I was featured in a story for Big Life magazine that covered all sorts of topics. I’m not sure what I thought of the “Slowing Down” title but I did find the idea relevant to life these days.
Christy Mahon’s ski descent of the east face of the terrifically steep and technical Capitol Peak in the Elk Range made the 34-year-old Aspen local the first woman to ski all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks.
Ski towns can often scare off people who are looking to check all the boxes: love, career, community, activity, etc. Not Christy Mahon. With her signature smile always gracing her face, she has beautifully woven a life that incorporates all the above while proving she doesn’t scare easily.
I spoke with Outside Online about ski gear and what I use when I'm out in the backcountry.
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