First Ski Descent on Cathedral Peak East Face, Elk Mountains, Colorado.

I’ve always been interested in (and challenged by) backcountry skiing on Longs Peak, as it’s hard to find in condition for a complete ski descent from the summit.

We had to keep it under our hats for the week, but now I can speak. I’m honored and overwhelmed to be inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame. Just got done with a fun press conference in Denver,…

I had the privilege this morning of assembling text and photos from a Crested Butte, Colorado crew’s stunning attempt at a backcountry skiing traverse of the high Elk Mountains in central Colorado, including exploration of a possible new ski route…

I recently got this report from some obviously on-the-case Crested Butte ski alpinists: Thanks for the inspiration over the years Lou, we skied the southwest cooly of South Maroon yesterday (4/22/05) after a days approach from Crested Butte. The slight…

Skiing Mount Sopris, Colorado, backcountry ski touring and mountaineering this human powered mountain.