Quandary Peak – Cristo Couloir
A 2025 solo ski descent of the Cristo Couloir on Quandary Peak– which was the first 14er and route that I skied way back in 1999.
Mountain Mentoring
Last year I had the opportunity to be a part of an amazing mentorship program that the Aspen Middle School conducts annually with their 6th-grade students. I was approached by an impressive 11-year old girl who asked if I would be willing to participate in the program as her mentor for ski mountaineering.
Quandary Peak – East Ridge
A 2017 ski descent of the East Ridge of Quandary Peak with my friend Scott Martin.
The Inwood Arete
The rocky ridge on the mountain’s north side climbs for about 2,000 feet to where it joins the standard East Ridge route. After our run up Quandary’s East Ridge we decided to climb the mountain a second time (the next day) at a more casual pace. The north side of the mountain has a seldom visited, semi-technical climbing route called the Inwood Arete that we wanted to explore. (more…)
Crushed on Quandary
Some of the group make their way down the broad East Ridge. The text from my younger sister wished me a happy birthday and went on to say, “Hope you are doing something fun-and I don’t mean running 100 miles or climbing a mt…hope u have a great day…” I guess we just disagree on what constitutes birthday fun. I was really excited for our plans later that afternoon– to...
14er Ski Descents – Quandary Peak – May 4, 2010
Another smooth day on Quandary and the Cristo Couloir.
A Historic Day, for Iceland
A spring ski descent of the south couloirs on Quandary Peak with some adventure friends from out of town.
Cristo Couloir – Quandary Peak Ski Descent – 1.24.06
A January ski descent of Quandary peak with Chris Davenport and Horton the Quandary Dog.
Quandary Peak Cristo Couloir – 4.14.05
Skiing the Cristo Couloir with Horton the Quandary Dog.
Quandary Peak Ski Descent – 4.27.01
Another ski descent of the Cristo Couloir of Quandary Peak.
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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
