In much of Colorado, we’re currently sitting high and dry, without much snow in the forecast. Northern Colorado is close to average, but central and southern Colorado are anywhere from 30-70% of average. Across the rest of North America, some areas are already having a year to remember, while other areas are just as dry as we are here in Crested Butte. So, what’s a backcountry skier supposed to do when there is no snow?
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The typical scenario: a group of snowmobilers are highmarking in questionable conditions, one gets stuck, another goes to help, the avalanche occurs, and no one has any gear. It happens over and over. The good news, I think, is that snowmobilers as a rule are more prepared today than they were at the turn of the century.
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It’s that time of year- Festivus! And part of Festivus is the airing of grievances. No, these aren’t 5 things backcountry skiers should stop doing that have anything to do with something important, like avalanche safety. They aren’t things that are going to get you killed. These are just things that annoy me- so take it with the grain of salt and humor that is intended here. Chances are, most readers will even do some of these things, especially the last one. So here you go, my Festivus airing of grievances in 2017:
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I’m going to start this trip report of Greg Mace Peak in the Elk mountains near Aspen with a story.
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I grew up on the plains of Ohio, skiing on tiny hills that didn’t even rise to 300 vertical feet.
Read moreLast month, there was an avalanche on Star Mountain outside Twin Lakes in the Sawatch Range of Colorado. I will
Read moreThanks to all of our viewers for your support! Looking forward to some more great skiing this season 🙂
Read moreSkiing is the one thing that reliably provides me with solace. The sparkly snow, the scent of winter-fresh air, and
Read moreFor years now, I’ve had a problem with the constant objectification of female athletes. It happens in many sports. But,
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