Light snow dusted the high peaks in Alberta/BC overnight. This includes Mount Athabasca, Mount Andromeda, Mount Rundle, Banff and Lake Louise higher terrain, and Kicking Horse. Why? A cold front is moving through. How much more snow will fall in Alberta/BC? I’m forecasting another 1-3 inches through Wednesday on the highest peaks. This front will […]
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La Nina Watch continues
Snow is falling at Whistler/Blackcomb this morning. This snow will drop into the northern Rockies this week including Banff, Colorado, Idaho, and Montana. We’re still waiting on the official arrival of La Nina. Current water temps in the South Pacific near the equator are running “neutral” (-0.3C NINO3.4). La Nina and El Nino are normally […]
The Long Run
I’ve been a runner for over 20 years. This morning I read a quote by Tiger Woods and I started reflecting. I’ve had every running injury in the book. It can be brutal and depressing at times. But, on the other hand I know many runners who somehow escape injuries and run for years without […]
Manaslu summit push
Most teams on Manaslu (8163m/26,781′) will push for the summit next week. This includes my good friend (and client) Ryan Kushner and teammate Jeff Heiderer. Colin Miller was also part of the team but had to leave early for health reasons. Jeff was with Ryan on G2 in 2019. Ryan shot this stunning video after […]
October hiking in Colorado
I consider the month of October to be part of the “shoulder season” in Colorado. Cold fronts hit more frequently – every 3-4 days in the Mountains. This changes the complexion of hiking and mountaineering on the 13ers and 14ers. I’ve experienced these rapid October weather changes over the years. Here’s a flashback to Fall […]
October forecast: Loveland Ski Area
Last year Loveland Ski Area experienced its latest opening date since 1979: November 11. Each season they shoot for late October or very early November. What does this season hold? Here’s a list of previous opening dates. 2020: 11/11 2019: 10/25 2018: 10/20 2017: 10/20 2016: 11/10 2015: 10/29 2014: 11/1 My Forecast Overall, temps […]
Dusting of snow in Colorado
Longs Peak looking good this morning with a new dusting of snow. The actual first measurable snow of the season fell on 8/19/2021. A dusting also hit the Indian Peaks, higher parts of the Divide, Gore Range, and 10-Mile Range. The view in Grand Lake this morning from friend John Williams: Another great photo here […]
One place I like this winter
La Nina seems likely this winter. This should position the wintertime jet stream across the northern tier of the Rockies from December through March. If you missed my full winter forecast you can find it here. That said, one place I like this winter is Jackson Hole, WY. You might recall they did well last […]