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A Centennial State native, my love for climbing and skiing mountains began in 1998 with my arrival in Aspen. I finished climbing the 14ers in 2005, and in 2010 became the first woman to ski them all. Later that same year, I completed climbing the Centennials, notching a few ski descents along the way.

By 2015, along with Ted and Chris Davenport, I had skied those same peaks, the 100 tallest mountains in the state. In 2011 and 2016, I was honored to be nominated for the Sportswomen of Colorado Award for ski mountaineering.

Mountain Adventurer
Ski Mountaineer
Art Connoisseur
Environmental Steward
Nature Lover
Birder

In 2016 I was nominated for National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year for Ski Mountaineering, along with my husband Ted and ski partner Chris Davenport, for completing our goal to climb and ski the 100 tallest mountains in Colorado.

I was twice nominated for Colorado Sportswoman of the Year in Ski Mountaineering. First in 2011 for being the first woman to ski all of Colorado’s 14,000 foot peaks, and again in 2016 after completing our Centennial Ski Project.

Check out the High Points video by Stio on Skiing Colorado’s high summits

Follow the link below to see my complete list of 13er and 14er ski descents and trip reports

See the list here

Check out the Stuck in the Rockies blog, chronicling our adventures in Colorado and beyond since 2008.

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“O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree 🎄🎶🎼 “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree 🎄🎶🎼 May Your bright green leaves with festive cheer, give hope and strength throughout the year.” #annualtradition #whiteriverforest #lettheoutsidein #lettheholidaysbegin❤️
50,000 people out there trying to be our best…to 50,000 people out there trying to be our best…together! The streets of NYC were filled with so much love and support for the @nycmarathon 🧡 
The world needs more love right now and NYC 🗽 You delivered! Thank for all the friends and family that came out to cheer, and to all the people cheering their hearts out for strangers. Truly the best marathon in the world 🌎 Thank you to all those that supported the @chrisklugfoundation and our team. We are all so grateful! #ilovenyc🇺🇸🗽 #organdonorssavelives #lettheoutsidein @stio @tedmahon @allthewaymaymay
Following in the footsteps of the Butch Cassidy ga Following in the footsteps of the Butch Cassidy gang and hiding out in the deep canyons of Utah! Nice getaway #peachblow #canyoneeringadventure #climbing #camping #dirtlife #fullmoon #letitsnow #lettheoutsidein @stio 📷 @tedmahon
My heart fluttered for days revisiting the Musee D My heart fluttered for days revisiting the Musee D’Orsay and seeing the new exhibition by friend  @peterdoig. As well as the first show devoted to the last 70 works produced by Vincent Van Gogh before taking his life. Incredible works. #museedorsay #masterpieces #paris #art #peterdoigexhibition #vangogh
The quest to see the best museums in the world con The quest to see the best museums in the world continues! Back to where it all started to see one of Frank Gehry’s best. Overwhelming feeling of awe, power, and humanity seeing so many Mark Rothko works together in one exhibition! Truly amazing #louievuittonfoundation #markrothko #frankgenry #paris #annualarttrip #10years #daddaughter #stillsomuchtosee
The perfect pause between summer and winter 🧡 S The perfect pause between summer and winter 🧡 Soaking it all in #fallseason🍂🍁 #lettheoutsidein @tedmahon @crlanter @stio
An end of an era…. Papa passed peacefully in his An end of an era…. Papa passed peacefully in his sleep this week. 
It’s been incredible to reflect on the profound impact he had on our lives. In his 99 + years, we were able to stay so close and share so many special experiences. We will miss his remarkable memory and stories of growing up in Nantucket, flying planes in WWII, living in Japan, finding his way to the mountains of Colorado and skiing until his 90s. Grateful for all the memories we were able to share. We will cherish them forever. 🧡
This week Dr. Jane Goodall came to our valley to s This week Dr. Jane Goodall came to our valley to share her message of hope with the @acesaspen community. It was incredible to see the affect of her stories on students from Glenwood Springs to Aspen. I’m not sure who was more inspired -  the educators and adults she touched, or the youth that hung on to her every word. 
I do know that this message of hope is needed right now and it was empowering to hear her advice of “just do something”. Be a part of the solution, understand your impact, and take action in your community to ensure a more sustainable future for our planet, people, and animals. #capacityforchange #awareness #environmentaleducation #collaboration #dosomething
When both your parents want to spend their Septemb When both your parents want to spend their September birthdays climbing to 12,000 ft, visiting another incredible @10thmtnhuts, and taking in the incredible Colorado night sky! Happy birthday 🩷#sangreefroelicherhut #10thmtnhuts #milkyway #familygoals #buckeyepeak #foreveryoung #lettheoutsidein
Two months from today on Nov 5th, I will be lining Two months from today on Nov 5th, I will be lining up for my 3rd NYC Marathon! Hard to believe it's been 16 years since I've run the streets of New York. I'm excited to feel the incredible energy of this race again! 

This year, I'm honored to be running for the Chris Klug Foundation to help bring awareness to the 104,000 children and adults currently waiting for an organ transplant. I will give it my all out there to raise funds and raise awareness, and would love your help! 100% of all donations made will go towards my $3,500 goal for the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), and any amount will make a difference. Link to donate in my bio!
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Also, remember to double-check that you are registered as an organ donor! An easy way to know if you're on the organ donor registry is to look at your driver's license or state ID card! #donatelife #earnyourheart #makeadifferencetoday
Pretty much happy doing anything, anywhere close Pretty much happy doing anything,  anywhere close to the Weminuche Wilderness! Especially self-propelling from town to town #silverthreadbyway #creed #lakecity #fishtacos🐟🌮 #bikeride #lettheoutsidein @stio
So many treasures on Treasure Mountain 🏔️ Inc So many treasures on Treasure Mountain 🏔️ Including my favorite Arctic Gentian. Mountain people often say that when the Arctic Gentians bloom, count on snow in six weeks! #fallseaosnishere #weekendvibes #rechargingbatteries #lettheoutsidein @stio
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