Brandon’s 9 1/2 yr old golden retriever, Rainier, on Wetterhorn Peak, CO (14,015′). Rainier has climbed 45 official Colorado 14ers
Kristine’s 5 yr old lab/english pointer mix, Kona, on Redcloud Peak, CO (14,034′). Kona has climbed 34 official CO 14ers
J Weingast on the summit of Denali (20,320′). J has climbed extensively with Brandon and Kristine on mtns such as Mt. Hood, OR, many CO 14ers, The Grand Teton, WY, and Denali, AK. J summitted Kilimanjaro in 2008 for his 2nd of the 7 summits
The Big Babarino, Ryan Aldrich, aka “Baba”, on Pyramid Peak, CO (14,018′). Baba has climbed and skied extensively with Brandon and Kristine on numerous CO 14ers including Mt. Rainier via the Tahoma Glacier with Brandon. Baba finished climbing all of Colorado’s 55 14ers in 2009 on Humboldt Pk
Scootch drinkin and climbing phenom Steve Cizik. Steve has climbed many CO 13ers & 14ers with Kristine and Brandon including Mt. Rainier via the Tahoma Glacier with Brandon
Mikey Johnson skinning up Mt. Sopris, CO (12,950′) for a spring ski descent. Mike has climbed extensively with Kristine and Brandon on many CO 13ers and 14ers
Josh Beckham ferrying heavy loads on El Pico de Orizaba, Mexico (18,500′). Josh and Brandon have rock climbed extensively in the south togther as well as climbing Orizaba, Mexico, Mt. Rainier, WA (14,411′), Mt. Baker, WA (10,778′), and Mt. Adams, WA (12,276′) together
Nico Cizik descending El Pico de Orizaba, Mexico (18,500′) after a successful summit. Brandon and Nico climbed Orizaba together as well as Mt. Rainier via the Tahoma Glacier
Celeste Cizik, wife of Nico, booting up Mt. Sopris, CO (12,950′) for a spring ski descent. Celeste has climbed and skied numerous 14ers with Brandon
Tim Stenovec hiking for some backcountry tele turns above the Eiseman Hut near Vail, CO. Tim has skied Mt. Sopris, CO (12,950′) with Kristine and Brandon and when he’s not on his mountain bike he’s out skinning and skiing
Megan Gilman, wife of J, climbing Mt. Hood, OR (11,238′), Megan has climbed and skied many peaks in CO with Kristine and Brandon
Jennie Wray, wife of Caleb, back at the Aiguille du Midi after climbing Mont Blanc, France (15,774′) via the 3 Monts Traverse Route. Jennie always brings her fun-filled, upbeat personality along with an extraordinary passion for 80s tunes to every climbing trip with Brandon and Kristine
Derek Drechsel on the summit of Mt. Elbrus, Russia (18,500′). Derek has climbed extensively with Kristine and Brandon including many CO 14ers and his 1st 7 summit, Mt. Elbrus. Derek finished climbing all of Colorado’s 55 14ers in 2010 on Mt. Columbia, CO
Lee Hoffman relaxing back at 19,200′ high camp on Aconcagua, Argentina (22,841′) after a long summit day. Lee has climbed extensively with Brandon on many CO 14ers and Aconcagua, Argentina. Lee has also summitted Kilimanjaro
Rob Schnare with his celebratory smoke and champagne on the summit of Aconcagua, Argentina (22,841′). Rob also climbed Mt. Elbrus with Kristine and Brandon in 2008 for his 2nd of the 7 summits
Andy Dionne on the summit of Blanca Peak, CO (14,345′). “Andezee” has climbed many of CO 14ers with Brandon and Kristine
Dr. Jesse Hill on the summit of South Maroon Peak, CO (14,156′) after a traverse of the Bells. Jesse has climbed many CO 14ers with Kristine and Brandon as well as The Grand Teton
Jamie Krakowiak skinning at dawn up to Ellingwood Point, CO (14,042′) in the background. Jamie has climbed and skied many CO peaks with Kristine and Brandon
Lizzie Lokey Aldrich, wife of Baba, on the summit of The Grand Teton, WY (13,770′). Lizzie has climbed and skied many CO peaks with Kristine and Brandon
Caleb Wray with Handies Peak, CO (14,048′) in the background. Caleb has climbed and skied many CO 14ers with Kristine and Brandon. Caleb has also extensively traveled, climbed, and skied around the globe including an ascent of Liberty Ridge on Mt. Rainier, WA (14,411′) and was tentbound for 6 days at 17,200′ high camp on Denali, AK. Caleb summitted & skied Denali in 2010. Check out Caleb Wray Photography for awesome mountain photography
Billy Larson giving his best air guitar on Snowmass Mtn, CO (14,092′). Bill has climbed many CO 14ers with Brandon as well as El Pico de Orizaba, Mexico (18,500′)
Rob Casserley relaxing back at 17,200′ high camp on Denali (20,320′) after a successful summit. Rob has climbed extensively throughout the world and has summitted Mt. Everest (29,035′) seven times with a double summit in 2007 & 2010. Rob, Brandon, & Kristine climbed Everest together in 2010
John Chalk, Rainier, and Brandon on the summit of Mt. Sneffels, CO (14,150′). John has climbed many CO 14ers with Brandon as well as several of the Tetons in Wyoming including the South Teton (12,514′), the Middle Teton (12,804′) and Disappointment Peak (11,618′)
Devon Scott climbing Conundrum Peak, CO (14,060′) for a spring ski descent. Devon has climbed and skied many 14ers with Brandon and Kristine
Fashionable skier, 80s party extraordinaire, and mountain meteorologist Joel Gratz, aka “Gratzo”. A good fella to have around at all times and who always looks good. Check out Joel’s forecast at Open Snow for the most accurate and tailored mountain weather forecast imaginable
Ken & Dianne Oelberger, Kristine’s parents, on the summit of Grays Peak, CO (14,270′), their first mountain over 14,000′! We look forward to sharing more oxygen-deprived adventures with Ken & Dianne
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