Category: Colorado

the coolest thing I have done in a long time…

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

This past weekend I had some free time on Friday and was really hoping to get out in the mountains seeing the nice weather forecast. My goal was originally the Dead Dog Couloir, but after a partner had to bail because of work, I had a mad scramble to find someone else to go, and … Continue reading the coolest thing I have done in a long time… →

April Goodness

Posted on by Jon Jay in Colorado, Skiing

This past weekend Colorado got hit hard by some snow that is now all but gone in the Denver area, and luckily the highway was closed for most of Saturday because I couldn't make it up there anyways. So, instead, I went climbing at an indoor gym in Thorton, and I have to admit I … Continue reading April Goodness →

The Princeton Review

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

So this past week has been interesting, to say the least. Last Wednesday, I took my GRE, and for about a month before I used The Princeton Review GRE book to study for it. So, when I decided to ski another 14er this past Friday, I knew that Princeton was the way to go. After … Continue reading The Princeton Review →

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 →

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 →