Low risk vs. No risk
Whether it’s low, moderate, or considerable, avalanches can always occur. Low risk doesn’t mean no risk.
A Sunny Sunday Ski Date
A sunny ski tour and loop over three passes and around Star Peak in the Elk Mountains near Ashcroft, Colorado
Testing the Waters
Our first backcountry ski tour after a big storm cycle
How to Spring Ski on Independence Pass
A how-to guide to spring skiing on Independence Pass.
Christiana Peak – 12,878 ft.
A spring ski descent of the East Face of Christiana Peak, 12,878 ft., from Capitol Creek.
Snowmass S Ridge
The S Ridge on the west side of Snowmass Mountain might be our favorite route on that 14er.
“Siberia Peak”
A 2020 spring trip in to ski the East Face of “Siberia Peak” deep in the Elk Mountains
Conundrum Peak – East Face
The East Face of Conundrum Peak, a great option for skiing this Aspen area 14er.
Clark Peak
Climbing and skiing the steep East Face of Clark Peak, 13,580 ft., located in the Snowmass Creek Valley.
Ashcroft
After ringing in the new year, we decided to head out on a ski tour to Ashcroft, a favorite zone near Aspen.
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
