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Last Day

I had a dream last night. I had it with the F*&%ing 40 hour work week and insane timeclock bullshit. I quit my job. And that last day was fantastic. It makes me really want to do it in real time to see if I will get that true freedom feeling.

The first day of this year we were in the desert for one last day. And one last hike. We did Johnson Canyon to see the arch. But like my dream it was full of relaxation and freedom.

There is one exception to this comparison. In my dream my boss snuck into my apartment at night and dropped off snakes while I was sleeping. instead I was not in a deep sleep and knew what happened … I woke up only because my partner heard me screaming, “Help, Help, Help”. At least that didn’t happen in the desert.

Moral to the story. If you quit your job … watch your back.

On this day in history, let’s take a delightful journey through time

2015: Madison Buffalo Jump
2011: Bullies
2010: Start Of A New Block
2009: 09 24Hour Nats
2008: Ward Mountain Farewell and Narring the Nar Nar
2004: Cascade Full Moon Party and Dads Chemo From Mom

February 10, 2016

Padre Canyon

Just when you least expect it things just work out. I don’t know how this phenomenon occurs but it does, time and time again. This is why I always head out for a ride even though things seem like it will suck. It always turns out great. Weird unexplainable stuff.

On our last day in the desert we made the most of it. Did like 3 canyons and found a cool motel room where we feasted on some real tasty mexican delights. We opted out of leaving the area the day earlier. We were supposed to visit a friend in Ogden but found ourselves believing that we wasted an entire day on boring things on the real last day. So we extended our last day just a bit. And it paid off. Instead of leaving on a sour note we left exhausted. Our favorite canyon was Padre.

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

let’s take a stroll down memory lane with my captivating(lol) posts!

2015: 2015 So Far
2014: Buck Ridge Incident
2012: Looking inward
2011: Out with Jill
2010: Reset
2008: Back Home
2007: After A Ride
2003: Evening Hike

February 8, 2016

Snowed

After the relocation to a different area … um without thinking of what it would mean to be at a higher elevation, we set forth on a mission to do as many areas as we could. This area was known as Snow Canyon State Park.

For most of that day, and most of the time we spent there, I figured the name fit the park. Because it was cold. Maybe it always snowed there … right? But that is not why it was named that.

Much like that friend that acts like a friend but then when your not in sight completely forgets they even know you. No! Not the friends that are just really busy and distracted … like us. The ones where the label ‘friend’ doesn’t fit reality.

Well the reality is that Snow Canyon State Park is named after early Mormon settlers Lorenzo and Erastus Snow. And your friends … touch bases and let them know you are still there.

CinderCone

Tracey’s Pie Town

Lava Vent

Troll Mo

Lines

Snow Canyon

Bowl

Catwalk

Sun Setting the Day

February 7, 2016

Mundane

Today I am thinking of the 40 hour work week. I am talking about that prison that w are all talked into and some of us are currently trapped in. And then my mind drifts on how I am going to fix that. A couple days before the first day of 2016 we planned the most epic hike up what others told us would be a box canyon with waterfalls. It didn’t turn out that way and I found myself trapped in a mundane hike. Just like now realizing that I am trapped in a mundane life. We made the most of it and so that is what I am doing now. Making the most of it and posting a blog.

Another sunny morning in the desert

Left

Poke

Moki Marbles

Trying to stand out

Wash

February 5, 2016

Hyalite Bikepack 2015

It was my partner’s idea. To do a bikepack trip to Hyalite lake. This time of year the timeshare is no longer in effect and we can bike up there on any evening. Little did we know that you can’t bike all the way to the lake. We discovered a sign that said no biking to the lake. So we had to hike the last mile. After sending up tent we discovered the area little bit better than we ever have. And then we had some brats and watched the sunset. Just like our first date.

Hyalite Bikepack 2015

October 3, 2015

Gallatin Vision Quest Day 4

Day 4 I awoke to a horrible sound. At first I thought it was a elk … but a real sick elk. All came clear when I headed out on the bike to find some water. I ran into two hunters just down the trail. I am sure they were trying to sound like a elk. I did find water and after the traditional coffee and sunrise morning with my partner we were off to new unexplored regions of the Gallatin. Well, at lest for us. Over the high point of the trip at 9,200 ft. overlooking the Storm Castle drainage. Then swinging North again to ride back to the Gallatin Valley overlooking the homeland. We definitely need another two days to pull off what we had in mind before heading back north.

Around 8,000 near a huge meadow above the Cottonwood Drainiage

Climbing up out of Big Bear Creek

Mo finishes the Moose Jaw Climb

Mo and I pose for a shot on top of the Moose Jaw

Riding the ridge trail on the north side of Storm Castle

9,200

We have one day left and we need to swing North towards home.

We got all the way back to the Gallatin Valley before the sun started to signal us to stop

The last night gave us the best sunset colors

September 15, 2015

Gallatin Vision Quest Day 3

It froze hard during night 2. I broke the ice off the fly and emerged into brilliant sunlight. The rain storms were over. The morning was relaxing and we spent our time drying everything out and hanging in the hammock. The second half of the day included two huge climbs, great ridge views, epic single-track, and even a forging of a stream. Brilliant days come with a cost. A late surge to find a spot on top of Wheeler and fumbling around to set up camp combating the feeling of exhaustion. Sleep came fast as the calls of Elk on the ridge sang us to sleep.

Heavy frost is melted off with the sun shinning through the trees.

While things were drying out I decided to hang myself out to dry.

My bike awaits travel after a frost night

Where the langhor Climb meets the Window Rock Trail

Past the Langhor climb merging into the Window Rock Trail breaks out to a view over the Cottonwood Drainage.

Mo breaks out into the CottonWood Drainiage

Mo decends toward the Fox Creek Cabin

Mo takes her time to walk down the loose and sketchy Fox Creek Trail decent.

The trail along Cottonwood Creek

Mo rips down the Cottonwood Trail

The Cottonwood Trail

going down the Cottenwood plumbing showing off my backside

Crossing on of many Cottonwood bridges with a loaded bike takes some sort of skill

Scaring Mo with some antics

Mo crosses CottonWood Creek to head up the Wheeler Trail

September 14, 2015

Gallatin Vision Quest Day 2

We woke up to sun … for about 6 minutes. Then it started to cloud up. We had camped on a side road off the trail to Bear Lakes, our original planned camp. After good coffee and a high five we headed to Bear Lakes. We then braved the massive climb to the top of a ridge on our way to Mystic Lake. The single track is outstanding and in contention for my favorite part of the week. Once in the next valley it started to rain. So we opted for the Moser Trail to the Hyalite Valley. The rain poured harder and we pedaled on with abandon. When the sun came out so did the shooters. I had to yell, “don’t shoot” numerous times. Once near Langhor we hid ourselves from the road and dried everything out. Camp 2 of the GVQ we had enough time for a brat and pea soup, something worm after a long day of riding in the rain. We fell asleep to the sound of the wind through the lodge poles.

My bike awaits as I scan the area for anything left.

Stopping for a water break on the way to Bear lakes

Mo rides past a wooded pond on the way to Bear Lakes

Following the signs to Mystic Lake

Mo rides over Bear Lake Pass

Navigating the wonderfull Bear Lake Pass downhill trail

Forgoing the hidden meadow ride and heading down to Mystic lake

Given the rain we decided to go to the Moser Climb and forgo the Wildhorse Trail

September 11, 2015

Gallatin Vision Quest Day 1

2015 Gallatin Vision Quest

On Friday September 4th we embarked on our yearly bike pack. We left after work and made our way from our front door to the Gallatin. We found riding the roads stressful but soon found ourselves alone in the forest. We headed up the Bear Canyon access and camped out before the climb to the Bear Lakes. That night laying in the tent we decided to call our journey the Gallatin Vision Quest. The GVQ!

September 10, 2015

Boulder Plateau

Well not quite to the Boulder Plateau but we tried. We were on foot Sunday because, well, it felt like we needed to do something diffrent for a change. And since I lost my fat bike I havent been the same on a bike. The romance of biking is gone. So what does every couple do … go hiking. Take a break from stupid biking.

Boulder Plateau

September 2, 2015

Elk Creek Ride

We wanted to camp out and explore the East fork of the Boulder but the campground there touts only two sites. And the road dead ends at a mine. Absolutely no roadside camping opportunities. So we stayed on the Boulder River and commuted to the East Fork. Of the two possable rides we opted for the Elk Creek Ride.

Elk Creek Ride

September 1, 2015

WNA #11 – Shafthouse

A late start resulted in a fantastic downhill extravaganza into a great sunset over the peaks of the Bridger Range. We were two people strong and a surging front runner was able to clear the tough climb out of Fairy Lake. We all got to the car just as the sun set. It is that time of year you know.

2015 bangtail ride

August 27, 2015

Emerald Lake Mountain Bike Ride

Paul is visiting us for 3 days. On Saturday we decided to rent a mountain bike for him and to take him on some of our favorite rides here in Bozeman Montana. Emerald Lake was our first stop. A nice little 4-ish mile climb up to a little lake that is surrounded by 10,000 ft. mountains. It proved to be a great opening ride visit for my friend Paul. Tomorrow Bangtail maybe.

Emerald Lake Mountain Bike Ride

August 24, 2015

Sacagawea Hike With Paul

I was at work on Friday with a massive headache. So I decided to stop by the doctors office to see what we could do and then head home. I was able to take a nap and finally the headache subsided. It was the beginning of the weekend and I wanted to do something with my friend Paul who is visiting here from New York. So with this light background headache we headed up the Sacagawea climb. What a great evening with a friend. Even though the valley was filled with smoke we were presented with things to appreciate close up like the inhabitants on top of this mountain.

Sacagawea Hike With Paul

August 23, 2015

WNA #10 – Langohr History

Last nights group adventure was two deep for the smoke filled massive climb which led to a short but intense and sometimes pretty downhill.

Langohr History Ride 2015

August 20, 2015

Elle

Elle is our new car

Elle is our new car. And what did we do for it’s first date? Took it 4 wheeling in the Beartooths. It was all good … until the marmots ate the wiring. The marmots ate your baby!

July 4, 2015

Homestead

May 17, 2015

Calf Creek Version 2.0

I was excited to show Mo this exciting new cabin I had stumbled upon; Oh about 3 weeks ago. The Calf Creek Cabin. I booked it up for two more nights. Once we arrived she saw what I saw … a beautiful little cabin in a big meadow … she was hooked.

There was two things to do, bike around and discover, and discover a-foot. Day II biking went pretty well, except we did finally run into snow up high. But it was the lazy evening walkabouts that we enjoyed the most. Who walked in the valley below discovering lots of elk tracks and a little creek. Especially lots of aspens.

Then day III was the most exciting crossing a meadow and discovering a hidden canyon with a river running through it. Pretty darn exciting. Open meadows and forests of Aspen so the walking was easy.

The next day was lots of bike adventure where we tried out various single track. There was, however, so much downfall things got tiring. After a couple hours of that Mo was done. But it was a cool little ride back down to the cabin.

A great weekend relaxing hanging out and being ourselves indoors. What’s on the horizon? Next weekend we have planned a backpacking trip and the following weekend we have a huge 5-day car camping trip. So that’s it for cabins this year. The summer is upon us.