Category: North America

Dead Dog Couloir – Photos

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

So last week, Chris, Collin, Tyler, Andrew and I thought we'd try our luck at Torrey's Peak. I have been trying to get up there since I took my first trip with the DU Alpine Club up Gray's Peak in 2006, and then again sophomore year via Loveland Pass, and then again this year with … Continue reading Dead Dog Couloir – Photos →

Dead Dog Couloir – POV

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

After 4 years of not having it work out to summit Torrey's Peak, I was finally able to ski the Dead Dog Couloir from the summit, officially starting this year's 14er count and rapping up all the summits of 14ers on the Front Range on my list. Chris, Andrew, and Collin from All Mountain Access … Continue reading Dead Dog Couloir – POV →

April Goodness, 2010

Posted on by Jon Jay in Colorado, Skiing

In 2009, the first weekend of April was epic up at Berthoud Pass. Strangely enough, it was this year too. Rather than get up at 4am for a 14er charge in what was predicted to be 60 MPH winds and -14 wind chill, we opted for a 9am departure from Denver for backcountry pow skiing. … Continue reading April Goodness, 2010 →

Blame it on Jackson

Posted on by Jon Jay in Skiing, Wyoming

I finally made it out of the State of Colorado for a recreational trip a few weeks ago when I spent a 5 day spring break in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. When all was said and done, I have never been so happy to return to Coloradical in my entire life. Something bad happened to me … Continue reading Blame it on Jackson →

The Unemployment Chronicles Part 4: Dream – Trashpile Productions

Posted on by Jon Jay in Colorado, Skiing

My Buddy Owen has been at it again making dope little films while job searching. I make an appearance at the end of this episode during a day we skied Mario Gully at RMNP, but the gnarly slide they do on the yellow road gate is a highlight for sure. Check out the other parts … Continue reading The Unemployment Chronicles Part 4: Dream – Trashpile Productions →

Silverton POW POV

Posted on by Jon Jay in Colorado, Skiing

Music: Metric - Sick Muse Helmet Cam footy from a day at Silverton on February 27th, 2010, with the DU Alpine Club. It was the best snow, best guide, and best crew I have had in 4 years of going down there. Too bad my helmet cam takes terrible footage. I will work on that … Continue reading Silverton POW POV →