Elaine and I signed up for a two month intensive backcountry ski season preparation program and we did our first workout today. Ouch! That said, it feels good to be an athlete again, get that runners high, live exceptionally clean… Continue reading

Dead Dog Couloir – the narrow strip of snow that ends in a gully on the right – starting to fill in. One of my favorite ski lines in the state. Another snow event or two, and the north face… Continue reading

Climbed Torreys today to see how altitude felt and get a scope of where the snow is for some September turns. Got some fresh snow too – my first in Colorado for the year. Yippee! http://www.facebook.com/v/10100399734770213   Continue reading

The land is huge and it's hard to capture on film. Hopefully these panoramas help. You can click on each photo to make it bigger. Mountains looking north from Sled Dog HQ. Alaska Range from camp 1 up Glacier Creek.… Continue reading

Finally, the Alaska pictures. To summarize…this past August was one of the warmest in Colorado history. Elaine and I, being autumn and winter people, needed a respite. We took advantage of $280 tickets from Denver to Anchorage and a plethora… Continue reading

Work day, but the morning thousand foot climb is essential to keeping the soul soaring. In the process, found some slopes that look exceptional for skiing this winter. 'Tis the age of exploration. Continue reading

I like National Parks. I've scoffed them in the past as being too crowded, but the truth of the matter is there is a reason these are the crown jewels of our world. And the animals notice too. There are… Continue reading

Just one photo from today. Stella, the mountain dog extraordinaire, lounging in the August snow. Continue reading

Headed back to the park to Glacier Gorge. Good swimming in Black Lake and an awesome herd of elk bathing up high. Oh, and apparently to people passing on the trail, I now officially look like Shaun White! Chasm Lake.… Continue reading