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Maroon Lake

Len Shoemaker Peak

Len Shoemaker Peak

May 20, 2017

Skiing the unnamed summit locals refer to as Len Shoemaker Peak, in the Maroon Lake area of the Elk Mountains.

Thunder Pyramid – 13,932 ft.

Thunder Pyramid – 13,932 ft.

Apr 14, 2014

Skiing the West Face of Thunder Pyramid was every bit as exciting as I expected it to be. Wow.

The Daly Grind

The Daly Grind

Apr 22, 2011

The approach, justified. Well actually, skiing 13,300 foot Mount Daly is almost always a great day, as it was for us last Saturday. In fact, I think it would probably be a hugely popular Aspen objective, much like Mount Hayden, were it not for the drawn out approach. So I say “grind” half-seriously, because the climbing and skiing is usually really fun and worthwhile once up in the basin, it’s...

Buckskin Benchmark

Buckskin Benchmark

Mar 23, 2011

The view from the top. Spring is here. At least according to the calendar. And though it isn’t a tradition to try to get out on the first day of the new season, with Christy and I both free this past Sunday, we set our sights on an objective we’ve had for some time- Buckskin Benchmark’s Southeast Face. The 13,370 foot summit just north of Buckskin Pass sits between the...

Four Passes on the Fourth

Four Passes on the Fourth

Jul 7, 2010

Lissa and Ted at the top of Buckskin Pass. On Saturday of July 4th weekend, Lissa, Ted and I hit the Four Pass Loop, one of our favorite long runs through the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness. We started from Maroon Lake and ran the loop counter clockwise, tackling Buckskin Pass first. With the Hardrock 100 only days away, Ted planned to come along for just Buckskin Pass but couldn’t resist tagging...

A Birthday Trip to the Mall

A Birthday Trip to the Mall

Aug 13, 2009

Two Christy’s? Can the world handle that? Actually she was caught in two shots that made up this panorama, approaching the top of Willow Pass. On Sunday, my 37th birthday, Christy and I ran a trail linkup that started at Maroon Lake and finished with a beer and pizza at the Snowmass Mall. Rather than find ourselves in yet another grand birthday outing that’s both physically strenuous and technically elaborate,...

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...

Current Conditions – Buckskin and the Bells

Current Conditions – Buckskin and the Bells

Jun 29, 2009

Hitting the trail for a quick jaunt up towards Buckskin Pass on Saturday was our first visit to the area since ski season. Some useful route beta for the Maroon Bells area was learned. Here’s the report: Buckskin Pass and the Four Pass Loop The only news from down low is that as you pass the wilderness boundary sign there are four new trail washouts from the recent rain. Higher...

The Four Pass Loop

The Four Pass Loop

Aug 28, 2008

This connection of trails that circumnavigates the Maroon Bells crests four passes greater than 12,000 feet and resides entirely within the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness. It’s one of those reminders as to why we live here. Completed in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction, its reported distance and elevation gain varies a bit depending on who you ask and where you start but definitely qualifies as a must-do.  Outings can commence from...

Thunder Pyramid with the Dalai Lama

Thunder Pyramid with the Dalai Lama

Jul 29, 2008

His Holiness the Dalai Lama was in Aspen this past weekend.

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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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