Again, not so much a ride as we hiked South Sentinel. Then it was back to Julie and Ron’s place for some festive cheer. The evening was filled with warmth, laughter, and the glow of holiday lights. We swapped stories of past adventures, toasted to future rides, and enjoyed Julie’s famous holiday treats. It was…

Guess what happens when you swap bikes for boots? Magic, that’s what! Last Thursday, we traded our usual “Thursday Night Ride” for something a tad more frosty and a lot more slippery. Welcome to our Thursday Night Recreation – Hiking edition! Our adventure began at the Rattlesnake Recreation Area’s lower parking lot. Imagine this: A…

Yea, it’s a little dark. I went hiking last night to battle “the funk.” Unfortunately, it didn’t work as expected. Instead, I discovered that I’m out of shape. Location:Orange Street Trail,Missoula,United States

Been busy. Though I’m focused on work, I’ve been riding a lot. Yesterday I put in a good 25 miles in the frigid temps. The Clark Fork River looks cool, like waves instantly frozen. Actually, it’s ice being pushed up on shore by the force of the unfrozen water behind it. It’s about 10 below…

Last weekend’s escapade to 9 Mile Valley with my friends Ed, Laurie, and Julie was nothing short of magical. The holiday festivities in this quaint valley had us brimming with excitement from the get-go. Our first stop was the iconic 9 Mile Schoolhouse, a charming structure that seems to have leaped straight out of a…

Again, sorry for the lack of blogging. So much biking, hiking, and general fun is out there! This Thanksgiving day was one for the scrapbooks. The day began after I woke up, sore from a previous run-in with a car the night before. Not one to miss out, I booked it up to Pattee Canyon…

Today, I’m joining friends at Larry’s house to cheer on the University of Montana Grizzlies as they take on the Montana State Bobcats in a highly anticipated rivalry game. This clash is a significant event here in Montana. Earlier this morning, I embarked on a Sunrise ride, hoping to witness a breathtaking sunrise. However, instead…

Good morning from the sun-kissed streets of Missoula, Montana! It’s one of those days where the sun beckons you outside, and I couldn’t resist. Opting for the scenic South Hills route to work, I soaked in every moment. Now, I’m toying with the idea of swapping out my usual lunch routine for a midday ride.…

Up at 5 am in a freezing Missoula, stressing over bills. The IRS says I owe $700 for underpaid taxes in 2007. That’s on top of a $500 bill from Cellular One and a $2000 car repair. Looks like no mountain bike races in 2010 for me. Despite being robbed blind, had a blast last…

Mulecross is well documented, take a look at the Mule X Blog. For the visually stimulated there is the video (highly recommended). For the snapshot crowd there are the photos. And the stat geeks the results. Here is my short recollection of last weekend.  Saturday morning my friend bob and I took the drive to…