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Four Pass Loop

ted — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:21:02 +0000

Christy, on the final descent from Buckskin Pass.

On Saturday, Christy and I got out on our favorite local linkup of trails and passes, the Four Pass Loop. According to some friends who had been out there earlier in the summer, the lingering snow and high water levels, the theme of summer thus [...]

Weekend Recon

christy — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:50:04 +0000

Christy cuts through the powder on the Congo Trail section on her skinny little race skis.

(Christy here) The new Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race is right around the corner, so in an attempt to scout out the complex course and get some time in our new Dynafit ski mountaineering race setups, [...]

Rim to Rim to Rim

ted — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:11:45 +0000

Here's a look at the first leg of the trip, the Rim to Rim from south to north. It might not look that far but remember, it's not called the Grand Canyon because it's small. Click to enlarge.

Here’s a good one if you’re a fan of the long day– start at the [...]

Fifty Classic Ski Descents in North America

ted — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:16:44 +0000

Soon-to-be hot off the press, and just in time for the holidays.

Earlier today I was given the opportunity to pore over a proof of the much anticipated new book, Fifty Classic Ski Descents in North America, and it looks awesome. The 200+ page, large format book, a collaboration by Chris Davenport, Art [...]

Snowmass to East Snowmass, a 3 Pass Loop

ted — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:55:00 +0000

The overview, click to enlarge.

It was another good one, and not just due to the fact that we had perfect weather, but that we put together a loop of trails and passes we had all seen individually many times before, but had never linked up in this fashion.

It came together after [...]

It’s all downhill from here…

ted — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:33:04 +0000

It's all downhill from here, or at least from a little farther up. Neal climbs up from Talyor Pass.

“Thirty-seven.” That was his answer to my question as to when he thought he had reached his top form, and after which he first noticed his speed, stamina and general physical condition begin to [...]

Lake Ann and West Apostle

ted — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:38:01 +0000

North Apostle, Ice Mountain and West Apostle, left to right, frame the valley on the hike in, under cloudy but dry skies. Lake Ann and the west peak were our destination.

The wilderness rehabilitation continues and for the second week in a row, we managed to escape the summer crowds and find a [...]

Four Passes on the Fourth

christy — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:23:16 +0000

Lissa and Ted at the top of Buckskin Pass.

On Saturday of July 4th weekend, Lissa, Ted and I hit the Four Pass Loop, one of our favorite long runs through the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness. We started from Maroon Lake and ran the loop counter clockwise, tackling Buckskin Pass first. With the Hardrock [...]

The Gore Grand Traverse

ted — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:08:23 +0000

Christy and Lissa on the ridge, seen here form the summit of North Traverse Peak. The route heads to the highpoint out to the left, Grand Traverse Peak.

Christy, Lissa and I did the Gore Grand Traverse the other day. Not to be confused with the popular ski race, the Elk Mountain Grand [...]

A Birthday Trip to the Mall

ted — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:55:20 +0000

Two Christy's? Can the world handle that? Actually she was caught in two shots that made up this panorama, approaching the top of Willow Pass.

On Sunday, my 37th birthday, Christy and I ran a trail linkup that started at Maroon Lake and finished with a beer and pizza at [...]