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Running Decalibron

Running Decalibron

Aug 23, 2013

Descending Mount Bross. Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross– a.k.a. Decalibron, at least to those who obsess over 14ers here in Colorado. Peakbaggers love the easy Decalibron loop, allowing for four 14,000 foot summits to be tagged from the trailhead at Kite Lake, outside of Alma. (more…)

The Inwood Arete

The Inwood Arete

Aug 18, 2013

The rocky ridge on the mountain’s north side climbs for about 2,000 feet to where it joins the standard East Ridge route. After our run up Quandary’s East Ridge we decided to climb the mountain a second time (the next day) at a more casual pace. The north side of the mountain has a seldom visited, semi-technical climbing route called the Inwood Arete that we wanted to explore. (more…)

Crushed on Quandary

Crushed on Quandary

Aug 13, 2013

Some of the group make their way down the broad East Ridge. The text from my younger sister wished me a happy birthday and went on to say, “Hope you are doing something fun-and I don’t mean running 100 miles or climbing a mt…hope u have a great day…” I guess we just disagree on what constitutes birthday fun. I was really excited for our plans later that afternoon– to...

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.

The Ellingwood Ridge

The Ellingwood Ridge

Oct 4, 2011

Ellingwood’s solo effort in late August day in 1921, the first reported ascent of the ridge that now bears his name, was way ahead of its time. Last weekend, Christy, Dirk and I followed in his footsteps, and despite the passing of ninety years, it seemed as though not much has changed.

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...

North to South to North

North to South to North

Sep 11, 2009

South Maroon- just the five of us– (l to r)Kent, Lissa, Christy, myself and “Pat” the goat. I couldn’t discern it’s sex so, like the SNL skit, I named it “Pat” (photo courtesy of Lissa’s camera shot by some solo guy from Gorky, Russia). Click all pics to enlarge. Christy, Lissa, Kent Harvey and I did the Maroon Bells Traverse on Saturday, twice. And I came home with a lot...

Capitol Peak in a Day

Capitol Peak in a Day

Aug 21, 2009

Originally planned as a birthday outing that was tabled when work interfered, Christy, Dirk and I rescheduled the day jaunt up Capitol Peak one week later. A blessing in disguise, the delay put us on the route with just one other party as opposed to the relative mob-scene that reportedly overran the peak the weekend prior. After a 5AM departure from the trailhead we were up at Capitol Lake in...

One for Dennis, Fifteen for Me

One for Dennis, Fifteen for Me

Aug 5, 2009

Dennis Scholl and I made it to the top of the 14,018 foot peak, the first time for the Miami based art collector, winemaker, philanthropist and Colorado peak bagger

North Maroon – Sans Piolet!

North Maroon – Sans Piolet!

Jul 4, 2009

Neal Beidleman traversing snow to the entrance of the Grassy Gullies This is a quickie, both in the day and the write-up. Here’s the debrief: Neal had the morning free and wanted to go do something fun. I’ll be at Hardrock next week and was looking for more than a routine trail run. Very direct and in parts runable, we both agreed a fast lap on North Maroon’s Grassy Gully...

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Geyser Pass Yurt and La Sal ski adventure ✔️🛖🏔️⛷️ awesome location and terrain 👍 but this winter keeps hanging on and the La Sals are no exception- we had frozen spring conditions💨❄️🥶when things eventually warm up the skiing will be awesome and will go well into May at this point. #backcountryskiing #lasals #moab #utah #earnyourturns @talking_mountain_yurts @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski
Heading up ⬆️ the girl loves to kick steps!! 🐐 @aspenchristy 🏔️👍🏋🏼‍♂️ #earnyourturns #skimountaineering #colorado #alwaysgo #type2 @stio #lettheoutsidein
♥️ San Juan’s 🏔️⛷️👍😀 #happypl ♥️ San Juan’s 🏔️⛷️👍😀 #happyplace #springskiing #skimountaineering #13ers @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers #alwaysgo
After 119 consecutive days in ski boots I felt it After 119 consecutive days in ski boots I felt it was time for something different 🚴‍♂️ It was an amazing winter and there will still be some skiing to do this spring, but a day off the ❄️ in the sun ☀️ out in the desert sure is nice 😎👍 #fruita #mountainbiking #dowhatfeelsright @stio #lettheoutsidein
Corduroy, falling out season here shortly ☀️😎 #springishere ⛷️ #earnyourturns 🎿 @kaestleski #forskiers
It’s doubtful anyone has skied Hayden more than It’s doubtful anyone has skied Hayden more than this guy. Always smiling no matter the conditions, it never gets old for Bob Perlmutter! #goBob #inspiring 😎❄️👍⛷️ #alwaysgo #backcountryskiing #hayden #springseason #bluebird
“With snow totals far above the seasonal average “With snow totals far above the seasonal average in many areas throughout the region, it is looking like it will be a great and long-lasting spring. Until then consider sticking to less consequential terrain choices and practice patience until these weak layers heal and springtime eventually arrives.” 

Quote from the @coavalancheinfo forecast discussion today. #goodadvice #staysafe @friendsofcaic ❄️❄️❄️ #backcountryskiing #knowbeforeyougo #skitouring ⛷️
Patience is required. The calendar says spring but Patience is required. The calendar says spring but stability says otherwise. ❄️❄️❄️ (photo: @aspenchristy Ashcroft 2017) Conditions will shape up soon enough. It’s going to be a long spring season- good things come to those who wait. ⛷️🏔️💯😀 #backcountryskiing #secondseason #skitouring #lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski #forskiers
Huge thanks to @highlandspropatrol for their enorm Huge thanks to @highlandspropatrol for their enormous effort to get the terrain open today with so much new snow 🙏👏👊 the eventual rope drop up in #highlandbowl was worth the wait! ❄️⛷️👍🥇 @aspensnowmass #powderday @kaestleski #forskiers @stio #lettheoutsidein
The wind… sculpting the snow into cool patterns The wind… sculpting the snow into cool patterns and formations, but ultimately making a mess of the backcountry conditions. Requesting a refresh now please 🙏 ❄️❄️❄️❄️
The snow continues to fall ❄️❄️ we didn’ The snow continues to fall ❄️❄️ we didn’t want to let the forecast get in the way of our day off. So we stuck to the plan and it paid off #alwaysgo ⛷️- @aspenchristy 👍👍😁 #backcountryskiing #skitouring @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers
On the move ☀️👍⛷️ #skitour #bluebirdday On the move ☀️👍⛷️ #skitour #bluebirddays #elks #alwaysgo #backcountryskiing ❄️❄️❄️ @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers
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Mid-week Mount Mellenthin ski! Cool to see the La Mid-week Mount Mellenthin ski! Cool to see the La Sals up close and ski the second highest peak in the range. Too cold for corn and too windy for powder but always a good day out in the mountains. Thank you Earth for providing so much for all of us. Hopefully we can start showing more  respect and reciprocity for you in the years ahead 🙏💛🌍🌈 #lasals #utahskiing #geyserpassyurt #forskiers #lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski
Opening the bicentennial ski season with Mount Emm Opening the bicentennial ski season with Mount Emma, 13,581 ft, just above Telluride! Incredible basin surrounded by some our of most favorite San Juan Peaks - Dallas, Sneffles, Teakettle….Nice to be up high again with @tedmahon #backcountryskiadventures #springskiing☀️⛷ #bicentennials #colorado #forskiers @kaestleski #letthoutsidein @stio
Interrupting spring skiing season to spin out the Interrupting spring skiing season to spin out the legs and remember how amazing our Colorado National Monument is! #colorado #outdooradventures #itsamazingoutthere #nationalmonuments #lettheoutsidein @stio
My favorite way to spend Easter 🐰🏔️🌷💛🙏#lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski
Spring has finally sprung in the Colorado Rockies! Spring has finally sprung in the Colorado Rockies! With snow squalls, warm temps, and snirt. 🙏But never a bad day in the mountains 🏔️ #lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski
Happy Spring Equinox! ☀️ A time of new beginni Happy Spring Equinox! ☀️ A time of new beginnings and chance to set new intentions. Think: Clean slates, optimism, and anything being possible with spring in the air….
🌍🌷💘☀️🙏💙#newgoals @kaestleski #springbloosoms #lettheoutsidein @stio
Spring Dump! 14 inches of powder @aspenhighlands y Spring Dump! 14 inches of powder @aspenhighlands yesterday and it just keeps coming! Sure skied like more in the bowl. Thank you to all the @aspensnowmass Ski Patrollers who are working their tails off to make it possible for all of us to enjoy the powder! #milesofsmiles #bowling❄️#springtime🌸 #lettheoutsidein @stio #forskiers #z100 @kaestleski
Making the most of a stormy day off ❄️ Let it Making the most of a stormy day off ❄️ Let it snow! #lettheoutsidein #forskiers @stio @kaestleski #tx103 #backcountryskiing #lovewinter #moresnowtocome #dayzoff
Soaking up the local sunshine this weekend! Nice t Soaking up the local sunshine this weekend! Nice to be home. Got powder turns and Red Crossbills for the #greatbackyardbirdcount 
And what looked to be elk snacks being  stashed by a coyote. Love our wild places #lettheoutsidein @stio #backcountryskiing #alwaysbebirding #skibirding #highalpine @forskiers #tx103 @kaestleski
Annual Sauer Family Ski Trip was 💯!!! So fun to Annual Sauer Family Ski Trip was 💯!!! So fun to explore @skicrestedbutte with 100% of their terrain open, including Teocalli Bowl 2! Only the third time in history its been open to the public. Grateful for a family that comes together for ski adventures and @lynns2000 who has a goal to ski a new ski area every year! #familyskigoals #cash’s hideout #alwaysgo #alwaysbebirding #lettheoutsidein @stio #forskiers @kaestleski
What a glorious day for the Alley Loop Nordic Mara What a glorious day for the Alley Loop Nordic Marathon! 42k around Crested Butte’s majestic vistas with tight, energetic loops through the alleyways of town. Never disappoints! Thanks @cbnordic for covering your streets with snow and celebrating winter and sport in true CB style! @cbnordic @stio #lettheoutsidein #42km #nordicmarathon #skateski
Groundhogs around the world saw their shadow today Groundhogs around the world saw their shadow today signaling six more glorious weeks of winter! Happy Ground Hog Day! ❄️⛷️🤍 @aspensnowmass @kaestleski @stio #lettheoutsidein #goundhogday #morewinterplease #punxsutawneyphil
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