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Early Season Air in the Keystone Area 51

I headed up to Keystone today for my second day on the slopes this season.  For the most part the mountain is a man-made, icy, Strip of Death.  But it is fine to get the ski legs going, I’m going to make an attempt at getting some powder telemark turns in addition to snowboarding.  I...

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Breckenridge Section of the Colorado Trail

I’ve waited a while to post these pictures to make it seem as if I’m out riding my mountain bike. Those folks who just glance at the pictures will think, “Wow Steve Z has such an amazing rock star life, shooting photos and all kinds of great rides in the mountains!” But all...

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The Blair Witch Trail

Here are some more photos from my Keystone tilt-shift mountain bike adventure. The Blair Witch Trail connects the Swan River section of the Colorado Trail to Keystone Ranch. It’s a super sweet section of trail. This time of year it switches from bright, sunny and pretty Colorado wildflowers to pine beetle death...

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Back in the saddle again!

It has been a hectic July for me workwise.  Sad to say, I haven’t done a single ride! But I’m rectifying that this weekend by doing some rides up in Keystone. Here is a shot from the Colorado Trail high above Keystone.  I lugged the tilt shift along and had a great day taking some...

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A Christmas Eve SnowCat Adventure at Keystone

I did it.  I broke the seal.  I finally got my ass out of the office and up into the mountains for some snow sliding!  I almost didn’t think I was going to make it before the new year.  But I did.  It was a Christmas Eve solo mission.  With complete confidence in my abilities,...

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Mountain Biking the Swan River to Georgia Pass Section of the Colorado Trail to Celebrate My Leaving the Cube Anniversary

While most of you were enjoying a three day weekend, I was working my butt off and shooting two weddings!  Lucky for me I like shooting weddings . . . ;>) . . .  and even luckier still the second one was up in Keystone.  So I splurged on a resort hotel room for myself...

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