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Olympic Fever

Olympic Fever

Feb 17, 2022

Some local races to consider if you’re feeling inspired by the Olympics.

Grand Traverse Training Tips

Grand Traverse Training Tips

Jan 13, 2022

Fun training ideas in the mountains around Aspen to prepare for the annual Elk Mountains Grand Traverse ski race.

Dyer Mountain

Dyer Mountain

Apr 8, 2017

We skied Dyer Mountain, 13,855 ft., for a third time, as part of the course of the Father Dyer Skimo Race in Leadville.

Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

Mar 29, 2017

The 20th annual Elk Mountains Grand Traverse was this past weekend. It was the 15th time both Christy and I have completed this race, nine of which have been as a team.

The Father Dyer Postal Route

The Father Dyer Postal Route

Apr 5, 2016

The inaugural Father Dyer Postal Route ski mountaineering race took place last weekend in the mountains outside of Leadville. You might have to add this one to your calendar next season.

2015 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

2015 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

Mar 30, 2015

On the route between Taylor Pass and Barnard Hut at daybreak. Christy and I completed another Elk Mountains Grand Traverse, our 14th, and 8th time as a coed duo. We just can’t stay away. The annual ski race/pilgrimage From Crested Butte to Aspen started at midnight on Friday and sent 215 teams of two on the 40 mile journey. (more…)

2014 Elk Mountain Grand Traverse

2014 Elk Mountain Grand Traverse

Apr 8, 2014

Another Elk Mountain Grand Traverse has come and gone. The annual 40 mile ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen has become a rite of spring for Christy and me, we’ve done it 13 of the 17 years it’s been held, the last seven as a couple. We’ve always loved the event and we’ve encouraged anyone who’s curious to check it out. Unfortunately, for the 3rd time in the history...

Power of Four

Power of Four

Mar 7, 2014

The weather challenged everyone from the start, pictured here, all the way to the finish. What a day…. As we drove to the start of the race in Snowmass, the storm’s intensity increased. Despite the March 1st date, it was actually raining, so heavily that our windshield wipers were on high as if we were driving through a summer thunder storm. (more…)

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...

2013 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

2013 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

Apr 1, 2013

Christy climbing Gold Hill. The 2013 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse was this past weekend. As our last race of the season, we were thrilled to finish well– Christy was the first female to cross the line and we nabbed the top spot in the Coed Division. And after twelve finishes here (six as a team), our time of 9:55 was the fastest we’ve done together, and PR for Christy. (more…)

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Still skiing? North faces of LaPlata and Sayres ar Still skiing? North faces of LaPlata and Sayres are still looking good. And there’s snow in the forecast! ❄️❄️❄️❄️⛷
What’s the tallest named “hill” in the count What’s the tallest named “hill” in the country? (hint: it’s elevation is 13,761 ft.) ⛷🏔 the #colorado #ski13ers #backcountryskiing season is winding down. Still some good 🌽❄️ to be found but it’s going quick ☀️☀️☀️
Making the best of challenging snow conditions las Making the best of challenging snow conditions last weekend in the San Juans. It’s always better to be skiing than not, right? ⛷
It’s disappointing to have the spring season trashed by airborne dust and dirt though. 👎 Experts say the continuing drought in the American West is all but ensuring this spring phenomenon will happen with increasing frequency— and even earlier in the season— in the years ahead. 👎 Let’s hope those forecasts are wrong. The spring backcountry season is already short enough. 📷 @aspenchristy
Skiers ascending to the Funffingerstock 🏔⛷ #u Skiers ascending to the Funffingerstock 🏔⛷ #urnertraverse #swissalps 🇨🇭
The sunshine ☀️ summits 🏔 and ski touring ⛷🎿 from day 2/3 of the #urnertraverse 🇨🇭 #skitouring #swissalps #alwaysgo
1 - climbing Lochberg
2 - the summit of Sustenhorn
3 - ascending Sustenhorn
4 - skinning to Gwachtenhorn
5 - Chelenalp Hut
6 - skiing down to Steingletscher 
7 - assessing options off Gwachtenhorn 
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Urner Traverse ✔️ completed the hut traverse t Urner Traverse ✔️ completed the hut traverse through the Swiss Alps 🇨🇭under endless sunny skies ☀️and spring snow 🌽😀 after two years of staying close to home it was really special to be visiting some other mountain ranges 🏔🤩 photos from Day1/2 of the #urnertraverse ⛷#urneralps #alwaysgo #skitouring #swissalps 🧀🥐🇨🇭🏔👍 @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers #tx93
I set up my own solo Highlands Powder Posse today I set up my own solo Highlands Powder Posse today 👍🤩❄️❄️❄️ #earnyourturns 🎿#kästleski #forskiers
On the other side of the lens for a change. Thanks On the other side of the lens for a change. Thanks for the photo and awesome day @artfuladventureburrows ⛷🏔💯👊😎🙏 #backcountryskiing #alwaysgo #lettheoutsidein
Capitol Peak, from the southwest— think it goes? Capitol Peak, from the southwest— think it goes? #ski14ers #elks #skimountaineering
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Rolling into summer and the longest days of the Ye Rolling into summer and the longest days of the Year! Less than one month to summer solstice…These are the days! #lettheoutsidein ☀️ 🚴 🏃‍♀️ 🌸 📷@tedmahon
Eeking out a few more Colorado High Points before Eeking out a few more Colorado High Points before the ski season closes! Cold temps at night and sunny days made it hard to resist not to spend the weekend on snow and under the moon⛷ 🏔 🌷 sun ☀️ 🏕 🌝 #lettheoutsidein #forskiers #colorado #highpoints #bicentennials #summeriscoming
Meanwhile…back in Colorado checking out the snow Meanwhile…back in Colorado checking out the snow conditions! A little light over in the Sawatch Range but managed to ski three bicentennials #Cyclone #Carbonate #White 
First campfire of the season 🏕 🔥 ⛷ 🏔 @tedmahon @kaestleski @stio #lettheoutsidein #colorado #bicentennials #backcountryskiing #backyardadventures #maydayflowers
Just swinging in a mountain playground 🇨🇭❤ Just swinging in a mountain playground 🇨🇭❤️⛷
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Filled up with incredible skiing and exploring the Filled up with incredible skiing and exploring the all the different areas @andermatt_swiss_alps! Can’t beat Easter in the Alps. My favorite! ⛷🐇🌷🇨🇭❤️ And now into the heading to the hills and hopefully making it to @engelberg.titlis for more! #skitraverse #alps #springskiing #forskiers #lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski @tedmahon
Ski birding is real @aspensnowmass! Ptarmigans and Ski birding is real @aspensnowmass! Ptarmigans and Rosy finches galore! Great to celebrate #75 days with @tedmahon @lynns2000 @b777plt #staycation #snowmass #lettheoutsidein @limelighthotel @stio
The up, the summit, and the down! Love new advent The up, the summit, and the down! 
Love new adventures in favorite zones with fun friends @amoskiaspen @tedmahon #springskiing #elkmountains #lettheoutsidein #forskiers @kaestleski @corbeaux_clothing @stio
Spring has sprung! Happy spring equinox ☀️🎿 Spring has sprung! Happy spring equinox ☀️🎿 🌱 🌍 What a perfect time to think about new projects, make travel plans, and realign with the universe  #lettheoutsidein @stio
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