[Build Day 1, Price UT, for Alicia] Our long, windy ride day was thankfully followed by our first build day. It allowed our bodies to recover and refreshed our minds as to why we're doing this crazy bike journey in the first place. The Fuller Center of Price Utah had many applicants for assistance. A … Continue reading Home Improvement on the Catwalk
[Wild West Ride Day 3 - Green River to Price Utah - 63 miles] You how they used to say, "In my day, we had to walk to school, uphill, both ways, in knee deep snow." That's all I could think about this ride day. But for us, snow equaled wind. No matter where we … Continue reading Hollerin’ Headwinds on the Hill
[Wild West Ride Day 2 - Moab to Green River, Utah - 55 miles] After 4 days of soaking in the Moab lifestyle, it was time to move on to the actual biking portion of the trip. Local shops were visited one more time for those local souvenirs, including several cycling themed items. We enjoyed … Continue reading The Alien Cold Shoulder
Our bike adventure had a scheduled day off on Sunday, which seems to be the standard for Fuller Center trips. This gave the group the opportunity to explore the region further. To explore Canyonland National Park, the group divided in two: sunrise & sunset. 4am wake up got us to the park just in time … Continue reading Canyonlands NP
[Arches National Park, Ride Day 1, 40 miles] First day of riding, first day of circle up, first day of donning the infamous Fuller Center orange jersey. Today was a short route, a good shakedown ride to make sure our bikes were in working order after flying, driving, or shipping them to Moab. Also, an … Continue reading Songs of the Arches
No, I don't mean missing the Forest through the Trees. That's more applicable to nursing – getting so overwhelmed by the smaller details that we miss the overall goal and purpose of saving their life (or curing the common cold... you know, same same). Winter commuting I overheard this little backwards pearl from Steve while … Continue reading Missing the Trees through the Forest
If you didn't know me in 2011, you're probably wondering who is Bert? What about Steve? Never fear, Steve is still here, in full support mode of my next undertaking. This is Bert. Filburt Norbert to be exact. Bert has acquired quite a few decorations over the past decade. This is my trusty steed who … Continue reading Bert rides again!
Picture it: a one month long road trip, just me & Steve, camping in the North American wilderness, putting our newly acquired fly fishing skills to use in the serene landscapes of the West, staying as far away from people as possible. That's the dream, right? Our Subaru Outback we purchased for this exact circumstance … Continue reading Fish are for Bears
Summer of the Bear. Summer of turning 30. Summer of death by mosquito. Summer of fly fishing. Summer of jewelry making. Finished by fall colors and blueberry picking. Not a bad way to pass the Summer of Covid. Hi ho, hi ho, It's off to work we go.... Gotta get those hiking legs back in … Continue reading Denali 2020: Summer of the Bear
This unique year of 2020 has had its challenges, sure, but it has actually given us a great opportunity for more time to learn a new skill! Our summer in Denali has been a lovely summer, and I'll be writing about that soon as the season winds down (already?!). The biggest difference in this season … Continue reading Learning to Fly Fish
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