Category: North America

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… →

Ça va, Brudda?

Posted on by Jon Jay in Louisiana

I finally found my microSD adapter thanks to my roommate's parents being in town an his brave decisions to clean the basement before they arrived. I had 19 pics from my airboat tour way back in early April when I was in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sorry for the low quality, but these pics are actually … Continue reading Ça va, Brudda? →

The Long & Winding Moab

Posted on by Jon Jay in Biking, Utah

I just got back last night from Moab, Utah with the DU Alpine Club for a weekend with 44 college kids all hiking, climbing, and in my case, mountain biking in the desert oasis. It was my first couple of bike rides this season, and they definitely made me realize that mountain climbing does not … Continue reading The Long & Winding Moab →

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 →

Rock You Like a Hurricane

Posted on by Jon Jay in Louisiana

So while I was in Sweden, in one of the many conversations I had with my mom, she expressed interest in me coming to New Orleans with them in early April. I could use my frequent flyer miles, stay with them, and also keep her company because my dad was to be there for a … Continue reading Rock You Like a Hurricane →