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Skiing Colorado's 100 Highest Peaks

MOUNT EVEREST 2003 - Northeast Ridge

Norway 2016

Zion National Park

Bugaboos to Rogers Pass

Hardrock 100

Ama Dablam 2008

Moab

Pacific Northwest

Greenland 2006

Buckskin Gulch

Nolan's 14

MOUNTAIN ATHLETE - GUIDE - SKI INSTRUCTOR

My goal is to get out in the mountains– climbing, running, skiing—- adventuring in every way I can, and showing others how to as well.

For 25 years I’ve called Aspen and Colorado home, and I take every opportunity to challenge myself and to encourage others to do the same.

MOUNTAIN ATHLETE

As a competitive ultrarunner I’ve completed more than 50 ultra distance events including ten Hardrock 100’s. In 2016 I was the 15th person to complete the grueling Nolan’s 14 course here in Colorado.

As a ski mountaineer I was the 3rd person to ski the Colorado 14ers. In 2015 I was honored to be National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year for Ski Mountaineering with my wife Christy and partner Chris Davenport after completing our project to ski the 100 highest mountains in Colorado.

I’ve climbed mountains all over the world including Everest in 2003, as well as Ama Dablam, Denali, and the high summits of the South American Andes.

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GUIDING

Guided climbs, hikes, runs, hut trips, backpacks, and backcountry ski adventures– I operate under the permit of Aspen Expeditions and all reservations go through that office. I have over two decades of experience in the mountains around Aspen, I’m a Wilderness First Responder and AIARE Level 2 avalanche certified.

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SKIING

Heading to Aspen and need some instruction or a guide for your group? I’ve been a ski instructor with the Ski Schools of Aspen/Snowmass for over 20 years and am fully certified through PSIA. Bowl hikes, family privates, one-on-one, I can make sure you have a great ski experience while you’re here in Aspen.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Outdoor photography in all seasons– skiing, climbing, running, and mountain lifestyle– catalog, magazine spreads, outdoor books and more.

Portfolio & Clients

Check out the Stuck in the Rockies blog, chronicling our adventures in Colorado and beyond since 2008.

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In the mountains 🏔🏃🏽‍♂️⛷🚴‍♂️⛺️ | Aspen, CO

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Still skiing? North faces of LaPlata and Sayres ar Still skiing? North faces of LaPlata and Sayres are still looking good. And there’s snow in the forecast! ❄️❄️❄️❄️⛷
What’s the tallest named “hill” in the count What’s the tallest named “hill” in the country? (hint: it’s elevation is 13,761 ft.) ⛷🏔 the #colorado #ski13ers #backcountryskiing season is winding down. Still some good 🌽❄️ to be found but it’s going quick ☀️☀️☀️
Making the best of challenging snow conditions las Making the best of challenging snow conditions last weekend in the San Juans. It’s always better to be skiing than not, right? ⛷
It’s disappointing to have the spring season trashed by airborne dust and dirt though. 👎 Experts say the continuing drought in the American West is all but ensuring this spring phenomenon will happen with increasing frequency— and even earlier in the season— in the years ahead. 👎 Let’s hope those forecasts are wrong. The spring backcountry season is already short enough. 📷 @aspenchristy
Skiers ascending to the Funffingerstock 🏔⛷ #u Skiers ascending to the Funffingerstock 🏔⛷ #urnertraverse #swissalps 🇨🇭
The sunshine ☀️ summits 🏔 and ski touring ⛷🎿 from day 2/3 of the #urnertraverse 🇨🇭 #skitouring #swissalps #alwaysgo
1 - climbing Lochberg
2 - the summit of Sustenhorn
3 - ascending Sustenhorn
4 - skinning to Gwachtenhorn
5 - Chelenalp Hut
6 - skiing down to Steingletscher 
7 - assessing options off Gwachtenhorn 
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@stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers
Urner Traverse ✔️ completed the hut traverse t Urner Traverse ✔️ completed the hut traverse through the Swiss Alps 🇨🇭under endless sunny skies ☀️and spring snow 🌽😀 after two years of staying close to home it was really special to be visiting some other mountain ranges 🏔🤩 photos from Day1/2 of the #urnertraverse ⛷#urneralps #alwaysgo #skitouring #swissalps 🧀🥐🇨🇭🏔👍 @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers #tx93
I set up my own solo Highlands Powder Posse today I set up my own solo Highlands Powder Posse today 👍🤩❄️❄️❄️ #earnyourturns 🎿#kästleski #forskiers
On the other side of the lens for a change. Thanks On the other side of the lens for a change. Thanks for the photo and awesome day @artfuladventureburrows ⛷🏔💯👊😎🙏 #backcountryskiing #alwaysgo #lettheoutsidein
Capitol Peak, from the southwest— think it goes? Capitol Peak, from the southwest— think it goes? #ski14ers #elks #skimountaineering
Wee bit of wind on the ridge 💨 #alwaysgo #backc Wee bit of wind on the ridge 💨 #alwaysgo #backcountryskiing #marble #colorado 🏔⛷- @aspenchristy  #stio #athomeinthemountains
Red sky at morning… is there a storm coming?🤞 Red sky at morning… is there a storm coming?🤞❄️❄️❄️ don’t be duped by the recent warm temps, it’s still only March. There’s a lot of skiing still left to do. ⛷🏔#lettheoutsidein @stio
Early birds get the 1” ❄️❄️❄️ keep i Early birds get the 1” ❄️❄️❄️ keep it coming ⛷ @aspenchristy #uphill #skintowin
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In the mountains 🏔🏃🏽‍♂️⛷🚴‍♂️⛺️ | Aspen, CO

tedmahon
Still skiing? North faces of LaPlata and Sayres ar Still skiing? North faces of LaPlata and Sayres are still looking good. And there’s snow in the forecast! ❄️❄️❄️❄️⛷
What’s the tallest named “hill” in the count What’s the tallest named “hill” in the country? (hint: it’s elevation is 13,761 ft.) ⛷🏔 the #colorado #ski13ers #backcountryskiing season is winding down. Still some good 🌽❄️ to be found but it’s going quick ☀️☀️☀️
Making the best of challenging snow conditions las Making the best of challenging snow conditions last weekend in the San Juans. It’s always better to be skiing than not, right? ⛷
It’s disappointing to have the spring season trashed by airborne dust and dirt though. 👎 Experts say the continuing drought in the American West is all but ensuring this spring phenomenon will happen with increasing frequency— and even earlier in the season— in the years ahead. 👎 Let’s hope those forecasts are wrong. The spring backcountry season is already short enough. 📷 @aspenchristy
Skiers ascending to the Funffingerstock 🏔⛷ #u Skiers ascending to the Funffingerstock 🏔⛷ #urnertraverse #swissalps 🇨🇭
The sunshine ☀️ summits 🏔 and ski touring ⛷🎿 from day 2/3 of the #urnertraverse 🇨🇭 #skitouring #swissalps #alwaysgo
1 - climbing Lochberg
2 - the summit of Sustenhorn
3 - ascending Sustenhorn
4 - skinning to Gwachtenhorn
5 - Chelenalp Hut
6 - skiing down to Steingletscher 
7 - assessing options off Gwachtenhorn 
🏔
@stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers
Urner Traverse ✔️ completed the hut traverse t Urner Traverse ✔️ completed the hut traverse through the Swiss Alps 🇨🇭under endless sunny skies ☀️and spring snow 🌽😀 after two years of staying close to home it was really special to be visiting some other mountain ranges 🏔🤩 photos from Day1/2 of the #urnertraverse ⛷#urneralps #alwaysgo #skitouring #swissalps 🧀🥐🇨🇭🏔👍 @stio #lettheoutsidein @kaestleski #forskiers #tx93
I set up my own solo Highlands Powder Posse today I set up my own solo Highlands Powder Posse today 👍🤩❄️❄️❄️ #earnyourturns 🎿#kästleski #forskiers
On the other side of the lens for a change. Thanks On the other side of the lens for a change. Thanks for the photo and awesome day @artfuladventureburrows ⛷🏔💯👊😎🙏 #backcountryskiing #alwaysgo #lettheoutsidein
Capitol Peak, from the southwest— think it goes? Capitol Peak, from the southwest— think it goes? #ski14ers #elks #skimountaineering
Wee bit of wind on the ridge 💨 #alwaysgo #backc Wee bit of wind on the ridge 💨 #alwaysgo #backcountryskiing #marble #colorado 🏔⛷- @aspenchristy  #stio #athomeinthemountains
Red sky at morning… is there a storm coming?🤞 Red sky at morning… is there a storm coming?🤞❄️❄️❄️ don’t be duped by the recent warm temps, it’s still only March. There’s a lot of skiing still left to do. ⛷🏔#lettheoutsidein @stio
Early birds get the 1” ❄️❄️❄️ keep i Early birds get the 1” ❄️❄️❄️ keep it coming ⛷ @aspenchristy #uphill #skintowin
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