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This is the view looking down from @jimwmorrison t

This is the view looking down from @jimwmorrison to myself just below the Cowboy Arete on our first day of three days spent climbing the Cassin ridge.
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I’m hosting a chat on my IG Live today at 5:30MST with @chantel.astorga to hear first hand what her recent 14 HOUR solo ascent was like on the Cassin. Look at this photo- take away the rope and the partner attached to it and then climb continuously nearly 9000 feet in one push. Hot damn. Incredible achievement Chantel. Cant wait to hear about it
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#shemovesmountains #neverstopexploring @thenorthface #sufferfest

I’m incredibly superstitious when it comes to ce

I’m incredibly superstitious when it comes to certain rituals I’ve adopted over the years on expeditions. One of those rituals is to always have good sipping whiskey on hand. I have a small sip every night before bed. I’m convinced the whiskey helps stave off stomach bugs, it also warms me up when I’m chilled, it helps me relax which then helps me sleep. Having some whiskey at camp is also a great way to be social and to celebrate when the mission is finished.
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I’m excited to be joining the @tincupwhiskey family with @jimwmorrison. This American #MountainWhiskey is blended in my home state of Colorado. Whether I’m on a big mountain mission or hanging out watching the sun set, this is my 🥃 of choice!
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TINCUP also partners with one of my favorite non-profits @americanalpine to provide the partner in adventure grant every fall. Check out link in my bio for more info.

Mt. Constitution is the highest point in the San J

Mt. Constitution is the highest point in the San Juan Islands in WA state at 2,398’. I’ve been to the summit many, many times mostly as a kid and always in a car. Last weekend was the first time I’ve ever used my own power to ascend to the top. This is not the biggest mountain I’ve ever climbed nor is it technical but the road is insanely steep and it crushed me! It was awesome. It was a beautiful island day and the view seemed all the more spectacular because of the hard work it took to get there:)
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The “Little Summit” is sort of a cruel waypoint btw. Just sayin…
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#exploreperfection #sufferfest @iamspecialized_wmn @jimwmorrison @corosglobal #mtbaker #orcas @julboeyewearna

I’m a very devoted coffee drinker, especially on

I’m a very devoted coffee drinker, especially on early morning mountain missions. For years now I’ve been taking @alpinestartfoods instant coffee with me on all of these missions and I ❤️ ❤️ it.
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Their new #coffeewithbenefits takes the yumminess a step further with some energizing additions for my morning joe.
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I like to bring a half liter water bottle- I pour in the alpine start coffee, add hot water, shake it up and drink. When I’m not drinking I can screw the lid on tight and put the hot bottle in my sleeping bag or, if I’m on the move already, in a coat pocket. Works like a charm:)
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#protectourwinters #onepercentfortheplanet #instantcoffee #ontheroad #neverstopexploring

Back in the San Juan’s with kiddos and family. H

Back in the San Juan’s with kiddos and family. Heat wave has broken and skies are ☁️, 🌊 are choppy and 🌅 are beautiful. I love this annual trip home.
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#hesitation2 #sji #wilsonthedog

This time last summer climbing the Third Pillar fr

This time last summer climbing the Third Pillar from the Dana Plateau.
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It was pretty cool to do this climb after skiing the #thirdpillar the previous winter. Totally different perspective on exposure with skis versus climbing shoes!
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#ilovepurple @thenorthface @thedropboardshop @blackdiamond_climb #multisporting @blizzardskis @tecnica_sports

This is really crazy and scary. Growing up in Seat

This is really crazy and scary. Growing up in Seattle I remember the occasional summer day in the 90’s but nothing like what’s coming this weekend. Most people I know in Seattle, including my family, don’t have air conditioning. Portland OR could reach temps as high as 115 degrees. Two weeks ago I was in Seattle and it was unseasonably cold and rainy. The area was on track to have the wettest June ever recorded. Are these intense rapid weather fluctuations becoming our new normal?
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#climatecrisis @protectourwinters

This winter I finally had the opportunity to join

This winter I finally had the opportunity to join @codytownsend on one of his @the.fifty.project ski adventures. The Fifty episodes will all launch this fall but to get everyone stoked Cody just put out a teaser encompassing all the trips from this last winter. Check it out- link in my bio!
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Best photo is last photo taken by @bjarnesalen 😊
@alpinestartfoods @corosglobal

It’s been a great @mountainfilm weekend so far o

It’s been a great @mountainfilm weekend so far on Telluride. The weather has been great for getting put during the day (I’m leading a hike from Elks Park at 11am!!). Movies outside under the stars at night. There are so many good films this year- on the adventure side some of my favorites The Artist and Playing with Sharks. Don’t forget to sign up for the online version of the festival all next week!

Telluride @mountainfilm is ON! The festival is in-

Telluride @mountainfilm is ON! The festival is in-person all weekend and online all next week. Tickets are still available for many of the indoor venues and all outdoor venues are free. It’s a beautiful 🌞 weekend. Films are amazing. Hope to see you!
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I’ll be hosting a cool conversation at 3pm #transferwarehouse today! Some seats for standby still available. @timmyoneill @malikthamartian

Excited to see @thenorthface introducing the 2021

Excited to see @thenorthface introducing the 2021 Explore Fund Council. It’s a diverse group of creatives, athletes, scholars and so much more. I’m really looking forward to what this group can achieve to broaden inclusivity in the outdoors.
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The #ExploreFund was launched by TNF 10 years ago and has supported everything from the Girl Scouts to filmmaker grants to the Trust for Public Land. This next chapter is going to be even more exciting and impactful.
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Meet Chris Dean: Council member, climber, social advocate
@jimmychin Alpinist, award winning filmmaker
@iron.jody Han Gwich’in, environmental and Indigenous Rights Advocate.
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See link in my bio to learn more about the 10 members of #ExploreFundCouncil.

#InclusiveExploration #neverstopexploring

I’ve been thinking a lot about India the last co

I’ve been thinking a lot about India the last couple weeks and the devastation they are enduring. I have been to India many times over the last twenty years and attribute the Indian Himalayas, in large part, for shaping me into the mountain person I am today. It’s never an easy place but it always leaves an impression- one of resilience, beauty, faith and fortitude. 🙏❤️
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📸 @chrisfigenshau @ibexexpeditions

Happy belated Mother’s Day to my mom who has sup

Happy belated Mother’s Day to my mom who has supported me on this wild ride of life at every step along the way. This photo is from the Christmas where I got my first pair of new skis and boots (versus hand-me-downs from my siblings). I remember sleeping with them in my bed 😂. Thanks 🙏 mom! I love ❤️ you! 😘

Lots of elk out soaking up the warm sun yesterday

Lots of elk out soaking up the warm sun yesterday in Telluride. This happened just minutes after I almost collided with a marmot going really fast. He came out of the ditch on my right and I couldn’t swerve so I hit the brakes and started fish-tailing. Thankfully he prudently stopped inches from my tire and retreated back to the ditch and somehow I didn’t splat on the pavement. Then the elk raced out of a blind spot on Jim. Who knew how exciting riding on skinny tires could be!!
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@jimwmorrison #wildkingdom #getoutside #gripped

The start of a long, scrappy walk down from Camp 1

The start of a long, scrappy walk down from Camp 1 on Cho Oyu 2005. Going my own pace, my mind always races until I get settled in my rhythm. #mountainmeditation #ve25tent #8000meters
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📸 @jgriber

I get pretty stoked for coffee every morning, espe

I get pretty stoked for coffee every morning, especially when it’s super cold outside like it was last week in Montana. I get equally excited for what I put into my coffee. @bubsnaturals makes an incredible #collagen powder that totally dissolves and doesn’t change the flavor of my favorite cup of joe. It also fuels me for whatever adventure my day entails. It’s completely replaced my half-n-half habit which makes my stomach happy and gives me more energy.
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📸 @bjarnesalen #thefiftyproject

Baffin Island many 🌙’s ago. This series of ph

Baffin Island many 🌙’s ago. This series of photos is around a 5,000 foot couloir that I skied with @ingridbackstrom @kashalaclare @dynameg and photographer @whitphotography.
1) coldest place I’ve ever been. Morning hot coffee mandatory. Just had to remember to melt glacier ice and not sea ice:)
2) near the top we found a tough chockstone we had to navigate just as the weather took a turn for the worse. The wind was whipping all over and lots of spindrift made it tough to see.
3) The line. We circumnavigated the cliff at the bottom on the climbers right. The choke and most difficult part of the line was about 100 feet below the top.
4) after a short rap/downclimb over the chockstone, the skiing was really amazing. We were very aware of the 300+ foot cliff exposure below us. We managed our stuff and took turns leading the way down. #memorable
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I’m not sure if this was a first descent. I think @straightchuter beat us to it in 2002?!
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#throwbackthursday @thenorthface_snow #shemovesmountains #neverstopexploring

A nearly 12 hour effort last Tuesday to tackle a b

A nearly 12 hour effort last Tuesday to tackle a beast of a ski line. It felt really good to be out in the mountains and ⛺️ on snow and skiing the super steep! Love the new ski touring update on my @corosglobal #vertix watch. Those numbers make me feel a little better about being so tired 🤪!

More pics to come:)
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@jimwmorrison @codytownsend @bjarnesalen #patriarch #50classicskidescents #sufferfest @tecnica_sports @thenorthface_snow

Huge congratulations to my friend and fellow #tnfa

Huge congratulations to my friend and fellow #tnfathlete @dawayangzum for her successful climb of Annapurna 1. She’s a total badass raising the bar and blasting through the ceiling. #shemovesmountains #neverstopexploring @thenorthface

A snapshot from one of my best days of the season.

A snapshot from one of my best days of the season. @gregory_hope making the steepest turn on the #granddaddy look like a breeze.

Spring is here and if you’re still skiing the ap

Spring is here and if you’re still skiing the approach is likely getting a lot longer which means you’re pack is probably getting heavier. Here’s a snippet video taken by @jimwmorrison from Lhotse on how to pick up a heavy pack! (Hopefully you’re pack isn’t quite this heavy)
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#sufferfest #neverstopexploring #2meterdome #lhotse2018 @thenorthface_snow

Our last day riding the lifts in @tellurideski We

Our last day riding the lifts in @tellurideski We were able to sneak in a Palmyra peak with @jimwmorrison, Grayden and myself a couple days ago. At 11 years old this was his 4th trip up the mountain. He did it the first time at 7 years old!! I think that’s pretty cool 😎
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Happy Easter 🐣 been eating lots of chocolate today:)
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@thedropboardshop thanks for the rad hats and for just being the coolest camp and shop in town!!
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@julboeyewearna @blizzardskis @thenorthface_snow

And the winner is... @jimf27 wins the #Ajaxgold pr

And the winner is...
@jimf27 wins the #Ajaxgold print valued at almost 500$ and featuring one of my favorite mountain playgrounds. Thanks to @danielkanow.fineart for letting his art support #crushit4climate and @protectourwinters.
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Thanks to everyone who participated and spent the month of March engaged in both the outdoors and climate awareness.
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Please check my story for the runners up who will be sent some POW schwag!

Good weekend in my backyard with good people. Neve

Good weekend in my backyard with good people. Never get tired of this view.
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@jimwmorrison @gopro @gregory_hope @thenorthface_snow @blizzardskis #livethemoment #crushit4climate @brittmumma

First time in my favorite spot this season. Yester

First time in my favorite spot this season. Yesterday was the day in @tellurideski. Thanks to #tellurideskipatrol for being so on top of it in the morning. So fun seeing everyone out there #wasatchridge
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⛷ @jimwmorrison @gregory_hope 🙏 @dirkcollins @jimmychin

I want to celebrate and motivate for the last week

Easy powder skiing in low avy conditions. Spring h

Easy powder skiing in low avy conditions. Spring has sprung in the San Juan’s. Covid is releasing its grip on my health and I’m overjoyed to be outside and in the mountains.
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@friendsofcaic @gregory_hope @jimwmorrison @ben_eng @blizzardskis @tecnica_sports #crushit4climate #getoutside

Boys U12 Championships yesterday on their home mou

Boys U12 Championships yesterday on their home mountain and they skied so well! Thanks @tellurideskisnowboardclub for all the hard work to make the race happen. So much fun 🤩!!
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Warning: I’m yelling kinda loud in the ski video. I get rather excited watching Grayden ski:) 📣
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📸 @gabbyanstey

Got to ski some big terrain today with @jimwmorris

Got to ski some big terrain today with @jimwmorrison and my brother. He crushed it even in the deep deep ❄️! Hopefully you can find him in the photo:) A very special day.
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#neverstopexploring #threefeet @blizzardskis @tecnica_sports

Circa 2014 in northern Myanmar. Our team had high

Circa 2014 in northern Myanmar. Our team had high aspirations of climbing the three highest peaks in the range. Instead we barely made it off of the first one alive. This was at a point on the climb where we hit another dead end and had to retrace our steps. Never a dull moment with @coryrichards throwing out his best #bluesteel- always cracking jokes and making me 😊.
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@natgeo @thenorthface #neverstopexloring #sufferfest

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