Rock climbing in North Table Mountain in Golden CO 4.15.2014

 Seth really excels at rock climbing. His steadfast balance and no fear make him the one to do the lead climb. Thanks Seth, I have really enjoyed climbing with you.  I cannot remember the name of the route but it was a good one. Here is Seth reaching the top Seth setting the anchor.  AllContinue reading “Rock climbing in North Table Mountain in Golden CO 4.15.2014”

12 Hours of Mesa Verde 4.12.13

12 hours of Mesa Verde continues to be one of the toughest races I have ever taken on. This race consists of  a 12 hour 2 person team relay on a physically strenuous course. Every year I have done this race I get devastating cramps despite my best efforts with a solid hydration/supplement strategy. RegardlessContinue reading “12 Hours of Mesa Verde 4.12.13”

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”