Switchbacks, Sweat and Berms

If you believe in omens then you would have had bad feelings about this trip.  James was supposed to pick me up at 4 pm but at 4:05 PM while he was still in the shower he realized his mistake.  We were behind schedule already and hadnt even…

Superfeet Copper DMP Review

The folks at Superfeet, one of my sponsors, sent me a pair of their Copper DMP insoles for field testing.  At first glance, I couldn't help but notice that they were thicker and appeared to have more cushion. After close inspection I found…

Rad Racing GP – MFG #2 2010

With November like rain and August warmth this years race at Lake Sammamish State Park was nothing like last years.  The Cat. 4 riders lucked out with the driest conditions of the day.  After that it was one rain squall after another with…

Mourey and Nash Win 2010 Starcrossed

Full Results are up! Luna rider Katarina Nash took the lead early in the woman's Elite race and walked away from a talented field of ladies to take the easy win. Conditions weren't as nice as last year when the rain held off until…

MFG Cycle U Kick-Off Cross

Cross started last week at North SeaTac and this weekend saw the the start of the MFG Series.  Nerves were high as most  haven't looked at much less ridden their cross bikes since last December.  It was time to dust off ones bike handling…

Exploring the Middle Fork

On my second day of hiking in a row I wanted some piece and quiet.  No guns, axes or wrist rockets this time around (see post, Wrist rockets, axes and Guns).  I choose to hike the Pratt River Connector Trail in search of the Pratt River Trail…

Going in Circles

As I sat drinking a beer  I looked up and saw a extremely bright star just above the tree line.  I pointed it out to Mike, my hiking partner for the weekend.  I said, "Look at the light in the sky it's moving, and it's really bright.  Wait…

Loowit Trail Report

September 5, 2010 Location: Mt. St. Helens, Loowit Trail #216 Region: South Cascades- Mt. St. Helens Agency: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Guide Books and Maps: Mount St. Helens NVM Trail Guide Schematic Trail Map Green…

No StoS but…..

Im very saddened to say that this weekends hike from Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass (StoS) is not going to happen.  Many factors were involved in coming to this hard decision, and it wasnt easy.  I still hope to get out this weekend and be able…

Pratt River Trail Contector & CCC Trail Report

August 29, 2010   Location: Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie to Pratt River Trail to CCC Trail Region: Snoqualmie Pass - North Bend Area Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie NF, Snoqualmie Ranger District   Guide Books and Maps:   Green…