Conundrum Peak – East Face
The East Face of Conundrum Peak, a great option for skiing this Aspen area 14er.
Castle Peak – South Face
A late spring ski descent of the South Face of Castle Peak with Pete Gaston and Max Taam.
Mount Raoul
A 20 mile ski outing to Mount Raoul, 13,803 ft, near Castle Peak, with a return trip over Conundrum Peak and down the Conundrum Couloir
Conundrum Couloir
Breaking trail to the high point in the upper basin. Castle Peak’s 14,000 foot summit is up above. Conundrum Peak doesn’t make the cut as an official 14er according to the Colorado Mountain Club and the 300′ rule. But the Conundrum Couloir that splits its east face is such a classic climb and ski that it deserves a spot on every Colorado ski mountaineers checklist. A friend told me that...
Castle Peak – 11.9.13
A nice early season ski of Castle Peak’s North Couloir.
Off to a good start
What better way to kick off the season than to debut a new outfit. Looking good, Fry. Our season has begun. Not wanting to wait another month for the lifts start running here, Christy, Kathy, Joey, and I headed up to Montezuma Basin yesterday. It’s a haul to get up there, but when the snow is good, it’s definitely worth the effort. For anyone considering heading up that way, the...
The First Turns
There’s something about making your first turns of the season that’s always special.
Conundrum Couloir & a “mini” Ellingwood Ridge
Skiing the Conundrum Couloir on the 4th!
Castle Peak North Couloir Ski Descent – 10.15.06
Another great early season ski day on Castle Peak.
Castle-Conundrum Ski Descent – 10.11.06
A great day skiing Castle and Conundrum peaks.
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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
