Category: Activities

Silverton ’09

Posted on by Jon Jay in Colorado, Skiing

So every year I take at least one trip to Silverton, Colorado. Usually it's just one trip with the DU Alpine Club, but sometimes I'll get lucky and go down there twice with friend and family during the unguided season. It is easily the gnarliest lift-accessed terrain in Colorado, and probably amongst the top three … Continue reading Silverton ’09 →

Quandary Round Three

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

So on Saturday, February 21st, I got my third attempt at a winter ascension of Quandary Peak (14,265 ft). The first time, almost one year ago, we made it to just under 13,000 and had to turn around because of time constraints. The second time, last March, we summited, but then picked the wrong couloir … Continue reading Quandary Round Three →

Jacksonium + Bozonium

Posted on by Jon Jay in Montana, Roadtrip, Skiing, Wyoming

Hi everyone- the last two weekends I took a couple of roadtrips to the Rockies of northern Wyoming and southern Montana. The first one, up to Jackson, was to visit a friend of mine who is living there for the winter. I went with my two friends Max and Lindsey. The skiing was far from … Continue reading Jacksonium + Bozonium →

Since I’ve Been Gone

Posted on by Jon Jay in Colorado, Nevada, Skiing

So you've probably noticed by now that my webpage is slightly different, at least in terms of color scheme. Anyhow, I thought I'd update it a little and share a little of the stuff I've been up to since I returned to the USA. It mostly involves skiing. Anyhow, after arriving home from Denver on … Continue reading Since I’ve Been Gone →

Fulfilling the Dream/Waking Up

Posted on by Jon Jay in France, Skiing

Hi everyone. I'm writing from my parent's home in the snow-covered town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, after arriving here late last night from France, where I got to go skiing in Chamonix for a couple of days and spent a day in Paris. I was also able to meet up with my brother Zack and … Continue reading Fulfilling the Dream/Waking Up →

Lapland & Swedish Winter Experiences

Posted on by Jon Jay in Norway, Skiing, Sweden

Hello once again everyone! I'm sorry I haven't been able to update you on my Lapland trip until now, but I actually had some school work to do. With all the traveling and time off I've been had here it was almost strange to have two big days of classes, but I made it through … Continue reading Lapland & Swedish Winter Experiences →