Fossil Alpinism

Lucy continues to be disappointed her racing; skiing well but shooting 60% is tough given the incredibly high level of competition. On the w...

Actually, on our farm outside of town it was more like -15 degrees. It will warm rapidly, with a front moving in bringing ten inches of snow...

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Backcountry conditions are pretty darn good in most parts of the Adirondacks.  (Take a look at the link for more details.) https://www.reliv...

So, who got first tracks on Angel Skide?

Well the holiday season is behind us, and to tell you the truth, I have not finished even a third of the books I got for Christmas. However...

I skied into Marcy Dam with Gary and John. It did not look very appealing yet, but there were ski tracks on the slide.

Excellent skinning, and since I was there early, I got some nice powder before it was skied off.

 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/world/asia/k2-summit-climbers.html?referringSource=articleShare

Well the magic numbers seem like 90k, 14 hours, and north of 4500' vertical gain. 0ver the past month, that combination of skiing, run...

He may not have pioneered any great American rock climbs, but he hung his neck and ass out there, on big Alaskan and Yukon wilderness peaks....

The first stop on the IBU Cup circuit is two weeks and a handful of races in Arber, Germany. The fields were large (130+) and the competiti...

These new trails are built to World Cup specifications. Coming over the high point and skiing down to the stadium, the views are awesome. Ho...

But, having logged a lot of mileage this week, I took Sunday off.

Between backcountry and classic track skiing, as well as jogging and my ergometer, I logged just under 90k. My total workout time - includi...

For the next six weeks she will be doing biathlon races on the IBU Cup circuit, including the European Championships.

 Back to back 50k days, and if I carry a 15 pound pack, I will get my silver Coureur des Bois medal (I have many bronze medals). Then in 20...

Lucy leaves in two days.

What a great morning ... Moderate temperature, enough snow, no wind, partly cloudy, very few people, and best of all, no dogs except mine!

Running the Nolan 14 in under 60 hours is a big thing.  The link is a short video of Joe Grant's attempt to push under 50 hours ... self...

A link to an article from the British 1969 Alpine Journal, about an expedition to Peru. Clearly, the Cordillera Blanca is much different tod...

Later this week, the Whiteface Ski Area will begin to allow uphilling from 6-8am, three mornings a week. As a previous season pass holder, m...

 A must watch. Enclosed below is the trailer, the entire 37 minute video is also available on YouTube. The video starts with his first ultr...

A spectacular morning skiing at Mount Van Hoevenberg.

Early morning shooting drills at the range, as four women (including Lucy getting ready to shoot) prepare for the IBU Cup races in Europe.

Nobody out on the trails, good views, and quite windy on sugar tree knob. Oh, and unfortunately, Sandy's Bakery and Bookstore was closed...

A brief, but accurate, overview of the life of Dougal Haston.  Not sure if the Mick Jagger part, but he was - as the Adventure Journal pens ...

Enough snow to ski the toll road in the morning, and finish on the tracks on the 3k man-made loop.

Yesterday, before the torrential rains started, we had a great ski on the toll road. The incredibly strong, warm winds were decimating the s...

Of course, you should also watch the video.  https://www.wildsnow.com/28791/solving-for-z-review-and-the-future-of-ski-films/

But rain and unseasonably warm temperatures (in the 50s) are on the way. I am heading to the toll road ASAP before the crap hits around noo...

 https://www.adventure-journal.com/2020/12/ski-towns-and-the-ski-bums-who-staff-them-wonder-if-they-can-survive/

NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine (Dec. 21, 2020)  -- The U.S. Biathlon International Competition Committee has named 10 athletes and two alternates to ...

But, really need a big snow dump so we can get into the backcountry!

Just under 14 hours of exercise with skiing, running, and the ergometer hitting 90k and just over 4500' vertical. The photo is of Stash ...

Nobody out on the 2.5k man-made loop except the biathletes and a NYSEF time trial. It was quite chilly - 3 degrees - when I started but near...

Thanks to Rob Coppolillo and Wildsnow ... https://www.wildsnow.com/28761/the-five-pillars-of-skin-track-wisdom/#more-28761

(http://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201215629).

After our 1978 unsuccessful attempts on the Cassin, and then the West Rib; Mark and I grabbed quick showers in Talkeetna, before drinking a ...

Yuck, warm air moves in and melts all the snow below the 2800 foot level. Moreover, temperatures dropped and will stay low, but we are not g...

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In the morning I skied up the toll road with Gary, and in the afternoon I classic skied for an hour over at Mount Van Hoevenberg. I have...

 https://www.wildsnow.com/28697/book-review-natural-progression/

Get psyched by watching the 2020/21 season trailer ... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8bPhqzheLKM

But the Whiteface toll road has helped keep Adirondack backcountry skiers sane. https://www.relive.cc/view/veqzGy8nQ7v