Of Tired Legs and Snowy Cirques
Is it odd that even looking at a map with the Wasatch Classic route on it that I become somewhat emotional? I think that the route itself has come to represent what I love about the Wasatch Mountains. Their size and rugged demeanor, their accessibility and vast network of trails and roads, and their beauty […]
El Classico de Wasatch
The Wasatch Classic is Saturday. And while I am certain you will be in attendance, I wanted to take this opportunity to berate and cajole and manipulate any of you that are considering sleeping in on Saturday, to do otherwise. Really, the route is spectacularly difficult, but just as rewarding. The singletrack is demanding and […]
Why The Hell Not?
The contest to win a Princeton Tec lighting system continues through July 5. You can donate here, and read the details of the contest here. It’s not a race. But then, it always turns out to be one. At least initially. But really, it’s not a race. I am speaking of course about the Friday […]
Vacancy
The American Mountain Classic has been canceled. Which means that I now have a gaping hole staring blankly back at me. To be honest, I had fears about the Classic being shelved. The interest this year seemed absurdly low, but I figured that as the summer progressed, so would the number of registered riders. And […]
Under Cloudy Skies
The rain has fallen intermittently this week. Sometimes in violent outbursts, and other times as a lazy drizzle. There have been pockets of vibrant sunshine, the light breaking through the clouds causing the still wet grass and trees to twinkle and glisten. Surrounding the valley have been constant and threatening storms, deep and purple. The […]
Fight Cancer. Win a Switchback 3.
I am excited to announce that I have teamed up with Princeton Tec, who have been a lighting sponsor of mine for the last few years, to help raise money for the Team Fatty Livestrong Challenge. The formula is simple: Every $5 you donate earns you one raffle ticket. Donating is extremely easy and secure. […]
Tree Dodging
A dark wall approached from the west, purple and threatening. Flashes of lightening illuminated its massive interior. The wind picked up and the rain started to fall. It fell sporadically for a few moments, deflecting off of tree branches and rooftops before finally thumping into the ground. Within minutes a gale-force wind was howling through […]
