Me

Photo by Tamara Susa

Michael is a professional ski mountaineer and mountain runner. He was born and raised in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado with the Elk Mountains (home range) fueling his adventurous spirit from a young age. Some of Michael’s proudest accomplishments are:

  1. Elks Traverse Fastest Known Time

  2. Project 52/13 (climbing and skiing from the summits of all 52 13,000’ and seven 14,000’ in the Elk Range in 61 days)

  3. The Hat Trick Fastest Known Time (Maroon Bells & Pyramid Linkup)

  4. First Solo Linkup of the Hat Trick on Skis (second successful linkup)

  5. Course Record Telluride Mountain Run

  6. Climbing and skiing 31 of the 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America in a single season

    1. Including the second descent and first solo single day effort of the Comstock Couloir

“As an athlete, I find the most reward in stepping off the beaten path and finding lines that are rarely traveled or never have seen foot or ski prints. Additionally, I also prioritize efficient movement in the mountains. For me, this means traveling light and quick going for technical FKT’s and linking up multiple ski descents in longer efforts. Ultimately, it all stems from a desire to be amongst the mountains day in and day out.”