Ah, the great outdoors—a natural spa, if you will, but it seems the masseuse got their certification from the back of a cereal box. Picture this: not too long ago, we ventured out from the snuggly warmth of the Fairmont RV Resort, hearts brimming with the spirit of adventure, blissfully unaware of the backache looming on the horizon. Our noble steeds for the day? Fat bikes. The quest? To tackle the Copper Way Regional Trail by the scenic Silver Bow Creek, where winter stages its own magical light show, turning the water into a mirror reflecting the sky’s mood.
As we hit the road, the landscape unfurled like a scene from a Bob Ross painting, with the creek snaking through like a stroke of brilliant blue under the benevolent watch of a cerulean sky. It was one of those moments that makes you appreciate how ice, in its silent majesty, can give even the most snap-worthy spots a run for their money. Our path paralleled the train tracks, a harmonious blend of history and nature.
We managed a commendable two and a half miles before the snow deemed us not worthy of further exploration. The journey back? Picture a mechanical bull scenario, but strip away any semblance of grace and add several layers of thermal gear. Mo and I, through a ballet of bumps and lurches, solidified our bond—not through the joys of fat biking, but by acknowledging our shared preference for adventures on the less bouncy side.
On this day in history:
2023: Hidden – If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? I stand on the shore, gazing out at the endless expanse of ocean before me.
2016: Remembering 11 Years Ago Today – One of my fondest memories was a ridge snowshoe with my friend Alden the we did back in 2005.
2015: Lucy and Buck – From 1803-1806, in an exciting journey to the Pacific Ocean and back, Lucy and Buck’s Corps of Discovery mapped the lands.
2014: Life Path – Last weekend my partner and I did a ride from Wise River to Elkhorn Hot Springs and then back the next day.
2012: SMSS – Alright, listen up! Sunday morning? More like Sunday Mourning Shit Show, or SMSS.
2010: Push – This is part 4 in a series of blog posts that I am dedication to my favorite photos of 2009.
2008: Cyclist v.s. Mother Nature – Oh, today’s the day for a beastly two-hour spin! Who’s up for the challenge?
2006: Geeze … Gotta Get Get Going – G5 – I guess you have to be there … in my mind. Too many coffees!
2006: Blackfoot Ride To Potomac – Hey there, friends! Bill checking in after a fantastic day that ended with me glued to the closing ceremonies of the Olympics.
2005: Lolo Peak Area Today – My friend Alden Wright and I have teamed up this weekend to snowshoe up a East ridge of Lolo Peak.
2004: JOB UPDATE – As you all know the government has canceled comanche. Sikorsky aircraft along with UTC has no clue what to do with us.
2003: Computer Funnies – At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry.
2002: Me Fat – Today is blue. I am blue because my body fat reduction and/or weight are not where I want it to be. I seem to be gaining weight with muscle mass.
From the latest outdoor misadventures back to a time of personal reflections and career uncertainties, this list offers a chronological reverse journey through the captivating and varied experiences shared in blog form.
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