Once again the Washington Cascades score big. Every time we head up into Washington to hike or ride I am totally blown away with how great it is. Don’t get me wrong, the Oregon Cascades are spectacular, but like I have said numerous times, there is just something about the Washington Cascades that I totally…
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Surveyor’s Ridge Ride
In preparation for our August adventure, I got the opportunity to finally ride Surveyor’s Ridge yesterday. Dean, John and I opted to ride the Dog River – Surveyors Epic Loop, which is about 24 miles. We did the loop counterclockwise, which if you ask me was the wise decision. Oak Ridge Trail coming back down…
Finding a Routine Again
Much more important things have kept me from writing something down for a couple weeks. After Mia and I got back Paulina Lake things were normal for about 24 hours. Then I was scrambling to get back to NH as quickly as possible. My father passed away on July 7th, 2016. It wasn’t a complete…
Paulina Lake Weekend
The quick and dirty summary of the weekend can be summarized quickly as: Stayed in a volcano (technically a caldera) Took a dip in a natural hot spring Hiked around Paulina Lake Mountain biked the rim of the caldera Saw the sunset from 8,000 feet Spent time with my beautiful wife Live music while lounging…
Home Sweet Home
I made a very quick trip home this past weekend because my parents are moving out of their house after 48 years. I wanted to see the house that I grew up in one last time before they sell it and some one else gets a chance to make memories there. Fittingly enough it was…
Echo Valley 60
It’s June and I have not done a single mountain bike race yet this season. Ambition from earlier in January has been replaced with a desire to “just ride”. Therefore things like the Oregon Stampede and other long or interesting rides that I have done so far this year. However I had all intentions of…
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