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Friday, September 12th, 2014. Oregon Bikepacking Tour: Steens Mountain Loop (3 days). Calls it "the most stunning, unique route in Oregon." Suddenly, we found ourselves living the old proverb, "where there's a will, there's a way." All the bikes were squeezed into the trunk. Steens Mountain, here we come…. We are three travelers: Mr. Mud and I on our tandem, also our first bikepacking tour; Tom on his touring bike with plenty of previous touring experiences. On the Route: Steens Mountain Loop. 105 miles ...
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Snowy Photos: Summer 2013: All Things Camp Echo
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Summer 2013: All Things Camp Echo. Radio silence is over. The spring wasn't all Cham Cham fun time. Upon returning from the incredible backdrops of the French Alps, it was time to get down to business. The business of summer camp, though I use the term "business" loosely. Volo Bog Boardwalk - Not sure where the kids went. Many hands move many boats. Summer is near. Echo Corps at The Marshes. Before. A great crew ready for summer. Pat and the Summer Adventure Club boys in the mighty red canoe. Schwinn Var...
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Snowy Photos: February 13th-15th, 2013: Return to the Scene of the Crime
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February 13th-15th, 2013: Return to the Scene of the Crime. Our first morning was spent hiking to the top of Talking Mountain, with the classic view of Tahoe, Sierra at Tahoe, and the Crystal Range. Boom! It never gets old. The ski up, on the other hand, got old quickly. Ice, hard pack, more ice, and a bit of crust, frustrated us on the way up. We did manage to find a few pockets of good snow on the way down, working further west along the ridge towards Mt. Ralston. The Talking Dead (Tree). Schwinn Varsi...
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Backwoods Bay Area: February 2013
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013. It seems like every Ostrander trip has something unexpected happen. But this year was smooth, and that was actually unexpected. It was quiet, it was fun, it was beautiful. I didn't bring a camera and only snapped a few pics from my phone. Sometimes you just need to get away. The crew was great and we can't wait for next time. For more detailed coverage check here. For now, enjoy a few pics from one of my favorite places on earth. Up, up and away. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Snowy Photos: March 28th - April 1st, 2013: Chamonix. CHAMONIX!
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March 28th - April 1st, 2013: Chamonix. CHAMONIX! I am a lucky dude. I might as well get that out of the way up front. At the end of February, I was pretty convinced that my ski season was over. Then this happened. March 13th: The Invite. Jonny: " Um, wanna come to cham? March 26/27 - April 1". Me: " Why you gotta mess with me like this? You know I want to.". Jonny: " Buckle down dude, we'd love to have you out there.". March 19th: Pulling the Trigger. I'll fill you in in France! March 29th: La Flegere.
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Snowy Photos: February 11th-13th, 2013: Ostrander, Party of 2
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February 11th-13th, 2013: Ostrander, Party of 2. A lot happened in the 36 hours beginning on the morning of February 10th and ending in the evening of February 11th. Below is the roughest of approximations as to how it all played out. Sunday, February 10th. 7:30am: Wake up at Ostrander. 8:00am: Head out for first lap on Horse Ridge. 8:45am: Crank out a 2nd lap on Horse Ridge. 10:30am: Hitting the trail for Badger Pass. 4:30pm: Arrive at Badger Pass trail head. 9:30pm: Arrive in Oakland. Twilight Fun up H...
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Snowy Photos: February 16th-18th, 2013: The Hut Trips Continue - Benson Hut
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February 16th-18th, 2013: The Hut Trips Continue - Benson Hut. It only makes sense that the Sierra Club would have a number of huts in the Sierras. There are a sprinkling of such huts throughout the Sierras, from south to north. Maybe even east to west, though I haven't heard of any in the Eastern Sierras. Come to think of it, I've never heard people speak of the Western Sierras, which would be the more well-traveled side of the range. Somehow, there is private property in the backcountry. Blah. At the e...