tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49711360940621696132024-02-18T22:47:52.637-08:00lazyeyea blurred glance at what I'm up toUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-62205407995070563512012-07-01T15:49:00.001-07:002012-07-01T20:49:33.274-07:00Utah 2012<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3463.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3463.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Eastern Oregon sunset.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3464.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3464.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Downtown Boise from the foothills.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3465.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3465.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Aspen along the trail, Park City.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3466.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3466.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Wilco, Red Butte Gardens.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3467.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3467.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3468.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3468.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3469.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3469.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Family hike to Clyde Lake, High Uintahs.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3470.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3470.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='54' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />View from the top of Puke Hill, Wasatch Crest trail.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3472.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3472.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />More aspen at 10,000 ft.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3474.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3474.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Shadow Lake. New Moots is officially named Clementine.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3476.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3476.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='44' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Desolation Lake.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3477.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3477.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Park City BMX track.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3478.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3478.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='112' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Red Pine Lake.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3480.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3480.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='193' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3481.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3481.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='220' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3483.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3483.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='207' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3484.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3484.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='28' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3485.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3485.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='59' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3487.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3487.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/01/3489.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/01/s_3489.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Hiking the Pfeifferhorn with Curtis.<br />More to come...<br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-83785947229420185352012-03-05T13:30:00.000-08:002012-03-05T13:30:01.568-08:00Trip ideas for this Spring/Summer/FallIn the past 5 years I've grown to really enjoy thinking up and planning trips. Some trips I propose happen, and some don't, and that's ok. I've found that if I throw out enough ideas, and keep my ambitions up, some trips are bound to happen. And I realize that if I never float the idea of an adventure, it will never happen. And if I spend some hours looking into a trip that never materializes, well, I've at least felt the excitement of the possibility.<br />
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I've compiled a list of ideas for family trips as well as solo or group adventures over the past few years. Many have actually happened and the list is getting short, so I've been in need of a new crop of ideas. For this year I've come up with the list below and thought I'd share. <br />
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1. Mt. Rainier climb<br />
Second attempt as last Summer the weather kept us from going beyond Camp Muir.<br />
2. Selkirk scenic loop and side trips bike tour<br />
Roads that I have mostly driven before, a solo trip for early Summer before the snow pack has melted.<br />
3. <a href="http://www.spokanecounty.org/parks/content.aspx?c=2458">Antoine Peak Conservation Area</a>, family hike and mountain bike exploration<br />
Seen from I-90, recently acquired by the city. I'm sure many know more about this than I, but could be a nice place for a quick family hike or a day of exploring by mountain bike.<br />
4. <a href="http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/maryminervamccroskey.aspx">McCroskey State park</a> mountain bike exploration and possible bike packing<br />
Along the Western border of Idaho, a ridgetop state park overlooking the palouse. It looks like there are a lot of trails though many look to be motorcycle trails. I figure even the 22+ mile gravel road through the park is at least worth a look.<br />
5. Kettle Crest bike packing<br />
I've wanted to do this for the past couple years. A new mountain bike may help this one happen.<br />
6. Backpacking in High Uintas<br />
Trying to find a time to meet my brothers and go on a trip. Could be great.<br />
7. Backpacking Selkirk Crest, from Harrison Lake to Fault Lake<br />
Along with this is just the need to hike more along the crest. There is some nice rock up there that I'd like to be more familiar with.<br />
8. Steptoe Butte bike ride<br />
This is an easy single day that will likely happen this Spring. I've ridden nearby, just never gotten to the top of the butte.<br />
9. Mt. St. Helens climb/dayhike, family camping trip<br />
Permits are already in place for this one later this Summer.<br />
10. Repeat Iller Creek ride over the top of Tower Mountain<br />
Part II of my New Years Day ride. <br />
11. Family hike to Kokanee Glacier hut<br />
I hiked on snow in mid to late July last Summer and stopped at Kaslo lake where the hut is situated. Would be a nice alternative to full backpacking with the kids. Just tricky to get reservations.<br />
12. Mt. Hood hut mountain bike tour<br />
This one also requires reservations. Less likely to happen this year, but has been on the list for a couple years now.<br />
13. Mountain bike tour in Switzerland<br />
This one is new, a stab at an epic trip in celebration of V and me both turning 40 this year.<br />
14. Trail of the Couer d'Alene's and Hiawatha trail loop through Avery<br />
Have done the out and back from Plummer to Wallace and beyond. Putting together a loop on mixed terrain would make it more interesting.<br />
15. Columbia Plateau Trail<br />
Also an easy one. I've gone a few miles past Fish Lake but need to tick off the entire developed length of the section near Spokane. <br />
16. Bonnie lake paddle and island camping<br />
This is a newer idea that I thought would appeal to V. She likes paddling and there is a little island in the middle of this lake that belongs to the county, camping allowed. Getting the kids to participate would require another boat. <br />
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Those are the ideas for now. I have aspirations of spending more time in southern BC and in the North Cascades, but nothing specific as of yet. I'm hopeful that at least 10 of these things can happen this year, possibly more, but I will have to really start working on not working to allow time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-20630976276032435432012-02-05T20:28:00.000-08:002012-02-05T20:28:02.255-08:00It's a....new bike.<br />
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I figure it has been 3 years since I bought a new bike, so I'm overdue. My last bike was the first custom frame I've ever had and was really a revelation in that I finally feel comfortable on my bike. I've always made do with stock frames that really weren't large enough for me. I feel somewhat normal riding that frame. It is a road touring frame that I use for commuting, and hopefully for a short tour late this Spring. The bike above is obviously a hard tail mountain bike that better fits my style of XC trail riding than the full suspension frame I have now. I also suspect having the right size frame will make a difference in my comfort for longer rides. I have visions of bike packing and finally using the Revelate Designs seat bag and handlebar bag I have this Summer. The above drawing is just for the preliminary design and doesn't show the shaped tubing that will be used for the down tube and top tube or the tapered head tube. If all goes well I should have my hands on it by the end of March or early April. Congratulations to me!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We've hiked Iler Creek several times and have enjoyed the reward of the view of the Palouse at the top, but from where we live you have to drive all the way around Tower Mountain to access the trail, which is frustrating when you look at a map and see how close we are to the west and south approaches. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've long wanted to ride up Steven's Creek Rd, bypass the log barrier, and find a rideable trail to the top. On New Years afternoon, perhaps a little too late in the afternoon, I decided it was time. Rather than head to Steven's Creek, however, I thought I'd save a little time and trespass up Tower Mountain Rd. I still feel guilty about ignoring the sign plastered all over the road, but I did it. And in a way, karma got me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table> I made it to the top just as the sun was setting. Exploring a new area in the dark didn't seem like a great idea and I thought about just bombing back down the road I came up, but then I'd have to trespass again. So with the hubris of the new year I found my way east along the ridge to Big Rock and beyond, picked a promising trail, and pointed my wheel down hill. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And it was nearly straight down, with a deeply cut erosion rut in the middle. My knuckles got tired, my brake pads were thin, and I was getting cold. I almost went over the handle bars more than once or twice. But I eventually made it down to the parking area, turned on my lights, and headed home. Even if not entirely successful, it was a good little adventure to get the year started off right. And perhaps next time I'll exit out the Iler Creek trail and find my way back via Dishman-Mica. Hmmm.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-90395974686325384162011-12-25T22:33:00.000-08:002011-12-25T22:33:51.257-08:00Early Winter So Far<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vanessa and I skinned up Mt. Spokane twice. Once the week before Thanksgiving when it was cold, snowing, and powdery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-94OPAhlUWn8/TvLSp0mo7cI/AAAAAAAABSo/L_vkQoKgaaA/s1600/IMG_7171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-94OPAhlUWn8/TvLSp0mo7cI/AAAAAAAABSo/L_vkQoKgaaA/s320/IMG_7171.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And once in early December when high pressure was sitting on top of us for weeks. Inversion provided blue bird conditions (although crap snow) on the mountain with freezing fog in town.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-63P0UMBiqqA/TvLWOF6ZezI/AAAAAAAABWQ/QylTS-RAqJk/s1600/IMG_5373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-63P0UMBiqqA/TvLWOF6ZezI/AAAAAAAABWQ/QylTS-RAqJk/s320/IMG_5373.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vanessa has made me a fan of "jumping" photos. Humor us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Obligatory panorama.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took the kids to see a few movies over the holidays. This is from a prop in the lobby.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I gave a boring lecture to Nurse Practitioners at the Davenport. This was a foreboding decoration that served as distraction.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We forced our children to hike up to Big Rock via Iler Creek. They hated it.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved it.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spokane trails always have car wrecks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I noticed this sign on High Drive recently. I'm always riding the opposite direction on my commute so I've never noticed it before. I suspect it has been there for some time. I like it, though I'm uncertain what it really means.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emmy turned 12. I feel old.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finally made it up West Willow Peak. Funny story. I set out solo, got my car stuck, then met some nice guys who saved me and led me up the mountain. There is some nice powder out there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">North Idaho Winter Sunset on the way home. I never get tired of views like this.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ventured solo up Mt. Spokane and yo yo-ed off the back side a few times last week. There was a surprising amount of powder to be had despite the weeks of high pressure and minimal snowfall.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The new AT setup is serving me well. Still getting used to my heel being locked down.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beautiful sky and frosty trees.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Merry Christmas!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-89614088651346724432011-10-28T08:41:00.001-07:002012-03-05T13:33:25.282-08:00South Africa 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">During the last week of September and the first week of Octovber we made the long journey to South Africa. My parents are on a mission there so we went to visit and see some of the country. It was the furthest from home any of us had ever been and was truly an adventure and educational experience. Here are photos:</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ansel standing in Regina Mundi, Soweto--the church central to the 1976 protests</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>We left the city shortly after we arrived and headed to the northeastern part of the country where there is a large national park and many private game reserves. We enjoyed a 4 day safari--which means we rode around in the back of a modified truck looking for wild animals. We toured in at least two different private game reserves and Kruger national park.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the safari trucks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the safari vans</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waterfall to the right of center.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roadside giraffe</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White rhinos</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nonplussed lion</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More rhinos</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emmy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ansel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tame/wild cheetah at a game lodge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More rhinos. Their horns were cut to discourage poachers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cape buffalo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red-billed horn bill</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wow, more rhinos</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">African sunset</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monkeys in the trees above our cottage</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">V and sleepy kids, driving in the safari truck</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo safari in action</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">African elephant</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">African clouds at sunset</td></tr>
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</div>It was surprisingly fun. Seeing animals in a zoo will never be the same. On the way back to the city we drove over the Drakensburg mountains and stopped at Blyde River Canyon and the three Rondavels. I usually plan the details of our trips by poring over maps and reading books and searching the internet. This time I didn't do hardly any planning and our safari was a package deal where transportation was provided. It was nice not to have the stress of driving, but I didn't like not knowing exactly where I was. More and more I find that knowing place and geography is important to me. But wherever it was, it was a nice view.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Dad snapping photos of the view</td></tr>
</tbody></table>We made our way back to Johannesburg and stayed for a couple days before heading to Capetown.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We walked around Soweto a little bit on Sunday afternoon</td></tr>
</tbody></table>We flew down to Capetown for a week. The country is surprisingly large, making driving impractical for the short amount of time we had. We arrived around noon and went straight to Table Mountain. Apparently it is on the short list for one of the new seven natural wonders of the world. Sounds like some sort of tourism scheme to me, but it is a beautiful place nonetheless. We rented a car and I did the driving, which was another adventure as they only like manual transmissions and they drive on the left. All in all I did pretty well save one or two instances.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Downtown Capetown from the Table Mountain hillside</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I hiked one of the many trails to the top and met everyone else, who took to gondola, at the top.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking south to Camp's Bay from Table Mountain</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ansel above Capetown</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Cable Mountain Gondola, takes you straight to the top</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clifton Bay</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Castle, oldest building in South Africa</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Capetown City Hall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St. George's Cathedral, where Desmond Tutu was Archbishop</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Incidentally, Bono was in Capetown while we were there to celebrate Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu's birthday. Vanessa could feel his presence.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Table Mountain from the V&A Waterfront</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sign on V&A Waterfront</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clifton Bay</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reading on Camp's Bay beach</td></tr>
</tbody></table>We headed south and stopped in Hout Bay. We enjoyed a short boat ride to Duiker Island, which is a small island with a large colony of South African fur seals. We also had some really good seafood that was cooked in a shovelful of butter.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hout Bay panorama</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>We found a very cozy hotel in a small village called Noordhoek. We stayed there a couple days and made short trips to other beaches and the south Cape.<br />
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</tbody></table>Vanessa and I hiked up to this cave one late afternoon.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking east from Elephant Eye Cave</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The last night in Capetown we stayed at a bed and breakfast in Muizenberg, a nice beach town on the False Bay side of the peninsula.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surfer's Corner, Muizenberg. Red flag means shark sighting</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ansel loved jumping from the railings of these bright dressing shacks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fynbos</td></tr>
</tbody></table>All in all it was time well spent visiting with my parents and seeing someplace completely new. We dabbled in the culture somewhat, learning more about the brutal history of the place and seeing firsthand some of the major problems still facing the rainbow nation. Ansel and I got turned on to rugby as the World Cup was taking place in New Zealand and the Springboks (the South African team mascot) were the defending champions--people everywhere were wearing their jerseys on game day. The food wasn't amazing, or even all that foreign, though we did have a few traditional African dishes and an authentic English breakfast. We did talk to a few locals, especially in Capetown, and Vanessa had a good time photographing interesting people. I would certainly go back as there are many beautiful places still to see, and possibly hike, along the southern coast/Eastern Cape.<br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-24782693657340150502011-10-26T18:42:00.000-07:002011-10-26T18:42:25.049-07:00Summer Picture Dump<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This summer I had more time off than I've had in a long time. We took advantage of the time and got outside. I selected just over 100 photos below to show what we've done:</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Two weeks in Southern Utah--we hit the road literally right after the bell rang on the last day of school.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">At the entrance to an unnamed slot, Petroglyph Canyon, Zion</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Red Canyon single track, near Bryce</span></td></tr>
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</div>Briefly back home in Spokane:<br />
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</div>Solo weekend hiking up to the Great White North. Lots of snow in mid July:<br />
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</tbody></table>Late July attempt on Mt. Rainier. Unfortunately the weather didn't allow us to get to the summit:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Camp Muir panorama, northeast side</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Camp Muir panorama, southwest side</span></td></tr>
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Back to Spokane for a few days:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Ansel having fun with cell phone, downtown Spo'</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">V on the hillside at home</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Off to Sandpoint:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wolf People, on the way to Sandpoint</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Savanna's turn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wolf pup</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sandpoint</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Freedom at City Beach, Sandpoint</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wearing Ansel's wet t-shirt for $3</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trouble riding, Schweitzer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pend O'reille</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pend O'reille from Green Monarch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ansel at City Beach, Sandpoint</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Back home on the Palouse:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Second half of the Midnight Century course, pre-ride</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Post Midnight Century</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrating 15 years together, with Josh Ritter as 3rd wheel</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Local fun:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mid August huckleberry picking, unusually late, Mt. Spokane</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camping near Trout Lake, Kettle Range WA</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emerald Lake, Kettle Range WA</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moss mustache</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scotchman Peak, ID</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Obligatory solo hike documentation, Scotchman Peak, ID</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Resident mountain goats, Scotchman Peak</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scotchman Peak panorama</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peak bagged</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Late August Mt. Adams hike and ski:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mt. Adams</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lunch Counter campsite, Mt. Adams</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mt. Adams</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Evening mountain shadow, Mt. Adams</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunrise on summit, Mt. Adams</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Home for a day:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stormy sunset from the backyard, Spokane</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Back to Canada:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the way to Lake Drummond, Valhallas BC</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emmy, Lake Drummond</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the trail, Valhalla PP</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Campsite at Drummond Pass, Valhalla PP</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Freeze dried dinner in the rain, Valhalla PP</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Devil Range panorama, Valhalla PP</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gwillim Lakes basin panorama, Valhalla PP</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the way down, Valhalla PP</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Back to school:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mona Ansel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mona Savanna (last day of the DaVinci exhibit, NW MAC)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spokefest 2011 Crew</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Duncan garden in full bloom, late summer Spokane</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Duncan Garden</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Savanna at back to school night</td></tr>
</tbody></table>My excuse for not blogging more regularly this summer? See above.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-64057514278082023282011-08-10T01:26:00.001-07:002011-08-10T01:26:41.371-07:00The Midnight CenturyI finally took the plunge this year and rode, after watching past years come and go (as part of my 'participate in community events' initiative for 2011-see previous post about Bloomsday). Anyway, I had a great ride despite the sleepless, anxiety riddled day before. I don't know why I let the darkness and odd time of day worry me. After all I have plenty of experience riding in the dark and staying up overnight. <br /><br />I teamed up with a friend from work and two of his friends who are avid cyclists. I was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up as they both had pretty good riding resumes and I had a little trouble with cramping up when I pre rode the second half of the course the week before in the heat of a summer afternoon.<br /><br />The roll out through downtown was fun as the nearly 40 riders crowded the right lane, fracturing into smaller groups at red lights. Our team of four hit the centennial trail and quickly organised into an efficient paceline. I'm used to riding alone so drafting 3/4 of the time made for a nearly effortless 22mile ride to the Idaho state line. <br /><br />As we headed south and began to climb it became clear that Joe, one of the stronger riders in our group, wasn't feeling too good. A sore throat and chills/fever were creeping up on him. By the time we got to the end of Linke Rd he was starting to fall back. Fortunately we had some ibuprofen which he took and started to recover a bit. I can only imagine how rotten he felt. At that hour I'm sure I would have been on the phone giving my wife directions where to pick me up.<br /><br />We continued on and eventually regrouped at the top of Bruna. I led the descent with Joe right behind. I saw his light right behind me until the ascent on Excelsior so I stopped to regroup again. He quickly caught me and we waited and chatted for about 5 minutes until we realised the others weren't coming.<br /><br />After a phone call we learned that Matt had taken a good hit on the initial descent off Bruna and had a characteristic lump on his shoulder--AC separation. It happened quickly but sounds like his front wheel got caught in a rut and sent him over the side and augered his shoulder into the gravel. We rode back and grouped at the side of the road, painfully watching group after group of riders pass as we waited for Matt's wife to come to the rescue. Matt was riding really strong and it was really sad to see him holding his arm in pain, done for the night. The guy had torn up the centennial trail on his mountain bike with three road bikes barely holding on to his wheel. At the time of his accident we were on a solid sub 7 hour pace--and I'm certain he could have gone even faster. But no matter, we were in to finish the ride and enjoy the group atmosphere and it was a bummer that he wasn't going to be able to continue.<br /><br />After an hour and 15 minutes of shivering and watching the first light of the morning, Matt's wife found us, loaded his bike, and drove him to the ER. The official word is a grade III AC separation. He is in a sling for a while but will hopefully heal quickly. And it goes without saying (though I'm saying it) that he'll be there next year to finish the job (unless the early morning phone call has his wife thinking differently-which also goes without saying).<br /><br />Anyway, we eventually continued in earnest, passing a few groups as we went. We refilled water at Dunn road with a stash of water I left the day before. I wouldn't have bothered if I knew someone was going to leave all those bottles of water further down the road--a really nice surprise. If I was a nicer person I would have done the same. I also left a bag of chips that tasted really really good when we made a stop in Spangle.<br /><br />The rest of the ride went quickly as we weathered the gravel, washboard sections, and climb up Spangle Creek. I must admit that my legs felt surprisingly good and stomping along the gravel roads really started to grow on me--totally different than either a smooth and fast road ride or a rocky rutted technical trail ride. The gravel suits me since I tend to enjoy long, gradual climbs that require a moderate, sustained effort, be they asphalt or dirt.<br /><br />We made it to the Fish Lake trailhead where Joe had his final dilemma--ride to his home in Cheney and get to his sick bed sooner, or finish what he started. Again, it goes without saying so I won't bother.<br /><br />We made it back to the Elk without too much trouble and enjoyed a nice snack at Tully's before heading home.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/50833197@N02/6028644846/'><img src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6028644846_c85ecc0073_b.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />What a unique ride. It was really a lot of fun and I really appreciate the rogue, grassroots nature of the event. A real no nonsense cyclists' challenge.<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-84866997452423409502011-07-11T08:39:00.001-07:002011-07-11T09:22:06.344-07:00Solo bike and hikeI finally took a solo trip up to Fault Lake, along the Selkirk Crest. 12 miles roundtrip. The first 4 miles in are on an old, overgrown logging road that is bikable. It's not the best quality single track, but it is a lot quicker--especially on the way out which is when my knees usually start hurting.<br /><br />Some highlights below:<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/50833197@N02/5926350151/'><img src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6016/5926350151_53fca79d1a_b.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Crossing McCormick Creek.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/50833197@N02/5926350841/'><img src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6022/5926350841_942fcff6ab_b.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Looking downstream.<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119538234775570'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo8tvrgghUHeBYJNZ-zxPuQwUfQh5ChdCwCZ-9R_vzlCQc8hiBg7ffgiTWr0IK5zcE23CHcabT1UNmlQsIOw1ts7x6hEZ9cucqM1uOSQ_yweEpcrksJUtI1Sb1u9frUH5Lr9LStraU0sPS/s288/12.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Approaching the Selkirk crest.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119568535359026'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcF5CIarArvfWGkL8YJc-tC1x9nboTOQ-KSIK7Hs5RYxJSPtTukNl5Mo2oo2jxublvPVOAwbebBx4Wp3YRbE6zEOYtvw9-oROjWe1LIoL9EDpDbSgn-rsNL6FwHheeE0II5dL_luAMqY2U/s288/13.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Crossing Gunsight Creek.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119594837417122'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbHMV_qBwPEq-Mni6RjsX-fe_8_Agp6ERd22i4HJui3ALtl3SwtOaROKj4wNF3L_-XVWNEK1iv9IeNtUs4Q-Zi9cxSOlZWpmtVxeT3WX7O0Jlx_3Yy5ZQbu97NP4VbZcCh1VpqpUCHfxp/s288/14.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Hunt Peak.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119615893871250'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0ZHIY6LR_3NK7SsJoGn2tJTNdB9sKYQw-kQmgR3ubBxreVr6oumHgrUfGmZJy19GyFf9RCPBYCnLUB_bzVpZufc5DT9HIyM8FwOknLD3i1aBcTV3x31eirkXbfZUzErCA7gL1XcNi5iH/s288/16.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Hiking in subalpine snow.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119640516534210'><img src='http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uKVuCpKeO2k/ThsY_nZjH8I/AAAAAAAAAvM/xyNZU6xkTGM/s288/17.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Waterfall draining from Fault Lake.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119694361303938'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWfqqXYUbXE6zIkDiABeXs2sEEQC7ntSimWHY2XnJxpHRfKrTC64Isk3NU8hX4AYrCMRGUe5M6FAMPPlktXnRanduG4Vou855qnxdQyp0t1uE7pP7q7lJ7RkQuCpvlDnhsC-gm56M5HSt/s288/18.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Frozen Fault Lake with Hunt Peak looming above.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119719034112642'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWrWLbcYfBdEQSIfmof7oO4xFVLe0KJVe5CQWohPvOVVSAOlX6kCNvbpHvfmQ1LBuJu7WPqHoV-Zklb90GfZ-fBUwzu5bGOllGuD0fioJyevN69eG9JlRBvx8vGv8Udj9Qw54L8_nDxt0r/s288/30.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />A nice snag.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119759540306642'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXqCVZ9vYbmxANGhp8V1MMiSPrYGupA3yE8c7F8JRBxSVFwltDofXKOJqqxuxPjL-bsQCG6z809RqXixZndV52ZERdt53wLXv542WBMSMw6T79BeCiRgsNpKiE0CjRo3nVCVMYQ_nl_fAY/s288/21.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Granite with veins.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119791273545202'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4zlopr1nSzMXE9NIDBNuctOhgW93zLD0Pvuf9T8q_PwY2GltO9EFg2CU-YcmflUXtJkzNwwEWZfLg6NoUjZIsKeTkk5-HFx-u0tz-ubBNqzyWGVIajjT4xtdKNycOVFddqD1rSN_WW8E/s288/22.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Above the lake.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119829407053746'><img src='http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SPUkzQUFmLc/ThsZKnEjt7I/AAAAAAAAAvo/rrOUz0ExU_k/s288/23.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />On the ridge above the lake for a closer look at Hunt Peak and fresh Spring avy debris on it's north slope.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119847500852082'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuY6IHGswT0c2fu3ojyjzNb2B9SUQntHB87rUsKoU771Tbe1-faljKxP0EOhu3IsngL-ch3G_OiaQh9s5PSR2dWCTfbNVGI80kw_8Pu-qdFrmQwTufYbpaT_4HftFKdszD8pg_v6q1MDSw/s288/24.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Looking over the ridge into the next drainage, McCormick Lake.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119869453779938'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFd84VpBYix0cg9yPfFCxH7ArhkFByhdmQSA6fDb6nvBdmoCNRJK3vE0bnNL0fdINpemHR7KU4gbWJWgNm90pIp7TOJqDAG-HNrXdtGlJfdP2g7vVLBtCF3RpmUX9PAWk105pJk9kaE37/s288/25.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Lunch spot on the ridge.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119901911087938'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9TRWsFAuI5ZZBbWLTepijUeQXP-4N24xgNVliaSmZG3LN7lRdwEgTixQ46OSs6al6sKf93vJqUa54JSxKhdv1wvwdDgsdhzROaOheTBmYlqM-pdis0ffgW8-gdDPnxYyy-Ehyf4-Y-SKx/s288/26.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Abundant glacier lilies.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119929814017266'><img src='http://lh5.ggpht.com/-O25WtFD_jb0/ThsZQdHcZPI/AAAAAAAAAwA/3TGVK6JAyko/s288/27.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />The ride out was nice and quick.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119966748087282'><img src='http://lh3.ggpht.com/-y5rQby9RaSU/ThsZSmtNk_I/AAAAAAAAAwI/6eHw6wb2fK0/s288/28.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Ankle veins. I'm getting old.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/109082861043248778809/Lazyeye#5628119985293896402'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3Y43dzlJ3mW2rlb4zY3qE-ORJm6zsaaYGXmjD681bEwRLQSnXbA_8FvBvJzI2o3EyYU2cwn-qNxBjRjUsb_Nclg7VCAGlHILAVzJsWTvBMLlI9msfi9846h0cEIBbX5iekWXPFVgqfNC/s288/29.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='88' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Panorama.<br /><br />Not bad for a weekend day when I have to work the evening shift.<br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-4228659055573433512011-07-07T22:08:00.001-07:002011-07-07T22:08:44.484-07:00Downtown<br />I walked some errands downtown yesterday. One major use I've enjoyed with my iPhone is the nicer camera and infinite photo apps. When I'm not working, I tend to grab photos of things that look interesting. Here are some from yesterday.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/07/5573.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/07/s_5573.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/07/5575.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/07/s_5575.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/07/5579.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/07/s_5579.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/07/5590.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/07/s_5590.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/07/5602.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/07/s_5602.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/07/5605.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/07/s_5605.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/07/5612.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/07/s_5612.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Yes that last one is melting snow in front of an ice company warehouse.<br /><br />I was also impressed with this woman. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/07/5620.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/07/s_5620.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I've seen another guy riding in town with a prosthetic leg. Impressive and inspiring.<br /><br />In other matters, I've just returned from a 3 week vacation. I will post gratuitous photos soon.<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-39654680879124983802011-05-25T01:56:00.001-07:002011-05-25T01:56:00.488-07:00Mountain Bike to Work WeekIn commemoration of bike-to-work week, and with the timely arrival of some downright decent Spring weather, I decided to start riding the bluff trails to work on my mountain bike when working downtown. Here is how it looked at 6:30 am the other morning:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/25/173.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/25/s_173.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I have no idea why I never did this before. I think my riding over the past year has become more and more utilitarian with longer and longer gaps between recreational rides. I've made a real effort to ride as many days as my schedule will allow, with the belief that regular 15 to 25 mile rides will get me in better shape than less frequent 30 to 40 mile rides. I don't know if this notion is true, but anecdotally I think I can tell a difference (of course I really haven't defined what "better shape" is, so who knows). Riding singletrack every morning and evening, however, has brought the joy of riding back front and center. I had so much fun last week that I've continued this week despite working overnight. Here is how the trails looked at 8 pm on the way to work:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/25/174.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/25/s_174.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Magical. <br /><br />Here is a shot of the 4:30 am Spokane sunrise in May--something I enjoy almost as much as the exploding, native Balsamroot that is all over right now.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/25/175.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/25/s_175.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Staying up all night is good mental training for the Midnight Century, which I've convinced at least one friend to undertake with me this year.<br /><br />A week ago I actually took a recreational ride and finally found the trail along the Spokane river between the cemetery on Government Way and the T.J. Meenach bridge. It had nearly reached "legendary" status in my mind since I had heard whisperings of its existence for years, but never had the fortitude to actually find it. I just happened to pass some bikers who boldly passed a "No Trespassing" sign just off the road, seconds after I paid heed to the same sign and stayed on the pavement. I reluctantly followed as I tend to respect such signs, and finally discovered the thread-like shoreline trail. I can't claim it was the most fun singletrack in the area, but it does get you from downtown to Riverside in a more interesting way. I doubt I'll ride it very often, but it's nice to know it's there. And I can't believe how many times I passed it's northern terminus without even thinking,"gee, what's over here?"<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-12334983899660301662011-05-06T17:20:00.001-07:002011-05-06T17:20:57.355-07:00Bloomsday and BeyondBefore:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/06/3413.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/06/s_3413.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />After:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/06/3414.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/06/s_3414.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We had a surprisingly good time last weekend as rookie "bloomies". I think V was so high on endorphins at the end of the run that she was thinking about running home, getting the kids, and doing it again. I would have considered joining her if I thought it would have kept my quads from cinching down like a corset.<br /><br />Instead we went home, got the kids, and headed out on a waterfall hunt. This time we went to the southeastern shore of Lake Roosevelt to see Hawk Creek Falls. This is a somewhat bashful waterfall, wedged in a tight corner of its namesake canyon. Hard to get a really stunning photo as a result.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/06/3415.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/06/s_3415.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />The falls had plenty of water spilling over its top, running along it's creekbed and into the lake. The lake, however, was at it's annual low having been drawn down in anticipation of a generous Spring runoff.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/06/3416.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/06/s_3416.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/06/3417.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/06/s_3417.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/06/3418.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/06/s_3418.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />It was nice to feel hot and dry as we wandered the sandy lakebed.<br /><br />On the way back we stopped at Fort Spokane, something I've wanted to do for some time. It was interesting to think about life at the fort 115 years ago but sad to think about life there 104 years ago when it was a compulsory school for Native children. I always find it satisfying to experience more of our local history. This was a photo for Savanna's 7th grade social studies/geography/Washington State History class:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/06/3419.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/06/s_3419.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />They are supposed to get photos of different places while holding a can of SPAM (maps spelled backward). We didn't have any on hand but will have to play with photoshop later.<br /><br />We stopped at a small store/restaurant/gas station to get something to drink on the way home. I appreciated the exclusivity that comes from living in a small town.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/06/3420.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/06/s_3420.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />If only my first name was Robert, I'd be golden.<br /><br />Overall, it was a good day trip to start the season of family adventure.<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-80658772103361103012011-04-28T11:17:00.001-07:002011-04-28T11:17:44.192-07:00When Man and Nature meet...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/28/1765.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/28/s_1765.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />nature always loses. I saw these flattened worms across miles of road on my run the other morning. I'd say they were suicidal if I believed they knew or were capable of understanding what their instinctive drive to surface in the moisture would have resulted in. It reminded me of seeing a young duckling folded under the front wheel of a car as I rode to work last Spring. I think it had lost it's mother in the very same road minutes earlier and was running in circles as I approached. Rather than run to the safety of the shoulder and river below, it headed out onto the highway just as a car came speeding from behind. I've seen my fair share of roadkill, but was involved with more than my fair share last year--the most significant being the elk I mortally wounded with my truck on the way to Mt. Rainier. I hope this year I see nothing more than flattened worms. I'm sure there is a life metaphor in here somewhere but I am inclined not to explore it (which may also be metaphorical, sheesh).<br /><br />Anyway, the key bit of information here is that I was running, which is a rare event. However, in a bid to more fully enjoy our community I have decided to run Bloomsday this year and have been getting in a few miles of training (we have now lived here for 10 years and have never even watched the race). I have come to appreciate how much easier cycling is on your body. My calves are sore and my left hip hurts, causing me to hobble like the middle aged slob that I am. I'm hoping I'll heal a bit by this weekend and that I don't get lost amongst the 50,000 other "worms" running the race.<br /><br />To further quell the gloomy mood at the beginning of this post, here is a photo of Ansel mid Easter egg safari last weekend and a photo of newly hung drywall in our basement. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/28/1766.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/28/s_1766.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/28/1767.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/28/s_1767.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />There, that feels better.<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-11359608151150941142011-04-20T15:18:00.001-07:002011-04-20T15:33:14.247-07:00Celebrating Spring<br />Seems like this time of year, nearly every year, I hear complaints of Spring's late arrival. Of course, despite the abundance of rain and snow, Spring, like every other year, is, in fact, right on time. People just have short memories and start to confuse Spring with Summer. <br /><br />Personally, I like how distinct Spring is at our northern latitude. It's unpredictable and exciting and builds anticipation for the easy warmth of Summer. <br /><br />In celebration of Spring's arrival, and to reconnect with one another, we kidnapped our grumbling children, dragged them from their Winter hovels, and went for a walk. First we headed to my favorite place to walk in Riverside State Park, Deep Creek. The geology is fascinating, picturesque, and uniquely "Spokane" (and I'm not talking about the random pockets of garbage, which may not be unique to Spokane alone). Then we stopped downtown to admire the full force of Spokane Falls. I never tire of staring at the Spring runoff, hurtling down the falls, imagining what it must have looked like 100 years ago (and eons before that) as a wild river with salmon and nothing around but trees and grass.<br /><br />I took some time to take photos and video, and even tried to do a little whizbang editing.<br /><br />Ansel with indisputable evidence:<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2251.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2251.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />V taking a picture of me taking a picture of her. Photo-recluse Savanna is behind her.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2252.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2252.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Lazy afternoon, my favorite kind.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2253.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2253.jpg' border='0' width='278' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Emmy afloat in the waves of basalt near Deep Creek.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2255.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2255.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Looking up the Deep Creek Canyon. Good practice for Southern Utah this Summer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2256.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2256.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />The purple gondola.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2257.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2257.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />A great and familiar landmark.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2258.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2258.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />The base of the Monroe Street Bridge.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2266.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2266.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='203' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Mist and sunlight go well together.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2270.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2270.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Ansel climbing the "tooth" in Riverfront park. What a great kid.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2282.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2282.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />City hall ivy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2283.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2283.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Upriver with rainbow.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2285.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2285.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Back home on our hillside the glacier lilies are in full force.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2287.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2287.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Trying the calamari at the new Ciao Mambo.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/04/20/2288.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/04/20/s_2288.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Finally, a quick video. My attempt to capsulize the power of the river in the Spring so I can enjoy it the other 11 months.<br /><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rMNYHmMZcIo?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VlzWiEtIz5M?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Regrettably, many times the seasons pass without taking time to savor and appreciate them. This year at least, I can say I enjoyed Spring. <br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-87212397871238756612011-03-02T23:36:00.000-08:002011-03-02T23:36:06.919-08:00More Winter Adventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I finally got out into the backcountry with some friends last week. The weather was great and the snow was nearly perfect. A couple of us spent the night at a little cabin and skied the next day as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Monday I skied at Lookout Pass in nearly 3 feet of new snow. First time I've skied in snow that deep--above my knees. The terrain at Lookout isn't too steep, which made getting down a bit more of a challenge. The trails on chair 3 were loads of fun, with heavy snow filling tracks before you could get around for another lap. I think I've officially caught the bug with the late season rally of snow we've been having.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-13356096916486654732011-01-04T19:20:00.000-08:002011-01-04T19:20:58.854-08:003 Days of SnowI worked the night shift over the week between Christmas and New Years, finally finishing the morning of January 2nd. It was a hard week. I did not sleep well knowing there were piles of light new snow and sunshine outside that everyone else was enjoying while I was banished to the darkness of the long December night.<br />
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But Sunday afternoon, after finishing a deserved post work nap, there was still some blue sky left. <br />
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We took the kids to explore Hog Canyon which contains a lake and a nice step waterfall at its north end. The lake and waterfall are frozen right now making it an even more interesting trip.<br />
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Monday school began for the kids. V and I dropped them off and headed up to Mt. Spokane where we hit the cross country trails. It lightly snowed as we made our way around Quartz mountain. After stretching our legs and working up an appetite, we got reacquainted over Thai food downtown.<br />
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Then today we mixed things up a bit and, after dropping the kids at school, headed to the east end of Lake Couer d'Alene. Mineral Ridge is well known as a Winter nesting area for bald eagles, and it didn't disappoint as we took in a hike around the hill side. <br />
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We spotted at least 20 bald eagles, some perched in trees, some swooping graciously over the lake, and a few with catches of fish. V did a better job of documenting them with <a href="http://juddbloodfive.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-yearday-4-adventure.html">photos</a> than I did. <br />
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Then we enjoyed another lunch at a bistro in Couer d'Alene I can't remember the name of as it seemed I was dreaming as I ate...<br />
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I'm sure we'll have another thawing rain soon, clearing the highway shoulders so tentative winter cyclists like myself can ride again.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-5906229199376990082010-11-13T22:27:00.000-08:002010-11-13T22:27:00.785-08:00Bringing in Winter on Mica PeakHarwood and I decided to finally make it to the top of Mica Peak, regardless of weather. I'm not sure if it was a bike ride or a hike. Either way, I'm calling it epic.<br />
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Harwood has lived off the western ridge of Mica for a year and attempted to find his way to the top once last summer but the maze of fire roads, deer trails, and no trespassing signs stopped him. We started up the road with the idea of finding a trail that would take us to the top. We made progress up the mountain through some brutal-at-times bushwhacking, but finally relented and found a spur road that led us back to the main summit road.<br />
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The route as tracked by the GPS that got us there and back:<br />
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We both embraced the cold and wet, deciding that the adventure was much better than being warm, dry, and bored at home.<br />
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</div> We lamented that with all the clouds and snow we couldn't enjoy the view and headed down quickly. By the time we were below snow level we were shivering under a crust of ice with useless, block-like hands and feet. We stopped to try to warm up but only succeeded in getting soaked to the bone and tasted the grit in our teeth from the fenderless slog back to Harwood's house. All in all a morning well spent.<br />
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Warming up in the car, documenting the dirt on my face:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The consensus is that next Spring/Summer we ride the road to the top and do recon on the way down to find an all dirt route back to Harwood's. </div><br />
A parting shot of how my large mountain bike barely squeezes onto the rack:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now onto my next "great idea".</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-77709985661476587982010-10-18T21:21:00.000-07:002010-10-18T21:21:10.791-07:00Bicycle Photo ExhibitThought I'd mention that the Adventure Cycling touring photo exhibit entitled "Bicycle Eclectic" is scheduled to come to Spokane. It will be at the Chase Gallery in City Hall, opening Nov. 5, and will be on display until sometime in December. Hopefully this post will remind me to get there and see it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-72859205948688398152010-10-07T22:43:00.001-07:002010-10-07T22:50:03.928-07:00Manly projectsOur garage recently got awesomer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/07/3181.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/07/s_3181.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />And we finally replaced our flimsy, post theft mailbox (the postal person left us a little hatemail note saying we had to).<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/07/3183.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/07/s_3183.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Artsy tiltshift generator version.<br /><br />And last weekend I burned a gallon of gas in my chainsaw cutting up downed wood--fuel for the coming winter.<br /><br />All of these projects qualify for the "jabronie" manly seal of approval. Technically speaking, a task qualifies only if it involves a chainsaw, outdoor gear of some sort, or mixing cement. Job done, done, and done.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=E%20Hangman%20Ln,Spokane,United%20States%4047.585023%2C-117.393013&z=10'>E Hangman Ln,Spokane,United States</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971136094062169613.post-11954957298101031212010-09-14T15:46:00.000-07:002010-09-14T15:46:33.577-07:00The Route of the HiawathaThe last in this series of videos, this is the third year in a row we've done this family ride. First time I have ridden the shuttle back to the top--I definitely prefer riding up, but being with the family is nice. This was on August 21st, 2010, the 100 year anniversary of "The Big Burn"--a huge fire in North Idaho and Montana that wiped out millions of acres of white pine and altered the U.S. forest service practices. Another fun trip. <br />
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