Whelp, it’s official, we’re locals.
Continue readingThe Big Kahuna
It had been over a year since our last 14er climb and I was starting to crave altitude again so Ms. Seeking and I began laying plans for our next hike. The early snow delayed us but after a week of bright sunshine on the Sawatch conditions looked good enough for an attempt on Colorado’s highest peak, the Big Kahuna, Mt. Elbert.
Relative Badassedness
In riding, hiking, and skiing around Colorado one of the things that strikes me about the people here is the all-around level of fitness you see on any given day. No matter how strong you think you are, I guarantee you there’s someone in Colorado who can go faster or longer. I’ve met trail runners who can knock off a 10-mile 14er in under three hours. I’ve talked to unicyclists at the top of the Monarch Crest trail. I’ve chatted up hikers on month-long treks on the Colorado Trail. Colorado, the land of the FKT (Fastest Known Time). It’s very motivating and very humbling at the same time.
Christmas in September
I grew up in Colorado so I’m no stranger to snow. I always loved the changing seasons and as I got older snow brought the anticipation of ski season.
The Realm of the Marmot King
Ok, so this happened last year but this is a new blog, I need content and this is as relevant as anything that passes as relevant here so consider it back story.
New Stomping Ground
I’ve frequently said that to be a cyclist in Houston, you have to REALLY like cycling. Pretty much everything is stacked against you.
Why Here?
The first thing people in Houston would ask when we told them we were moving to Colorado, more specifically, to Salida, is why?
Continue readingHomeward bound
“There’s a feeling I get when I look to the west and my spirit is crying for leaving” – Led Zepplin
Continue reading…We now begin our broadcast day
<tap> <tap> <tap> Testing, testing 1-2-3…is this thing on?