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Breck Five Peaks

Breck Five Peaks

Feb 28, 2014

It was a beautiful day for a race. Another year, another bout of punishing weather at the Breck Five Peaks. We haven’t had much luck timing the conditions at this event. Last year’s race course had to be modified due to cold and wind, which was so punishing we were just happy to reach the finish. It was kind of a bummer because we were looking forward to the cool...

A Fabi Christmas

A Fabi Christmas

Jan 1, 2014

Santa leads the charge across Warren Lakes. We’ve been running a little behind here, but I wanted to share a few photos from an awesome little hut trip we made on Christmas Eve. It’s been an annual ritual to book a nearby 10th Mtn or Braun Hut the night before Christmas, and escape the Aspen holiday madness (if only for 24 hours). This year we found ourselves up at the...

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…)

Margy’s & McNamara

Margy’s & McNamara

Mar 17, 2013

The third and final climb of the day, out of Lenado to Four Corners and home. In seasons like this, when the steeper backcountry skiing isn’t all that safe, we keep ourselves busy with races. And part of the fun in that is in the training days. Many of the seasons races are already behind us. The Power of Four, the Vail COSMIC (for Christy), and the Highlands Skimo Series...

Peaks & Valleys

Peaks & Valleys

Mar 29, 2012

Making our way up the East Snowmass Creek Valley. [Christy here] It’s been a different kind of winter this year. Not bad, just different. The little snow we’ve received so far has left us with a pretty unstable snow pack, and not-so-desirable ski lines in the backcountry. We haven’t skied any of the peaks were thinking about earlier this fall, have yet to ski with some of our closest ski...

Getting Out

Getting Out

Feb 7, 2012

Christy, descending Burnt Mountain towards Buttermilk. Low angle powder is OK, it’s the big backcountry descents that aren’t coming into shape. This winter has not been like those of the past few years. We’re happy the huge early-season dry spell that settled in across much of the west has passed, and that the conditions in the ski areas are finally good. Unfortunately, the instability in the thin snow pack that...

Express Creek to Richmond Ridge

Express Creek to Richmond Ridge

Jan 5, 2012

A photo from the start. [Christy here, again] It’s not a good sign when things look like this in January. Sure, we need more snow, but it could always be worse. Even with a not-so-great start to the season, we’re still pretty lucky that we can get out on a nice, long tour and enjoy the gorgeous scenery. With a random Monday off, and a need to unwind from the...

Wrapping it up

Wrapping it up

Jun 15, 2011

The last ski days of the 2011 spring season in Aspen, including the southwest face of South Maroon and Independence Pass.

Bugaboos to Rogers Pass – 10 days in brief

Bugaboos to Rogers Pass – 10 days in brief

May 17, 2011

I wrote a piece for Powder Magazine online about our 10 day Bugaboos to Rogers Pass Traverse. Read it here!

Weekend Recon

Weekend Recon

Feb 24, 2011

Christy cuts through the powder on the Congo Trail section on her skinny little race skis. (Christy here) The new Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race is right around the corner, so in an attempt to scout out the complex course and get some time in our new Dynafit ski mountaineering race setups, Anda Smalls and I went out this weekend for a little familiarization. (more…)

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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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