Springtime in the backcountry
Some thoughts on what makes springtime a safer time to be in the backcountry
Low risk vs. No risk
Whether it’s low, moderate, or considerable, avalanches can always occur. Low risk doesn’t mean no risk.
Careful out there
Independence Pass Or don’t even go. Here are two photos of recent natural avalanches that sum up conditions in the backcountry around Aspen. (more…)
His & Her Airbags
These have been in the news a lot lately. Christy and I decided we’d get avalanche airbags for each other as Christmas presents this year. And even though we haven’t been backcountry skiing at all this season due to the dicey conditions, we know they’ll eventually see some use. (more…)
About Christy & Ted
We met in Aspen in 2000 and have been happily stuck in the rockies ever since, getting out in the mountains every day we can, in every season and by all means possible. Read More
