I completed the first winter traversal of the Continental Divide of the Continental USA from November 21st, 2022 to June 3rd, 2023. I started hiking on the Continental Divide Trail from Crazy Cook Monument on November 21st, 2022, a little after noon. I started skiing December 20th, north …

I list a rough time plan for my northbound ski traverse along the Continental Divide of the western USA. I will attempt to update my progress and have it reflected here, when possible.

I aim to plan a route that will go 95% of the …

Most important of all come the mental, i.e. emotional, technical, and reasoning capabilities. Think emotional, technical, and reasoning courses, mentoring, and personal experience.

Tightly coupled to the mental capabilities, physical conditioning and the accompanying diet sets the fundament. Think years following the …

Of all things, the timing and sequence of a ski traverse of the US Continental Divide is where flexibility will be necessary.

Currently, I see two options, and list them in order of my preference. I would start northbound mid-November, most likely exiting at Cumbres Pass, Colorado, but …