photos by Jared Boyd

A day in the backcountry

Local skier Alex Spencer peeks into a chute thats not quite ready to be skied near Red Mountain Pass last weekend. Spencer traverses a ridge high in the San Juans on an already thinning snowpack. Spencer practices leave no trace skiing on a crusty exposure.

 

In this week's issue...

September 11, 2025
Back on top

After harrowing flying accident, local highliner steps back out with renewed mission
 

September 11, 2025
New order

Rule change for Land and Water Conservation Fund raises alarms

September 4, 2025
Armed with knowledge

Local community organizers work to ensure immigrant neighbors know their rights