Strafe Journal
Adventures, how-to's, news, and other vital Strafe information and updates.
Why We Love eVent® Fabric
When it comes to planning and pulling off a mountain adventure, destination, company, weather, and route are just a few components that determine the success of the mission. Gear, however,...
The Art Of The Pocket Snack
Images and Words by: WHIT BOUCHER Pocket snack extraordinaire, J.F. Bruegger, explains the art behind the practice. The craft of the pocket snack has been passed down by generation after generation...
Highlands Bootpacking: A Veteran’s Perspective
By: Ted Mahon Every November, after early season snow starts to accumulate up in the Highland Bowl, an army of volunteer bootpackers get to work. Under the supervision of the Aspen...
Pia Interview and Pop-A-Squat Tech
Pia on a spring tour. Image: Zach Hayes Pia climbing to the top of the pass. Image: Zach Hayes This season’s women’s line is special for a few reasons. First,...
Ski Your First 14er
By: Ted Mahon There are 637 peaks higher than 13,000 feet in the state of Colorado. The tallest 54 of them exceed 14,000 feet and are collectively referred to...
Breaking Down Your Outerwear Choices
Beyond the Lingo: Breaking Down Your Outerwear Choices By: Tess Weaver Strokes Think how much skis have changed in 40 years. From length to shape, rockered to tapered, the evolution...
Ted Mahon and the Nolan's 14
By: Nicole Birkhold At 9:00 AM on August 26th, Ted Mahon set out to accomplish something no one had completed yet this year and only 14 people had completed before...
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...