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In the Desert

Moab

Moab

Nov 30, 2016

Christy standing in “The Windows” with Turret Arch behind, in Arches National Park. Since it was cold in the mornings we headed out to shoot some photos to allow the temperature to warm before hitting the trails. We like to say we’re just playing the hand we’ve been dealt. That is, when current conditions don’t allow for certain activities, just go with what’s working. In this case, we had such...

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

Nov 1, 2016

Running up one of the forks of the Navajo Loop. We love Bryce Canyon National Park. We just returned from four days of trail running and backpacking there and we were blown away by the beauty. Utah has no shortage of incredible desert scenery, the state has five National Parks to showcase it all. But through the years we had always set our sights on the other members of Utah’s...

Zion – Pine Creek

Zion – Pine Creek

Nov 10, 2015

Clearing weather allowed for a descent of the Pine Creek slot, one of the Zion classics.

Zion – Keyhole Canyon

Zion – Keyhole Canyon

Nov 5, 2015

We arrived with a rainstorm, so we hustled out to the Overlook and watched the waterfalls start up. The fall off-season wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the desert. I recently joined a group of friends on a trip to Zion National Park, a favorite spot in southwest Utah for some slot canyon adventures. If there’s one rule regarding slot canyons, it’s that they should always be avoided when...

Zion Narrows

Zion Narrows

Nov 25, 2014

Sean, in the Zion Narrows. The Zion Narrows– where the Virgin River cuts deep into the sandstone as it makes it way into Zion National Park. (more…)

More from Buckskin Gulch – to the Paria River and back

More from Buckskin Gulch – to the Paria River and back

Nov 20, 2014

Lower Buckskin Gulch The following morning, with lighter packs, we continued down Buckskin Gulch to the Paria River. It was about six miles downstream to the confluence. After a quick dunk in the river and a little playing around with quicksand, we were on our way back up the canyon. We stopped at the midway exit to grab our overnight stuff and then retraced our path to Wire Pass. (more…)

Buckskin Gulch

Buckskin Gulch

Nov 16, 2014

Deep in Buckskin Gulch. Buckskin Gulch has the proud distinction of being the longest slot canyon in the world. All slot canyons by definition have sections of tight narrows, but the depth and length of these narrows can vary. Some are actually quite short, often measured in yards. Others can go for longer, even as long as a mile, before it opens up and higher ground can be reaches. The...

Water Holes Canyon

Water Holes Canyon

Nov 10, 2014

One of the many rappels in Water Holes Canyon Water Holes Canyon is a slot canyon just south of Page, Arizona. It empties into the Colorado River from the east, just below Glen Canyon Dam. Like Antelope Canyon, Water Holes is on Navajo land and requires permission to access. (more…)

Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon

Nov 3, 2014

It was time for a fall desert trip, so a group of us headed down to Page, Arizona, with a list of canyons and slots to check out. We started with Antelope Canyon. (more…)

Waterpocket Fold & Muley Twist Canyon

Waterpocket Fold & Muley Twist Canyon

Nov 5, 2013

Looking north up the Waterpocket Fold in the morning. As you travel east (right) you pass through younger and younger rock strata. The Waterpocket Fold of Capitol Reef might be best described as a bend in the earth’s crust where subsequent erosion has exposed the underlying rock strata. Whereas the layers of desert rock are normally seen in a canyon wall stacked vertically, the layers of the Fold are tilted...

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Still skiing? North faces of LaPlata and Sayres ar Still skiing? North faces of LaPlata and Sayres are still looking good. And there’s snow in the forecast! ❄️❄️❄️❄️⛷
What’s the tallest named “hill” in the count What’s the tallest named “hill” in the country? (hint: it’s elevation is 13,761 ft.) ⛷🏔 the #colorado #ski13ers #backcountryskiing season is winding down. Still some good 🌽❄️ to be found but it’s going quick ☀️☀️☀️
Making the best of challenging snow conditions las Making the best of challenging snow conditions last weekend in the San Juans. It’s always better to be skiing than not, right? ⛷
It’s disappointing to have the spring season trashed by airborne dust and dirt though. 👎 Experts say the continuing drought in the American West is all but ensuring this spring phenomenon will happen with increasing frequency— and even earlier in the season— in the years ahead. 👎 Let’s hope those forecasts are wrong. The spring backcountry season is already short enough. 📷 @aspenchristy
Skiers ascending to the Funffingerstock 🏔⛷ #u Skiers ascending to the Funffingerstock 🏔⛷ #urnertraverse #swissalps 🇨🇭
The sunshine ☀️ summits 🏔 and ski touring ⛷🎿 from day 2/3 of the #urnertraverse 🇨🇭 #skitouring #swissalps #alwaysgo
1 - climbing Lochberg
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3 - ascending Sustenhorn
4 - skinning to Gwachtenhorn
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6 - skiing down to Steingletscher 
7 - assessing options off Gwachtenhorn 
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Urner Traverse ✔️ completed the hut traverse t Urner Traverse ✔️ completed the hut traverse through the Swiss Alps 🇨🇭under endless sunny skies ☀️and spring snow 🌽😀 after two years of staying close to home it was really special to be visiting some other mountain ranges 🏔🤩 photos from Day1/2 of the #urnertraverse ⛷#urneralps #alwaysgo #skitouring #swissalps 🧀🥐🇨🇭🏔👍 @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers #tx93
I set up my own solo Highlands Powder Posse today I set up my own solo Highlands Powder Posse today 👍🤩❄️❄️❄️ #earnyourturns 🎿#kästleski #forskiers
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Capitol Peak, from the southwest— think it goes? Capitol Peak, from the southwest— think it goes? #ski14ers #elks #skimountaineering
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So fun celebrating 98 years of life! Born in 1924, So fun celebrating 98 years of life! Born in 1924, it’s always special to hear stories of growing up on Nantucket, first dates with Gram, and seeing this young hearted guy so excited for a new light weight golf bag! 🥳 Happy Birthday Papa!
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Eeking out a few more Colorado High Points before Eeking out a few more Colorado High Points before the ski season closes! Cold temps at night and sunny days made it hard to resist not to spend the weekend on snow and under the moon⛷ 🏔 🌷 sun ☀️ 🏕 🌝 #lettheoutsidein #forskiers #colorado #highpoints #bicentennials #summeriscoming
Meanwhile…back in Colorado checking out the snow Meanwhile…back in Colorado checking out the snow conditions! A little light over in the Sawatch Range but managed to ski three bicentennials #Cyclone #Carbonate #White 
First campfire of the season 🏕 🔥 ⛷ 🏔 @tedmahon @kaestleski @stio #lettheoutsidein #colorado #bicentennials #backcountryskiing #backyardadventures #maydayflowers
Just swinging in a mountain playground 🇨🇭❤ Just swinging in a mountain playground 🇨🇭❤️⛷
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Filled up with incredible skiing and exploring the Filled up with incredible skiing and exploring the all the different areas @andermatt_swiss_alps! Can’t beat Easter in the Alps. My favorite! ⛷🐇🌷🇨🇭❤️ And now into the heading to the hills and hopefully making it to @engelberg.titlis for more! #skitraverse #alps #springskiing #forskiers #lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski @tedmahon
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