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Dirtbag Diaries Podcast Episode

Dirtbag Diaries Podcast Episode

Posted on January 29, 2022January 29, 2022 by kyle

A new Dirtbag Diaries episode tells my story of Sloan and creativity in the mountains.

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Summer 2021 Recap

Summer 2021 Recap

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 by kyle

Looking back on my 2021 summer and defining moments and feelings.

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A Season to Remember

A Season to Remember

Posted on June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 by kyle

Looking back on my memorable 2021 ski season – a season to remember.

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The Negativity Dance

The Negativity Dance

Posted on March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 by kyle

A personal look at how I have dealt with negativity, FOMO, and depression with respect to the mountains.

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Ode to East Peak

Ode to East Peak

Posted on March 1, 2021 by kyle

Paying homage to the beautiful, accessible powder slopes of East Peak in the Crystal Backcountry.

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted on January 2, 2021February 7, 2021 by kyle

Thoughts about progress in mountain sports – how we define it and how we balance the risk that comes with it.

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Alpine Geek Podcast

Alpine Geek Podcast

Posted on October 11, 2020October 21, 2020 by kyle

I chatted with Travis Prescott of the Alpine Geek Podcast.

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Summer 2020 Reflections

Summer 2020 Reflections

Posted on September 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by kyle

Looking back on my 2020 summer alpine season. Slow and light, photography, and trying to find some normalcy again.

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Podcast Interview

Podcast Interview

Posted on April 7, 2020October 22, 2020 by kyle

Interview with Will Nelsen of the Becoming Human Podcast.

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Life After Sloan

Life After Sloan

Posted on March 25, 2020October 22, 2020 by kyle

Reflections on the climb of Sloan, accident, and aftermath.

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