First ride back on Johnny today. A transformation, instantly. From a practical, geometric side…two impressions. The bike climbs like a banshee. Hills that have been a struggle the past two years were easy. And on singletrack, it's incredibly precise. Visualize… Continue reading

I've skied five days this week. It's been my go-to activity of choice. The skis, over the bike. But then today…something happened. Johnny came back. The single speed bike that for me was my steed of choice during my hey-day… Continue reading

I read yesterday that the land above 12,000 feet has 45 growing days in an entire year. Today, June 21, the summer solstice, was not one of them. In fact, at 14,270 feet above sea level on the summit of… Continue reading

Congrats to my wife on her first ever paid published piece. What can I say, the girl is very good with words! I'm proud of you babe! The first of many I suspect. Continue reading

It's been a nice week of skiing, riding and general lolly-gagging as we enjoy the last few weeks of the off-season. Three days a week in the weight room starts in July where squats and lunges and core work and… Continue reading

Buffalo Peak Date Climbed: June 6th, 2011 Time to Summit: Two hours, thirty minutes Elevation Gained: 3,200’ Elevation at Summit: 12,777’ Geissler Peak #3 Date Climbed: Just 7th, 2011 Time to Summit:1 hour, thirty minutes Elevation Gained: 2,050’ Elevation at… Continue reading

45° and clear this morning. Back up to the local ski mountain today for a nice hike and some silky turns. It's a funny phenomenon, but by heading up high on a regular basis I feel like I'm experiencing more… Continue reading

41° and clear this morning. Walked out the door for a ski and was greeted by a moose cow lingering by the forest edge. Gave me a look and lazily sauntered off. We've been seeing a lot of moose this… Continue reading

Skiing in the summertime in the Rocky Mountains is a bit of an odd ball activity. Afterall, isn't this the time to put the skis away and don the mountain bike, or the climbing shoes? Or maybe not. There is… Continue reading