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The Phantom Terrace

The Phantom Terrace

Sep 22, 2021

A two day backpack in the Sangres through Venable and Comanche creeks and the Phantom Terrace

Horn Lakes

Horn Lakes

Jul 10, 2021

A weekend 13er peakbagging backpack trip to Horn Lakes in the Sangres.

Mount Boddington Ridge

Mount Boddington Ridge

Aug 1, 2020

A super-fun long ridge scramble in the Upper Fryingpan Valley.

Cotton Lake

Cotton Lake

Jul 16, 2020

A Fourth of July in isolation (hiding out) from the holiday crowds, up at Cotton Lake in the Sangre de Cristos.

Rito Alto Lake

Rito Alto Lake

Jul 7, 2020

Looking out at Rito Alto Lake. Most Coloradans know the Sangre de Cristo Mountains for the eight 14ers that reside within them. Sure, those summits are dramatic and any adventure in to see them is worthwhile. But if you look beyond that part of the range, you’ll see dozens of other valleys and lakes to explore, and seemingly countless 13,000 foot summits that are seldom visited. We recently took the...

Vestal Basin, Whitehead Trail, Weminuche

Vestal Basin, Whitehead Trail, Weminuche

Sep 2, 2019

A couple of days of hiking and running adventures in the northern Weminuche Wilderness, to Vestal Basin, Elk Creek, and the Whitehead Trail.

White Dome and Peak One

White Dome and Peak One

Aug 23, 2019

A post from our recent trip to the Weminuche, to climb White Dome, Peak One, and Hunchback Mountain.

Macey Lakes

Macey Lakes

Jul 31, 2019

Exploring the valleys and summits of the Sangre de Cristos, this time up to Macey Lakes and Colony Baldy.

Cronin Peak Loop

Cronin Peak Loop

Jun 14, 2018

A big lolloipop loop around Cronin Peak with several bicentennial 13ers and lots of time high on ridges.

Mount Nebo – Mount Oso

Mount Nebo – Mount Oso

Sep 10, 2017

A trip to the Weminuche Wilderness to climb the 13ers Mount Oso and Mount Nebo via Hunchback Pass, Vallecito Creek, Nebo Creek and Rock Lake.

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Still skiing? North faces of LaPlata and Sayres ar Still skiing? North faces of LaPlata and Sayres are still looking good. And there’s snow in the forecast! ❄️❄️❄️❄️⛷
What’s the tallest named “hill” in the count What’s the tallest named “hill” in the country? (hint: it’s elevation is 13,761 ft.) ⛷🏔 the #colorado #ski13ers #backcountryskiing season is winding down. Still some good 🌽❄️ to be found but it’s going quick ☀️☀️☀️
Making the best of challenging snow conditions las Making the best of challenging snow conditions last weekend in the San Juans. It’s always better to be skiing than not, right? ⛷
It’s disappointing to have the spring season trashed by airborne dust and dirt though. 👎 Experts say the continuing drought in the American West is all but ensuring this spring phenomenon will happen with increasing frequency— and even earlier in the season— in the years ahead. 👎 Let’s hope those forecasts are wrong. The spring backcountry season is already short enough. 📷 @aspenchristy
Skiers ascending to the Funffingerstock 🏔⛷ #u Skiers ascending to the Funffingerstock 🏔⛷ #urnertraverse #swissalps 🇨🇭
The sunshine ☀️ summits 🏔 and ski touring ⛷🎿 from day 2/3 of the #urnertraverse 🇨🇭 #skitouring #swissalps #alwaysgo
1 - climbing Lochberg
2 - the summit of Sustenhorn
3 - ascending Sustenhorn
4 - skinning to Gwachtenhorn
5 - Chelenalp Hut
6 - skiing down to Steingletscher 
7 - assessing options off Gwachtenhorn 
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Urner Traverse ✔️ completed the hut traverse t Urner Traverse ✔️ completed the hut traverse through the Swiss Alps 🇨🇭under endless sunny skies ☀️and spring snow 🌽😀 after two years of staying close to home it was really special to be visiting some other mountain ranges 🏔🤩 photos from Day1/2 of the #urnertraverse ⛷#urneralps #alwaysgo #skitouring #swissalps 🧀🥐🇨🇭🏔👍 @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers #tx93
I set up my own solo Highlands Powder Posse today I set up my own solo Highlands Powder Posse today 👍🤩❄️❄️❄️ #earnyourturns 🎿#kästleski #forskiers
On the other side of the lens for a change. Thanks On the other side of the lens for a change. Thanks for the photo and awesome day @artfuladventureburrows ⛷🏔💯👊😎🙏 #backcountryskiing #alwaysgo #lettheoutsidein
Capitol Peak, from the southwest— think it goes? Capitol Peak, from the southwest— think it goes? #ski14ers #elks #skimountaineering
Wee bit of wind on the ridge 💨 #alwaysgo #backc Wee bit of wind on the ridge 💨 #alwaysgo #backcountryskiing #marble #colorado 🏔⛷- @aspenchristy  #stio #athomeinthemountains
Red sky at morning… is there a storm coming?🤞 Red sky at morning… is there a storm coming?🤞❄️❄️❄️ don’t be duped by the recent warm temps, it’s still only March. There’s a lot of skiing still left to do. ⛷🏔#lettheoutsidein @stio
Early birds get the 1” ❄️❄️❄️ keep i Early birds get the 1” ❄️❄️❄️ keep it coming ⛷ @aspenchristy #uphill #skintowin
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So fun celebrating 98 years of life! Born in 1924, So fun celebrating 98 years of life! Born in 1924, it’s always special to hear stories of growing up on Nantucket, first dates with Gram, and seeing this young hearted guy so excited for a new light weight golf bag! 🥳 Happy Birthday Papa!
Rolling into summer and the longest days of the Ye Rolling into summer and the longest days of the Year! Less than one month to summer solstice…These are the days! #lettheoutsidein ☀️ 🚴 🏃‍♀️ 🌸 📷@tedmahon
Eeking out a few more Colorado High Points before Eeking out a few more Colorado High Points before the ski season closes! Cold temps at night and sunny days made it hard to resist not to spend the weekend on snow and under the moon⛷ 🏔 🌷 sun ☀️ 🏕 🌝 #lettheoutsidein #forskiers #colorado #highpoints #bicentennials #summeriscoming
Meanwhile…back in Colorado checking out the snow Meanwhile…back in Colorado checking out the snow conditions! A little light over in the Sawatch Range but managed to ski three bicentennials #Cyclone #Carbonate #White 
First campfire of the season 🏕 🔥 ⛷ 🏔 @tedmahon @kaestleski @stio #lettheoutsidein #colorado #bicentennials #backcountryskiing #backyardadventures #maydayflowers
Just swinging in a mountain playground 🇨🇭❤ Just swinging in a mountain playground 🇨🇭❤️⛷
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Filled up with incredible skiing and exploring the Filled up with incredible skiing and exploring the all the different areas @andermatt_swiss_alps! Can’t beat Easter in the Alps. My favorite! ⛷🐇🌷🇨🇭❤️ And now into the heading to the hills and hopefully making it to @engelberg.titlis for more! #skitraverse #alps #springskiing #forskiers #lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski @tedmahon
Ski birding is real @aspensnowmass! Ptarmigans and Ski birding is real @aspensnowmass! Ptarmigans and Rosy finches galore! Great to celebrate #75 days with @tedmahon @lynns2000 @b777plt #staycation #snowmass #lettheoutsidein @limelighthotel @stio
The up, the summit, and the down! Love new advent The up, the summit, and the down! 
Love new adventures in favorite zones with fun friends @amoskiaspen @tedmahon #springskiing #elkmountains #lettheoutsidein #forskiers @kaestleski @corbeaux_clothing @stio
Spring has sprung! Happy spring equinox ☀️🎿 Spring has sprung! Happy spring equinox ☀️🎿 🌱 🌍 What a perfect time to think about new projects, make travel plans, and realign with the universe  #lettheoutsidein @stio
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