Low risk vs. No risk
Whether it’s low, moderate, or considerable, avalanches can always occur. Low risk doesn’t mean no risk.
Score One for the Ski Town
After getting hammered by nine consecutive days of storms and snowfall, Aspen, the ski town, felt like it got its groove back.
The Next Challenge
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.
#Vanlife with Aspen Custom Vans
Our first #vanlife experience was a good one, trying out a Sprinter Van from Aspen Custom Vans on a spring skiing road trip to the San Juans.
The Hoka One One
Well it’s hard to say, but after getting my hands on a pair of these and hitting the trails, this latest European concept might actually have some legs, or at least help preserve mine. The Hoka 1.1, a super-cushioned running shoe, is the antithesis of the current minimalist trend in running, and is being introduced as the new barefoot craze seems to be hitting full stride. The compelling case for...
Moderating the Moderate Rating
A moderate pace up the moderate slope, as an avalanche instructor/forecaster, Josh knows better than to assume the moderate rating is as safe as it sounds. If you haven’t checked the CAIC website as of late, the current avalanche danger rating for the Aspen zone is moderate on all aspects and elevations. With five ratings on the avalanche danger scale– low, moderate, considerable, high and extreme– moderate is just a...
Mount Bross – Moose Gulch Ski – 4.25.09
Skiing Mount Bross and thoughts on the ethics that surround summit ski descents.
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. Read More
