More 2014 Ski Reviews: Rossignol Star/Super and Salomon Q-103
On the same day that I tested the various backcountry carbon skis, I also spent time testing a few other
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Carbon Comparison
Recently, I had the opportunity to demo a few different carbon or carbon-blend skis made by La Sportiva and Black
Read MoreTR: January Highs (26 January 2014)
The second half of January has brought two weeks of high pressure. Blue-bird skies and cloudless days became a welcome
Read MoreCrested Butte and Marble Heliskiing
Between 1977 and 1981, Colorado First Tracks operated out of Crested Butte, and operations continued until 1984 out of tiny
Read MoreGear Review: Peak XV Down Jacket
Earlier this season, I met a man who said to me, “I can’t find a down jacket that’s warm enough
Read MoreCongrats to Aaron Blunck
Five years ago, Aaron Blunck was a spunky Crested Butte 7th grader whom I tutored from time to time. During
Read MoreChamonix 2001
Of all the ski trips I’ve taken, this is the most memorable one, and the one I most want to
Read MoreAMR 1.14.14
It just keeps snowing. The mountains West and North of Crested Butte catch storms from a lot of different directions,
Read MoreTR: 73 Centimeters (11 Jan 2014)
Alex milking the weeks fresh snow. After not seeing the sun in over a week, Saturday was shaping up to
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