Mt. Elbert on Memorial Day (Reblog)

I didn't really take any pictures the second time around, so I'll point you to Collin's well-written post about our Memorial Day Mission.

The Hopeful Couloir

We hooted and hollered all the way down, sharing high-fives and reveling in the prime conditions underneath glorious weather. Moments of celebration like this were so few and far between this season; the better ones like this seemed more valuable than ever before.

FWT Qualifier Moonlight Basin 2012

I ended three from the bottom in 34th, but I did not mind considering all the fun I had been having with friends and family that weekend. I went for glory and didn't quite get it, but I did get some killer video footage of it all. Enjoy!

For Sale – 2010 Surface Double Time Skis 180cm w/Marker Jesters, $300

The time has come for mountaineering season, and I need some extra money to buy some tech bindings. I don't ski park anymore, so I need to move these quick. Asking for $350, willing to make a deal.

Scenic Photos from Barnard Hut

Advice for those looking for it: Stay more than one night; go here if you are looking for mellow ski terrain and good views; and make sure you come back to Aspen when there is some stereotypical wild techno-champagne party at the base of Aspen Mountain (complete with tacky, expensive outerwear) to make it feel as if you took a wrong turn in Basalt and ended up in Europe somehow...

Some New Experiences in Moab

This year, a major bank released a commercial that features this route, and after seeing it a few times, I knew we needed to give it a shot on this trip.