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San Juans

Mount Emma

Mount Emma

Apr 16, 2023

A spring ski descent of the north face of Mount Emma, 13,581 ft.

Back in the Saddle

Back in the Saddle

Sep 8, 2022

The Lake City Alpine 50 mountain bike race was last weekend, a 50-mile race on the popular Alpine Loop outside of Lake City, Colorado.

Time Out

Time Out

Jul 31, 2022

A backpacking getaway to Wetterhorn Creek in the San Juan mountains outside of Lake City.

Dusty Spring

Dusty Spring

May 19, 2022

2022 was a bad year for dust in the snowpack. What does it mean?

UN13581

UN13581

May 24, 2021

A trip report from a ski descent of UN13581 in the Lake City area of the San Juans.

Vestal Basin, Whitehead Trail, Weminuche

Vestal Basin, Whitehead Trail, Weminuche

Sep 2, 2019

A couple of days of hiking and running adventures in the northern Weminuche Wilderness, to Vestal Basin, Elk Creek, and the Whitehead Trail.

White Dome and Peak One

White Dome and Peak One

Aug 23, 2019

A post from our recent trip to the Weminuche, to climb White Dome, Peak One, and Hunchback Mountain.

U.S. Grant Peak

U.S. Grant Peak

May 23, 2019

We finally made a trip to ski U.S. Grant Peak down in the San Juans up in Ice Lakes Basin.

1000 miles of Hardrock 100

1000 miles of Hardrock 100

Aug 13, 2018

I recently completed my 10th Hardrock 100, finishing in 29 hours and 26 minutes which was fast enough for 7th place. That comes to 1000 miles I’ve run on the ultra-marathon course in the San Juans.

Niagara Peak

Niagara Peak

May 6, 2018

Niagara Peak, #101 on the list of Colorado summits, has a really good north facing ski route.

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Geyser Pass Yurt and La Sal ski adventure ✔️🛖🏔️⛷️ awesome location and terrain 👍 but this winter keeps hanging on and the La Sals are no exception- we had frozen spring conditions💨❄️🥶when things eventually warm up the skiing will be awesome and will go well into May at this point. #backcountryskiing #lasals #moab #utah #earnyourturns @talking_mountain_yurts @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski
Heading up ⬆️ the girl loves to kick steps!! 🐐 @aspenchristy 🏔️👍🏋🏼‍♂️ #earnyourturns #skimountaineering #colorado #alwaysgo #type2 @stio #lettheoutsidein
♥️ San Juan’s 🏔️⛷️👍😀 #happypl ♥️ San Juan’s 🏔️⛷️👍😀 #happyplace #springskiing #skimountaineering #13ers @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers #alwaysgo
After 119 consecutive days in ski boots I felt it After 119 consecutive days in ski boots I felt it was time for something different 🚴‍♂️ It was an amazing winter and there will still be some skiing to do this spring, but a day off the ❄️ in the sun ☀️ out in the desert sure is nice 😎👍 #fruita #mountainbiking #dowhatfeelsright @stio #lettheoutsidein
Corduroy, falling out season here shortly ☀️😎 #springishere ⛷️ #earnyourturns 🎿 @kaestleski #forskiers
It’s doubtful anyone has skied Hayden more than It’s doubtful anyone has skied Hayden more than this guy. Always smiling no matter the conditions, it never gets old for Bob Perlmutter! #goBob #inspiring 😎❄️👍⛷️ #alwaysgo #backcountryskiing #hayden #springseason #bluebird
“With snow totals far above the seasonal average “With snow totals far above the seasonal average in many areas throughout the region, it is looking like it will be a great and long-lasting spring. Until then consider sticking to less consequential terrain choices and practice patience until these weak layers heal and springtime eventually arrives.” 

Quote from the @coavalancheinfo forecast discussion today. #goodadvice #staysafe @friendsofcaic ❄️❄️❄️ #backcountryskiing #knowbeforeyougo #skitouring ⛷️
Patience is required. The calendar says spring but Patience is required. The calendar says spring but stability says otherwise. ❄️❄️❄️ (photo: @aspenchristy Ashcroft 2017) Conditions will shape up soon enough. It’s going to be a long spring season- good things come to those who wait. ⛷️🏔️💯😀 #backcountryskiing #secondseason #skitouring #lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski #forskiers
Huge thanks to @highlandspropatrol for their enorm Huge thanks to @highlandspropatrol for their enormous effort to get the terrain open today with so much new snow 🙏👏👊 the eventual rope drop up in #highlandbowl was worth the wait! ❄️⛷️👍🥇 @aspensnowmass #powderday @kaestleski #forskiers @stio #lettheoutsidein
The wind… sculpting the snow into cool patterns The wind… sculpting the snow into cool patterns and formations, but ultimately making a mess of the backcountry conditions. Requesting a refresh now please 🙏 ❄️❄️❄️❄️
The snow continues to fall ❄️❄️ we didn’ The snow continues to fall ❄️❄️ we didn’t want to let the forecast get in the way of our day off. So we stuck to the plan and it paid off #alwaysgo ⛷️- @aspenchristy 👍👍😁 #backcountryskiing #skitouring @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers
On the move ☀️👍⛷️ #skitour #bluebirdday On the move ☀️👍⛷️ #skitour #bluebirddays #elks #alwaysgo #backcountryskiing ❄️❄️❄️ @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers
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Mid-week Mount Mellenthin ski! Cool to see the La Mid-week Mount Mellenthin ski! Cool to see the La Sals up close and ski the second highest peak in the range. Too cold for corn and too windy for powder but always a good day out in the mountains. Thank you Earth for providing so much for all of us. Hopefully we can start showing more  respect and reciprocity for you in the years ahead 🙏💛🌍🌈 #lasals #utahskiing #geyserpassyurt #forskiers #lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski
Opening the bicentennial ski season with Mount Emm Opening the bicentennial ski season with Mount Emma, 13,581 ft, just above Telluride! Incredible basin surrounded by some our of most favorite San Juan Peaks - Dallas, Sneffles, Teakettle….Nice to be up high again with @tedmahon #backcountryskiadventures #springskiing☀️⛷ #bicentennials #colorado #forskiers @kaestleski #letthoutsidein @stio
Interrupting spring skiing season to spin out the Interrupting spring skiing season to spin out the legs and remember how amazing our Colorado National Monument is! #colorado #outdooradventures #itsamazingoutthere #nationalmonuments #lettheoutsidein @stio
My favorite way to spend Easter 🐰🏔️🌷💛🙏#lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski
Spring has finally sprung in the Colorado Rockies! Spring has finally sprung in the Colorado Rockies! With snow squalls, warm temps, and snirt. 🙏But never a bad day in the mountains 🏔️ #lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski
Happy Spring Equinox! ☀️ A time of new beginni Happy Spring Equinox! ☀️ A time of new beginnings and chance to set new intentions. Think: Clean slates, optimism, and anything being possible with spring in the air….
🌍🌷💘☀️🙏💙#newgoals @kaestleski #springbloosoms #lettheoutsidein @stio
Spring Dump! 14 inches of powder @aspenhighlands y Spring Dump! 14 inches of powder @aspenhighlands yesterday and it just keeps coming! Sure skied like more in the bowl. Thank you to all the @aspensnowmass Ski Patrollers who are working their tails off to make it possible for all of us to enjoy the powder! #milesofsmiles #bowling❄️#springtime🌸 #lettheoutsidein @stio #forskiers #z100 @kaestleski
Making the most of a stormy day off ❄️ Let it Making the most of a stormy day off ❄️ Let it snow! #lettheoutsidein #forskiers @stio @kaestleski #tx103 #backcountryskiing #lovewinter #moresnowtocome #dayzoff
Soaking up the local sunshine this weekend! Nice t Soaking up the local sunshine this weekend! Nice to be home. Got powder turns and Red Crossbills for the #greatbackyardbirdcount 
And what looked to be elk snacks being  stashed by a coyote. Love our wild places #lettheoutsidein @stio #backcountryskiing #alwaysbebirding #skibirding #highalpine @forskiers #tx103 @kaestleski
Annual Sauer Family Ski Trip was 💯!!! So fun to Annual Sauer Family Ski Trip was 💯!!! So fun to explore @skicrestedbutte with 100% of their terrain open, including Teocalli Bowl 2! Only the third time in history its been open to the public. Grateful for a family that comes together for ski adventures and @lynns2000 who has a goal to ski a new ski area every year! #familyskigoals #cash’s hideout #alwaysgo #alwaysbebirding #lettheoutsidein @stio #forskiers @kaestleski
What a glorious day for the Alley Loop Nordic Mara What a glorious day for the Alley Loop Nordic Marathon! 42k around Crested Butte’s majestic vistas with tight, energetic loops through the alleyways of town. Never disappoints! Thanks @cbnordic for covering your streets with snow and celebrating winter and sport in true CB style! @cbnordic @stio #lettheoutsidein #42km #nordicmarathon #skateski
Groundhogs around the world saw their shadow today Groundhogs around the world saw their shadow today signaling six more glorious weeks of winter! Happy Ground Hog Day! ❄️⛷️🤍 @aspensnowmass @kaestleski @stio #lettheoutsidein #goundhogday #morewinterplease #punxsutawneyphil
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