The Goulden Hour

Always a blessed day when these guys stop by to say hi ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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Stoked to kick off the ski season at Vail this week! One of my favorite shots of the home resort as viewed from high in the Gores on a cold January morning. Look closely at the bottom right to see chair 26. Holy Cross + Notch towering in the background⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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Some killer inversion high above Lucerne 3 years ago today •
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Two seasons collide high above Aspen ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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Highlights from a weekend in the Weminuche
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Epic few days playing in the shadow of the Grand ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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The last day of spring has me reminiscing on one of my favorite mountain days of the season - exploring the isolated centennial Mount Silverheels (13,829ft / 4,215m) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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Spectacular views from the 4th highest peak in the Rockies, Blanca Peak (14345ft/4372m). As Colorado’s 3rd most prominent peak (only superseded by Elbert and Pikes) it stands over 7000ft above the San Luis valley. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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Two years ago today I had one of my favorite days in the pre-Alps exploring one of the more unique sub ranges I’ve ever seen - the Gastlosen spine •
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High in the park with the locals of Longs ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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Two icons of the Elk range - Capitol and Snowmass - towering high above Snowmass Resort. Viewed from the western Sawatch ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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As the sun sets on 2021 I’m already dreaming of the adventures that await in 2022 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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A wintery afternoon high above Lake Lucerne that seemed to portray the majesty of Christmas like no other •
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A day in the shadow of Mont Blanc that truly had it all - epic scrambles, tranquil lakes, ibex encounters, and two of the best people out there
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Misty mornings with the locals high above Zermatt •
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A sunlit northern face of Piz Palü peaking out high above the quaint village of Pontresina •
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Hagerman and it’s unforgiving north ridge as viewed from the summit of Snowmass ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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Two years ago today I had my first look at the mighty Mont Blanc. A sight I’ll never forget and a mountain that leaves it’s viewers awe inspired •
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Great friends, fun traverses, and one of Colorado’s last remaining “glaciers”. Hard to believe it’s already been a year since enjoying these views from the top of the Indian Peaks! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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One of my favorite panos from my time in the Alps, featuring: our traverse from Rotstock to Wissigstock, the north face of the Eiger far in the distance, and the boys getting after it on some far from stable scree
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The gentle giant of the San Juans. Uncompahgre Peak stands as the 6th highest peak in Colorado and the highest in the range, towering above Lake City at 14,309ft (4361m) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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First trip to South Colony Lakes did not disappoint - so many stunning views to be had high in the Sangres ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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Some furry friends from life in the high country the last few weeks⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀•
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No such thing as too much time spent running around the Matter Valley with these guys •
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A few of my favorites from a great day in Alpstein one year ago today, featuring Fälensee, Saxer Lücke, and the boys •
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Hard to believe it’s already been a year since one of my favorite impromptu solo adventures in the pre-Alps. It was a day that truly embodied Switzerland - awe inspiring peaks (cloaked in fog), lush green pastures, spectacular trains, quaint churches, and even a fun glissade.

Mighty Dom at 4545m (14,911ft) with the Täschhorn and Nadelhorn flanking it on either side •
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