I recently checked out this book, upon the advice of a friend, entitled "life colors." The general gist of it is something like this – basically, you answer a series of questions, and, based on those questions, your "aura" color… Continue reading

It's strange, but that cross country ski had a weird affect on me. Or maybe it's cause it's warm and it's spring and it's time. But for the first time since…well…I left the Wind Rivers on September 19th…doing something. Let… Continue reading

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. May your rivers flow without end, meandering through pastoral valleys tinkling with bells, past temples and castles… Continue reading

I've been nordic skiing again. After setting this activity to the side for most of the winter, I've been sneaking up to the trails at Eldora on an almost daily basis. Classic skiing is the call, and likely will be… Continue reading

There is something about hiking on a snowy trail that suits me well. But not just a snowy trail. Toss in a bit of wind, around rocks and bushes and stumps and other such obstacles. And an Aspen grove –… Continue reading

Not to sound cocky, but it's rare that I don't catch people skinning in front of me. I figured when I arrived at the 'bou this morning, and saw an old beat up hatchback, that I'd make quick work of… Continue reading

Sitting in the cafe, just watched team USA defeat Canada. I don't have TV at home, so to catch any of these Olympics, I have to go someplace. Although a good friend is TiVo'ing the whole thing, and we'll watch… Continue reading

I'm dreaming of simple days, living out of a backpack for a month, roaming the mountains with my nomadic tribe. And personal trips, solo or with a close friend or two, where we lighten the load and explore the next… Continue reading

Ah, another Winter Olympics and another chance for NBC to not-so-subtly use short track speed skating and racism to boost network ratings. We all love Apollo Ohno, but would we admit we like the fact that he is beating somebody… Continue reading

Skiing tomorrow! Continue reading