Copping Out on Lizard Head

by James Dziezynski March 31, 2010

Standing at the base of Lizard Head, courage slipped from my spine, leaving my fear as naked and vulnerable as a new born baby. I was used to those momentary shocks of terror on mountains, normally disapated with a deep breath and redoubled resolve. Normally these fears were triggered by sketchy, exposed moves or a near [...]

Follow 14 14ers on Elevation Outdoors

by Doug March 29, 2010

Starting on April 4, Dave Schipper and a strong crew will be skiing 14 14ers, traversing from Monarch to Leadville, Colorado, and racking up 130 miles and 40,000 verts. You can follow the trip (delayed from a March 28 start) live through Dave’s blog posts here at Elevation Outdoors. In the meantime, read about Dave [...]

Fourteen 14ers – Delayed Start to 4APR10

by BRO Admin March 29, 2010

Spring is definitely in Moab – all the license plates have turned green… It’s also spring in the Sawatche Range – bringing volatile weather patterns, lots of snow and longer days. The CAIC (Colorado Avalanche Information Center) Website has some standardized reporting features. The easiest visual is the pie shaped Avalanche Danger Scale (AKA Wheel of Death). [...]

Twins due in July? Haute Route in April!

by Rob Coppolillo March 28, 2010

Indeed, Rebel’s knocked up with twins and they’re scheduled to arrive in July. Boys, too–we’re in for it! When we decided to have a kid(s) (they say identical twins are a 1 in 300 shot–who knew?!), we also agreed I’d need to visit Europe in the spring, to check in on family…and get some playing [...]

To iPod or not to iPod while on the trail?

by Elevation Staff March 26, 2010

ESPN Radio Airing Anti-Cyclist Drivel

by Rob Coppolillo March 23, 2010

So get this, some jack-heiney named Tony Kornheiser spent six minutes on ESPN Radio urging listeners to “tap” cyclists while driving, or to outright “run them down”. He was apparently pissed off about losing a lane of road access to cycling lanes in DC. You can listen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnHmOLpjKys&feature=related When you’re done, take a minute [...]