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About Christy
A Centennial State native, my love for climbing and skiing mountains began in 1998 with my arrival to 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 a long 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.
The Latest
Big Life Magazine – Slowing Down with Christy Mahon
I sat down for an interview with Big Life magazine that covered all sorts of topics.
Stio – Embracing the Changing Pace
With the Coronavirus shutdown affecting all of our lives in different ways, I offered up some thoughts on what I do to cope with the situation, what I do outside of work to keep busy.
The first woman to ski Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks
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.
Christy Mahon’s Favorite Ski Gear
I spoke with Outside Online about ski gear and what I use when I’m out in the backcountry.
Aspen Snowmass – Local Legends
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.
Roots Rated – Christy Mahon: One of Aspen’s Top Alpine Adventurers
Longtime Aspen resident Christy Mahon is a highly respected figure in ski circles, both locally and outside Colorado. A highlight on her long list of alpine accomplishments: becoming the first woman to ski all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks, a feat she accomplished in 2010.
National Geographic Adventurers of the Year
As a result of finishing our multi-year project to ski the 100 tallest mountains in Colorado, we were nominated as National Geographic’s Adventurers of the Year for ski mountaineering.
Interview: Five Favorite Things
An interview with the Aspen Chamber about my five favorite things to do in summer and winter.
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National Geographic
Adventurers of the Year
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.
Colorado Sportswoman
of the Year
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 Stuck in the Rockies blog, chronicling our adventures in Colorado and beyond since 2008.