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Kokopelli

Kokopelli

Nov 3, 2012

Mary’s Loop Like a couple of elk forced down to lower elevations by snowfall, Christy and I headed to Fruita to go for a run. Most people associate Fruita with mountain biking. While the biking is nothing short of awesome there, many of the trails work equally well for a run. The rolling, semi-technical Kokopelli trails are the best, since the bikers aren’t moving as fast and as a runner...

The Capitol-Snowmass “Super Loop”

The Capitol-Snowmass “Super Loop”

Sep 19, 2012

Just an overview, the map misses much of the detail unfortunately. Click to enlarge. Neal jokingly referred to it as the “Outward Bound Course in a Day” loop. I’m not exactly sure how long it is, but our estimates put it in the 40-mile range. It had 11,000+ vertical feet climbed over five passes and it took all day (about 12 hours with stops). (more…)

Capitol to Hell Roaring loop

Capitol to Hell Roaring loop

Aug 22, 2012

A map of the loop. Click to enlarge. It’s a loop that we hadn’t done before– Capitol Creek to Avalanche Creek to Hell Roaring Creek. Though friends say it’s longer, we figured it to be about 26 miles, with 7300 feet of vertical gain. (more…)

North Crestone Lake

North Crestone Lake

Aug 1, 2012

A backpack and trail run around North Crestone Lake, Comanche Pass, the Phantom Terrace, and 13ers.

Cotton Lake and Sangre Summits

Cotton Lake and Sangre Summits

Jun 13, 2012

A peakbagging and trailrunning day trip to some 13ers above Cotton Lake in the Sangres

Orbiting Star

Orbiting Star

Mar 23, 2012

The route, click to enlarge. Last Saturday, Anda, Christy, and I went on a little St. Patrick’s Day ski tour that circumnavigated our local Star Peak. The 20-mile “Star Peak Traverse” loop is a pretty obvious linkup of established local trails. Start at Ashcroft and head up towards the Tagert and Green-Wilson huts, following the snow covered jeep road all the way to Pearl Pass. (more…)

Canyonlands and the Upheaval Dome Loop

Canyonlands and the Upheaval Dome Loop

Oct 12, 2011

When last weekend’s weather forecast wasn’t looking conducive to outdoor activities around Aspen, Christy and I decided to head to Moab.

Len Shoemaker Ridge to Pyramid Traverse

Len Shoemaker Ridge to Pyramid Traverse

Aug 10, 2011

The massive ridge. With the start labeled, we first climbed south to Len Shoemaker Peak and then followed the ridge as it swung north, all the way to Pyramid. Click to enlarge. Totally psyched and somewhat surprised to have actually pulled it off, Neal Beidleman and I sat on Pyramid’s narrow summit in the afternoon sun and processed it all. It wasn’t that we thought it couldn’t be done. Through...

Four Pass Loop

Four Pass Loop

Aug 1, 2011

Christy, on the final descent from Buckskin Pass. On Saturday, Christy and I got out on our favorite local linkup of trails and passes, the Four Pass Loop. According to some friends who had been out there earlier in the summer, the lingering snow and high water levels, the theme of summer thus far, had made the trip pretty challenging. But it seems that summer’s persistence has finally won over...

The Dirty 30

The Dirty 30

Jun 8, 2011

Spring snows and June skiing aside, the summer running season is here. Jumping right into things, Christy and I ran the Dirty 30 last Saturday, a 50K course run along the trails of Golden Gate State Park, located northeast of Blackhawk, CO. Now in its 3rd year, the event hosts three races– a 7, 12, and 31 miler (50K)– and in addition to being really scenic, very hilly and just...

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Gotta say it feels great to head out on a trail ru Gotta say it feels great to head out on a trail run with my favorite partner and leave behind the orthopedic issues that held me back for several years! 😀🏃🏽⛰️🙏 #backtonormal #lovesummertime☀️ #trailrunning 👍
Crestolita and Broken Hand Peak ⛰️ so fun to h Crestolita and Broken Hand Peak ⛰️ so fun to hike around the #sangres, tag some new #13ers, all while near the local giants, and without a single person around. 🏕️🥾Always worth a trip! #alwaysgo #backpacking #peakbagging #colorado #crestones #14ers
Seeking out the quiet places, while filling in the Seeking out the quiet places, while filling in the blank spots on the map. 🥾🏕️⛰️🌅🔥 #backpacking #colorado #sangres #13ers #peakbagging #alwaysgo #wildernesstherapy @aspenchristy
Changing things up- feels good to be out of ski bo Changing things up- feels good to be out of ski boots! ☀️🌊🚣🏼‍♀️⛺️
Keeping the spring season going down in the San Ju Keeping the spring season going down in the San Juans ⛷️sun, spring snow, couloirs, and 13ers ☀️🌽❄️🏔️that’s Silverton in May! 😁🙏 and we’re not done yet- conditions are still 👌 up high!

#springskiing #silverton #alwaysgo #backcountryskiing #skithe13ers #cinnamonpass @aspenchristy @kastle_usa @stio #forskiers #lettheoutsidein
Big Banff backdrops 🤩 Canadian Rockies are real Big Banff backdrops 🤩 Canadian Rockies are really something! 🇨🇦👍💯 that’s Temple Mountain in the background 🏔️can’t wait to get back up here! @aspenchristy #canadianrockies #backcounteyskiing #skitouring #alwaysgo
Couloir hunting 🎯 still plenty of snow out ther Couloir hunting 🎯 still plenty of snow out there if you’re willing to put in the effort ⛷️🏔️🤟 #alwaysgo #backountryskiing #colorado #skitouring #aspenco @aspenchristy @kastle_usa #forskiers
Purple Mound, 2622m, Lake Louise, BC 🇨🇦 We’ve skied named peaks, mounts and mountains, points, needles, ridges, and hills— and countless translations of these terms in other languages— but we had never skied from the summit of a named mound. 

Thanks to @richburkley for showing us around @skilouise 🙏 and taking us on the Purple Mound tour ⛷️👍💯 It was a cool loop through beautiful mountains, fun skiing, and a memorable day! 

(And way to dress for the day @aspenchristy)
Three nights and four lovely days up at the Asulka Three nights and four lovely days up at the Asulkan Hut🛖 in the Selkirk Mountains, BC 🇨🇦 with (mostly) winter conditions, amazing terrain, and the perfect adventure partner 😍 @aspenchristy 

💯⛷️🏔️🙏😀 #alwaysgo #backcountryskiing #huttrip #selkirks #canada #rogerspass @kastle_usa #forskiers
Spring off-season ski adventures ⛷️maybe the b Spring off-season ski adventures ⛷️maybe the best time of year? 💯 We headed north 🇨🇦 and the ski touring adventures have been ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #canada #skitouring #rogerspass #backcountryskiing #alwaysgo @aspenchristy @kastle_usa #forskiers
Back to where it all began, nearly 30 yrs ago— Q Back to where it all began, nearly 30 yrs ago— Quandary Peak 14,265 ft. Nice to reaffirm 14er ski outings are still just as much fun as they were back then, and a little bit easier! 😁🙏 additional pics included for spring recon of Mosquito/Tenmile Range 13ers and 14ers:

Photo 4 - Grays & Torreys
5 - Pacific Peak
6 - Crystal & Peak 10
7 - Atlantic Peak
8 - Drift Peak & Fletcher Mountain
9 - Mount Democrat North Face

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On the hunt for sunny spring snow ☀️🌽❄️ On the hunt for sunny spring snow ☀️🌽❄️ with @steepskiing yesterday. And it was easy to find. 😀 #backcountryskiing #aspenco #getitwhileyoucan
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Turns out, Everything is Going to be Alright 🎶 Turns out, Everything is Going to be Alright 🎶 Music therapy at Folsom Field. Just what we needed this weekend. Thank you @phish #folsomfield #boulder @bouldertheater @themotet #houseswap #friends #musicforthsoul
Up and over the passes we go! Annual run to visit Up and over the passes we go! Annual run to visit to Willow Lake and Red, a dear frog 🐸 that was buried there in 1998. Frolicking in the high alpine flowers that are starting to pop and adding much needed colors to our days. Still so sad to arrive at Maroon Bells and not have our National Forest staff and facilities (including drinking water for people visiting from all over the world) being supported as they should due to budgets from the current administration. #mountainsarecalling #ProtectPublicLands #protectwhatyoulove #fundtheforestservice @stio
Powered by summit cookies! 🍪 Scrambling through Powered by summit cookies! 🍪 Scrambling through the Sangre de Cristos on the summer solstice 🍪 First nights under the stars 💫big packs, massive wind 💨 lots of mosquitoes, new peaks and valleys, campfires, a high altitude pool, everything you want for the first summer days #summersolstice  #crestonecolorado #crestolita #picopool #13ers @tedmahon @stio
Special place to kick off summer - Missoula’s Bl Special place to kick off summer - Missoula’s Blackfoot River with my amazing sister and river captain @jenabear54 ☀️ Incredible birds, biodiversity, dogs, and friends 🌊 #blackfootriver #montanaadventure #missoula #publiclands #summervibes #sisterlove #lettheoutside #pilateadwoodpecker 💛
That a wrap for us! Feeling grateful for all the s That a wrap for us! Feeling grateful for all the snow we were able to ski this spring despite a below average year, especially in the San Juans. As of this season, we’ve skied 141 of the top 200 peaks in Colorado and putting together some fun plans for next spring! Now bring on summer! ☀️🤗⛷️🏔️ @kastle_usa @stio #lettheoutsidein #ski13ers #secondseason #bicentennials #skimountaineering #colorado #highpeaks
May 18th dropped a full-on snowstorm over the San May 18th dropped a full-on snowstorm over the San Juans! ❄️🌨️ Making the summit of Rolling Mountain (13,697 ft) in whiteout conditions a pretty wild time. 
Days like these remind me why I love ski mountaineering: overcoming challenges, pushing through, being unplugged, and feeling so tired that Monday at the office sounds really nice. @mouseschocolate for the reward 🐭 #SpringSkiing #SkiMountaineering #SanJuans #RollingMountain #13,697 #Colorado #Bicenntenial #Skithe13ers #Type2Fun #EarnYourTurns #Forskiers #Moose #Ptarmigan #lettheoutsideinside @stio @kastle_usa
Can’t deny my love of spring skiing ☀️ ⛷️ 🏔️ Early ups make for lots of garden 🪏 time in the afternoon 👩‍🌾 Fun to find powdery conditions out there! 

Exciting to be testing out some exciting new women’s winter gear for @stio 🤗🤗🤗 Goods things are coming!
Happy May Day! ❄️ 🌷 ❄️🌷❄️ Love h Happy May Day! ❄️ 🌷 ❄️🌷❄️ Love having fresh snow and new blooms all at once! Such a special time of year, marking half way between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice ☀️ #letitbloom #letitsnow #lettheoutsidein @tedmahon @stio @kastle_usa
Just getting started up north! Exploring expansive Just getting started up north! Exploring expansive alpine bowls, old-growth forests, and high peaks. Different world up here! So good to see #secondskiseason #forskiers #rogerspass #canada #lettheoutsidein @tedmahon @scarpa @kastle_usa @stio
Just happy to be here 🙏💗⛷️ 🏔️ ☀️ #mountainlife #forskiers #lettheoutsidein
Dayz off….and the mountains are calling. No meet Dayz off….and the mountains are calling.
No meetings, no emails, — just fresh turns, quiet ridgelines, and only that kind of joy that powder can give you.
Grateful for the reset, the friends, the views, and the legs that still want one more lap.

#Weekends #MountainTherapy #EarnYourTurns #BackcountryBliss #PowderDays #lettheoutsidein @tedmahon @stio @kastle_usa
Hello Spring Mountaineering Season ⛷️ 🏔️ Hello Spring Mountaineering Season ⛷️ 🏔️ 
Nice to be together again ❄️ Some incredible peaks out there! Can’t wait for more exploring…#lettheoutsidein #forskiers #springhassprung #bunnybait #skirewards #sanjuans #trico @stio @kaestleski @tedmahon @mouseschocolate
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