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WELCOME TO STUCK IN THE ROCKIES

The latest from Christy and Ted Mahon– trailrunning, peakbagging, backpacking, 14ers, backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, hut trips, climbing, biking, and other adventures — in Colorado and beyond.

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STUCK IN THE ROCKIES

The latest from Christy and Ted Mahon– trailrunning, peakbagging, backpacking, 14ers, backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, hut trips, climbing, biking, and other adventures — in Colorado and beyond.

THE LATEST

  • At the end of the ski descent.
    October 17, 2025
    Osorno
    Volcan Osorno- the final peak on our Chilean ski adventure.
  • Skiing Lanin
    October 12, 2025
    A Big Day on Volcán Lanín
    At 8300 vertical gain, Lanin is a big day.
  • Approaching Llaima
    October 10, 2025
    Volcán Llaima
    Llaima had potential to be an amazing ski, were it not for the brutal winds.
  • Christy Mahon heading up to Peak Six with Jagged Mountain in the background
    August 11, 2025
    Peak Five and Peak Six
    Climbing Peak Five and Peak Six during a longer excursion to the Weminuche.
  • Christy Mahon nearing the summit of Animas Mountain.
    August 10, 2025
    Monitor Peak, Peak Thirteen, and Animas Mountain
    A trip to the Weminuche to climb Monitor Peak, Peak Thirteen, and Animas Mountain.
  • Christy Mahon on the summit of Broken Hand Peak.
    June 22, 2025
    Crestolita and Broken Hand Peak
    A backpack up into Cottonwood Creek to climb three 13ers.
  • Christy Mahon skiing Animas Forks Mountain
    May 11, 2025
    Cinnamon Pass 13ers
    An amazing day skiing three new 13ers up near Cinnamon Pass.
  • On the summit of American Peak.
    May 10, 2025
    American Peak
    A ski descent of the Independence Couloir on American Peak.

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ABOUT CHRISTY & TED

We met in Aspen in 2000 and have been happily “stuck in the rockies” ever since, getting out in the mountains every day we can, in every season and by all means possible.

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ABOUT CHRISTY & TED

We met in Aspen in 2000 and have been happily “stuck in the rockies” ever since, getting out in the mountains every day we can, in every season and by all means possible.

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SKIING COLORADO’S HIGHEST PEAKS

We’ve skied all of the 14ers, as well as the high 13ers that comprise the list of Colorado’s Centennial Peaks. Now we’re working on skiing the Bicentennials (top 200) – to see the complete list of all of our 13er and 14er ski descents …

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SKIING COLORADO’S HIGHEST PEAKS

We’ve skied all of the 14ers, as well as the high 13ers that comprise the list of Colorado’s Centennial Peaks. Now we’re working on skiing the Bicentennials (top 200) – to see the complete list of all of our 13er and 14er ski descents …

SEE THE LIST HERE

Check out the High Points video by Stio on Skiing Colorado’s high summits

THANK YOU FOR Supporting us as Nominees for National Geographic Adventurers of the Year

In 2015 we were honored with this nomination for completing the Centennial Ski Project along with our partner Chris Davenport. Thank you to our friends and supporters for helping us earn the award of Adventurer’s of the Year.

National Geographic Adventurers of the Year

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Thank you Austria, for the memorable tour through Thank you Austria, for the memorable tour through your Silvretta Alps 🙏🇦🇹😊 snow, sun, schnapps, amazing people and huts, during a five-day ski adventure with @aspenchristy, which was just what we needed after a sub-par ski season back at home. ❄️⛷️👍 This region is worth a visit, the ski terrain is top-notch, the huts are great, and the Austrian hospitality brought it all together in a way that made for a special trip. And a ski day at @ischgl_com, complete with a proper aprés should be included as well! 🍻🕺🏻 #alps #skitour #silvretta @jamtalhuette @kastle_usa #forskiers @stio #lettheoutsidein
Went chasing snow and we found some... maybe too m Went chasing snow and we found some... maybe too much, if there is such a thing? We made it to the amazing Jamtal Hut despite pretty challenging conditions and couldn't be happier to be here! Stunning location, super-nice staff, great food- now if we could only get a little visibility... we'll see what the next few days deliver ❄️❄️❄️🙏#alwaysgo #silvretta #alps #huttrip ⛷️🏔️👍 @jamtalhuette @kastle_usa #forskiers @stio 😊
Still at it, but the days are numbered! 🎿🏔️💪⛷️ #a Still at it, but the days are numbered! 🎿🏔️💪⛷️ #alwaysgo #skinning #aspen
New adventures ahead — and this time, not in the m New adventures ahead — and this time, not in the mountains. 🏔️✨
Yesterday, I had the honor of being sworn in as a member of the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners, representing District Two. I’m truly grateful to have been appointed after an application process alongside eight other qualified applicants. Stepping into this role is both exciting and humbling, and I’m ready to dig in and help shape the future of the place we all call home. Thank you to everyone who supported and encouraged me. I take this responsibility seriously and am committed to dedicating the time, energy, and thoughtfulness it deserves. Because this appointment fills a vacated seat, I’ll be running in the November election to continue serving in this position. More to come soon — but if you’d like to support the campaign, drop a comment below and I’ll make sure you're on the list! Grateful for this community. Grateful for this opportunity. 🙏 @pitcogov
A welcome reset ❄️❄️❄️ long overdue! I'm hoping t A welcome reset ❄️❄️❄️ long overdue! I'm hoping the pattern has changed and we'll see more regular snow🤞but it's hard to deny it feels like we're just going to revert back to the same sun and warm temps - which makes getting out on a tour all the more special! #alwaysgo #backcountryskiing #aspen #elks @aspenchristy @kastle_usa #forskiers
Back from our favorite place to spend Christmas Ev Back from our favorite place to spend Christmas Eve and morning- Tagert Hut! And it even snowed! 😃❄️🌨️☃️🎿🤍 Merry Christmas to all! 🎄🎁 #christmas #huttrip #alwaysgo
Hoping for more snow for everyone, everywhere. ❄️❄ Hoping for more snow for everyone, everywhere. ❄️❄️❄️ Grateful to have been able to chase it up north! 🇨🇦❄️⛷️🏔️ #canada #powder #skiing - extra footage courtesy of @eavesjohn (drone) & @juliahedman 🙏
Always an adventure trying to keep up with the cov Always an adventure trying to keep up with the cover girl! @aspenchristy @stio #lettheoutsidein
When you realize that precipitation isn't the only When you realize that precipitation isn't the only component of a weather forecast to consider💨💨💨🌋😲😆 #skichile #volcanllaima #volcanvillarrica #skiingistheeasypart
Love this place! 🇨🇱 fortunate that the fickle weat Love this place! 🇨🇱 fortunate that the fickle weather has cooperated so far- we haven't been shut down an any day we've been out, the two rainy days we've had have coincided on our travel days when we weren't skiing anyway! After Lonquimay and Llaima, we managed to pull off a one-day ski of Lanin, followed by Villaricca, and then Quetrupillan. That's five different volcanoes climbed and skied in about as many days. 👍 Thanks to @ngrstyle for showing us the way on Villaricca- what an awesome day with an amazing local guide- I highly recommend Rodrigo if you're in Chile and need one, or even if you don't but want some local flavor- you won't regret going out with him! Now we're moving south from Pucón to Puerto Varas to check out Volcan Osorno and keep the adventure going! 🌋⛷️😁 #chile #skichile #pucon #volcanvillarrica #alwaysgo #skimountaineering @kastle_usa #forskiers @stio #lettheoutsidein #andes #volcanlanin
Chile ski adventure 2025 🇨🇱 we had two great days Chile ski adventure 2025 🇨🇱 we had two great days on two volcanoes so far- Lonquimay and Llaima - the sun and corn snow we got one day ☀️was countered with frozen spring snow, whiteout, and high winds 💨 the likes of which we haven't experienced in a while, if ever at all at this level. Definitely the type of conditions that makes things memorable! 😆 Now we're in Pucon, enjoying a rainy day out of our ski boots, checking out all this amazing place has to offer. Tomorrow we'll be back out in nicer weather on some more local volcanoes, looking forward to the continued adventure! 🌋⛷️😀👍 #chile #volcán #skichile #andes #alwaysgo #skimountaineering @aspenchristy @kastle_usa #forskiers @stio #lettheoutsidein
The Joint Trail - such an amazing place. Worth a v The Joint Trail - such an amazing place. Worth a visit, or a revisit if it's been a while! @canyonlandsnps #needlesdistrict #desert #alwaysgo @aspenchristy @stio #lettheoutsidein
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  • Osorno
  • Quetripillan
  • Volcán Villarrica
  • A Big Day on Volcán Lanín
  • Volcán Llaima
  • Volcán Lonquimay
  • Peak Five and Peak Six
  • Monitor Peak, Peak Thirteen, and Animas Mountain
  • Crestolita and Broken Hand Peak

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Been back for a week but still not over those Silv Been back for a week but still not over those Silvretta Alps ❤️🏔️ 🇦🇹Thanks @tedmahon for capturing some magical moments moving up and down through the peaks and valleys @stio @kastle_usa @jamtalhuette #silvrettaalps #austria #egghorn #pizbuin #springskitouring
Into the great white yonder! Nice to find cold, sn Into the great white yonder! Nice to find cold, snowy conditions in here Austria 🇦🇹 And always fun to have a shake out ski day in a new ski resort before launching into a five-day ski traverse. Seems like a fitting place to celebrate the life of Dick Jackson. Our first ski traverse in Alps was over 20 years ago with him! And he’s been inspiring us ever since 💫🙏✨🏔️❄️🎿🇦🇹 #alps #silvretta #skitraverse #huts #ishcgl @stio @tedmahon @kastle_usa
There’s nothing like winter in the high country ❄️ There’s nothing like winter in the high country ❄️⛷️🏔️ #chasingbliss #paintedwhite #wintersunshine @tedmahon @stio
So excited for powder we’re kissing trees ❄️💕🌲@asp So excited for powder we’re kissing trees ❄️💕🌲@aspenhighlands @stio @kastle_usa @leah_torti11a @ericagoldman #TreeSkiing #PowderDay #KissThisTree #ChasingBliss
Annual Family Ski Trip! This year, checking out @d Annual Family Ski Trip! This year, checking out @deervalleyresort and the classic @steinlodge! So fun to finally see. And @solitudemountain is such a gem of a mountain 🫶🏼Even on low tide snow year #alwaysgo ⛷️Thanks @lynns2000 @jenabear54 @tedmahon #skitrip2026🎿❄️⛷️ #chasebliss @stio #forskiers @kastle_usa #familyskitrip2026
Grateful for all the adventures that our town has Grateful for all the adventures that our town has to offer even in a low snow year! #maroonbells #skitours #uphills #friends #halfbirthdays @jazzaspen @bonniesaspen @aspengayskiweek @aspensnowmass @aspenco @kastle_usa @stio
Oh it felt so good to be out ✨🏔️✨ #naturetherapy❄️ Oh it felt so good to be out ✨🏔️✨ #naturetherapy❄️ #onskis #powder #findkindness #ripbob @kastle_usa @stio
Happy New Year! May the year ahead bring us all he Happy New Year! May the year ahead bring us all health, happiness, and lots of adventure! 🌿 ལོ་གསར་བཀྲ་ཤིས་བདེ་ལེགས། བདེ་ཐང་དང་ སེམས་བདེ་ཡོང་བར་ཤོག། @aspenhighlands @stio #chasebliss #newyearsday #firstsummitoftheyear #2026
We found snow! ❄️ ⛄️ Merry, Merry ✨Hoping for more We found snow! ❄️ ⛄️ Merry, Merry ✨Hoping for more in the year to come 🙏💫 #huttrippin #tagerthut @braunhuts @tedmahon @kastle_usa @stio
The most wonderful Early Family Christmas 🎄 Love o The most wonderful Early Family Christmas 🎄 Love our Festivus tradition ✨🤍✨
Happy First of December 🤍✨🎄#winter #holidaytraditi Happy First of December 🤍✨🎄#winter #holidaytraditions🎄 #snowsnowsnow #whiterabbit #lettheoutsidein
Annual Halloween Run through some of Aspen cemeter Annual Halloween Run through some of Aspen cemeteries, celebrating the ghost of Aspen’s past! #aspengrove #utecemetery
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