Author: Jon Jay

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Catching Up with the Fall, Part 1

Posted on by Jon Jay in Biking, Colorado

Way back in September of this year I went up to the Centennial Cone with the Alpine Club and had my first chance to try out a super cheap POV camera I purchased from my current place of employment. I tried the handlebar mount, and low-and-behold, 99% of the footage came out terrible. But, this … Continue reading Catching Up with the Fall, Part 1 →

Spending an October Night Without Fire

Posted on by Jon Jay in Backpacking, Colorado

So this past weekend the weather got might cold and snowy here in Denver. The plans to go backpacking in Lost Creek Wilderness made my stomach sink quite a bit considering the ground was fairly well covered with white and the temps were far from enjoyable. But, after picking up the crew and driving, we … Continue reading Spending an October Night Without Fire →

For Shane

Posted on by Jon Jay in Skiing

I don't think I'll ever forget when i go the text from my buddy Jon about Shane McConkey's passing back in late March. I thought it was some viral joke on newschoolers.com, but I excused myself from the group to double check. Sure enough, with a little help from Google News, it was confirmed. One … Continue reading For Shane →

Return to the Beginning

Posted on by Jon Jay in 14ers, Colorado, Mountaineering

This past weekend I did what will be quite common, and that was go on an Alpine Club trip. This one was extra special for me though because we went to do what was my first 14er, which I completed on my first Alpine Club trip as a freshman way back in 2006. Gray's Peak … Continue reading Return to the Beginning →

Ski (Movie) Season

Posted on by Jon Jay in Skiing

Hello everyone!  Holy smokes I have not written anything for a while on this blog, but I've been super busy between work, the DU Alpine Club, and this little thing called school that started two weeks ago. A whole lot has happened in that time, including new skis, a POV Camera, and two ski movie … Continue reading Ski (Movie) Season →

Chris Before Moscow

Posted on by Jon Jay in 14ers, Colorado, Mountaineering

Well, this morning our time, my good buddy Chris landed in the Capitol of Russia to begin his study abroad. The lucky Devil will be there until December 20th, so hopefully he comes back only with a lighter wallet and not missing any limbs. Before he left, though, we were able to hit the southern … Continue reading Chris Before Moscow →