One More Day
Getting a few more turns in the late spring up on Independence Pass.
Dusty Spring
2022 was a bad year for dust in the snowpack. What does it mean?
Cyclone, Carbonate, and White
A weekend ski outing to ski 13ers in the Southern Sawatch
Urner Traverse
A five day ski traverse through the Urner region of the Swiss Alps.
Local Lines: The Rat Tail Couloir
Skiing a prominent line called the Rat Tail Couloir in the Snowmass backcountry, and a little history of where it got its name.
Skiing Marble’s Mount Daly
A backcountry ski outing to Marble’s Mount Daly, a prominent peak in the upper Crystal Valley.
Springtime in the backcountry
Some thoughts on what makes springtime a safer time to be in the backcountry
High Atlas Adventure
Reminiscing about a ski trip to Morocco.
Turning Back
Finding the silver lining in turning back in the mountains.
Low risk vs. No risk
Whether it’s low, moderate, or considerable, avalanches can always occur. Low risk doesn’t mean no risk.
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
