Strafe Journal
Adventures, how-to's, news, and other vital Strafe information and updates.
Cross-Training with George Beck
Off-season in the mountains is not so "traditional" we like to keep it fun, and often find ourselves doing the gear swap, picking up new disciplines every year in preparation for...
How To Spring Ski on Independence Pass
Words & Images: Ted Mahon In the late 1800’s, prospectors pioneered a route over a high pass from Leadville into the Roaring Fork Valley in search of mining fortunes. On July...
Shoulder Season: A Desert Escape
Words & Images: Whitton Feer There is something about the Colorado Plateau. Maybe it’s that magical desert light, or vast expanse of land, probably a combination of all that and...
'Best Days' Moran Mission
Words & Images: Laura Gaylord Let me tell you about a “best day ever.” I am not writing this to spray about how good we were or the epic conditions, because...
Backcountry Ice Skating Tips
Words & Images: Whitton Feer Off-season is a difficult time in Aspen. It’s too wet and cold to mountain bike, but too dry to ski. On this particular day off...
Princess Louisa Sea to Ski
Princess Louisa Sea to Ski It’s the start of summer: the days are long, the mountain bike trails are in mint shape, and the lake close to home is begging...
Becoming An IFMGA Guide
Mike Arnold: The Road to Becoming an IFMGA Guide By: Tess Weaver Strokes Of the 111 AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guides, 28-year-old Carbondale resident Mike Arnold is among the youngest. Arnold grew...
Friends Hut
By: Ted Mahon "I have a simple rule regarding hut trips, always go" The text came in and was brief, “Friends Hut Friday evening?” My calendar was pretty full...