One of my favorite things about skiing is canyon dining. There is something very special and romantic about enjoying a meal on the mountain. Today, I had the opportunity to stop by the Stone Haus at Solitude in Big Cottonwood Canyon for a bite to eat. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that all their soups, sandwiches and pizzas are made in house from fresh ingredients, including the pizza dough. I just assumed the soup came from concentrate out of a plastic bag and was mixed with water but today’s minestrone was so delicious. And the grilled cheese was cooked fresh. It was the perfect mix of carbs, protein and a little fat to sustain us through a cold winter afternoon on the slopes. You can even get beer and coffee there!
The Stone Haus is located inside the Solitude village. Take the second Solitude exit when heading up Big Cottonwood Canyon
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First Snow of the Season
One of the things I love most about living in Utah is the change of seasons- having four distinct seasons and the transitions between them. Sometimes the weather is schizophrenic, going from summer to winter in a day and then back to fall and back to summer. But it keeps you on your toes, and it forces you to create some interesting layering solutions.
Getting High in the Wasatch: Summer Project to Summit the 20 Highest Peaks
After completing my Chuting Gallery project last spring, I decided to set a summer goal: to summit the 20 highest peaks in the Wasatch. I began my mission around Memorial Day weekend with Mt. Nebo and North Peak and then worked through the rest of the list. (more…)
Climbing the Grand Teton
If I could summarize the chain of events that led me to the summit of the Grand Teton on August 27, 2013, I would say it all began sitting on the john at my friend, Greg Von Doersten’s house in Jackson in early May. I was there attending a ski mountaineering course with Exum Guides. (more…)
Marfa, TX
I had the opportunity to visit Marfa, TX for a Zeal Optics photo and video shoot last week. If you haven’t heard of Marfa, keep your ears peeled because you will almost certainly be hearing about it soon. It’s in the West desert of Texas near Big Bend National Park, 3 hours from El Paso. (more…)
