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Pueblo Spring
Back to one of our favorite close spring and fall trips. Great early season biking.

Tom Carey
May 3, 20241 min read


Denver Spring
Nearly 100” base in Winter Park on tax day but windy and 80s in Denver was a compelling reason to break out the wing gear for a quick...

Tom Carey
Apr 15, 20241 min read


Happy New Year
Kicking 2024 off with a van photo. Longer trips will have to wait until the bulk of the ski season is over but a moody van pic gets the...

Tom Carey
Jan 1, 20241 min read


Warming Hut
Using the van as a warming hut in between cross country ski sessions is a treat. Quick cup of joe and a snack and then back on the trails.

Tom Carey
Dec 30, 20231 min read


Happy Van Wife Happy Life
Stephanie in full van life mode and a few shots from the roads less traveled during our southwest tour.

Tom Carey
Oct 15, 20231 min read


Lost Eden Canyon
Third time's a charm. Two previous attempts to Lost Eden Canyon on Lake Powell were thwarted by weather. Our patience was rewarded as...

Tom Carey
Oct 14, 20231 min read


Grand Canyon
The beauty of a self contained and 4x4 van is that you can visit national parks and not have to follow the masses. We camped in the...

Tom Carey
Oct 11, 20231 min read


Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon
Day two we drove and hike through Monument Valley with an obligatory stop at Forrest Gump point before driving to Page, AZ. Day three we...

Tom Carey
Oct 10, 20231 min read


Canyonlands
Start of an eight day tour of the desert southwest. First day ride in Moab and camp on BLM land outside of Needles District.

Tom Carey
Oct 9, 20231 min read


Fall in the Mountains
The winging and biking are still going strong despite the shorter days and crisper mornings.

Tom Carey
Oct 1, 20231 min read


Summer Reflections
The days are getting shorter as August nears its end. Great evening for an after work paddle and dinner to watch the sun set over Lake...

Tom Carey
Aug 29, 20231 min read


Storm Sailing
Got some wing foiling in before Mother Nature let loose the lightning and storm winds from every direction. The van provided shelter...

Tom Carey
Jul 25, 20231 min read


Summer Solstice
Took advantage of the longest day of the year for some after work fun. Teaching myself how to wing foil at Williams Fork Reservoir. I...

Tom Carey
Jun 21, 20231 min read


Western Colorado
The western slope of Colorado offers great variety. Camping and biking in Fruita. Hiking in the Colorado National Monument. Hawaii style...

Tom Carey
Jun 4, 20231 min read


Memorial Weekend?
When the water is 54 degrees and the reservoir is still filling up from late snow melt you can have the beach all to yourself on a...

Tom Carey
May 28, 20231 min read


First Paddle of Spring
Williams Fork Reservoir is still filling up and the water is cold but a great first SUP of the season and just enough wind to get some...

Tom Carey
May 22, 20231 min read


First Bike of Spring
Over 4 feet of snow in our yard at home so 80 degree temps three hours away were calling. Got some riding, camping, and an impromptu hike...

Tom Carey
Apr 12, 20231 min read
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