World Views
It is true, we are but faint hearted crusaders, even the walkers, now-a-days, who undertake no persevering never ending enterprises. Our expeditions are but tours and come round again at evening to the old hearth side from which we set out. Half the walk is but retracing our steps. We should go forth on the shortest […]
Not So Brilliant Days
Some days are brilliant. Others? No so much. After the fantastic outing on Thursday I found myself wide eyed and hungry for more of the same. After a winter of low angle tree runs the open bowls of the Days headwall were liberating and spectacular. Suddenly, and for the first time this season, I did […]
Brilliant Days
The essential ingredients and process to prepare and enjoy a Brilliant Day: 1 amazing sunrise, savored. 3,100 feet of vertical climbing, to get the blood pumping. 2 laps off of the Day’s Headwall. A various assortment of willing companions. Combine the above ingredients liberally, and as often as needed. Add powdered snow, sunshine, and a […]
Singetrack. Powder.
Last weekend’s sunshine and singletrack has me anxiously anticipating this: But the recent snowfall, and the convincing potency of a well born powdermony, have me desiderating more of this: Yeah. Life in the Wasatch is difficult. What’s that condescending, and yet awesome saying? Oh, right: my life is better than your vacation.
VO2 Max: Tested
I’ve long wanted to have my VO2 Max tested. And yesterday I finally did. Admittedly, going into the test I was fairly nervous – I wanted no excuse to extinguish the delusions of grandeur that I so energetically pursue. And while a poor result would not inherently do that, it would scientifically confirm my own […]
Review: GoPro HeroHD
I love gadgets. From my Garmin 705, to my avalanche beacon, I have gadgets that do all sorts of nifty, exciting, and even useful things. I have made it a habit to carry a camera with me on my ski and bike trips. Even during a mundane afternoon recovery ride I will often have my […]
Racing, Again
And then, suddenly, we were racing again. The long and dark and dormant winter seemed a distant memory, irrelevant and forgotten in the bright sun and red rock and dust. Pale legged mountain bikers gathered in a heap of anticipation and uncertainty – those winter months of training were about to be irrefutably graded. New […]
Ski Days (video)
Life is good in the Wasatch Mountains. Location: Powder Park in Big Cottonwood Canyon/The Mini-Chutes in Provo Canyon. Who: Keith and Myself Music: The Long Day is Over by Norah Jones Camera: GoPro HeroHD x2, Kodak Zi8
Ski Tour Clothing
Inspired by Dug’s scorching ridicule of Rick, I thought I might try and add a little substantive content to the pertinent question that plagues everyone from Stepford Wives planning for one of those fancy parties with hors d’oeuvres and limo’s to the dirty, filthy, dirtbags who arrive at work 30 minutes late and smelling like […]
