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The Milk Run

The Milk Run

I've been skiing Colorado resorts for some time now, and I often find it hard to explain objectively why I like Telluride so much. Telluride certainly doesn't have Vail's snow or (more)

Black Iron Bowl: Elevation

Black Iron Bowl: Elevation

We knew a few things before we got here in Telluride. We knew they were having a near-record year for snowfall. I can verify that: today I overheard a ski patrol talking. He (more)

Telluride Dining Guide

Telluride Dining Guide

Okay, you've made it to Telluride in more or less one piece, you've settled into your condo, and if you're lucky, your luggage will arrive sometime tomorrow. Wondering where the (more)

Cucamonga Peak: South Face

Cucamonga Peak: South Face

Cucamonga Peak has definitely been on my fantasy list for a long time. Who could resist that incredible south face? I ran some numbers on my Topo software, and of all the major (more)

San Gabriel Backcountry Warning

San Gabriel Backcountry Warning

Travelers in the San Gabriel Mountains should be alert for unusually treacherous icy conditions on all north and shaded aspects (including NE and NW) between approximately 6000 (more)

Interlude: the Beach

Interlude: the Beach

Seven days ago I watched the sun set from Mount San Antonio's west summit. Tonight, a much lower (and warmer!) perch: Santa Monica Beach, looking out toward the pier. With a bit (more)

West Baldy Sunset Cruise: Mesmerizing

West Baldy Sunset Cruise: Mesmerizing

I had big plans this weekend, and they ended as Big Plans often do—by delivering me a big smackdown. Friday I and partner Bill climbed to the summit of West Baldy, camped (more)

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When there is snow, SierraDescents is Andy Lewicky's California backcountry skiing and mountaineering website. Without snow, sierradescents becomes an ill-tempered hiking and climbing blog.

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