Category Archives: Climbing

Belford and Oxford Ski

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Mike

After skiing the Needle on Friday, Marc was down to only four peaks left to finish his 14er project. Thanks to some photos posted a week prior, we were fairly confident that Belford and Oxford would be in shape for … Continue reading →

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Crestone Needle Ski Descent – Carl’s Finisher

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Mike

Carl put together an outstanding video from the day, and it’s highly recommended viewing: Carl’s Crestone Needle video He also posted a trip report over on 14ers.com: Carl’s 14ers.com TR   A few weeks later, more snow, and a fair … Continue reading →

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Crestone Needle Ski Attempt

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Mike

Going in to this climb, the five of us (Carl, Eric, Marc, Matt, and myself) were aware of a not-too-pleasant weather forecast. Winds were expected to be bad, and we only had a few hour window when it would be … Continue reading →

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Uncompahgre Peak Ski Descent

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Mike

After last month’s unsuccessful attempt, Carl, Marc, Eric, Rob, and myself again made the painfully long drive to Lake City to give Uncompahgre another go; a photo posted by climbers who were up the weekend before showed that our one … Continue reading →

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Capitol Peak Ski Descent

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Mike

Just a few short days ago, Marc, Carl, and I were joyously recovering at Fatbelly Burgers in Carbondale. We were there two weeks prior, but with a more somber mood. Maybe it’s because Carl punched a rabbit in the face, … Continue reading →

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Longs Peak North Face Climb and Ski Descent

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Mike

I’ve been trying to get a ski descent of Longs done for a while now. A few years ago an attempt was cut way short by logistical errors. In March of 2009, I made the summit but the mountain was … Continue reading →

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Skiing Mt. Yale

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Mike

I’d been wanting to get out for a while. 18 ski days for the season before the end of December, and only 3 of them backcountry – and all on the hut trip. When I saw a vague photo from … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks in Alaska

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Mike

This trip was a long time coming. Though discussions started last autumn, things were cemented on this fateful night when Hans convinced me to join him (Lauren assisted) on a 12-day mountaineering course with AMS. Six months (and a plane … Continue reading →

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A Long Day on Ellingwood and Blanca

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Mike

After Culebra last Saturday, I thought the misery would be over for a while. It’s turning into spring, I thought. No more bitterly cold, painfully long, 11+ hour days for a while, I thought. We’ll have good, stable, easy to … Continue reading →

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First Ascent Launch Party

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Mike

As some of you may know, Eddie Bauer is launching a new product line called First Ascent that brings them back to the technical side of things. They’re doing launch parties across the country with the guides involved in the … Continue reading →

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