Tag: adventure
Bike Tour- Salt Lake City to Albuquerque (part 1 of 2)
In June, 1999 we rode our touring bicycles from Salt Lake City, Utah to Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was a simple idea: Explore some of the American West by picking two airports, finding a flight we could afford (in our 20s we were far from financially flush), and riding from one to the next via… Read More ›
TahoePix- Half Dome
Update- April 28, 2012. I’ve received a number of positive comments and feedback about this post, so I’ve added a couple more pics to show the scale of Half Dome. So I realize that there are zillions of Half Dome pix out there. Here are a few from one of our trips up there (in… Read More ›
Tahoe Rim Trail- Big Meadow to Echo Summit
The Tahoe Rim Trail (or simply TRT), is a 165-mile trail that circumscribes the rim of Lake Tahoe. The trail is commonly divided into eight sections (where it crosses roads or access points). One of our outdoor goals in Tahoe was to join the TRT 165-Mile Club- for those people who’ve completed the entire 165… Read More ›
TahoePix- Singletrack Sweetness
Somewhere in the middle of a nearly 3,000 vertical foot descent (mostly singletrack). In Fall, 2012 the US Forest Service opened the Star Lake Connector trail- miles of switchbacking goodness through incredible fields of granite. It’s rideable in both directions too (though quite the climb to around 9,000′ elevation). Ride it in the fall, and… Read More ›
TahoePix- Adventures in bike touring
The things you see bicycle touring. This pic was taken in Polebridge, Montana (just outside Glacier National Park). I love the sign that says, “Please keep your pet restrained.” This big draft horse was running amok, and would head straight into the post office every time the door was opened. The floorboards were bending under… Read More ›
In Search of Hidden Waterfalls and Wildflowers
(This post is subtitled- “How I dropped my digital camera into a waterfall.”) Each season has different qualities that we love. The Northern California coast has a distinct rainy season. In the spring, our golden hills turn green. Creeks are full, and seasonal waterfalls appear. From years of running, riding, and hiking, we’ve learned about… Read More ›
TahoePix- Singletrack Porn
Don’t you love it when an accidental pic turns out awesome! Somewhere in Northern California.
Dirt- Western States-Mt. Watson-TRT
Try this on for extra sucky- 26.5 miles, about 3800′ of climbing, long climbs, views galore, and rippable wide open foresty to rocky descents. This ride has it all and is a Tahoe Sux classic adventure. This is one of our favorite rides out of Tahoe City. The 64 Acres parking area in Tahoe City… Read More ›
Dirt- Santa always delivers in Xmas Valley
Christmas Valley is one of our yearly must do Fall rides. What this ride lacks in mileage (15-17 miles), it makes up for in sweeping views, fun foresty singletrack, oh yeah, and around 1900′ (5 miles) of descending. There is a side option to go to Dardanelles Lake, that adds about 2 miles (worth it,… Read More ›
Why we hate Tahoe
So why “Tahoe Sux?” Isn’t that a bit negative for a blog? Here’s a snapshot of a conversation we’ve been having for 6 years now. “Well this sucks, I’m missing General Hospital!” Me- “How’s the weather?” H- “Oh it sucks today. Glassy lake, blue skies, 70s” Me- “Wow that does suck?” or H- “What did… Read More ›
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