Tag: mountains

North Maroon Peak – Photos

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

After I went by the SickStickz World Headquarters last Friday to pick up next year's prototypes and the new title of SickStickz Brand Ambassador, Tyler, Chris, and I made our way to Aspen for what I had dubbed my season's Trophy Line. Tyler had mentioned "Ringing the Bells" way back in September. After a series … Continue reading North Maroon Peak – 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 →

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 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… →

King of the Nordic Twilight

Posted on by Jon Jay in Backpacking, Norway, Skiing

(Note to the Reader: I know my blog posts in the past have been all about the pictures, but to really get the full experience of this trip make sure to read the long stories I have written. It was the things that I couldn't take a picture of on this trip that make it … Continue reading King of the Nordic Twilight →

Summer of 14er Fever Part III: La Plata, Missouri Mtn, and Blanca Peak

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

Well the Summer of 14er Fever has come to an end. I was able to squeeze an extra climb in on Wednesday of this week, making for a total of 11 climbs this summer, and my grand total of 14ers is 13. That leaves 45 to go, so I'll be back to climbing (and skiing!) … Continue reading Summer of 14er Fever Part III: La Plata, Missouri Mtn, and Blanca Peak →