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,…

We pulled it off: A backcountry skiing climb and descent in the Elk Mountains, then boy on time for school at 8:15 a.m. Above, school bell minus 70 minutes and counting. The question is, how well do you do on…

Well, we did get out in the backcountry today but we’re not impressed with snow conditions. Colorado has been getting an amazing series of storms, but warm inverse density muck made the skiing difficult. Should firm up come clearing spell…

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…