A local resident recently went skiing on the Rio Grande Trail, but not on snow. The individual, describing themselves as a ski-bum, opted for dirt skiing, or more specifically, shale skiing, on the hot and dusty trail.

The Mancos shale formation in the area provides a unique opportunity for this activity, stretching from Snowmass to Slaughterhouse Falls. The resident's enthusiasm may be attributed to the new Nell/Bell chairlift construction and their experience skiing over dirt the previous winter.

Further details about this unusual adventure are available from the Aspen Times, including the resident's preparation and execution of their dirt skiing excursion.