I have never had workouts as hard as the ones I've had the past week at the ATC. Obviously long bike or ski races might be more taxing, but that's different. This is just a beat-down, every single time. Three… Continue reading

As contrary as it may seem coming from an avid skier, the first snow of the year is not for skiing. The first snow is for getting up early, looking out the window, and like a kid on Chistmas morning… Continue reading

Autumn is fleeting. This was made clear the past three days. 72 hours ago, a splendid reflection of aspens off our neighborhood lake. The air was warm, the leaves vibrant. To truly see the beauty of this planet, you have… Continue reading

Getting ready for ski season isn't all strolling through the woods. Decided I needed a jump this year, so Elaine and I signed up for two months of ski specific training at the Alpine Training Center. If day one was… Continue reading

There's a cold front coming Thursday. The leaves are past peak. This comes once a year, the gold. The gold before the white. A little leafy album here. Continue reading

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