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Best training trail in the valley. I was able to k

Best training trail in the valley. I was able to knock off 6 minutes from my last try:) love my new #vectivinfinite shoes.
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@thenorthface @corosglobal thanks for all the stats! #wanderingwilson @telluridept for keeping my ankle working.

I love bringing #wanderingwilson on mountain bike

I love bringing #wanderingwilson on mountain bike rides but I’m also very aware that it’s easy to overdo it and potentially hurt him or crush him from going to far too fast.
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Some rules I follow when biking with the 🐶: only take him on cooler days, make sure there are multiple water sources along the route, keep it under ten miles, and I make sure I’m not trying to break any speed records!!
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#happydoghappyme @iamspecialized @pacostruckee

Sometimes my job takes some random but ridiculousl

Sometimes my job takes some random but ridiculously fun twists that have nothing to do with skiing. Last week with @landroverusa was one of those times. Our badass team with @lindseyvonn and @alyroe had such a cool adventure competing in an off-road #defender110 challenge. Team Rocky Road did pretty dang good considering this was very “out of the box” for us. So many cool people and some serious challenges with a hi-lift, bridge building, burritos in the engine and so much more. Full story coming soon. Thanks @outsidemagazine! #landrovertrek

So excited to be back at the RD&D camp outs with @

So excited to be back at the RD&D camp outs with @highcamp.us and @thenorthface. Three days in Taylor canyon riding 🚴 and 🧗‍♀️ rock and brainstorming on cool product ideas with the design team.
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🍁 are starting to change. Fall is in the air in the mountains.
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@em_turn @jimwmorrison @andresmarin22 @pfaff_anna #petercroft @mikefootemt @mo.in.mountains

Fire season this summer started earlier than ever

Fire season this summer started earlier than ever and was so intense across all of the west. Smoke from the Tamarac fire (photos above) was a constant presence on Lake Tahoe as the fire would billow every day forming cumulus smoke clouds that reached heights of 30-40,000 feet high. As the Tamarac fore marched east another fire, the Caldor fire came in right behind it forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people and burning some of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the region.
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Building a cleaner energy future must start now. Climate change isn’t going to wait around any longer. Now is the time to pass a clean energy package in Congress. We need to eliminate fossil fuel credits to create an equal playing field for renewable energy. We can create good jobs in our transition to clean renewable energy. @mittromney @krystensinema @johnhickenlooper @senatorjontester @stevedaines #buildbackcleaner
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You can help by taking action with @protectourwinters See link in my bio.

Sunday hike with @jimwmorrison and Wilson. Weather

Sunday hike with @jimwmorrison and Wilson. Weather was 🌞, 🐶 was crazy happy, ankle was awesome (thanks @telluridept), trail was steep as ever! Over 4000ft in just over 3 miles in 80 minutes. Hot damn! That was a good jaunt😊 !
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#vectivinfinite best shoes! @thenorthface_trail #wanderingwilson

I really enjoy seeing people/friends experience th

I really enjoy seeing people/friends experience the Telluride Via Ferrata for the first time. Yesterday with the crew from #TheRescueFilm on a stunning September sunny 🌞day. Thanks for the invite @jimmychin
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Awesome to get to know @annacmbarnes @mn_torrel and #RickStanton. #telluridefilmfestival2021

Rode my first Independence Pass today. Gunning fo

Rode my first Independence Pass today. Gunning for the Triple Crown just not quite enough time on the bike yet! Soon though 😊.
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It’s been a long road to feeling 100% post-Covid in March but definitely seeing the light 💡. Lungs feeling good 👍. Heart seems to be beating normal again. 🎉
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#exploreperfection @corosglobal @iamspecialized_road @boxcanyonbicycles

I have always been a big proponent of seeking out

I have always been a big proponent of seeking out physical adventures that are hard for me. I desire suffering. This physical state is my greatest teacher of perspective, empathy and gratitude.
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Inherently within the act of physically pushing my boundaries in a sport- whether rock climbing, running, skiing- it demands focus and from that focus it gives my brain a much-needed break from thinking about things that don’t always serve me well.
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This week has been a crazy tough one for my head. My kids started school on Wednesday amidst outside threats that shut down the school campus. Our little town is reeling from tragedy and I struggle not be paralyzed by a global mental health crisis, the dangers of social media with our youth, politics and our environmental crisis.
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If you’ve managed to read this far, this is just my long-winded way of saying #getoutside this weekend.
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@thenorthface #neverstopexploring @blackdiamond 📸 @jimwmorrison

Snuck out of Telluride for some Wyoming climbing.

Laying on the beach, barefoot at 🌅, little boys

Laying on the beach, barefoot at 🌅, little boys sleeping under the stars, coffee at sunrise, jumping in a cool lake. The last two days were a summer highlight. Thanks @jimwmorrison for the adventure.
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@yeti #mountainwhiskey @msr_gear #neverstopexploring #summerinthemountains☀️

I’ve known @jimmychin for the better part of two

I’ve known @jimmychin for the better part of two decades. While his rise to film and photography stardom has been incredible it has not been a surprise. He is one of the hardest working and most dedicated individuals I have ever had the pleasure to know.
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On November 16th, his first ever photography book There and Back will be released. For now, though, you catch it on pre-order (see link in my bio).
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Inside the cover of this book catch inspiring photography from all seven continents- from skiing Mt. Everest to first ascents in Antarctica’s Queen Maud Land.
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#ThereandBack #badass #beinspired #neverstopexploring

Happy birthday 🎁🎉🎊 Quinn. Hard to believe

Happy birthday 🎁🎉🎊 Quinn. Hard to believe you are 14 years old. It’s been a pretty wild year with lots of ups and downs but I’m so proud of this not so little kid! 🥰❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks @a.m.j.photos for taking some family pics from the farm family reunion!

I was doing some expedition dreaming today at @the

I was doing some expedition dreaming today at @thenorthface headquarters. Got me thinking about exploring north of the Arctic circle and all the incredible memories from the far north. This photo is from Baffin Island circa 2005.
#neverstopexploring #expeditions #getoutside #somewhereoutsidetelluride

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

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