Trip Reports Backcountry

Corn report: We had it perfect but had to be there early. Snow surface is dirty, melting fast and not getting a hard surface freeze at night. Probably time to start doing most or our skiing near or above timberline…

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…

Some of you have been asking for more detail about the new Capitol Peak ski route, Neal Beidleman sent this along (more to come): No dignity on a knife ridge — Chris Davenport “Au Cheval” on Capitol Peak’s razor. The…

Davenport & Beidleman Nail Hairy New ski Route on Capitol Peak, ski mountaineering and backcountry trip.

About five AM, headed upvalley toward Aspen, halfmoon dancing in the sky, deserted highway. Making good time. Meet Brad Knotts and Peter Kelley up Castle Creek. Still making time. Up Hayden Peak in 3 1/2 hours (good stat for three…

Had a nice weekend of skiing. Saturday we accessed the backcountry skiing goods at a private cabin near here (Carbondale), then Easter Sunday went for a bluebird day on Aspen Mountain ski area — the last day of lifts up…