The 77th NCS graduation

Taking Sunday off. The past two days have had 3:30 am alpine starts, working on speeches. Lots to do this summer, with travel to Colorado and California to see alumni, and much strategic planning work. That said I should have plenty of time to get fit!

Vicious black flies

In the past 48 hours, the local landscape has drastically changed, as it has dark clouds on the horizon, and they are not rain clouds! It is likely that I may curtail my bouldering sessions for the next two weeks, so that I am not savaged.

Quote of the Week - Pre

The legendary Steve Prefontaine died in an auto accident 40 years ago.

Cedar Wright's take on ultra-running

An interesting take on the sport from a climber ...

http://neverstopexploring.com/2015/05/14/ultrarunning-it-always-never-gets-better/?linkId=14275864

Another option for July

The morning after our arrival, we can shake off the jet-lag before we drive up to RMNP on the East face of the Third Flatiron ... 5.4 and Chouinard called it the best beginners route in the country.

Great mountain run

Fire road, to Marcy Dam, and up to Avalanche leanto and back .., about 13k. It was 28 degrees this morning.

Mountain Running

Superb video with footage of running in Chamonix ...

http://youtu.be/Mw926AKaVOM

Quote of the Week ... Ian Fleming

On my mountain runs this week, I have been listening to On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Early on in the book James Bond sets the stage for any new reader that was unaware of his M.O.

"... worry is a dividend paid to disaster before it is due ..."


"When the odds are hopeless, when all seems to be lost, then is the time to be calm, to make a show of authority – at least of indifference."

Peruvian Adventure

PERUVENTURE - beyond mountains & the sea from David Bertschinger Karg on Vimeo.

Afternoon run

Longest run this spring

This past Sunday I took some students to a 5k trail race at Mount Van Hoevenberg. I ran 8k before the race, and 4k after the race, and did the race at my trail marathon pace. A big day, early in the spring for me.

Spiral Route on Notchtop

Another possibility for our July RMNP trip!

Training on Owls Head

Did some laps on easy routes ... getting ready for Rocky Mountain National Park.

Ode to the Matterhorn

the Peak from Christian Mülhauser on Vimeo.

Get psyched for running in the mountains

http://youtu.be/t8NHpcb-yW4

RMNP ... routes we are thinking about

The Blitzen Ridge (5.7) on Mount Ypsilon.

How is your training going?

Training for RMNP

Tough Day At The Track

The divisional championships were this week, although Lulu was sick Wednesday-Thursday-Friday, so no PRs yesterday. She has had a good season so far, and made it into the fast heat in both the 800 and 1500. Hopefully she will be healthy for the New Englands on May 16.

July, August, September ... Snowfall predictions

Skiing the Andes

At 17,800' this looks like a prime target for my July trip to Chile. A day or two riding lifts to acclimatize, a backcountry tour or two, and then tag the summit.

Heading to Chile on July 1

An interesting read!

Heavy cream and hamburger

The lamb chops were just out of view!

Superb trail run

Last ski of the season or the first ski of the 2015-16 season?

Still some skiable snow over on the ski jump loops.

Training for RMNP

The last four weeks of school are super busy, however I should be able to manage a fair amount of hilly trail running on campus, plus lots of third-class laps (up and down) the 5.2 route, 10-15 top rope laps (self belayed) on the 5.5-5.7 routes, as well as some time on the NCS Boulder. Once June comes I will hop on the sharp end ... I should be ready!

Winter is coming to Chile

Shall we tag some summits on skis this July?

Afternoon trail run

Decision made ... Whiteface Skyrunning Marathon

June 28 ... 42k ... 9000'