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Alpine Rock Season in Rocky Mountain National Park

Alpine Rock Season in Rocky Mountain National Park

Aug 19, 2018 | Colorado, Colorado Mountain School, Guided, Rock Climb

When summer gets hot in Colorado its time to head to the alpine.  Rocky Mountain National Park has an amazing variety of moderate adventure rock climbs to choose from.  From 2 to 10 pitches there is an option for everyone. These photos are from a couple trips in to...
Spring Ice Climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park

Spring Ice Climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park

Apr 4, 2018 | Alpine Climb, Colorado, Colorado Mountain School, Ice Climb, Rocky Mountain National Park

Spring conditions in the park are great for some alpine ice climbing.  Late in the season much of the ice has experienced a level of sublimation which gives it a very different character from what your going to see in newly formed water ice.  Our brief transition to...
February Climb on the North Face of Hallett’s

February Climb on the North Face of Hallett’s

Feb 22, 2018 | Alpine Climb, Colorado, Colorado Mountain School, Featured, Guided

David and I managed to compete this climb just in the nick of time.  As we got back to the ground at 2pm the forecasted winter storm arrived with blowing snow and temperatures dropping to 0F.

AIARE 1 Course at the Broome Hut – Feb 10

AIARE 1 Course at the Broome Hut – Feb 10

Feb 15, 2018 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Colorado, Colorado Mountain School

Great course everyone.  Had a blast working with everyone.  Feel free to shoot me a message if any questions come up. This AIARE Level 1 avalanche education program was run at the Broome Hut on Berthoud Pass, Colorado with the Colorado Mountain School.  For more...
Nerd Wallet Climb on the Easton Glacier – Mt Baker

Nerd Wallet Climb on the Easton Glacier – Mt Baker

Aug 22, 2017 | Alpine Climb, Colorado, Easton Glacier, Featured, Guided, Rainier Mountain Inc, Washington

Team nerd wallet crushing on the Easton.  Fun trip folks, great climbing with all of you. If anyone want’s higher resolution photos give me a shout.  Or if you know there was a photo that didn’t end up here I can take a look and see if I can find it. Enjoyed the...

The Ultimate Ski-Mo Practice Course

Mar 14, 2017 | Colorado, Ski Mountineering

The perfect skimo practice course. Climb three ice falls, ski powder, ski technical and exposed, rappel icefalls all with a 5 minute approach.  ...
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