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  • Birthday Surprise in Billings

    January 7, 2012, held a secret, one sure to light up a special someone’s world. With hearts full of anticipation, we approached an unassuming apartment door in Billings, Montana. A gentle knock and the door swung open to reveal my mom, her day about to turn extraordinary. “Happy Birthday, Mom!” Our voices were the fanfare…

  • Down the path to another season

    Time flies – it feels like just yesterday we were in Zion, and now here I am, diving into a new training plan for 2012. The season’s looking packed and exciting. Kicking off with a 50K skate ski race and some snow bike races, including a 24-hour one. Then there’s the usual mix of an…

  • Time travel

    It’s already January 5th, 2012, and I’m finally catching up on all the projects I left hanging in 2011. Now that things are settling down, I can’t wait to share some of the amazing photos I took at Zion National Park in Utah! Expect stunning scenery from the canyon walls to decorate some of my…

  • 25 Hours of Frog Hollow 2011

    It was cold but I did not care. I figured as long as I kept going I could produce heat. Movement equals heat. And I WAS moving, although barely. To stay on my bike required weaving so as to keep my balance. Suddenly I noticed that I was not on a noticeable trail any longer.…

  • Morning ride

    Nothing beats the feeling of crisp, cold air brushing against your face as you venture into a winter wonderland. This was exactly how my weekend at a friend’s cabin near Seeley Lake, Montana unfolded. It was a weekend of firsts, fun, and frozen adventures with friends from Missoula, where every moment was a story waiting…

  • Snow Bikes and Moonlit Lakes

    Happy New Year, everyone! Last night was nothing short of magical, and I’m here to spill all the frosty details. Picture this: me, floating in the middle of Placid Lake, surrounded by the eerie yet comforting groans of freezing ice. The moon was our spotlight, casting a dreamy glow on fluffy clouds that looked like…

  • New Years Eve

    Spending New Years eve at some friends cabin in Seeley Lake. So I got up this morning and was checking out photos from last weekends christmas adventure at Mystic Lake.  So it’s off to another lake and I am packing a massive dose of snow bike yearning. Hope there is good snow.

  • Restful preparations

    Some days are full of opportunity but that does not mean you must “do something”. Sometimes maybe just sleeping in and basking in the glow of a fresh cup of latte will be enough. Yes, it “could” be a day to go explore and get caught up in a big adventure. But today I think…

  • All relative

    Early Risers and Mountain Highs There’s something about the jarring buzz of the alarm at 3 AM that sets the stage for an adventure. It’s dark outside, the world is silent, and yet, here you are, wide awake. You’re not just battling sleep; you’re gearing up for a journey. Maybe it’s a drive across the…

  • Bozeman warming

    This morning, I am angry. But my reasons might surprise you. Bozeman has turned unexpectedly hot. Seriously, what’s going on? When I moved here, I was guaranteed a landscape of ice and snow. Instead, what do I find? Yes, a snow bike. But now, it’s so warm that my commutes are marred by a splatter…

  • Late start

    Just back from Mystic Lake where we spent 4 days hiding out in the woods. I do realize that I must finish my post of the last race of the season and I am sure I have exhausted all my excuses. So maybe today I will get caught up and unpack. Then tomorrow maybe I…

  • Snow bike insomnia

  • Bitterroot Bound

    Hello again, my adventure-seeking friends! First, let me dust off the cobwebs from my blog and apologize for the radio silence. I’ve been knee-deep in crafting a post about the epic 25 Hour of Frog Hollow, but let me sidestep that for a moment to share why I’ve been MIA: a whirlwind weekend in the…

  • 2011 Ski Into Twin Lakes Gallery

  • Tale of two races

    Photo credits go to Jesse Carnes and Pat Scharf. Click on the images to go to the source page which may or may not be visible depending upon the permissions. I just sprayed Zicam into my mouth to try and thwart an oncoming cold. With a Frog Hollow departure date set for next Thursday this…

  • 2011 RMVQ : Courage

    So many good things have happened to me in the last 4 months. Every time I start to get depressed because I am not “organized” or my “training plan” has been disorganized I have to remember that the root causes are really good things. One good thing, meeting someone very special, is a perfect example.…

  • 2011 RMVQ : Chasing the record

    Riding to the top of Blue Mountain with my friend was great, I wouldn’t change that. But there are some side-effects to joy riding the first 3 hours of the RMVQ. Specially when your desire is to set a new record. I needed to make up a half hour by the time I hit the…

  • 2011 RMVQ : Buddies

    The 2011 edition of the RMVQ (Remember Marcy Vision Quest) took place on October 8th and 9th and included the usual suspects and some new adventurers. Returning for the 4th year in a row for the University Beacon section was Julie Huck and Laurie Stalling, the RMVQ’s sunshine and mountain top dance party originals. One…