Day: December 2, 2023

My partner and I climbed up to Silken Skein Falls. And it was not my doing. We were riding our mountain bikes up to Hyalite Lake and I wished to stay focused on the task at hand. My partner on the other hand wanted to explore this tiny trail to a hidden waterfall. I went along only because I would of been abandon on the trail.  It took some time to find not to mention lots of climbing. I am unsure if this was a good way to spend our time. We should get back on the bikes. Soon I am captivated by the sun shining through the falling water. Such a simple visual treat. And the way the water lay silken over the mossy rocks.  Maybe the trip up to these falls was worth it after all.

This year, Kona Bridge was a little different. The sun wasn’t out; instead, it was cold and grey. Mo wasn’t waiting for me as usual; she was right behind me. We stopped for a break. I needed to go down to the river to wash my glasses, and Mo needed to exchange her muddy and cold gear for something warm. It would be another hour or so before we stopped for breakfast at the Crossroads Truck Stop. Last year was warmer, and I was solo. This year, I was part of a team.

I have not been on the bike for over a week. It is not that I don’t want to it is just that I figure I needed a break from the old saddle before hitting it hard core for next years ultra endurance racing.

Tonight after work I could not work out because I had to wait on the Bridgemaxx tech to install my external antenna. Then after he got it in I had to test it out. A little faster and no jitter which means I now have a phone 322 DIRT.

I wanted to get on the trainer tonight but getting the winter training apparatuses from the closet I realized there was some working to do.

1. Mount slick on backup cross wheel for trainer.
2. Mount old cross tires on townie bike.
3. Find that damn skewer that is special for the trainer.
4. Give up of finding thee skewer and rig a make shift one.
5. Mount bike onto trainer.
6. Get out new bike computer (cadence and speed).
7. Realize that I need at least 5 zip ties.
8. Also realize I don’t have 5 zip ties.
9. Give up till tomorrow.

So as I picked up the phone to call mom and dad for tonight’s chat I sat on the couch to type up this blog. No workout tonight.

I wonder what Suzy is doing right now!

The snow has arrived, and with it, the end of mountain biking in and around Missoula. I still cycle to work, but hitting the trails on a bike? Not a great idea right now. The silver lining? There’s enough snow for skiing.

This Thursday’s Starry Night Ski in the Rattlesnake Recreation Area was sparsely attended, but that didn’t dampen my spirits. I had an absolute blast.

The route began up Spring Creek, veering onto Curry Cabin Trail. After reaching the ridge, it descended into Saw Mill Gulch and returned to the trailhead via the Mandatory Single Track. It was so exhilarating that I’m contemplating organizing a back-country Ski Series at the Snake.

Next week, Starry Night will explore the trails of Pattee Canyon. I’m also eager to ski the University Mountain South Ridge. Hope to see you there!

The biggest news is that the interview yesterday went well, and hopefully, tomorrow I will have good news.

Here’s a lesson we should all follow if we blog regularly: write your blog in Word first. For starters, spell check and grammar checks are a plus. Secondly, and most importantly, when you make a mistake, you have a backup.

I just wrote a blog and accidentally pressed the back button in the browser. Lost it all. Well, I don’t want to recap, and I’ll be online later tonight to chat. Marcy and I are going to Water Works Hill tonight. Stay tuned to the Beam!