In college, we often camped with friends—but that camping was really just an excuse to drink beer all day. After grad school, we got into backpacking as a way to truly enjoy the outdoors and explore the amazing terrain of … Continued
I originally sat down to write about risk as a way of processing a year with far too many avalanche fatalities. I ended up with far more to say and write than I had planned, and I ended up with … Continued
One year ago, I made the bold leap from the comfort, stability (and stress) of the technology consulting world for a new challenge. I began my role as Executive Director (ED) of the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) nonprofit. I now have my … Continued
We were treated to an amazing ski season in the Wasatch that has us still skiing powder on 19 May. Enjoy a few highlights from the winter.
My friend Mindy ran the Standhope 60k last year and said it was a fantastic race and really recommended it. I looked it up this spring and found that Ben, the race director, was now doing a stage race that … Continued
Ever since running the first section of the Maah Daah Hey trail through the North Dakota Badlands, Emily and I have wanted to spend more time running there. When the second section known as ‘The Duece’ was finished (I believe just last fall) … Continued
I have been slowly getting back into running after my back and leg issues over the winter. This means I am only running a couple of times a week and only short distances (my longest run has been 10 miles). … Continued
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Here are some more photos from running through the Pyrenees.
Reposted from my 2013 Wasatch Powder Keg Synopsis Wow, what a week. Over the summer, we decided that it would be great to try to put together a 3 day race weekend that could be a destination race for people. … Continued