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Quandary Peak

Mountain Mentoring

Mountain Mentoring

Feb 7, 2018

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

Quandary Peak – East Ridge

May 30, 2017

A 2017 ski descent of the East Ridge of Quandary Peak with my friend Scott Martin.

The Inwood Arete

The Inwood Arete

Aug 18, 2013

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

Crushed on Quandary

Aug 13, 2013

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

14er Ski Descents – Quandary Peak – May 4, 2010

May 4, 2010

Route: Cristo Couloir Team: Ted, Aaron Brown Aaron, a new friend from Aspen, and I headed to Quandary early May for another Quandary ski. I think Colorado’s lucky to have this peak, with it’s easy drive and high trailhead all winter long. There aren’t too many more straightforward ways to get up to 14,000 feet on skis in the heart of winter anywhere else in the country. And for a...

A Historic Day, for Iceland

A Historic Day, for Iceland

Apr 7, 2009

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

Cristo Couloir – Quandary Peak Ski Descent – 1.24.06

Jan 24, 2006

A January ski descent of Quandary peak with Chris Davenport and Horton the Quandary Dog.

Quandary Peak Cristo Couloir – 4.14.05

Quandary Peak Cristo Couloir – 4.14.05

Apr 14, 2005

Route: Cristo Couloir Team: Ted, Sean Shean Spring is here. The lifts just closed and without any big, far away adventure planned, I was hoping to get a short list of 14ers skied before the snow melted. If it’s anything like last spring (14 peaks skied) then I’d be psyched. Let’s start out with a Quandary East Ridge/Cristo Couloir warm-up. Technically dull and with great road access it’s a classic...

Quandary Peak Ski Descent – 4.27.01

Quandary Peak Ski Descent – 4.27.01

Apr 27, 2001

The line down the south facing Cristo Couloir. I didn’t come home with any other photos from the day. Route: Cristo Couloir Team: Ted, Jared Ettlinger Late April— snow is everywhere but the lifts are closed. It doesn’t always make sense to me, for example, why Aspen Highlands’ maximum base depth is often reached on or near the mountains closing day. There’s still so much skiing to be had when...

Quandary Peak Ski Descent – 4.24.00

Quandary Peak Ski Descent – 4.24.00

Apr 24, 2000

Route: East Ridge Team: Ted, Christy Christy and I had just started hanging out and I figured why ease into it? Let’s cut to the chase. Let’s do something fun and see if she’s into it. Closing day on Aspen Mountain brought a big spring storm. We had already made plans to try to ski Quandary Peak the following day, and some new snow made it sound more interesting. We made...

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White Rim in a Day was going great, until it wasn’t. 🚴🚑🤕 At mile 91, five miles from the end, a careless drift into a rut sent me over the bars and onto my left shoulder- broken clavicle and two ribs… ouch! 👎 Thankfully, we were nearly at the car so getting out wasn’t too bad, it actually could have been a lot worse if the crash happened elsewhere. Driving out from Mineral Bottom didn’t feel good on the ribs but soon enough we were on our way home and to the ER by midnight. 🏥 Three days later (Friday) my collarbone was put back together 🛠 and, with some time, should be 100% 👍😀 Thanks to @ajdocken and @jpettlinger for a fun day and for getting me out of there! 🙏👊 So that’s a wrap for my summer/fall season, time to start thinking ahead to winter ❄️⛷🎿 see you then!
Looking pretty good around town— from the lofty Looking pretty good around town— from the lofty summit of Red Butte. 🍂☀️🌲😀 #fallcolors #aspen @aspenco
Rainbow over France’s Central Massif. 🤩🙏🌈❤️🇫🇷
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Part Deux: Biking from the top of the Massif Centr Part Deux: Biking from the top of the Massif Central through the Aubrac plateau through the wild open expanses of France into the Rhône valley and into the land of mushrooms. Castles, cows, forests, friends, and beautiful country roads without cars. Couldn’t have asked for more! @stio #lettheoutsidein 🏰 🚴 🐄 ☕️ 🍄 ❤️
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From the sea to the highest peaks and the biggest From the sea to the highest peaks and the biggest loops to the lowest cracks, there’s never been a shortage of adventure with @tedmahon. Happy Birthday to my favorite partner and most amazing guy! So grateful we all found you. Cheers to many more trips around the sun ❤️ ☀️ 🏔 🌊 🧗‍♂️ 🏄‍♂️ ⛷
Swapped the mountains for the beach this weekend! Swapped the mountains for the beach this weekend! Nice change of scenery and sports! Thanks for celebrating your love @bennyficial and #aimeefaye 🏖❤️💫🌊🏄‍♀️
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