To ride a snow bike for 27 miles in 2 hours, a few things are crucial. Avoid Missoula – too much snow or slush. Instead, head to Bozeman where sunny skies and strong winds dry out the roads. Hope for a break in Bozeman’s usual high winds. Keep your bike tires at 10 pounds of…

Leverich Canyon, usually a canvas for adrenaline-pumping descents, served up a different kind of thrill today: a slow-motion tumble that tested my balance and vocabulary. It all started innocently enough – a training ride, a casual stop… and then gravity decided to play some tricks. Leaning the wrong way, I discovered with startling immediacy that…

“Where do I live?” This question popped into my head as I was navigating the icy and narrow boot trail along the Kim Williams Trail. It was one of those typical Missoula days – cold, but full of adventure. I stopped to capture the moment with my cell phone, a quick snap of the frosty…

“Have you taken the safety meeting?” The race organizer’s words echoed in my ears as we arrived late to the event. We walked away, a little disappointed. I mean, when was the last time I heard about a required safety meeting? Wait… I never had to be in a safety meeting before! As we headed…

Mountain Biking Adventure: The Unexpected Journey to Missoula As an avid mountain biker, sometimes the journey to the trailhead is as adventurous as the ride itself. This was the case when I decided to brave a reported storm of the century and head to Missoula, Montana. It was a quest not just for trails, but…

Skate Skiing: My Unexpected Core Workout in the Snow Last week, I found myself in a snowy wonderland with nothing but my skate skis. Far from my usual gym setup, I faced a dilemma: how to keep up with my race training? Refusing to let a little snow stop me, I turned this into an…

It was an epic match-up in the Bitterroots: me on my trusty fat bike (“Fatty”) and Mo on her sleek skate skis (“Slider”). Our battleground? The Moose Loop at Lolo Pass, graced with just a skiff of snow atop groomed trails. The weather played nice too, adding to the day’s perfection. As we set off,…

Imagine a perfect summer day, the kind that’s just begging for an adventure. That was our goal on January 15, 2012, when our lodge dreams at Lolo Hot Springs got rerouted, landing us a cozy Sunday cabin instead. But hey, when life hands you detours, you make them epic, right? And so began our Missoula…

There’s something about the wee hours of the morning that brings clarity. This morning, at 4 AM, I found myself up and at ’em, powering through a core workout. Why? Because today, I’m off to see my sweetheart. But as I pushed through each sit-up and plank, a realization dawned on me – this isn’t…

Today’s tale is a mix of winter wonder, a dash of misadventure, and a sprinkle of human kindness, all set against the backdrop of Bozeman Creek’s picturesque trails. Let’s glide into the story! The day promised perfection for skiing – the kind of conditions that make you feel like you’re floating on powdered sugar. So,…

There I was, in the midst of a blizzard, when I spotted a moose out of his element. The poor creature, more accustomed to soft bogs and willow branches, found itself on a highway, slipping on the icy surface. The road, blanketed with eight inches of snow, seemed to have caught the moose off guard.…

What happens when you mix a 25-hour race with a spontaneous trip to Zion National Park? Pure, unforgettable adventure. That’s exactly what Mo, Jill, and I found ourselves embroiled in. Picture this – sore muscles, relentless enthusiasm, and the majestic Angels Landing ahead of us. Our pace might have been a tad slower than usual,…