Avid mountain biker, occasional hiker and seasonal skier. Get outside, its a big world to explore. This write-up will serve as a learning tool, not only for the Circle trail, but any ride that may go above your normal comfort zone. In this case a 55 mile loop around Prescott, AZ. Celebrate that great ride with a few drinks - it was national tequila day, I had to! .

The world as I see it, mainly from the seat of a bike. The sheer weight of stars threatened to bring the night sky crashing down onto the desert floor. How can light be so heavy? Navigating the Sierra Nevada Cloudlands. Two great rides navigating the cloudlands through miles of silent thought while riding some of the most inspiring landscapes in North America.

Hiking the Pacific Northwest Trail 2013. Hiking the Pacific Northwest Trail 2013. Welcome to my blog about hiking the Pacific Northwest Trail. I hiked the trail in 2013 solo, starting at the eastern border of Glacier National Park on July 16th and finishing at Cape Alava on the Pacific Ocean on September 18th. I kept a blog here on this website, and have some notes for future hikers.

Inspiring people to go on epic mountain bike rides in the Evergreen State. There are no fees, no prizes, and there is absolutely no support. The goal is to finish these challenges while setting your own pace. These are not races on closed circuits, so be courteous and share the trail. Only a limited number of people can do the rides at the same time due to land-use regulations, so sign up on the individu.

A Path of Intentional Discomfort. As self-supported and unofficial bikepacking events go, this race took minimal to a new level. A web site gave a start date and route track. A Facebook page provided a way for those who were interested to organize themselves. We show up at the Aquatic Center in Fernie on Saturday at 7 AM and proclaim ourselves a group of starters. The race route starting in Fernie divides into three sectio.