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Willow Lake

The Long Day

The Long Day

Aug 25, 2022

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Peaks & Valleys

Peaks & Valleys

Mar 29, 2012

Making our way up the East Snowmass Creek Valley. [Christy here] It’s been a different kind of winter this year. Not bad, just different. The little snow we’ve received so far has left us with a pretty unstable snow pack, and not-so-desirable ski lines in the backcountry. We haven’t skied any of the peaks were thinking about earlier this fall, have yet to ski with some of our closest ski...

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...

Snowmass to East Snowmass, a 3 Pass Loop

Snowmass to East Snowmass, a 3 Pass Loop

Aug 18, 2010

The overview, click to enlarge. It was another good one, and not just due to the fact that we had perfect weather, but that we put together a loop of trails and passes we had all seen individually many times before, but had never linked up in this fashion. It came together after Christy, Neal and I were planning a long run together, but being a Saturday in August with...

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,...

OB Couloir – Kit Carson – 4.26.09

OB Couloir – Kit Carson – 4.26.09

May 4, 2009

A spring descent of Kit Carson’s Outward Bound Couloir, a Sangre classic!

Willow Peak – 13,336 ft.

Willow Peak – 13,336 ft.

Apr 26, 2008

Just getting caught up here on the backlogged trips thus far- this was a great one we had on Sunday, April 26. Forgoing what was the 4th ‘official’ ski area closing day(after all the season extensions), a rather large group of us tested the limitations of modern snowmobiles and headed up the Maroon Creek Road to ski Willow Peak. John Doyle and Kirk sacrificed the machines to get Pierre and Andre Wille, Sean, Christy,...

Kit Carson – OB Couloir Ski Descent – 12.13.06

Kit Carson – OB Couloir Ski Descent – 12.13.06

Dec 13, 2006

Not bad for December in the Sangres. Route: Southeast Face to Outward Bound Couloir Team: Ted, Chris Davenport We weren’t going to get anything done sitting at home— I agreed with Dav’s thought. It was December and he had a short list of peaks left to ski and when he mentioned the Sangres, well, I needed most of them too, so I was in. Which peaks would have snow? It...


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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
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Good morning, good evening. 🌅🏔😊 #capitoll Good morning, good evening. 🌅🏔😊 #capitollake #14ers #moonlake #backpack #peakbagging
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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
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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. 

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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 🏰 🚴 🐄 ☕️ 🍄 ❤️
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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