Heather Paul, pioneer of U.S. ski mountaineering racing, dies in Tetons, climbing fall.

The big daddy Powder Keg randonnee race was held this past weekend (March 19) in Utah. I hear this year’s ‘Keg was exciting as always

Whistler Randonnee Rally skimo race 2005, check out this foundational historical ski touring race held in Canada.

Reference for 2005 Whistler, Canada skimo race that Greg Hill won.

Just returned from an excellent uphill/downhill race at Aspen Highlands. Pretty brutal (3,000+ vert up to 11,000 feet elevation) but son and I kept our pace (slow), got a good workout, and enjoyed seeing friends and socializing. It was interesting having a fast transition from skins to glide. Time to fumble — in the cold wind and snow no less! Too bad most of the downhill was a catwalk where the guys on nordic skis could rule — oh well –the few the proud the brave on rando gear…