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Stephanie in full van life mode and a few shots from the roads less traveled during our southwest tour.
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Tom Carey
- Oct 14
- 1 min
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 11
- 1 min
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 10
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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 9
- 1 min
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 1
- 1 min
Fall in the Mountains
The winging and biking are still going strong despite the shorter days and crisper mornings.
Tom Carey
- Aug 29
- 1 min
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
- Jul 25
- 1 min
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
- Jun 21
- 1 min
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 4
- 1 min
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
- May 28
- 1 min
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 22
- 1 min
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
- Apr 12
- 1 min
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
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
Rabbit Ears Pass
First cross country ski of the season. Bruce's Trail was in splendid early season conditions. Enjoyed our lunch with a clear view of the...
Tom Carey
- Oct 22, 2022
- 1 min
Pivot to the Plains
We had plans to go to the Utah desert but an approaching storm caused us to call an audible and drive in the opposite direction. Good...
Tom Carey
- Oct 10, 2022
- 1 min
Steamboat Foliage
Quick 24 hour trip to Steamboat Springs to extend the foliage season at a lower elevation. Paddled at Stagecoach Reservoir and biked at...
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