I had to share this cool article from our friends over at summitpost.org. Surely you’ve seen the stripes of sweet-smelling, pink snow in the summer. Perhaps you knew this “watermelon” snow is an algae that processes a neurotoxin in high doses. But there is much more to know about this worldwide mountain phenomenon. Read Summitpost’s [...]
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Summer ski town tribute
Both please! Actually, I laugh because I have ridden my bike at a ton more ski areas compared to ski areas where I actually skiied. Just call it a welcome and wanted side effect to being someone who loves trail. There is something special about trails in ski towns. They always seem more fun to [...]
1st 14er!
My fellow EO blogger, James of Colorado Mountain Air, also climbed the same 14er as me over the weekend. We were on the same wavelength. His purpose was a little more noble than mine. My purpose was to get my head up to 14,000′+. How is it possible that I have lived in Colorado for [...]
Flatirons To Be Developed for Trophy Homes
Shamless, ugly, scare-tactic BS…I’m guilty. No, there is no imminent development threat to the Flatirons…but I wanted to get your attention and get you involved in the Boulder Climbing Community (BCC) and its latest effort! You’ll recall the BCC as the upstart, grassroots organization devoted to solidifying our diverse community of climbers (think party, get-together, [...]
Enduring 100 Miles at the Centurion Colorado
I wasn’t even 10 miles into Sunday’s Centurion Colorado before the much overused cycling mantra “that’s racing” began echoing through my mind. ‘That’s racing’ is actually just a polite way of saying, “I’m f*cked,” because you don’t use that phrase unless you categorically experience bad luck in a bike race. I stood dejected for about [...]
Topping Out
On the top of Colorado’s highest mountain, I kept a promise to a very good friend of mine. At the summit of 14,433 ft. Mount Elbert I discreetly pulled from my pack a small white box with the ashes of my dog Talus. I snapped a few quick photos of his collar wrapped around the [...]
What? Marathon World Championships?
Last week, something happened. Something wonderful. Something shocking. When my teammate, Jeff Kerkove, told me he thought I had a really good shot of going to race the Marathon World Championships in St. Wendel, Germany August 8, I laughed in his face. In order to race a UCI World Championship race, you have to be [...]
World’s Smartest Woman ID’d in Boulder (and My Absence of Late)
Four decades of roaming the planet and I figured I’d bump into her eventually. Who would’ve known I’d be slamming out a one-hour ride on Marshall-Mesa of all places, when I’d meet her? I never would’ve guessed she’d be strapped and carrying pepper spray, too. And riding a bike no less. Meet Kelly Idema, ranger/naturalist [...]
Women’s Only Klinik in Denver July 21
Hey girlies! Do you live in the Front Range? Come on out to chat with me about bikes on July 21 at Wheatridge Cyclery! Bring questions of any kind. I’d love to chat with you and help you any way I can, and share embarrassing stories about myself See ya next week!
The Oregon Trail
I remember back in elementary school when computers were pretty “new” and we had the old school apple computers with the green screens. My favorite games to play were Number Munchers (I have always been a math nerd) and The Oregon Trail. Little did I know that one day, I’d actually be riding trails in [...]
