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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.
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Oct 9, 20231 min read


Fall in the Mountains
The winging and biking are still going strong despite the shorter days and crisper mornings.
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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...
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Aug 29, 20231 min read


Wing Ding
Filling the summer with learning to wingfoil. Mountain lake winds are inconsistent and erratic but progress can be made. On day 10 and...
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Aug 8, 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...
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Jul 25, 20231 min read


July Days
Quick trips to the lake trying to learn wing foiling. Day five and starting to get some flights on the foil.
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Jul 2, 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Apr 12, 20231 min read


Thaw Out
A couple of nights of double digit below temperatures had me longing for a warmer sport. Three hour drive and 70 degrees warmer.
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Nov 21, 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...
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Nov 7, 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...
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Oct 22, 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...
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Oct 10, 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...
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Sep 16, 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...
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Sep 6, 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.
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Sep 1, 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.
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Aug 28, 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...
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Aug 9, 20221 min read
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