Many of us in the hiking and climbing community knew of and/or shared a day in the hills with the late Jim DiNapoli (aka “Dancesatmoonrise”) during his time here on Earth. You could say he really made the rounds when it came to pursuing friendships forged from time in the mountains. Among many things, Jim was known for his uniquely colorful photos and creative articulation in documenting his mountain adventures. Keep reading…
We skied La Plata Saturday and it ended up being a fairly grueling wrap-up of a good string of spring ski descents. I am completely ready to hang up the skis for awhile and after Saturday, it seems there‘s not much of a choice. Partners for this one ended up being Jon and Wes, two guys I‘ve skied with multiple times already this spring. Keep reading…
With hiking season drawing to a close relatively soon here, Labor Day seemed like another good opportunity to get out. This time around we decided to go after the classic Ellingwood Ridge route on La Plata, first climbed by Albert Ellingwood in 1921. Keep reading…