After our ascent of Buffalo Mountain, we clicked into our skis and made some mellow turns to the top of the Silver Couloir. Based on the turns to get to the top, there was a very good chance the snow was going to be very soft the whole way down. It was. [Read More...]
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Buffalo Mountain – Ascent
The amount of backcountry I have skied this season has been like a meal at fancy restaurant in Aspen: small, but delicious. Fortunately, I was able to go on my first real backcountry mission with Collin this past weekend: a climb to the top of Buffalo Mountain, and a ski descent of the Silver Couloir on its north side
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Handies Peak and Colorado Colors
We found ourselves on a mild summit in no time, where Steve and I cracked some PBRs, seeing how that was the only source of nourishment. Sarah, on the other hand, decided to wait until we got back to the car to get her caloric intake...[Read More]
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Massive Redemption
For every ten outdoor missions I go on, I will have at least one be a complete failure. I don't like to talk too much about these attempts, but they do exist. One such failure was earlier this year when Tyler and I tried to squeeze out a dawn patrol attempt of Mt. Massive in … Continue reading Massive Redemption
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Maroon Bells Traverse
With chimichangas in our bellies and Capitol under our belts, Chris and I drove up Maroon Creek road to meet my friend Alan, whom I work with at Bent Gate Mountaineering, and his friend Matt for a quick six hours of sleep and a day on the Maroon Bells. We hit the trail at about … Continue reading Maroon Bells Traverse
