Category: Bikes and biking
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Go get it
Tom catching Bill on film, last September. We’re entering the golden period of the year, when days still stretch long enough for leisure and contemplation but the light in low and close enough to winter to provide good contrast. Food for both photography and recollection. I had cause to search through the autumnal blog archives…
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TR contest update
First two entries in the contest are in, and they’ve already set the bar high. Dan Ransom did some hiking, and took some superlative photos, in the Uintas. (Only major range in the lower 48 which runs W-E.) Josh Spice, of whose blog I was previously unaware, (finally) did a great trip in the western…
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A silly season
As evidenced by the lack of big-wordy posts since the weekend before last, not much has been going on lately. Final arrangements for Alaska, putting things in order at work, and resting have been the order of the day. I’ve been really hungry all week, and assuming that it’s not all due to nerves, and…
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Taking stock: day trips are bullshit
I’ve had a few ideas washing around my head for a while, and wanted to share some on my new favorite music, and result of both is the following video. Going through the material I realized that I’ve had quite a good 2011 thus far, and it also struck me that the numerous multiday trips…
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Summer
The first sign of summer is the first trip where I’m dripping sweat, sucking water like crazy, and generally crawling from the heat. Tthis seems to happen in early June. Today, in fact. The plan; drive to GNP, bike from Avalanche to The Loop, hike to the snowline, skin up to Swiftcurrent Pass, summit the…
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Learn to ride a bike
You may have seen this, as it seems to be well into going viral, but it’s just too relevant not to post: Relevant because, beyond the obvious, I’ve worked with several kids over the years who made it to 9, 10, even 12 years old without the opportunity to learn to ride a bike. I…
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“Be Brave, Be Strong” book review
Jill Homer, whom I am blessed to call a friend, has written a new book about her journey up to and race of the 2009 Tour Divide. In reflecting on the 300+ page book, which I read in one sitting on Monday night, I can think of no better words to summarize it than those…
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Talon 11 v. Talon 22 v. Hornet 24 (v. my toes)
I do love packs! Always have. I like feet too. Like the photo sez (L to R): Talon 11 (circa ’09), Hornet 24 (circa ’11), Talon 22 (circa ’07). Feet circa ’81-present, a work in progress (of ugliness, mostly). I got the 22 in early ’08, as that was what all the cool kids had. …
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Even more bikerafting!
It’s what all the cool kids are doing.. Photo of/from Doom. Go there, read, wonder, zoom in on the pics, and learn. Good ideas for that elusive best bike on raft rig, and an excellent route. The new boats look aweseme, and the bigger bow is likely even better for lashing on a bike.
Bedrock & Paradox 
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