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Tom Carey
Jul 25, 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
Jun 21, 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 4, 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
May 28, 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 22, 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
Apr 12, 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
Nov 7, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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...
Tom Carey
Sep 16, 20221 min read
Curt Gowdy
We are usually on the go in our adventures. We seldom seem to stay in the same place multiple nights. Curt Gowdy State Park broke the...
Tom Carey
Sep 6, 20221 min read
Day After Labor Day
When you work in the leisure business you end up working for clients and customers on holidays. It can be a grind year after year being...
Tom Carey
Sep 1, 20221 min read
Colorado Sunset
Sometimes when you are longing to be at the ocean you need to improvise. Tried to recreate the classic van life sunset shot.
Tom Carey
Aug 28, 20221 min read
Storm Clouds
Quick trip to Williams Fork Reservoir. Should have brought the windsurfing gear… too windy for a paddle. Went for a ride instead.
Tom Carey
Aug 9, 20221 min read
25th Anniversary Trip
Living in a van down by the river… For many, this phrase will bring you back to the early 1990s SNL skit with Chris Farley, if not Google...
Tom Carey
Aug 8, 20221 min read
More Colorado Lakes
Quick two night trip to visit some new to us Colorado parks and lakes. Fine tuning the gear and load for each trip. Always something new...
Tom Carey
Jul 27, 20221 min read
Arapaho Bay
Quick session on the glassy inlet to Lake Granby. Water is so high I needed to duck to get under the bridge.
Tom Carey
Jul 26, 20221 min read
Meadow Creek Reservoir
Been busy working and supporting our clients so #vanlife has been #vandays lately. Having our paddle boards inflated and loaded has...
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