Strafe Journal
Adventures, how-to's, news, and other vital Strafe information and updates.
How to Ski The Highland Bowl
The Highland Bowl is the crown jewel of Aspen Highlands sitting right in our backyard – to reach the summit of 12,392 ft, one must ascend ~800 vertical feet of...
How to Ski Aspen on a Powder Day
Located in the Central Mountains of Colorado, Aspen is well positioned to receive snow from both storms tracking from the north and from the south. While the location of the...
Watch: The Pearl Couloir
Our friend Shane Serrano tackled and documented the sporty couloirs on Cathedral Peak in the Aspen zone. Watch as he and his crew manage the ascent, warming temps, and an...
Bike to Board
BIKE TO BOARD BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE By: Shane Serrano Nothing beats an adventure that consists of a bike to board mission. On this sunny April day Zak and I bike up...
Tits Deep for Breast Cancer
October, the prelude to winter, is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Our friend Stephanie Villavicencio is on a mission to raise awareness and support for early detection and women in...
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...
Around the World w/ Max Taam
Around the World w/ Max Taam “Exploration is in our nature. We began as wanderers, and we are wanderers still. We have lingered long enough on the shores of the...