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Earning the 100-day pin in Aspen Snowmass

Earning the 100-day pin in Aspen Snowmass

Mar 17, 2022

Reminiscing about a ski trip to Morocco.

Score One for the Ski Town

Score One for the Ski Town

Jan 6, 2022

After getting hammered by nine consecutive days of storms and snowfall, Aspen, the ski town, felt like it got its groove back.

The Next Level Skiing Podcast

The Next Level Skiing Podcast

Mar 15, 2021

My interview for the Wagner Skis “Next Level Skiing” podcast where we talk about skiing, teaching, the popularity of ski area skinning, and how it can serve as a bridge to backcountry skiing.

2017 FIS World Cup Finals

2017 FIS World Cup Finals

Mar 22, 2017

Lindsey Vonn went down as she crossed the finish line of the downhill. She finished in second place. For five days last week the top men and women ski racers in the world descended on Aspen for the 2017 FIS World Cup Finals. It was the first time in twenty years that the event was held in the U.S. and while Aspen has a long history of hosting World Cup...

One for the record books

One for the record books

Feb 3, 2014

The Broncos may have lost the Superbowl, but countless champions were crowned up in Highland Bowl this weekend. Tim scored his own title here in Filip’s Leap. The snow arrived Thursday and began to fall at a rate we don’t often see (or at least for too long) through sometime Saturday morning. When it was all said and done, the words historic or even biblical were being thrown around to...

Pretty good, for November

Pretty good, for November

Dec 2, 2013

Early season powder? We’ll take it! We haven’t seen this much snow this early in years. Things are looking good. There’s a “major winter storm” heading our way, and if November was any indication, it could be a good year. Check out some photos from the early season skiing last month. (more…)

Silverton Mountain

Silverton Mountain

Jan 18, 2013

Joey in the Pope Chute. In need of a change of scenery after a hectic holiday stretch in Aspen, we went down to ski Silverton Mountain last weekend. They were a little light on snow, and the temps were frigid (-22F as we drove to the ski area Saturday morning), but Christy, Joey, and I still had a great time. (more…)

Racing Gates

Racing Gates

Jan 5, 2013

The “Caderettes” from left to right: Suzanne Leydecker, May Selby, Heather Kroeger, me, Chandler Stapleton (AVSC alumni), Katie Ryan (AVSC alumni and current US Ski Team member), and John Supon, our token male and adaptive ski racer. Last Friday morning, an email titled, “Welcome to the Caderettes” appeared in my inbox. Little did I know that a quick mention earlier in the week from our friend Rocky about participating in...

On the Snow Ski Test

On the Snow Ski Test

Oct 21, 2012

The results are in from the OnTheSnow.com ski test. Over a few days last March, I was one of 13 lucky people tasked with evaluating next year’s skis for the website’s annual review. I say lucky because I think it’s a really cool opportunity to tryout the new gear, but it wasn’t without it’s challenges. There were 60 different skis that needed reviewing in just three days time, so it...

Endurance ski testing

Endurance ski testing

Mar 14, 2012

Heads down, testers Jeff, Bjorn, and Anna-Sophie fill out review cards on the chairlift ride, before switching to the next pair. The 2012 OntheSnow.com ski test is a wrap. As one of the more widely visited online ski websites, with an equally popular annual ski review, it was an awesome opportunity to be one of the testers this year. Over the course of three days, about a dozen of us...

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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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