Lizard Head Pass
I like to imagine someday retiring to the San Juans, where I'd become known as that crazy old man from California who skis innovative and aesthetic lines that somehow skirt the range's innumerable avalanche paths.
Though in practice I'd likely do what the locals do—ski safe (or "safe") powder stashes out my front door, and wait wait wait for a spring corn season that never quite materializes.
The SJ's are special. Driving Lizard Head Pass on Saturday, I kept gazing wistfully at all that magnificent terrain, so easily accessible and yet so eerily untracked.
Much like SoCal skiers, I'm guessing Telluride and Ophir residents have learned to be very, very patient with their mountains. Someday I'll visit and do a proper exploration—winter and summer. For now, it's back home for me.
— March 3, 2025
My family and I are deeply grateful to all of you for your kind words, encouragement, and offers of support. Every message and every gesture—big or small—has meant a lot to us. We're doing the best we can ❤️
Walter Kibler March 3, 2025 at 12:22 pm
Good to hear an update from you. I hope things are going better now.
Dan Conger March 4, 2025 at 7:23 pm
Been thinking about you and your family. So sorry for all you've been through.
A co-worker proposed we do Williamson this summer. We are discussing routes and I've been reading your "Hero's Traverse" over and over. Would be a heck of an undertaking.
Thanks for inspiring me with your dedication and will to persevere.
Dan
Matt Aronson March 5, 2025 at 5:20 am
Wishing you such good things...Grateful to hear an update from you on here.
Matt