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Up South Arapaho
South Arapahoe Peak is an iconic mountain in these parts. It's arguably the most easy to access major peak near Nederland, and offers a little bit of everything. The trail up is technically benign but stellar on views, while the… Continue reading
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One last ride…
…on the trails before the loggers move in. I know it'll be rebuilt, but there was something about these forests that was peaceful. Kind of sad out there. The fox family in the gully off Habit Two is about to… Continue reading
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Elaine’s First 1×1 Ride
Girl simply killed it. HUGE jump in technical riding ability. All of the sudden, instead of worrying about what fingers to push to shift gears, all she has to do is ride. Johnny Rotten lives, and I'm beyond stoked about… Continue reading
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Day 150: Back at it for one final push
Elaine and I have been laid up for the past week or two with a fairly bad summer cold, curbing our activities. Elaine has gotten the rawer end of the deal, so it's exciting that we're both finally feeling decent… Continue reading
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Campout!
It seemed like a fine couple of days to head into the high country and seek out some turns. Elaine and I did just that. Nothing too complex – packed our ski and camping gear, and a bit of food,… Continue reading
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Thundersnow!
A fog rolled in last night, and with it snow flurries and the rarest of conditions, thundersnow. Basically, it is what the name says…it's snowing at the exact same time it's thundering out. Of course, the thundering part is no… Continue reading
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Reverse paths
We had a rep meeting Wednesday morning, so our adventure plans for the day involved taking the 7 am bus to Boulder and then walk home. Basically, a reverse of our walk down, with a different beginning. We decided to… Continue reading
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Day 142: May Sparkle
Mornings don't come any more beautiful than today. Makes working all day after no problem. Continue reading