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Willow Lake

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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Still skiing? North faces of LaPlata and Sayres ar Still skiing? North faces of LaPlata and Sayres are still looking good. And there’s snow in the forecast! ❄️❄️❄️❄️⛷
What’s the tallest named “hill” in the count What’s the tallest named “hill” in the country? (hint: it’s elevation is 13,761 ft.) ⛷🏔 the #colorado #ski13ers #backcountryskiing season is winding down. Still some good 🌽❄️ to be found but it’s going quick ☀️☀️☀️
Making the best of challenging snow conditions las Making the best of challenging snow conditions last weekend in the San Juans. It’s always better to be skiing than not, right? ⛷
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Capitol Peak, from the southwest— think it goes? Capitol Peak, from the southwest— think it goes? #ski14ers #elks #skimountaineering
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So fun celebrating 98 years of life! Born in 1924, So fun celebrating 98 years of life! Born in 1924, it’s always special to hear stories of growing up on Nantucket, first dates with Gram, and seeing this young hearted guy so excited for a new light weight golf bag! 🥳 Happy Birthday Papa!
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Meanwhile…back in Colorado checking out the snow Meanwhile…back in Colorado checking out the snow conditions! A little light over in the Sawatch Range but managed to ski three bicentennials #Cyclone #Carbonate #White 
First campfire of the season 🏕 🔥 ⛷ 🏔 @tedmahon @kaestleski @stio #lettheoutsidein #colorado #bicentennials #backcountryskiing #backyardadventures #maydayflowers
Just swinging in a mountain playground 🇨🇭❤ Just swinging in a mountain playground 🇨🇭❤️⛷
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Filled up with incredible skiing and exploring the Filled up with incredible skiing and exploring the all the different areas @andermatt_swiss_alps! Can’t beat Easter in the Alps. My favorite! ⛷🐇🌷🇨🇭❤️ And now into the heading to the hills and hopefully making it to @engelberg.titlis for more! #skitraverse #alps #springskiing #forskiers #lettheoutsidein @stio @kaestleski @tedmahon
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