Jay Moyes

Emerald Valley Backpacking trip 12.2.12

I have had a whirl wind of things going on lately and decided it would be a good time to fit in a backpacking trip to trusty old Emerald Valley. A backpacking spot about a 30 minute drive from town up Old Stage road. There is a quiet little camp spot along the creek sideContinue reading “Emerald Valley Backpacking trip 12.2.12”

Backpacking the Great Sand Dunes 10.21.12

I have been to the dunes many times as a kid and even took Seth there but backpacking in the dunes for a couple nights is the best way I could ever imagine experiencing the dunes. I will let the pictures speak for themselves……

Ring the Peak 9.9.12

So I have done the Ring the Peak in sections and even incorporated a couple interesting multi day rides using part of this fairly large trail system. If you havent heard of it the Ring the Peak trail system is a series of single track and road that make up a 70 mile loop thatContinue reading “Ring the Peak 9.9.12”

Dam it feels good to be Bikepacking!

Yesterday was one of those miracle days where you felt like your legs could last forever and some how after several hours in the saddle it still feels comfy???? This trip basically ended up being an out and back from my house to the top of Almagre/Baldy Mountain. Lots of vertical and a good bitContinue reading “Dam it feels good to be Bikepacking!”

Phantom Terrace: The adventures of the Comanche/Venable loop

Another great backpacking trip of 2012. This time was with seth and he as become a strong hiker over the summer. This was a beautiful route and full of adventure. It was a bit busier as far as people goes but its also a very popular route. The highlight of course is the terrifying PhantomContinue reading “Phantom Terrace: The adventures of the Comanche/Venable loop”

Best of Europe 7.21 – 8.3 2012

I am very lucky to have been able to do this trip to Europe. Seth was able to spend over two full months backpacking to multiple countries around Europe. He has many great adventures to share and I was so fortunate to join him on the last two weeks of the adventure. The pictures ofContinue reading “Best of Europe 7.21 – 8.3 2012”

Macey Lakes Sange De Christo Wilderness 6.30- 7.1 2012

Ok so its been a while since I got a good macro shot like this one but I think its awesome! Look the fly is sticking his tounge out. With wicked wildfires and smokey air tapering off in Colorado Springs I wanted to get out of town for some more backpacking in my favorite areaContinue reading “Macey Lakes Sange De Christo Wilderness 6.30- 7.1 2012”

Waldo Canyon Fire 6.26.2012

I debated weather or not to add the waldo canyon fire to my blog since it has always had a positive theme focused on the out doors. But this was an event that will impact me for the rest of my life and will never forget. The pictures of my bike were taken inside theContinue reading “Waldo Canyon Fire 6.26.2012”

Horn Lakes Sange De Christo Wilderness 6.22 – 6.24 2012

So I have always loved the Sangre De Christo Mountain Range. When I talk to people about this range most have never heard of it. Its just far enough away from Colorado Springs and Denver that people choose to go elsewhere and when I go down there it feels like I have the whole placeContinue reading “Horn Lakes Sange De Christo Wilderness 6.22 – 6.24 2012”

Cascade Drop 6.16.12

Usually I am not an advocate of a shuttle ride and prefer to “earn” my down hill,… whatever. Kristian, Keith, and I loaded up k-mans hybrid Civic and effortlessly ascended to the Cascade Drop TH. The start to the trail is immediately in your face steep, loose and fast, and that over the years haveContinue reading “Cascade Drop 6.16.12”