Photo trip report of bike to ski mission on Mt. Sopris outside of Carbondale, CO, riding, climbing and skiing a total of 7600 feet over 36 miles.
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For years, Mount Sopris beckoned. What better way to heed the call than a bike to ski to summit?
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Spring backcountry skiing on Mt. Sopris plus recap of WildSnow ski touring posts from April 6-10.
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Satire — Billionaire completes controversial land exchange for famous Colorado peak — he will own Mount Sopris.
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Mount Sopris BLM proposed land exchange, known as Sutey (Suty) or Two Shoes exchange, maps, hiking directions and opinion.
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Rename Mount Sopris to John Denver Peak, we are greatly opposed and here is why with list of reasons, photos, more.
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Been evaluating a Magellan Triton 2000 GPS, the unit has a built-in 2 megapixel camera that’s not that impressive in terms of quality, but nonetheless kind of cool to have in a pinch. Shot below is Mount Sopris (near here,…
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Mount Sopris is the quintessential peak, white capped, riven by couloirs, crowned with twin summits rising 7,000 vertical feet above our quaint village like a Jules Vern fantasy. Less informed locals sometimes think the mountain is a volcano, as from most angles it appears to stand alone, apart from any parent massif. That’s not the case. Sopris is indeed lofty, but just behind the alp are its parental units: 14,000 foot Snowmass and Capitol peaks. The area is big alpine, always good for a special day.
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When gale winds blow like a sandblaster on the high peaks, you can still summit. If you want. But you might choose some powder farming instead, or perhaps a classic point-to-point tour. A bit of weekend stoke from such decisions.…
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Lathrop Strang Dies on Mount Sopris, Colorado, while Ski Mountaineering
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Movie and video Mount Sopris Wind, if you’re skiing or climbing Mount Sopris near Carbondale, Colorado, be aware it can be quite windy in the backcountry.
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Backcountry skiing with Dynafit Manaslu skis, review and trip report.
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Thursday update: This morning the Sopris Surfers internet service antenna was still fallen over. I called tech and was told “all our towers are fine.” Then low and behold, suddenly we had our broadband again. I went over and looked,…
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Summited and skied our home mountain a few days ago. Myself and two boys just back from Europe. The young men were real troopers, doing the deed while still jet lagged and not acclimated. Nine hours car-to-car, 5,000 vertical feet,…
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New Year’s Eve Backcountry Skiing on Mount Sopris, Colorado — And Happy New Year!
by Lou Dawsonby Lou DawsonHappy New Year everyone! In celebration, yesterday we did a mega-slog on Mount Sopris here in western Colorado. We normally use snowmobiles to shave about 9 miles off this trip, but figured doing it unmechanized would be a good fitness…
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Got out yesterday for my yearly traditional climb and descent of Mount Sopris, the big white peak that looms in your face when you drive from Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to Aspen. Chase Harrison was one of today’s insta-partners, this is…
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Skiing Mount Sopris, Colorado, backcountry ski touring and mountaineering this human powered mountain.
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Skiing and snowboarding Mount Sopris, Colorado is always a fun goal, check out this nice winter day with plenty of turns by snowboard and ski touring.
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After a difficult and tragic backcountry ski season, Doug and Randy pick up the mics once more to recap the good times and look forward to more.
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Round up of mountain news stories from Denali to Everest, also including 10th Mountain Division documentary and avalanche plea deal.
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