Thursday, October 31, 2013

Donner Summit

The view the fossils see when they are setting up the top-ropes under the bridge for some quick laps, however these are the top three Canadian nordic skiers, doing a bit of roller skiing to get ready for Sochi.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

CHINA ... it seems hard to believe but

In this country not only can you not access Facebook and Twitter - which I knew about - but I can not access the Fossil blog, the jackrabbit trail website, the New York Times, and host of other sites.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Nordic Skiing in the East starting November 1st

In Mount Morency Forest ... many Canadian and American colleges will check out their 1.5k loop this weekend.

First night in Shanghi

A long 14 hour flight from Detroit. (I watched three movies, read a bit, and tried to catch some shut-eye. I landed at four, was then driven to the hotel, and by 6:00, I was at a very famous restaurant. I Aam definitely being grated like royalty.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Good start to the season ... Killington is open

I trust when I get back from my china trip, Whiteface will have made enough snow for me to skin up something.

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The Great Range In A Day

It has been 25 years since I did this route in 8 hours. Can I still get it done in a day? Any fossils looking to give it a shot in June?  CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT THE STUDS DO ON THE GREAT RANGE TODAY.

Richard Wilmot ... I wonder where he is now?

Over 35 years ago I met and teamed up with a South African climber in Chamonix for two weeks - before heading to the Gunks and Yosemite - we did some great routes. For instance, this picture of the Forbes ArĂȘte brought back wonderful memories of the ice route we did on the Chardonnet, and our descent of the arĂȘte.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE ALPINE EXPOSURES WEBSITE ... AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHS.

A Ski Mountaineer's Reflection On Yoga


CANMORE ... first nordic races if the season!


Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Don't Leave Home Without It ... Three things you have to have for an Ultra

Fabulous Run

At the end of the day I treated myself to a nice jog around our hilly, 5.5k perimeter loop. The light just after sunset on Pitchoff was awesome.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Burly mountain race ... Limone Extreme in Italy

Sweet Sixteen ... Lucy's birthday

October 20 ... first snow in the Adirondacks ... Mount Marcy

Post-Annapurna Interview With Ueli Steck


First Nordic Race Of The Season In North America

Of course there have been races in the Southern Hemisphere, but on October 24 the season starts for the US and Canadian teams in the Frozen Thunder.

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Great Fall Workout

After Columbus Day they close the Whiteface Toll Road to vehicle traffic. I ran up 5k and 1500' ... Ice on the trees near the top, and colder air moving in ... Maybe some snow tonight.

Junior Nationals March 1-8

Saturday, October 19, 2013

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OMG ... watch this video of Ueli's solo on Annapurna

Ueli Steck - Annapurna South Face - Quick Edit from Nepal from Fenom Creative Group on Vimeo.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

A MUST SEE ... reel rock 8


REEL ROCK 8 Trailer from Big UP Productions on Vimeo.
The chutzpah and athleticism of Daniel Wood in SENSEI is unreal. You will fall in love with Hazel Findlay in SPICE GIRL, and mutter to yourself, "why weren't there women around like that when I started climbing." If you are a Fossil reading this blog, STONEMASTERS will bring a smile to your face. As for HIGH TENSION, I don't know what to think, but I am sure glad Ueli bagged the South Face of Annapurna last week.

Dasha Gaiazova training for Sochi


Dasha 2014 from Twin Zebra on Vimeo.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Ski Season Starting In Chamonix

With snow down to the town, and crews out snow-blowing the mid-station and the Midi, people are making lots of turns. CLICK HERE TO READ A TRIP REPORT FROM THE SECOND WEEKEND IN OCTOBER.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

After 16 days the government and national parks will be back!

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Solo On Annapurna's South Face

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT UELI STECK'S ADVENTURE.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Running up Haystack in Saranac Lake

A spectacular day, and for 75% of the way quite run-able. One of the Saranac Lake 6ers.

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