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Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

The Grand Traverse 25th Anniversary

The Grand Traverse 25th Anniversary

Feb 15, 2023

The Grand Traverse ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen turns 25 this year.

Olympic Fever

Olympic Fever

Feb 17, 2022

Some local races to consider if you’re feeling inspired by the Olympics.

Grand Traverse Training Tips

Grand Traverse Training Tips

Jan 13, 2022

Fun training ideas in the mountains around Aspen to prepare for the annual Elk Mountains Grand Traverse ski race.

Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

Mar 29, 2017

The 20th annual Elk Mountains Grand Traverse was this past weekend. It was the 15th time both Christy and I have completed this race, nine of which have been as a team.

2015 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

2015 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

Mar 30, 2015

On the route between Taylor Pass and Barnard Hut at daybreak. Christy and I completed another Elk Mountains Grand Traverse, our 14th, and 8th time as a coed duo. We just can’t stay away. The annual ski race/pilgrimage From Crested Butte to Aspen started at midnight on Friday and sent 215 teams of two on the 40 mile journey. (more…)

2014 Elk Mountain Grand Traverse

2014 Elk Mountain Grand Traverse

Apr 8, 2014

Another Elk Mountain Grand Traverse has come and gone. The annual 40 mile ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen has become a rite of spring for Christy and me, we’ve done it 13 of the 17 years it’s been held, the last seven as a couple. We’ve always loved the event and we’ve encouraged anyone who’s curious to check it out. Unfortunately, for the 3rd time in the history...

GT Training Day

GT Training Day

Mar 26, 2014

Along Spruce Creek, on the way to Margy’s Hut. With one week to go before the Elk Mountain Grand Traverse, Christy and I wanted to get in one final long training day. We had a lot of ideas for fun new ways to log some miles, most involving high ridges and/or summits, but as the day approached, the weather once again made the decision for us. We would have to...

2013 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

2013 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

Apr 1, 2013

Christy climbing Gold Hill. The 2013 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse was this past weekend. As our last race of the season, we were thrilled to finish well– Christy was the first female to cross the line and we nabbed the top spot in the Coed Division. And after twelve finishes here (six as a team), our time of 9:55 was the fastest we’ve done together, and PR for Christy. (more…)

Grand Traverse 2012

Grand Traverse 2012

Apr 3, 2012

Good morning Grand Traversers! Put another Grand Traverse in the books. Having had a few days to think about the whole experience, the short answer is that it was a really good race. The weather was mild, there was no wind, and the sunrise was amazing. We got ourselves on the podium as the 3rd place in the co-ed category, Christy was the 3rd female overall to cross the finish...

Express Creek to Richmond Ridge

Express Creek to Richmond Ridge

Jan 5, 2012

A photo from the start. [Christy here, again] It’s not a good sign when things look like this in January. Sure, we need more snow, but it could always be worse. Even with a not-so-great start to the season, we’re still pretty lucky that we can get out on a nice, long tour and enjoy the gorgeous scenery. With a random Monday off, and a need to unwind from the...

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Climbers descending North Maroon Peak with Pyramid Climbers descending North Maroon Peak with Pyramid behind. #14ers 🏔️ #maroonbells 🏔️ #pyramidpeak
Summer peakbagging… you can tell we’re into Au Summer peakbagging… you can tell we’re into August as the colors are changing ever so slightly out there!🏔️#winteriscoming ❄️#peakbagging #13ers #alwaysgo #backpacking ⛺️🤘#colorado @stio #lettheoutsidein
Setup for the night ⛺️ at some lake below some Setup for the night ⛺️ at some lake below some mountain 🏔️ there’s no place we’d rather be! #backpacking #colorado #alwaysgo #sawatchrange #peakbagging #13ers @stio #lettheoutsidein
👌time in the backyard 🙏 #pyramidpeak #bucksk 👌time in the backyard 🙏 #pyramidpeak #buckskinpass #maroonbellswilderness 🏔️ #onthetrails #alwaysgo #aspen
Bike to the Bells 🚴‍♂️ hike to Buckskin B Bike to the Bells 🚴‍♂️ hike to Buckskin Benchmark 🥾 take in the views 🏔️ retrace route back, have a 🍺 to celebrate your self-powered, round trip rally from the house 🏠 #alwaysgo #adventure #maroonbells #roadbike #hike #buckskinpass #13ers #selfpoweredadventure @stio #lettheoutsidein #maroonbellswilderness
Summer 😊☀️👍⛺️🏔️ #findthequietpl Summer 😊☀️👍⛺️🏔️ #findthequietplaces #peakbagging #13ers #sangredecristomountains #backpacking #colorado #lettheoutsidein @stio
Good morning from Crater Lake, West Maroon Creek. Good morning from Crater Lake, West Maroon Creek. 🏔️👍 still snowy up the valley en route to CB. Might be a while before it’s all dry.
👌 finding the solitude 😊 @aspenchristy #sang 👌 finding the solitude 😊 @aspenchristy #sangredecristowilderness #alpinelake #backpacking #colorado #13ers #alwaysgo 🏔️ @stio #lettheoutsidein
Summit, cairn, logbook, and approaching T-storm ⛈️ feels like we’re into summer here! 🏔️ Bushnell Peak, 13,105 ft. ⛺️ Sangre de Cristo Mountains. #13ers #peakbagging #colorado #sangredecristo #backpacking #alwaysgo #lettheoutsidein @stio
Long day of hiking up on Highlands Ridge. Apart fr Long day of hiking up on Highlands Ridge. Apart from the bear 🐻 the small herd of elk, the band of mountain goats 🐐 and the family of bighorn sheep— we had it all to ourselves! ☀️😊👍🥾 #summer #ridgewalking #uphigh #colorado #outside #alwaysgo #highlandsridge #elkmountains
What a day on Wetterhorn!🏔️ Christy was out o What a day on Wetterhorn!🏔️ Christy was out on the #sjs50 race 🏃‍♀️ so I took the morning to revisit one of my favorite #colorado #14ers. 🥾 It was a perfect morning to be up high ☀️ (there’s still a lot of ❄️❄️❄️ around here!) 

#2 East Face of Wetterhorn Peak
#3 the Heisshorn
#4 Coxcomb and Redcliff
#5 Matterhorn Peak and Uncompahgre 

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Happy summer solstice! ☀️after a long winter a Happy summer solstice! ☀️after a long winter and spring it feels pretty good 😊 take advantage of the long days and get outside! ⛷️🚴‍♂️🏔️🌞🙏 #mountainbike #skymountainpark #aspen #colorado @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #tx77 #forskiers #backcountryskiing #independencepass
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Annual pilgrimage around the Bells - an experience Annual pilgrimage around the Bells - an experience that can induce deep feelings of awe - every single time. 
#gratitude #feelingsmall #awe #trailrunning #solo #fourpass #maroonbellswilderness #buckskin #snowmasslake #trailriderpass #fridgidair #westmaroon #lettheoutsidein @stio
Finding a home for the night, climbing peaks, divi Finding a home for the night, climbing peaks, diving in, sleeping under the stars, exploring new  places, and recharging 🩵 🎒 🏔️ 🏕️ 🏊‍♀️ 🌸 💫 #backyardadventures #nightsout #coloradowilderness #wildflowers #lettheoutsidein @stio
We all know the best adventures are the ones you t We all know the best adventures are the ones you take with friends - Marble to Crested Butte and back with a toothbrush in our pack certainly felt off the beaten path! Catching the tail end of the wildflower peak #letheoutsidein @stio 🏔️ 🌸 🏃‍♀️ 🎒
Happy 4th of July! Always good to unplug for a few Happy 4th of July! Always good to unplug for a few days in a remote spot in the Sangres de Cristo Mountains…#lettheoutsidein #13ers #ridgesfordays #sangresdecristomountains #coloradobackcountry @stio
Summer is popping! ☀️ 👩‍🌾 ❤️ Summer is popping! ☀️ 👩‍🌾 ❤️
Hands down my favorite run out there! The San Juan Hands down my favorite run out there! The San Juan Solstice 50 Mile loop around Lake city is always so challenging and so scenic. From the deep, cold creek crossings at 5am to the miles upon miles above 13,000 feet, it hard to not come back each year. But what a day for my 10th @sanjuansolstice50! Thanks @tedmahon for pacing the last 10 miles and always being my rabbit 🐇 #sanjuansolstice50 #sjs50 #lakecitycolorado #lettheoutsidein @stio
We love winter but nice to see it officially leavi We love winter but nice to see it officially leaving! Cheers to running, biking, camping, and all the summer things including checking in on the 75th @fibark_ #coloradotrail #lettheoutsidein @stio
Celebrating 99 years! Grateful for all our adventu Celebrating 99 years! Grateful for all our adventures with Papa. Thank you for inspiring a life outdoors, passion for skiing, staying young at heart 💛💛💛
Shades of spring’s spectacular green…everywher Shades of spring’s spectacular green…everywhere from France to the Roaring Fork Valley. The best! #lettheoutsidein @stio
What a way to get a long run in! Stunning trail ar What a way to get a long run in! Stunning trail around the St. Tropez peninsula. The hilly coastline punctuated by beautiful French beaches made for an incredible long day! 🇫🇷 🏃‍♀️ 🌊 🏖️ #ramatuelle #captaillat #sttropez #penisularun #trailrunning #ProvenceAlpesCôted'Azur #exploration #lettheoutsidein @stio
Swapping ski boots for bike shoes to explore one o Swapping ski boots for bike shoes to explore one of the most historical wine regions of the world! So incredible to finally experience the land, the people, and the wine that make this place so special! 🙏🇫🇷🍷🚴❤️🏔️🚴‍♀️#biketouring #winewinewine #skilegsneedwork #lettheoutsidein @stio
Such precious days amongst the San Juan’s broad Such precious days amongst the San Juan’s broad basins, steep gullies, and high peaks.  So fun to finally ski TO (Letter T, Letter 0) the 134th highest summit in Colorado. TO hides from most views, just west of Dallas Peak and across the valley of Sneffels. #skithe13ers #13735 #bicentennials #coloradoskiing #forskiers #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski @stio
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