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tedmahon

Mountain traveller 🏔🏃🏽‍♂️⛷🚴‍♂️⛺️ | Aspen, CO

These skis bear my name but they’re not mine. Th

These skis bear my name but they’re not mine. They’re Ted MacBlane’s.

Ted M. passed away last November after a brief, intense struggle with metastatic prostate cancer. The period of time from diagnosis to life support to his final day was so short that many of his friends, including myself, had no idea there was ever anything wrong. Ted was just suddenly gone one day.

It came as a shock to everyone who knew him. He was too young, it was too sudden.

He and I did a lot together through the years— nordic races, bike rides, tele-skiing at Highlands. We partnered together for several Grand Traverse’s, back in the early days when everyone competed on nordic skis because the light AT skis weren’t around yet.

I learned a lot from him. He just knew so much about training and fitness, endurance, racing— as only someone who dedicated their life to it would. And even though we weren’t partnering much in recent years, I always tried to tap into his wisdom whenever I saw him.

It’s been a few months since his passing and he’s definitely missed.

But in a welcome surprise twist, I’ve been given an additional opportunity to hang out with Ted— Annie thought I should have his nordic skis. After all, they already had my name on them.

So now I get to cruise around the track with my old partner Ted M. It’s been a while since I’ve been classic skiing and my technique could use some work. Maybe Ted’s skis will impart some of his excellent nordic form on me. We’ll see.

Miss you Ted!

Training. Not for any particular goal. Just to be

Training. Not for any particular goal. Just to be ready for whatever may lie ahead.

One more from the desert- Ekker Butte, Elaterite B

One more from the desert- Ekker Butte, Elaterite Butte, and the Green River section of the White Rim.

How to get your group in trouble at the Icefall Lo

How to get your group in trouble at the Icefall Lodge back in 2013-🚨🚔👮‍♂️wait until you think the hut keeper is gone for night and have an apres party with bottomless mojitos on the helipad while you huck yourselves off in a contest to see who can fly the farthest. When the hut keeper returns unexpectedly, face the fact that you were totally busted and he can’t wait for you all to leave. 😆 thanks for the aerial acrobatics @i.n.s.t.a.d.a.n.g and JoeyG and for the drinks @aspenchristy 🍸

Utah sky under a new moon 🌚

Utah sky under a new moon 🌚

Good morning! #mesaarch #canyonlandsnationalpark

Good morning! #mesaarch #canyonlandsnationalpark

A little mid-winter desert time. 👍🙏🧘🏻‍♂️🌞

@aspenchristy all smiles back at the #alleyloop -

@aspenchristy all smiles back at the #alleyloop - it’s been a great season for nordic skiing and this race is one of the best! 📸: @cbnordic #alleyloop2021

Smile. There’s lots to be happy about. 😊

Smile. There’s lots to be happy about. 😊

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Mountain Adventurer. Ski Mountaineer. Art Connoisseur. Environmental Steward. Nature Lover. Birder.

Backcountry babes breaking it down on a classic, c

Backcountry babes breaking it down on a classic, cold, sunny powder Colorado day! Still keeping low angle and safe. Thanks for putting us together @timmutrie #caic forecaster #forestbathing🌲🌲🌲 #lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski

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Je T’aime! Happy Valentine’s Day to all!

Dear February, Thank you for the powder!We are so

Dear February, Thank you for the powder!We are so grateful. We promise to keep it low angle and safe out there! ♥️ Skiers #keepitcoming #staysafe #stayhealthy #letitsnow #forskiers #lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski

Pure joy to get over to Crested Butte for the 35th

Pure joy to get over to Crested Butte for the 35th Annual Alley Loop 42k yesterday! So fun skating down the snow packed Main Street and the back alleys of town before heading out for a big glorious loop (x3). Best part of any CB race is catching up with our neighboring mountain friends 💙 This one was for you Ted MacBlane! Missed you ❄️#lettheoutsidein 📷 @tedmahon

On this 2nd day February, Punxsutawney Phil came o

On this 2nd day February, Punxsutawney Phil came out from his borrow to say “Six more weeks of winter there will be!” Bring on the snow Phil! ❄️ ⛄️ 🎿

Between the climate news this week and having my t

Between the climate news this week and having my training partner @tedmahon back on @aspensnowmass, I’m going to say it’s been an awesome week! What a crazy 7 weeks it’s been but looks like we are on the up and up! Enjoy the Wolf full moon tonight! 🌕🐺 #protectingthefuture #gettingstronger #brighterdaysahead #justtryingtokeepup #lettheoutsidein

Happy Birthday @steepskiing!!! Cheers to another y

Happy Birthday @steepskiing!!! Cheers to another year of chasing great adventures, big goals, and crazy dreams! Thanks for bringing so much joy into our lives! We love you so much!!!

Hut keeper for the night...taking a moment to nour

Hut keeper for the night...taking a moment to nourish the soul
@10thmtnhuts @stio #lettheoutsidein #smallescapes #feedingthefire

Skiing, friends, and picnics! Cheers to a brighter

Skiing, friends, and picnics!
Cheers to a brighter and more peaceful year ✨❄️💛 Happy New Year! #lettheoutsidein #2021 #backyardadventures

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