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  • Quandary Peak - Cristo Couloir
    April 16, 2025
    13er & 14er Ski Descents, Backcountry Skiing, Mosquito-Tenmile, Skiing
    A 2025 solo ski descent of the Cristo Couloir on Quandary Peak-- which was the first 14er and route that I skied way back in 1999.

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  • Trico Peak - 13,321 ft.
    March 30, 2025
    13er & 14er Ski Descents, Front Page, Peakbagging, San Juans, Ski Mountaineering, Skiing
    A Red Mountain Pass roadside ski tour to a 13er called Trico Peak.
    The east ridge of Trico peak

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  • Mount Yotei
    January 24, 2025
    Backcountry Skiing, Front Page, Ski Mountaineering, Skiing, Trailguide/How-to, Travel & Destinations
    A climb and ski of Mount Yotei, the prominent volcano on the Japanese island of Hokkaido.
    Ted Mahon on the crater rim of Mount Yotei.

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  • Illimani
    December 11, 2024
    Front Page, On Foot, Travel & Destinations
    A fantastic climb of the tallest mountain in Bolivia's Cordillera Real
    Ted Mahon on the summit of Illimani

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  • Huayna Potosi
    November 14, 2024
    Alpine Climbing, Front Page, Roped Up, Travel & Destinations
    Huayna Potosi... the easiest 6000 meter peak in the world?
    Huayna Potosi

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  • Pequeño Alpamayo
    September 25, 2024
    Alpine Climbing, Front Page, Roped Up, Travel & Destinations
    An amazing day on two summits in the Condoriri region of Bolivia.
    Christy Mahon at sunrise on Tarija Peak.

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  • Truro Peak
    August 17, 2024
    13ers & 14ers, Front Page, On Foot, Peakbagging, Sawatch
    A day trip to Truro Peak, a 13er in the Lincoln Creek Valley
    The view from the summit.

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  • Sleeping Sexton
    August 3, 2024
    13ers & 14ers, Elks, Front Page, On Foot, Peakbagging
    Climbing the Sleeping Sexton, the 13er next to the Maroon Bells.
    Chris Davenport taking in the view on the Sleeping Sexton.

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  • Pyramid Mountain - 13,054 ft.
    July 6, 2024
    13ers & 14ers, Front Page, Hiking, Peakbagging, Sangres
    A traverse of the cirque that frames Groundhog Basin, with a summit of Pyramid Mountain
    Christy and Ted Mahon on the summit of Pyramid Mountain

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  • Treasure Mountain
    September 5, 2023
    13ers & 14ers, Camp/Backpack, Elks, Front Page, Hiking, On Foot, Peakbagging
    An overnight to Yule Lakes with a hike of nearby Treasure Mountain.
    Taking it all in from camp at Yule Lakes.

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Not very deep, but figured it was worth a look 🏔️⛷️☀️❄️🙏 and always worth it to get out with friends. #alwaysgo #backcountryskiing #elkmountains #skitouring @kastle_usa #forskiers
Two guys, just happy to be here 😁 We had nothin Two guys, just happy to be here 😁 We had nothing to prove, only to reaffirm that we still love lining up for a race 🏁 and that after terrible recent injuries (Neal), and a couple of replaced joints (me), we could still put on a race bib, head out on a course, and cross a finish line with big smiles, feeling good about it all. 🏆 🙏 😁 🤘🏼 What’s next @nealbeidleman? #grateful
Thank you 🙏 Hokkaido 🇯🇵🏔️⛷️😄 Thank you 🙏 Hokkaido 🇯🇵🏔️⛷️😄 what an amazing adventure. We’re already laying out plans to go back! See you soon. ❄️❄️❄️ #backcountryskiing #japan #hokkaido #niseko #alwaysgo @aspenchristy @kastle_usa #forskiers
And it’s back to winter ❄️🤩👍 @aspenchr And it’s back to winter ❄️🤩👍 @aspenchristy #hokkaido #backcountryskiing 🙏🇯🇵 @stio #lettheoutsidein @kastle_usa #forskiers
The hashtag #japantan 🌞 will be used in place o The hashtag #japantan 🌞 will be used in place of #japow until the storm train resumes! 😆 snow is coming… they say… but for now we enjoy the sun and the awesome touring. 😬🤞❄️🙏⛷️🇯🇵
Finally made it to Hokkaido! Off to a good start o Finally made it to Hokkaido! Off to a good start on day one with a summit of Mt Yotei! 🇯🇵🙏🏔️😁 fortunate to be able to get up on this local classic while we eagerly wait for the next snow to arrive! ❄️❄️❄️❄️🤞 #skijapan #hokkaido #niseko @nisekojapan @aspenchristy @kastle_usa
So simple yet so 👌 So simple yet so 👌
Sometimes timing is everything… as we topped out Sometimes timing is everything… as we topped out on Tarija Peak 🏔️ we knew instantly how special it was to be there at that fleeting moment in time— as the sun crested the horizon 🌄with the low clouds over the Amazon rainforest to the east, and our summit objective, Pequeno Alpamayo framing the background. Any earlier or later, and it could have been missed. It wasn’t our plan to be at that spot at that moment, it just worked out that way. Happy to see our friends at @stio thought it was worthy of a two-page spread in their recent “Deep Winter 2025” catalog! 🙏😁 #alwaysgo #bolivia #mountainclimbing #cordillerareal #andes #sunrise #lettheoutsidein @boliviadiscovery @delia_pari_ @aspenchristy
The Maroon Bells, stunning from every angle 🤩🏔️💪 #14ers #maroonbells
🤯 That was amazing - thank you @cmh_heli for an 🤯 That was amazing - thank you @cmh_heli for another memorable trip 🇨🇦🙏⛷️👍🚁😁❄️🎿 #cmhheli #valemount #heliskiing 🤘🏼
Photos and words barely capture the experience up Photos and words barely capture the experience up here at @cmh_heli ⛷️❄️🤩 🇨🇦it’s been such a great week with friends, snow, and unbelievable skiing! 🚁🤘🏼🎿😁 @cmh_valemount #canada #cariboos
It’s easier to sleep in, but where’s the fun i It’s easier to sleep in, but where’s the fun in that? 😃💪🐛⛷️ @aspenchristy @aspensnowmass #alwaysgo #uphill @kastle_usa #forskiers
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  • Quandary Peak – Cristo Couloir
  • Trico Peak – 13,321 ft.
  • Mount Yotei
  • Illimani
  • Huayna Potosi
  • Pequeño Alpamayo
  • Truro Peak
  • Sleeping Sexton
  • Pyramid Mountain – 13,054 ft.

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What a journey - over a lot of years! One thing re What a journey - over a lot of years! One thing remains consistent @tedmahon and #alwaysgo 🏃‍♀️❤️🙏 Back in the day, we had no idea what the Six Star Medal even was, but Chicago, Boston, NYC, Berlin, (and others) - seemed like cool places and courses to check out. Then throw in the discovery of trail running and ultramarathons, and it would take a little while to get back to New York again, London, and Tokyo. Feeling grateful for the opportunity to experience all six World Marathon Majors with so many friends and family along the way 💞So much support, laughter, challenges, and inspiration 🙏 And just what I needed right now, people from all over the world 🌍 coming together for one goal and to do their best, showing kindness, encouragement, and resilience at every step. 🙏🏃‍♀️⭐️✔️❤️ #SixStars #goals #WorldMarathonMajors #Grateful #runningcommunity @wmmajors #tokyo #London #NYC #Berlin #chicago #Boston #20thmarathon #25yearsinthemaking
Gliding into spring ❄️☀️ A lazy Sunday str Gliding into spring ❄️☀️ A lazy Sunday stroll on skis, basking in the warm sun while golden eagles soar overhead. The air smells like change and the mountains feel alive! No rush, no goals—just the rhythm of skis slowly sliding forward. #SpringSkiing #LazyTurns #GoldenEagle #MountainMagic #Sundayservice #lettheoutsidein @stio @kastle_usa @tedmahon
Rainy morning Tokyo run ☔️ Feeling the divine Rainy morning Tokyo run ☔️ Feeling the divine power of these trees 🌳 and the gratitude toward the deities honored at the Meiji Jingu Shrine. Big Barrels of sake and incredible burgundy. Joined the busiest crosswalk in the world and had our best dinner of the trip at Kaikaya by the Sea. Most importantly, caught up with our good friend and artist @yutakasone! ✨🐱✨ Returning to Tokyo in a few weeks for the Tokyo Marathon 🇯🇵🛖- staying the Asakusa neighborhood is anyone as any tips!
A rare sun ☀️ weather window in Hokkaido follo A rare sun ☀️ weather window in Hokkaido followed by a few days of traditional Japow ❄️allowed us to have such a unique trip for three summit loving, grateful pow skiers from Colorado! We were able to summit Mount Yotei, Iwaonupuri (NE Couloir), Shirebetsu, Weisshorn, and Shirakaba-yama. Some with blue skies and incredible views, some with amazing soft powder. Most were followed by traditional onsen experiences off the beaten path, and a nightly adventure sampling the local food in Kutchan. Managed a couple fun on piste days as well. Not your typical Japan weather but worked out perfect for us! We’ll be back! ⛷️☀️🇯🇵🌋🍲 🛖 ❄️#hokkiado #alwaysgo #japantan #japow #whatevertheweather #lettheputsidein #forskiers @stio @kastle_usa @tedmahon
Taking advantage of a rare weather window to ski o Taking advantage of a rare weather window to ski one of Japan’s most iconic volcanos Mount Yotei, near Niseko! One way to shake off some jet leg and get incredible views of the Sea of Japan, Lake Toya, Rusutsu, and the countryside. Followed up with a soak in a local onsen and fresh Hokkaido sushi. 👍🏾 🍣 🏔️ 💦 ⛷️ ❄️ 🇯🇵 @tedmahon @stio @kastle_usa #skijapan #VolcanicBeauty#EzoFuji #oldhokkaido
Our mountain community feels immense gratitude for Our mountain community feels immense gratitude for the snow and cold temperatures this weekend, but our hearts are heavy and with our friends in LA who are facing devastating wildfires. 💔🔥 As we enjoy the beauty of winter, it is not lost on us that the effects of climate will also have devastating consequences on our mountain communities. Sending love, strength, and support to those affected and to the firefighters and first responders working so hard to protect communities. @stio @kastle_usa #CommunityStrong #WildfireRelief #LAWildfires #MountainLove #Letsadressclimate
It was an American Three-Toed Woodpecker kind of d It was an American Three-Toed Woodpecker kind of day! It’s hard to slow down during this time between the winter solstice and New Year, especially in a resort town, but trying to make space for moments like these. Winter forest bathing and seeing an uncommon yellow headed woodpecker (not our photo) #wintersolstice #happynewyear #reflections #lightness #darkness #backyardadventures #alwaysbebirding #letheoutsidein @stio @kastle_usa
Twas a warm, sunny Christmas morning skin to @bonn Twas a warm, sunny Christmas morning skin to @bonniesaspen for breakfast. When out came a white snowy squall and a powdery Christmas ski day was given to us all! ❄️🎿 Here’s to snowy adventures, fresh air, and the best gift of all—time together in nature. Wishing everyone a magical Christmas from the mountains! ✨🎄✨#happyholidays #lettheoutsidein #souloftheearth @stio @kastle_usa @aspensnowmass
A Winter Solstice to remember ✨🎄✨ Thank you A Winter Solstice to remember ✨🎄✨ Thank you to everyone joined @acesaspen for the opening of Toklat! This restored wilderness retreat space is a gift back to our community- a place for gathering and connecting to each other and our natural world 🌎 Everyone is welcome to join us for “10 Days of Toklat” from 12-5 pm through December 30! Stop in to feel the historical significance of this special place and enjoy traditional Toklat soup, homemade sourdough bread, and warm drinks 🎄#wintersolstice #10daysofToklat #community #openhouse #holidaycelebration 📷 @kim_levin1 @allysidley
Amazing how much joy powder brings ✨🙏🤍🦃 Amazing how much joy powder brings ✨🙏🤍🦃❄️✨ #grateful #nature #friends #snow #aspen #colorado #lettheoutsidein @stio @kastle_usa @aspensnowmass @tedmahon
What a wild race! The Moab Trial Marathon had it a What a wild race! The Moab Trial Marathon had it all - slickrock, sand, steep climbs, mini slot canyon, boulder hopping, and a ladder at the finish! 26.2 miles of pure adventure 🏃‍♀️ An Eating marathon and book shopping spree took place next and was just as fun. Next up, winter! ❄️ @tedmahon @moabtrailmarathon #thai @lovemuffincafe @fidelspalisade #tacos 🌮 📚 @backofbeyondbooks @stio #lettheoutsidein
Been waiting 20 years for this one! What a dream c Been waiting 20 years for this one! What a dream come true 🫶🏼 @louisianamuseum you were everything I had imagined and more 🖼️🇩🇰🙏🌊 Located on the water, 30 mins north of Copenhagen, The Louisiana Museum combines art and nature like no other. So grateful for these annual art trips with my dad ❤️ #annualarttrip #bestmuseumsoftheworld #artadventures #copenhagen #alexandercalder #louisebourgeois #spider #Giacometti #richardserra #dadtrips
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