Ski Touring: Wax or Waxless skis?
What’s better for Nordic touring? Wax or Waxless skis? The usual answer: It all depends! Read More …
Tag: skiing
Early Winter
Some early winter hikes and skis in late October through early December
Website of the week – Winter Trekking
With the cold weather hitting Colorado, my mind is turning to winter. Read More …
Snow and Steel – Skiing and Trailwork
Two mini-trip reports. One of an attempt to ski Mt. Toll and some trail work on The Colorado Trail
Betty Bear Hut – March 2013
A hut trip to the Betty Bear Hut in early March 2013
Skiing Above, Canyon Below – Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Some winter camping and ski touring of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
In praise of the original soft shell – Wool Pants
Breathable, warm, repels snow, blocks wind. A miracle piece of clothing that is high in quality and usually $20 or less. The original soft shell – wool pants!
Christmas by The Divide – 10th Mountain Hut
Snow, skiing, food and drink: A trip report of spending Christmas at the 10th Mountain Hut.
Build a gear sled the dirt bagger way
For flat or moderate terrain, a gear sled is a great way to haul in gear. Here’s how to build a simple gear sled without breaking the bank. Read More …
January Ski Jaunts
A few ambles and rambles in the month of January
December Ski Fun
Every year I anxiously await ski season. The fresh powder, the intense blue skies of winter and beautiful mountain scenery. What's not to like?
Skiing into Spring
Every year, a rhythm repeats itself. In November, I putz around in the foothills and hike into the mixed weather and raw conditions. By mid-December, the first flakes of snow hit. A smile lights up on my face. I wax Read More …
Yet More Skiing!
Another season of skiing..and another season of fun! Skinning up and (attempting to? 😉 ) making turns, putting on the wax and gliding along in the backcountry, cresting the ridge and enjoying the views. Even did a little moonlit walk Read More …
Sixth Annual Sourdough Traverse
A fine day of ~15 miles of Nordic skiing (we are never sure about the milage. 😉 ) with some good friends I've know from over the years. This trip is a challenging one we do every year, but a Read More …
Full Moon Fun
An article from the Colorado Daily by my friend Jenn Fields. Yours truly mentioned the joys of night time jaunts in there. 🙂
Colorado Ski Tours – Mags Favorites
An article about my favorite Colorado winter activity…SKIING!!!!
Winter Fun 2010
Not a lot of verbose trip reports for most of the winter…but man, did I do a LOT of skiing!!! Hut trips, ski tours and even some nice walk-abouts. You'll also see a certain German national who became a very Read More …
Into the Icebox
There is no such thing as bad weather; just bad clothing. —Scandinavian saying A friend of mine just finished his contract. I do not plan starting a new job until after the First. Another friend is gainfully unemployed. In Boulder Read More …