San Diego 100 08-09 Jun 2013 – Buckle #8 and 100 mile PR
I decided to run SD100 after hearing a number of my friends (Roch, Mindy, Mark, etc.) rave about their experiences. Neither Chad or I have flown to a 100 miler before but with the thoughts of a 100 mile race … Continued
Twin Peaks SW Face
Ever since moving to Salt Lake City in 2002 I have looked up at Twin Peaks and wanted to ski either the Southwest or Northwest faces. These faces are visible from almost everywhere in SLC. Twin Peaks from Cottonwood Heights … Continued
Ode to My Quiver
Spring seems like an odd time to write a blog about a ski quiver, but it is also the time when I really start to use a variety of skis. This time of year can be deep powder, corn, ice, … Continued
It’s a Wrap – 2013 Powder Keg
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
40 on 40 – 40,000′ on my 40th
I had 3 goals for this ski season Climb over 3K in an hour Ski a combined ascend and descent of 40K in the backcountry on my 40th BD Get in some volcano skiing in the spring I was able … Continued
World Skimo Championships Gallery
The World Skimo Championships ended on Friday night. The US had their best ever finish at 9th place overall with Nina Silitch winning our first ever medal, a silver in the sprint. Being coach of the team was a blast, … Continued
World Skimo Championships Coaching
All I can say is WOW, what a crazy busy last few weeks. Things got busy the last week of January with a Tuesday to Friday trip to St Louis. I got home late Friday night and left first thing … Continued
World Skimo Championships Here We Come
In the US, ski mountaineering racing is a little known, but quickly growing sport. I first got involved in the sport in 2003 the first winter I lived in Utah and the first Wasatch Powder Keg was held. In 2004 … Continued
Mother Nature’s Wrath
Dragon’s live under the hills. Address them properly and they’ll tell you all they know. Ask them the wrong questions and they’ll burn you up. — Fredric Lehman We are imperfect beings. No matter what you know or how you … Continued