Avalanche danger philosophy for alpinism and backcountry skiing is something to consider.

Andrew and Polly McLean wedding published in New York Times.

I have also met my share of AT skiers, split boarders and alpine trekkers in the backcountry who share these same characteristics. Maybe it’s time to redesign your backcountry paradigm. I’ll offer up a couple of different categories and let’s discuss what you think. Get Louie in on the action….he’s hip with the young alpine crowd. We can refine and reclassify as we go.

Speaking of the ol’ star studded mining town. Ski writer Jay Cowan is an old high school friend of mine. I always enjoy finding another one of his gems on the web. This time, in Ski Magazine he talks about Aspen Highlands ski resort and the front-country backcountry of Highland Bowl