Two fourteeners was the goal for the summer, so Missouri Mountain was extra credit. A 10:30 a.m. start (on purpose, thanks to the mountain lion stories), a ptarmigan, a short brutal scree pitch to the saddle, and a ridge I had no business still being on at 2 p.m.
Read MoreIdeas for eloping on skis in New Hampshire, from lift-served resorts and cross-country centers to ski touring, plus how resort rules and permits work.
Read MoreTrail running at home, a first race shoot at Killington, a road trip west through the Midwest, four 14ers and a run club in Summit County, and a rebrand as mtn.anton.
Read MoreA 13.2-mile out-and-back up Mount Harvard (14,420 ft) from North Cottonwood — alpenglow in the forest, the wide meadows of Horn Fork Basin, and a slow, steep boulder field to one of the smallest summits in Colorado.
Read MoreNew Hampshire has no waiting period, no residency requirement, and no witnesses, and the license costs $50. Here’s everything the state actually asks of you, what to do if you don’t have an officiant, and the permit rules for the White Mountains and the Mount Washington summit.
Read MoreGondola summits, inns with real views, and how many guests a mountain ceremony can hold. A photographer's guide to micro weddings in the White Mountains.
Read MoreEveryone wants October, but September is the better month — and peak color moves down a mountain about a day and a half for every 300 feet. A month-by-month guide to White Mountains weather, crowds, blackflies, mud season, and sunrise times.
Read MoreFifteen years of driving past this mountain on I-70 before I finally climbed it. Buffalo Mountain isn't even a thirteener — but a route-finding boulder field and a Class 3 knife edge out to its second summit make it feel like one.
Read MoreFourteener number twenty, and one of the sneakiest routes on the list — Half Moon Pass makes you lose a thousand feet of elevation before the real climbing to Mount of the Holy Cross even starts. A 13.9-mile day, twice over.
Read MoreAlmost all of my work happens on public land — critical wildlife habitat, fragile alpine zones, places already under pressure before anyone shows up with a dress and a camera. What that means for how I choose locations, what I put in my contract, and why the smoke bomb isn't worth it.
Read MoreA late-afternoon climb up Mount Liberty the day after a freak late-May snowstorm — green valleys below, snow-draped peaks above, and the entire Franconia Ridge summit to myself. New England "snowliage" at its most dramatic, by way of the long, steady Liberty Spring Trail.
Read More9.6-mile loop over Mount Hale (4,057 ft) in the White Mountains — up the Hale Brook Trail, past Zealand Falls Hut, and out through the wetlands and cliffs of Zealand Notch. A far more interesting day than the standard out-and-back.
Read MoreJackson Hole isn't just a backdrop — it's a whole mood. Towering peaks, elk in the meadows, golden aspens in fall, and snow-dusted silence in winter. If you're dreaming of a wedding day that feels more like an adventure than a production, Grand Teton National Park might just be your place. This guide covers everything: how to get here, when to come, where to stay, the dreamiest ceremony spots, and all the permit paperwork — so you can spend less time stressing and more time planning something truly unforgettable.
Read MoreAfter a snowless start to winter in Colorado, I headed west again in early February to finally ski Jackson Hole — a place that had been on my list for years. The season wasn’t cooperating, with much of the West in a historic snow drought, but I went anyway, hoping for the best. What I found was a mix of thin coverage, quiet disappointment, and moments that still made the trip worth it — from skiing what Little Cottonwood Canyon had to offer, to a perfectly timed storm in Jackson that brought fresh energy back to the mountain. And somewhere in between, a calm winter sunset in Grand Teton National Park reminded me that even in a low-snow year, there’s still a lot to appreciate.
Read MoreJanuary started off a bit uncertain.
On the East Coast, after a great December, we hit a thaw toward the end of the month followed by a big ice storm that coated much of the state in nearly half an inch of ice. A lot of snow disappeared overnight. Out west, things weren’t much better — a historic snow drought stretched from Colorado through the Pacific Northwest and into California, with little relief in sight.
Read MoreNew Hampshire is built for mountain elopements — open ridgelines, alpine summits, and places that still feel wild, even when you’re close to home.
Read MoreThis guide is here to help you move from “We want to elope” to “We actually know how to plan this.” Not by telling you what an elopement should look like — but by giving you a framework to design a day that actually feels like you.
Read MoreMonthaus is a thoughtfully updated mountain home located directly across from the entrance to Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, New Hampshire. While the building itself dates back to the 1980s, the interior has been fully refreshed by the current owner, and stepping inside feels like entering a modern, well-cared-for retreat.
Read MoreIf skiing is part of your identity, your wedding day doesn’t need to look like everyone else’s.
A Colorado ski elopement is simple in the best way: cold air, bright snow, quiet mountains, and the two of you doing something you genuinely love. Some couples want the wildness of a ski-touring sunrise. Others want a resort day with lifts, warm lodges, and an easy plan for guests.
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