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Training

Snowmass to Conundrum (and then some)

Snowmass to Conundrum (and then some)

Sep 12, 2013

Christy and I are both registered to run the Bear 100 in a few weeks, we thought it would be a good idea to do a long trail linkup from our Bear training playbook two years ago– Snowmass to Conundrum.

The Snowmass-Capitol-Daly Superloop

The Snowmass-Capitol-Daly Superloop

Aug 30, 2013

Descending from Capitol Pass towards Capitol Lake and Mount Daly. We went up around the backside of Mount Daly as it’s seen in this photo. We pulled off a fairly large adventure run around Snowmass, Capitol, and Daly last weekend, a linkup of trails we refer to as the Superloop. We frequent a good number of local trailrunning loops in the range of 18-26 miles, and we thought this longer...

Four Passes on the Fourth

Four Passes on the Fourth

Jul 9, 2013

We ran into, or rather were passed by, Linden Mallory and Ben Koons on Buckskin Pass. We had a great run on the Four Pass Loop last Thursday, an ideal escape from the madness of Aspen on the 4th of July. The trails are dry and the flowers were setting up to be in full bloom soon. (more…)

The Mount Elbert Run

The Mount Elbert Run

Jun 20, 2013

Christy and I went to Twin Lakes to run Mount Elbert last weekend, a favorite outing of ours and a pretty novel running experience considering it’s the tallest mountain in the state.

On trail running

On trail running

Jun 13, 2013

The usual trail races are coming up (Lake City, Hardrock) so Christy and I are trying to make the annual rapid transition from skiing to running. It always feels kind of last minute– a recent sprained ankle didn’t help– but while I often complain to myself about the lack of time to get properly prepared, I know deep down I really like it this way. That said, it can be...

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...

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…)

An Early Four Pass Loop

An Early Four Pass Loop

Jun 19, 2012

Chase and Christy take off down to Snowmass Creek. Snowmass Mountain looks to have the snow cover more typical of August. One silver lining of a light winter is that the summer routes on the peaks and the trails are clear of snow earlier than usual. Christy, Chase Edgerton, and I ran the Four Pass Loop last Saturday, about a month or so before we’ve been able to do it...

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Snow’s falling at home, friends are skiing, I’ Snow’s falling at home, friends are skiing, I’m on injured reserve… seemed like a good time to park myself on a beach. And use emojis I don’t usually get to use 😎🌊🌈🏝🐟🏖🌅🐡🐳🐙🦑🏄🦀🍹🩳🐚🏊‍♀️🤿🦐🐋
These mornings, so nice. 🥶❄️ These mornings, so nice. 🥶❄️
White Rim in a Day was going great, until it wasn’t. 🚴🚑🤕 At mile 91, five miles from the end, a careless drift into a rut sent me over the bars and onto my left shoulder- broken clavicle and two ribs… ouch! 👎 Thankfully, we were nearly at the car so getting out wasn’t too bad, it actually could have been a lot worse if the crash happened elsewhere. Driving out from Mineral Bottom didn’t feel good on the ribs but soon enough we were on our way home and to the ER by midnight. 🏥 Three days later (Friday) my collarbone was put back together 🛠 and, with some time, should be 100% 👍😀 Thanks to @ajdocken and @jpettlinger for a fun day and for getting me out of there! 🙏👊 So that’s a wrap for my summer/fall season, time to start thinking ahead to winter ❄️⛷🎿 see you then!
Looking pretty good around town— from the lofty Looking pretty good around town— from the lofty summit of Red Butte. 🍂☀️🌲😀 #fallcolors #aspen @aspenco
Rainbow over France’s Central Massif. 🤩🙏🌈❤️🇫🇷
Quiet winding roads that seem to climb and descend Quiet winding roads that seem to climb and descend forever. 🚴‍♂️🏔 Stops for ☕️ and 🥐 just add to the day. Road biking in #provence is hard to beat ❤️🇫🇷🙏 #roadbike #france #sttropez #alwaysgo 🚴‍♂️: @aspenchristy 🏁 #lettheoutsidein @stio
Ventoux! Sunny and calm— couldn’t have asked Ventoux! Sunny and calm— couldn’t  have asked for a better day on the “windy mountain”☀️🏔🚴‍♂️🙏 #biketour #provence 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 #roadbike @stio #lettheoutsidein
Day 5 #hutrunhut - the group ascending to the high Day 5 #hutrunhut - the group ascending to the high point of Machine Gun Ridge after traversing Elk Ridge in a few inches of new snow ❄️❄️❄️ - onto Fowler-Hilliard hut!
Good morning, good evening. 🌅🏔😊 #capitoll Good morning, good evening. 🌅🏔😊 #capitollake #14ers #moonlake #backpack #peakbagging
Out on the diving board. Never gets old. #pyramidp Out on the diving board. Never gets old. #pyramidpeak #14ers 🏔🥾#alwaysgo #peakbagging 👍🙏 #elks @stio #lettheoutsidein 📷: @robittner
Even though we’re into September, there’s stil Even though we’re into September, there’s still a lot of summer left to get out and do your thing. What are you going to do? #getitwhileitlasts #summerstooshort #winteriscoming ❄️❄️❄️⛷🏔 @stio #lettheoutsidein
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Feeling grateful for the last few days and time sp Feeling grateful for the last few days and time spent with this living legend. Thank you @reinholdmessner_official for coming to our mountain community to share your beautiful perspective on adventure, life, and challenges. A good reminder that mountains are not there for summits, but to give us opportunities to learn about ourselves. #kalipè #Alwayswithsmallsteps #mindbodyspirit #lettheoutsidein
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So proud of the work @10thmtnhuts is doing around climate - from wildland fire mitigation plans, renewable energy, to motivating hut users to stand up for climate friendly policies. 

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Happy Halloween and Happy Samhain! So fun to celeb Happy Halloween and Happy Samhain! So fun to celebrate the transition into winter and a new cycle of life with one more dive into the deep universe 🌊 💗 🌍 👻 #lettheoutsidein @stio
Part Deux: Biking from the top of the Massif Centr Part Deux: Biking from the top of the Massif Central through the Aubrac plateau through the wild open expanses of France into the Rhône valley and into the land of mushrooms. Castles, cows, forests, friends, and beautiful country roads without cars. Couldn’t have asked for more! @stio #lettheoutsidein 🏰 🚴 🐄 ☕️ 🍄 ❤️
Nice day to be off les bicyclettes! #saintropez #s Nice day to be off les bicyclettes! #saintropez #swimholes #trailruns #beachtime🌊 #lettheoutsidein
Settling into the routine…🚴 🇫🇷 🏔🍷 Settling into the routine…🚴 🇫🇷 🏔🍷Pretty special way to celebrate an anniversary with @tedmahon #bestcrew #ridingfordays #provence #celebratelove❤️ @stio
Taking in the last hours of August! Starting to fe Taking in the last hours of August! Starting to feel the shift in energy 🚠 ☀️ ⛷ #winteriscoming #lettheoutsidein @stio @aspensnowmass
Tried something new this weekend at the @lakecitya Tried something new this weekend at the @lakecityalpine50 🏔 🚴 Wasn’t the fastest but did win the “All Smiles” award! Awesome experience and well organized event to benefit the @lakeforkvalleyconservancy 🌎👏🏿 @lakecity @oskarblues @goodr @tedmahon @stio #lettheoutsidein
Weekend focus: Shinrin-Yoku #forestbathingtherapy Weekend focus: Shinrin-Yoku #forestbathingtherapy #ridebeforethestorms #lettheoutsidein @stio
From the sea to the highest peaks and the biggest From the sea to the highest peaks and the biggest loops to the lowest cracks, there’s never been a shortage of adventure with @tedmahon. Happy Birthday to my favorite partner and most amazing guy! So grateful we all found you. Cheers to many more trips around the sun ❤️ ☀️ 🏔 🌊 🧗‍♂️ 🏄‍♂️ ⛷
Swapped the mountains for the beach this weekend! Swapped the mountains for the beach this weekend! Nice change of scenery and sports! Thanks for celebrating your love @bennyficial and #aimeefaye 🏖❤️💫🌊🏄‍♀️
Gotta love this ride! 🚴 🏔 🍋 Thanks Harlan Gotta love this ride! 🚴 🏔 🍋 Thanks Harlan for the aid station! #lettheoutsidein @stio
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