by Janelle Smiley, Featured Athlete | It happens to everyone, no matter the context. To some people it happens more, to others less. But regardless it happens. It comes in many forms, sometimes it will sneak up on you and other times you know it has been coming for days or even years…
What’s That Buzzing Sound?
September 29, 2010 By 2 Comments
by Janelle Smiley, Featured Athlete | It is 6:18pm and we are hiding just below the summit ridge of Mt Temple. The charged atmosphere is causing my hair to stand up, even though it is damped from the unrelenting hail. Our ice axes, crampons, and all metal objects including my earrings are buzzing.
Catching Up With the Smileys
July 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
It’s been a while since we checked in on Janelle Smiley and her husband Mark as they continue their quest to complete the 50 Classic Climbs of North America. Let’s check in on their progress…
Smileys’ Project Committed: Castleton Tower (1 of 50)
May 20, 2010 By 2 Comments
Janelle, her husband Mark, and friend Summer Ruckman started off their project to be the first people to climb all the routes made famous by a book published in 1979, The 50 Classic Climbs of North America. Watch the video summary of the Kor Ingalls Route in the desert north of Moab, Utah…
Ice Climbing
April 7, 2010 By 4 Comments
by Janelle Smiley, Featured Athlete | Ouray, Colorado is a special place. It is known as the Switzerland of America. It is a small town of 800 nestled in a quaint valley surrounded by rocky ledges and cliff walls. Outstanding views, great hikes and world-renowned ice climbing make Ouray a popular tourist destination. I were there to practice our ice climbing skills in preparation for our upcoming trip to Alaska…
Alley Loop
March 5, 2010 By 3 Comments
by Janelle Smiley, Featured Athlete | This is my first year in the position of the Director of Events for the Crested Butte Nordic Council. We host several events, but the largest is the Alley Loop. This is a great event that draws everyone from the casual recreational to the elite athlete. It requires planning and planning, and is also the largest race that runs through this small town…
