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Grand Traverse Training Tips

Grand Traverse Training Tips

Jan 13, 2022

Fun training ideas in the mountains around Aspen to prepare for the annual Elk Mountains Grand Traverse ski race.

It’s All Uphill From Here

It’s All Uphill From Here

Dec 3, 2021

A look at Aspen Skiing Co.’s new uphill pass policy

Dyer Mountain

Dyer Mountain

Apr 8, 2017

We skied Dyer Mountain, 13,855 ft., for a third time, as part of the course of the Father Dyer Skimo Race in Leadville.

Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

Mar 29, 2017

The 20th annual Elk Mountains Grand Traverse was this past weekend. It was the 15th time both Christy and I have completed this race, nine of which have been as a team.

The Father Dyer Postal Route

The Father Dyer Postal Route

Apr 5, 2016

The inaugural Father Dyer Postal Route ski mountaineering race took place last weekend in the mountains outside of Leadville. You might have to add this one to your calendar next season.

2015 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

2015 Elk Mountains Grand Traverse

Mar 30, 2015

On the route between Taylor Pass and Barnard Hut at daybreak. Christy and I completed another Elk Mountains Grand Traverse, our 14th, and 8th time as a coed duo. We just can’t stay away. The annual ski race/pilgrimage From Crested Butte to Aspen started at midnight on Friday and sent 215 teams of two on the 40 mile journey. (more…)

Power of Four

Power of Four

Mar 7, 2014

The weather challenged everyone from the start, pictured here, all the way to the finish. What a day…. As we drove to the start of the race in Snowmass, the storm’s intensity increased. Despite the March 1st date, it was actually raining, so heavily that our windshield wipers were on high as if we were driving through a summer thunder storm. (more…)

Breck Five Peaks

Breck Five Peaks

Feb 28, 2014

It was a beautiful day for a race. Another year, another bout of punishing weather at the Breck Five Peaks. We haven’t had much luck timing the conditions at this event. Last year’s race course had to be modified due to cold and wind, which was so punishing we were just happy to reach the finish. It was kind of a bummer because we were looking forward to the cool...

The Five Peaks

The Five Peaks

Mar 25, 2013

The route was modified a bit due to the weather, but the basic layout is here on the map. The climbs are in light green and the ski descents red, and the new section up and down Peak 6 isn’t even on the map (off to the right). Click to enlarge. Against our better judgement, Christy and I headed to Breckenridge to compete in the Five Peaks race. Earlier in...

The 2012 Power of Four

The 2012 Power of Four

Mar 6, 2012

We’re happy to have another Power of Four checked off the list. The giant Tour de Aspen/Snowmass, our local contribution to the COSMIC Race Series, was once again a true grunt. Christy and I did not do this two-person team event together like we did last year. Christy opted to do it as a women’s team with Anda, her primary training partner, and Charlie MacArthur and I lined up in...

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‘Tis the season 😊 #uphill #earnyourturns @as ‘Tis the season 😊 #uphill #earnyourturns  @aspensnowmass 🏔️🎿🏋️ @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers
Snow’s falling at home, friends are skiing, I’ Snow’s falling at home, friends are skiing, I’m on injured reserve… seemed like a good time to park myself on a beach. And use emojis I don’t usually get to use 😎🌊🌈🏝🐟🏖🌅🐡🐳🐙🦑🏄🦀🍹🩳🐚🏊‍♀️🤿🦐🐋
These mornings, so nice. 🥶❄️ These mornings, so nice. 🥶❄️
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. 🤩🙏🌈❤️🇫🇷
Quiet winding roads that seem to climb and descend Quiet winding roads that seem to climb and descend forever. 🚴‍♂️🏔 Stops for ☕️ and 🥐 just add to the day. Road biking in #provence is hard to beat ❤️🇫🇷🙏 #roadbike #france #sttropez #alwaysgo 🚴‍♂️: @aspenchristy 🏁 #lettheoutsidein @stio
Ventoux! Sunny and calm— couldn’t have asked Ventoux! Sunny and calm— couldn’t  have asked for a better day on the “windy mountain”☀️🏔🚴‍♂️🙏 #biketour #provence 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 #roadbike @stio #lettheoutsidein
Day 5 #hutrunhut - the group ascending to the high Day 5 #hutrunhut - the group ascending to the high point of Machine Gun Ridge after traversing Elk Ridge in a few inches of new snow ❄️❄️❄️ - onto Fowler-Hilliard hut!
Good morning, good evening. 🌅🏔😊 #capitoll Good morning, good evening. 🌅🏔😊 #capitollake #14ers #moonlake #backpack #peakbagging
Out on the diving board. Never gets old. #pyramidp Out on the diving board. Never gets old. #pyramidpeak #14ers 🏔🥾#alwaysgo #peakbagging 👍🙏 #elks @stio #lettheoutsidein 📷: @robittner
Even though we’re into September, there’s stil Even though we’re into September, there’s still a lot of summer left to get out and do your thing. What are you going to do? #getitwhileitlasts #summerstooshort #winteriscoming ❄️❄️❄️⛷🏔 @stio #lettheoutsidein
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Feeling grateful for the last few days and time sp Feeling grateful for the last few days and time spent with this living legend. Thank you @reinholdmessner_official for coming to our mountain community to share your beautiful perspective on adventure, life, and challenges. A good reminder that mountains are not there for summits, but to give us opportunities to learn about ourselves. #kalipè #Alwayswithsmallsteps #mindbodyspirit #lettheoutsidein
“If we do not take action to stop the effects of “If we do not take action to stop the effects of climate change, some of which we’re already experiencing, the hut experience that we know and love might cease to exist.”

So proud of the work @10thmtnhuts is doing around climate - from wildland fire mitigation plans, renewable energy, to motivating hut users to stand up for climate friendly policies. 

Thanks for the feature article @backcountrymag and @tessjweaver And for the incredible leadership of Ben Dodge and our board! 

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Happy Halloween and Happy Samhain! So fun to celeb Happy Halloween and Happy Samhain! So fun to celebrate the transition into winter and a new cycle of life with one more dive into the deep universe 🌊 💗 🌍 👻 #lettheoutsidein @stio
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 🏰 🚴 🐄 ☕️ 🍄 ❤️
Nice day to be off les bicyclettes! #saintropez #s Nice day to be off les bicyclettes! #saintropez #swimholes #trailruns #beachtime🌊 #lettheoutsidein
Settling into the routine…🚴 🇫🇷 🏔🍷 Settling into the routine…🚴 🇫🇷 🏔🍷Pretty special way to celebrate an anniversary with @tedmahon #bestcrew #ridingfordays #provence #celebratelove❤️ @stio
Taking in the last hours of August! Starting to fe Taking in the last hours of August! Starting to feel the shift in energy 🚠 ☀️ ⛷ #winteriscoming #lettheoutsidein @stio @aspensnowmass
Tried something new this weekend at the @lakecitya Tried something new this weekend at the @lakecityalpine50 🏔 🚴 Wasn’t the fastest but did win the “All Smiles” award! Awesome experience and well organized event to benefit the @lakeforkvalleyconservancy 🌎👏🏿 @lakecity @oskarblues @goodr @tedmahon @stio #lettheoutsidein
Weekend focus: Shinrin-Yoku #forestbathingtherapy Weekend focus: Shinrin-Yoku #forestbathingtherapy #ridebeforethestorms #lettheoutsidein @stio
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 🏖❤️💫🌊🏄‍♀️
Gotta love this ride! 🚴 🏔 🍋 Thanks Harlan Gotta love this ride! 🚴 🏔 🍋 Thanks Harlan for the aid station! #lettheoutsidein @stio
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