Alan and I spent another superb evening of challenge out at the Agua Caliente trail. I rode my other bike this time but an still unsure which one is “better.” My lungs burned throughout the climb, a function of my tired state as well as the springtime pollen that is continually causing me greif. At [...]
4/23/04 – Arrived mid-day with just enough time to ride the climb challenges of the shoreline trail (Salt Lake foothills). The featured event was Hero Hill, so Brian and I headed there first. I was wondering a bit whether I would complete the feat (cleaning the climb with no dabs), since my legs were tired [...]
Enjoyed a nice technical workout on the Agua Caliente trail this evening. The wind was completely out of control, but thankfully blowing us up the steep rocky trail. The parking lot was deserted, as usual, and not a soul on the trail. Alan and I both struggled, dabbed and walked all over the place, but [...]
It is clear that the Rincon Mountains are not being managed as wilderness, by any interpretation of the word or law. It’s time for the NPS to either begin responsible management of the area or give up the wilderness distinction. 4/16 – Alan and I picked up our “back country” permit at the visitors center [...]
Version 2.0 is out, finally. Just as soon as it’s out, we’re off for a trip–3 days of backpacking in the Rincons. After the chaos of paper deadlines, taxes, teaching class and getting 2.0 out, it’s time for a break. When I say break, of course, I mean 3 days of strenuous climbing in some [...]
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