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Rim to Rim to Rim

Rim to Rim to Rim

Nov 10, 2010

Here’s a look at the first leg of the trip, the Rim to Rim from south to north. It might not look that far but remember, it’s not called the Grand Canyon because it’s small. Click to enlarge. Here’s a good one if you’re a fan of the long day– start at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, run nine-plus miles down to the Colorado River and ascend some...

Snowmass to East Snowmass, a 3 Pass Loop

Snowmass to East Snowmass, a 3 Pass Loop

Aug 18, 2010

The overview, click to enlarge. It was another good one, and not just due to the fact that we had perfect weather, but that we put together a loop of trails and passes we had all seen individually many times before, but had never linked up in this fashion. It came together after Christy, Neal and I were planning a long run together, but being a Saturday in August with...

It’s all downhill from here…

It’s all downhill from here…

Aug 13, 2010

It’s all downhill from here, or at least from a little farther up. Neal climbs up from Taylor Pass. “Thirty-seven.” That was his answer to my question as to when he thought he had reached his top form, and after which he first noticed his speed, stamina and general physical condition begin to deteriorate– in other words, when things started going downhill. I didn’t think it to be an inconsiderate...

Lake Ann and West Apostle

Lake Ann and West Apostle

Aug 5, 2010

North Apostle, Ice Mountain and West Apostle, left to right, frame the valley on the hike in, under cloudy but dry skies. Lake Ann and the west peak were our destination. The wilderness rehabilitation continues and for the second week in a row, we managed to escape the summer crowds and find a little peace and quiet. Well, it was quiet at least with regards to the lack of people,...

Four Passes on the Fourth

Four Passes on the Fourth

Jul 7, 2010

Lissa and Ted at the top of Buckskin Pass. On Saturday of July 4th weekend, Lissa, Ted and I hit the Four Pass Loop, one of our favorite long runs through the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness. We started from Maroon Lake and ran the loop counter clockwise, tackling Buckskin Pass first. With the Hardrock 100 only days away, Ted planned to come along for just Buckskin Pass but couldn’t resist tagging...

The Gore Grand Traverse

The Gore Grand Traverse

Jun 28, 2010

Christy and Lissa on the ridge, seen here form the summit of North Traverse Peak. The route heads to the highpoint out to the left, Grand Traverse Peak. Christy, Lissa and I did the Gore Grand Traverse the other day. Not to be confused with the popular ski race, the Elk Mountain Grand Traverse, often discussed here on the blog and which was a grand disappointment this year, the Gore...

A Birthday Trip to the Mall

A Birthday Trip to the Mall

Aug 13, 2009

Two Christy’s? Can the world handle that? Actually she was caught in two shots that made up this panorama, approaching the top of Willow Pass. On Sunday, my 37th birthday, Christy and I ran a trail linkup that started at Maroon Lake and finished with a beer and pizza at the Snowmass Mall. Rather than find ourselves in yet another grand birthday outing that’s both physically strenuous and technically elaborate,...

Current Conditions – Buckskin and the Bells

Current Conditions – Buckskin and the Bells

Jun 29, 2009

Hitting the trail for a quick jaunt up towards Buckskin Pass on Saturday was our first visit to the area since ski season. Some useful route beta for the Maroon Bells area was learned. Here’s the report: Buckskin Pass and the Four Pass Loop The only news from down low is that as you pass the wilderness boundary sign there are four new trail washouts from the recent rain. Higher...

Midway Pass Run- the hard way

Midway Pass Run- the hard way

Jun 18, 2009

Running Midway Pass a 19 mile route from Independence Pass to Hunter Creek.

A TGIF Dawn Patrol

A TGIF Dawn Patrol

Jun 12, 2009

Well maybe it’s not a true “Dawn Patrol,” by its strict definition at least. But it is Friday and with the approaching summer solstice only 10 days away it’s not really necessary to get moving in the dark, and because it was completed before Christy went into work, we’re filing it under the title above. The weather lately has been unusual to say the least, with unseasonably cold temperatures and...

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Climbers descending North Maroon Peak with Pyramid Climbers descending North Maroon Peak with Pyramid behind. #14ers 🏔️ #maroonbells 🏔️ #pyramidpeak
Summer peakbagging… you can tell we’re into Au Summer peakbagging… you can tell we’re into August as the colors are changing ever so slightly out there!🏔️#winteriscoming ❄️#peakbagging #13ers #alwaysgo #backpacking ⛺️🤘#colorado @stio #lettheoutsidein
Setup for the night ⛺️ at some lake below some Setup for the night ⛺️ at some lake below some mountain 🏔️ there’s no place we’d rather be! #backpacking #colorado #alwaysgo #sawatchrange #peakbagging #13ers @stio #lettheoutsidein
👌time in the backyard 🙏 #pyramidpeak #bucksk 👌time in the backyard 🙏 #pyramidpeak #buckskinpass #maroonbellswilderness 🏔️ #onthetrails #alwaysgo #aspen
Bike to the Bells 🚴‍♂️ hike to Buckskin B Bike to the Bells 🚴‍♂️ hike to Buckskin Benchmark 🥾 take in the views 🏔️ retrace route back, have a 🍺 to celebrate your self-powered, round trip rally from the house 🏠 #alwaysgo #adventure #maroonbells #roadbike #hike #buckskinpass #13ers #selfpoweredadventure @stio #lettheoutsidein #maroonbellswilderness
Summer 😊☀️👍⛺️🏔️ #findthequietpl Summer 😊☀️👍⛺️🏔️ #findthequietplaces #peakbagging #13ers #sangredecristomountains #backpacking #colorado #lettheoutsidein @stio
Good morning from Crater Lake, West Maroon Creek. Good morning from Crater Lake, West Maroon Creek. 🏔️👍 still snowy up the valley en route to CB. Might be a while before it’s all dry.
👌 finding the solitude 😊 @aspenchristy #sang 👌 finding the solitude 😊 @aspenchristy #sangredecristowilderness #alpinelake #backpacking #colorado #13ers #alwaysgo 🏔️ @stio #lettheoutsidein
Summit, cairn, logbook, and approaching T-storm ⛈️ feels like we’re into summer here! 🏔️ Bushnell Peak, 13,105 ft. ⛺️ Sangre de Cristo Mountains. #13ers #peakbagging #colorado #sangredecristo #backpacking #alwaysgo #lettheoutsidein @stio
Long day of hiking up on Highlands Ridge. Apart fr Long day of hiking up on Highlands Ridge. Apart from the bear 🐻 the small herd of elk, the band of mountain goats 🐐 and the family of bighorn sheep— we had it all to ourselves! ☀️😊👍🥾 #summer #ridgewalking #uphigh #colorado #outside #alwaysgo #highlandsridge #elkmountains
What a day on Wetterhorn!🏔️ Christy was out o What a day on Wetterhorn!🏔️ Christy was out on the #sjs50 race 🏃‍♀️ so I took the morning to revisit one of my favorite #colorado #14ers. 🥾 It was a perfect morning to be up high ☀️ (there’s still a lot of ❄️❄️❄️ around here!) 

#2 East Face of Wetterhorn Peak
#3 the Heisshorn
#4 Coxcomb and Redcliff
#5 Matterhorn Peak and Uncompahgre 

#peakbagging #perfectday #alwaysgo #sanjuans #lettheoutsidein @stio #lakecity
Happy summer solstice! ☀️after a long winter a Happy summer solstice! ☀️after a long winter and spring it feels pretty good 😊 take advantage of the long days and get outside! ⛷️🚴‍♂️🏔️🌞🙏 #mountainbike #skymountainpark #aspen #colorado @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #tx77 #forskiers #backcountryskiing #independencepass
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Annual pilgrimage around the Bells - an experience Annual pilgrimage around the Bells - an experience that can induce deep feelings of awe - every single time. 
#gratitude #feelingsmall #awe #trailrunning #solo #fourpass #maroonbellswilderness #buckskin #snowmasslake #trailriderpass #fridgidair #westmaroon #lettheoutsidein @stio
Finding a home for the night, climbing peaks, divi Finding a home for the night, climbing peaks, diving in, sleeping under the stars, exploring new  places, and recharging 🩵 🎒 🏔️ 🏕️ 🏊‍♀️ 🌸 💫 #backyardadventures #nightsout #coloradowilderness #wildflowers #lettheoutsidein @stio
We all know the best adventures are the ones you t We all know the best adventures are the ones you take with friends - Marble to Crested Butte and back with a toothbrush in our pack certainly felt off the beaten path! Catching the tail end of the wildflower peak #letheoutsidein @stio 🏔️ 🌸 🏃‍♀️ 🎒
Happy 4th of July! Always good to unplug for a few Happy 4th of July! Always good to unplug for a few days in a remote spot in the Sangres de Cristo Mountains…#lettheoutsidein #13ers #ridgesfordays #sangresdecristomountains #coloradobackcountry @stio
Summer is popping! ☀️ 👩‍🌾 ❤️ Summer is popping! ☀️ 👩‍🌾 ❤️
Hands down my favorite run out there! The San Juan Hands down my favorite run out there! The San Juan Solstice 50 Mile loop around Lake city is always so challenging and so scenic. From the deep, cold creek crossings at 5am to the miles upon miles above 13,000 feet, it hard to not come back each year. But what a day for my 10th @sanjuansolstice50! Thanks @tedmahon for pacing the last 10 miles and always being my rabbit 🐇 #sanjuansolstice50 #sjs50 #lakecitycolorado #lettheoutsidein @stio
We love winter but nice to see it officially leavi We love winter but nice to see it officially leaving! Cheers to running, biking, camping, and all the summer things including checking in on the 75th @fibark_ #coloradotrail #lettheoutsidein @stio
Celebrating 99 years! Grateful for all our adventu Celebrating 99 years! Grateful for all our adventures with Papa. Thank you for inspiring a life outdoors, passion for skiing, staying young at heart 💛💛💛
Shades of spring’s spectacular green…everywher Shades of spring’s spectacular green…everywhere from France to the Roaring Fork Valley. The best! #lettheoutsidein @stio
What a way to get a long run in! Stunning trail ar What a way to get a long run in! Stunning trail around the St. Tropez peninsula. The hilly coastline punctuated by beautiful French beaches made for an incredible long day! 🇫🇷 🏃‍♀️ 🌊 🏖️ #ramatuelle #captaillat #sttropez #penisularun #trailrunning #ProvenceAlpesCôted'Azur #exploration #lettheoutsidein @stio
Swapping ski boots for bike shoes to explore one o Swapping ski boots for bike shoes to explore one of the most historical wine regions of the world! So incredible to finally experience the land, the people, and the wine that make this place so special! 🙏🇫🇷🍷🚴❤️🏔️🚴‍♀️#biketouring #winewinewine #skilegsneedwork #lettheoutsidein @stio
Such precious days amongst the San Juan’s broad Such precious days amongst the San Juan’s broad basins, steep gullies, and high peaks.  So fun to finally ski TO (Letter T, Letter 0) the 134th highest summit in Colorado. TO hides from most views, just west of Dallas Peak and across the valley of Sneffels. #skithe13ers #13735 #bicentennials #coloradoskiing #forskiers #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski @stio
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