It has been unusually hot and very crowded around town, so we decided to escape on a little camping trip last weekend. And whereas we often seek solitude in far away places, we took a chance on a local spot where we've always wanted to camp, up by South Fork Pass. (more…)
The last ski days of the 2011 spring season in Aspen, including the southwest face of South Maroon and Independence 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. At the time, I didn't think it to be an inconsiderate question, I was genuinely curious. But I later realized that to ask a guy 13 years...
Well maybe it's not a true "Dawn Patrol," by its strict definition at least. But it is Friday and with the approaching summer solstice only 10 days away it's not really necessary to get moving in the dark, and because it was completed before Christy went into work, we're filing it under the title above. The weather lately has been unusual to say the least, with unseasonably cold temperatures and...
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
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