildfire smoke and haze is worse than ever. It’s time we stop normalizing it.

The Fine Line Podcast

The Fine Line Podcast

Jul 23, 2021

We sat down with the Fine Line podcast to discuss health and wellness and how to balance it all.

Spring is Here

Spring is Here

Apr 23, 2021

Getting back to normal and out on skis after my hip replacement… and how it all progressed.

The Next Challenge

The Next Challenge

Feb 19, 2021

Life can be hard on our bodies. Adventuring in the mountains, even more so. After years of tackling all sorts of challenges on foot, ski, and bike, in all seasons of the year, it shouldn’t have come as a surprise to learn that I had worn out one of my joints. I had my left hip replaced back in December.

New York Marathon – Action for Healthy Kids

New York Marathon – Action for Healthy Kids

Jul 16, 2015

The 2015 NY Marathon is on November 1. It’s been a quiet start to summer here on the blog, but that’s about to change. The first order of business, the New York Marathon. Sure, the race isn’t until November, but when I run the marathon it will be as part of a charity team, Action for Healthy Kids, and it’s time to pass around the hat. Founded in 2002, Action...

Girl Power

Girl Power

Jan 9, 2014

The January issue. And in the department of awesome news, Christy was included in Backcountry Magazine’s headline story this month, Girl Power — 37 Women Who Charge, a feature on the magazine’s picks for the most important women in backcountry skiing. I could write volumes on why it’s so deserving, but if anyone really needs to have it explained, I might suggest you just scroll through the years of blog...

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Dec 25, 2012

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12 Hours of Sunlight

12 Hours of Sunlight

Mar 1, 2012

Our race ended here, when Christy finished her 10th lap. She lost no time beginning the rehydrating process.. Saturday was the Sunlight Endurance Challenge, a.k.a. the 12 Hours of Sunlight. Last year, Christy and I managed to win the co-ed relay division of this unique uphill/downhill race. Despite a pretty thin field with only a few teams competing, it was still a really close finish against our friends from town,...

Seize the Summit – Winterskol 2012

Seize the Summit – Winterskol 2012

Jan 12, 2012

This year’s logo, fitting that it’s in Bronco colors. No doubt about it, Christy and I have had a lot of cool opportunities in the outdoors. Ever since arriving to Aspen, in 1994 for me and 2000 for Christy, we were always impressed by what we saw and heard people doing in the mountains around town. From that inspiration, we’ve built our own lives in a similar fashion, and in...

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Thank you Austria, for the memorable tour through Thank you Austria, for the memorable tour through your Silvretta Alps 🙏🇦🇹😊 snow, sun, schnapps, amazing people and huts, during a five-day ski adventure with @aspenchristy, which was just what we needed after a sub-par ski season back at home. ❄️⛷️👍

This region is worth a visit, the ski terrain is top-notch, the huts are great, and the Austrian hospitality brought it all together in a way that made for a special trip. And a ski day at @ischgl_com, complete with a proper aprés should be included as well! 🍻🕺🏻 #alps #skitour #silvretta @jamtalhuette @kastle_usa #forskiers @stio #lettheoutsidein
Went chasing snow and we found some... maybe too m Went chasing snow and we found some... maybe too much, if there is such a thing? We made it to the amazing Jamtal Hut despite pretty challenging conditions and couldn't be happier to be here! Stunning location, super-nice staff, great food- now if we could only get a little visibility... we'll see what the next few days deliver ❄️❄️❄️🙏#alwaysgo #silvretta #alps #huttrip ⛷️🏔️👍 @jamtalhuette @kastle_usa #forskiers @stio 😊
Still at it, but the days are numbered! 🎿🏔️💪⛷️ #a Still at it, but the days are numbered! 🎿🏔️💪⛷️

#alwaysgo #skinning #aspen
New adventures ahead — and this time, not in the m New adventures ahead — and this time, not in the mountains. 🏔️✨
Yesterday, I had the honor of being sworn in as a member of the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners, representing District Two.

I’m truly grateful to have been appointed after an application process alongside eight other qualified applicants. Stepping into this role is both exciting and humbling, and I’m ready to dig in and help shape the future of the place we all call home.

Thank you to everyone who supported and encouraged me. I take this responsibility seriously and am committed to dedicating the time, energy, and thoughtfulness it deserves.

Because this appointment fills a vacated seat, I’ll be running in the November election to continue serving in this position. More to come soon — but if you’d like to support the campaign, drop a comment below and I’ll make sure you're on the list!

Grateful for this community. Grateful for this opportunity. 🙏 @pitcogov
A welcome reset ❄️❄️❄️ long overdue! I'm hoping t A welcome reset ❄️❄️❄️ long overdue!

I'm hoping the pattern has changed and we'll see more regular snow🤞but it's hard to deny it feels like we're just going to revert back to the same sun and warm temps - which makes getting out on a tour all the more special! #alwaysgo #backcountryskiing #aspen #elks @aspenchristy @kastle_usa #forskiers
Back from our favorite place to spend Christmas Ev Back from our favorite place to spend Christmas Eve and morning- Tagert Hut! And it even snowed! 😃❄️🌨️☃️🎿🤍 Merry Christmas to all! 🎄🎁 #christmas #huttrip #alwaysgo
Hoping for more snow for everyone, everywhere. ❄️❄ Hoping for more snow for everyone, everywhere. ❄️❄️❄️ Grateful to have been able to chase it up north! 🇨🇦❄️⛷️🏔️ #canada #powder #skiing - extra footage courtesy of @eavesjohn (drone) & @juliahedman 🙏
Always an adventure trying to keep up with the cov Always an adventure trying to keep up with the cover girl! @aspenchristy @stio #lettheoutsidein
When you realize that precipitation isn't the only When you realize that precipitation isn't the only component of a weather forecast to consider💨💨💨🌋😲😆 #skichile #volcanllaima #volcanvillarrica #skiingistheeasypart
Love this place! 🇨🇱 fortunate that the fickle weat Love this place! 🇨🇱 fortunate that the fickle weather has cooperated so far- we haven't been shut down an any day we've been out, the two rainy days we've had have coincided on our travel days when we weren't skiing anyway!

After Lonquimay and Llaima, we managed to pull off a one-day ski of Lanin, followed by Villaricca, and then Quetrupillan. 

That's five different volcanoes climbed and skied in about as many days. 👍

Thanks to @ngrstyle for showing us the way on Villaricca- what an awesome day with an amazing local guide- I highly recommend Rodrigo if you're in Chile and need one, or even if you don't but want some local flavor- you won't regret going out with him! 

Now we're moving south from Pucón to Puerto Varas to check out Volcan Osorno and keep the adventure going! 🌋⛷️😁

#chile #skichile #pucon #volcanvillarrica #alwaysgo #skimountaineering @kastle_usa #forskiers @stio #lettheoutsidein #andes #volcanlanin
Chile ski adventure 2025 🇨🇱 we had two great days Chile ski adventure 2025 🇨🇱 we had two great days on two volcanoes so far- Lonquimay and Llaima - the sun and corn snow we got one day ☀️was countered with frozen spring snow, whiteout, and high winds 💨 the likes of which we haven't experienced in a while, if ever at all at this level. Definitely the type of conditions that makes things memorable! 😆

Now we're in Pucon, enjoying a rainy day out of our ski boots, checking out all this amazing place has to offer.

Tomorrow we'll be back out in nicer weather on some more local volcanoes, looking forward to the continued adventure! 🌋⛷️😀👍

#chile #volcán #skichile #andes #alwaysgo #skimountaineering @aspenchristy @kastle_usa #forskiers @stio #lettheoutsidein
The Joint Trail - such an amazing place. Worth a v The Joint Trail - such an amazing place. Worth a visit, or a revisit if it's been a while! @canyonlandsnps #needlesdistrict #desert #alwaysgo @aspenchristy @stio #lettheoutsidein
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Been back for a week but still not over those Silv Been back for a week but still not over those Silvretta Alps ❤️🏔️ 🇦🇹Thanks @tedmahon for capturing some magical moments moving up and down through the peaks and valleys @stio @kastle_usa @jamtalhuette #silvrettaalps #austria #egghorn #pizbuin #springskitouring
Into the great white yonder! Nice to find cold, sn Into the great white yonder! Nice to find cold, snowy conditions in here Austria 🇦🇹 And always fun to have a shake out ski day in a new ski resort before launching into a five-day ski traverse. Seems like a fitting place to celebrate the life of Dick Jackson. Our first ski traverse in Alps was over 20 years ago with him! And he’s been inspiring us ever since 💫🙏✨🏔️❄️🎿🇦🇹 #alps #silvretta #skitraverse #huts #ishcgl @stio @tedmahon @kastle_usa
There’s nothing like winter in the high country ❄️ There’s nothing like winter in the high country ❄️⛷️🏔️ #chasingbliss #paintedwhite #wintersunshine @tedmahon @stio
So excited for powder we’re kissing trees ❄️💕🌲@asp So excited for powder we’re kissing trees ❄️💕🌲@aspenhighlands @stio @kastle_usa @leah_torti11a @ericagoldman #TreeSkiing #PowderDay #KissThisTree #ChasingBliss
Annual Family Ski Trip! This year, checking out @d Annual Family Ski Trip! This year, checking out @deervalleyresort and the classic @steinlodge! So fun to finally see. And @solitudemountain is such a gem of a mountain 🫶🏼Even on low tide snow year #alwaysgo ⛷️Thanks @lynns2000 @jenabear54 @tedmahon #skitrip2026🎿❄️⛷️ #chasebliss @stio #forskiers @kastle_usa #familyskitrip2026
Grateful for all the adventures that our town has Grateful for all the adventures that our town has to offer even in a low snow year! #maroonbells #skitours #uphills #friends #halfbirthdays @jazzaspen @bonniesaspen @aspengayskiweek @aspensnowmass @aspenco @kastle_usa @stio
Oh it felt so good to be out ✨🏔️✨ #naturetherapy❄️ Oh it felt so good to be out ✨🏔️✨ #naturetherapy❄️ #onskis #powder #findkindness #ripbob @kastle_usa @stio
Happy New Year! May the year ahead bring us all he Happy New Year! May the year ahead bring us all health, happiness, and lots of adventure! 🌿 ལོ་གསར་བཀྲ་ཤིས་བདེ་ལེགས། བདེ་ཐང་དང་ སེམས་བདེ་ཡོང་བར་ཤོག། @aspenhighlands @stio #chasebliss #newyearsday #firstsummitoftheyear #2026
We found snow! ❄️ ⛄️ Merry, Merry ✨Hoping for more We found snow! ❄️ ⛄️ Merry, Merry ✨Hoping for more in the year to come 🙏💫 #huttrippin #tagerthut @braunhuts @tedmahon @kastle_usa @stio
The most wonderful Early Family Christmas 🎄 Love o The most wonderful Early Family Christmas 🎄 Love our Festivus tradition ✨🤍✨
Happy First of December 🤍✨🎄#winter #holidaytraditi Happy First of December 🤍✨🎄#winter #holidaytraditions🎄 #snowsnowsnow #whiterabbit #lettheoutsidein
Annual Halloween Run through some of Aspen cemeter Annual Halloween Run through some of Aspen cemeteries, celebrating the ghost of Aspen’s past! #aspengrove #utecemetery
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