On The Road....

I can't really say what I would do if I say this on the road next time I went riding.

Flying By

Its too hard to keep up with time. I can't believe it's almost February. It feels like yesterday I was out XC skiing on Christmas Day. Although I have got to say I am stoked. Really the mountain bike season starts in a little over 2 months and I could not be happier. Like all ways though, time flies when you are out having fun. The weather took a bit of turn to the wintry side this week and we got some more snow here in town. Today it was nice again though and looks like it should be around 50 again on Sunday. Quite happy!


Snowdown started this Wednesday, my room mate Trevor Downing took the win in a very close battle with Dylan Stucki. Congrats to both of them, suffering for 15 minutes on the rollers sounds like hell to me. I was planning on doing the hot wing eating contest today, but had to work at RGP's instead. But if you have ever been to RGP's you know it can't really be considered a job since working there is so much fun. Oh well, there is still the mattress race and the snow dual slalom at Purgatory. I will try and get some practice in for both events before Saturday. Until then!

I Feel a Bit Out of Place

I took this picture a year ago after Durango got a HUGE snow storm. I see this now and just laugh at how much snow we had and how much we have now. Last winter pretty much seemed typically to me, after living near Aspen for so long I am used to it being really cold and snowy in January. But these past few weeks here have been more like March or even April for me. Today it was 56 outside and very sunny. It's been like this for the past couple of weeks, and its great too with the snow melting off really quickly. Everyday it has been getting warmer and the roads are almost bone dry. Although the forecast says we should be getting more snow soon, I really hope this weather stays. I love the sun and the warmth way too much.

But I guess a spring like Snowdown would be kind of weird. This year's theme is "In Da Nile" and looks even better than last years. I can easily say that Snowdown 2008 was one of my most favorite moments of the year. With the Hot Wing eating contest, and Trevor almost wining the roller races, and so many other events I know its going to be awesome. The only let down is that I didn't get to enter the beard growing contest in time. Oh well, there is always next year. Hopefully, if it does snow, it will not be too much, because this weather is to awesome to see go. Well I am off, got another day at RGP's and then back on the bike! Enjoy your January!

So Far...

So far this January has been pretty awesome. The weather has really improved, the temps for the past few days have been in the 40's mid day, and the snow is melting of the streets pretty quickly as well. I have been getting in some good hours and staying on target so far this year. Then today I went up to Silverton for some of the best snowboarding I have ever had in my entire life. And I have snowboarded at many of Colorado and Utah's premier resorts and Silverton is among the best, maybe even the best. It's definitely a place of its own, with the feel being very locals only, yet not very many people there are really locals.

As you can tell, the view's from the mountain are pretty epic. The whole album can be found under the my photos link on the side bar. I really wish I would have taken more photos, but even the photo's I have do not do this place justice. But aside from today, I have been mostly on the bike and also on the XC skis. Trevor my roommate got back from Tucson the other day. He was there for three weeks and is very fast and already finished with base. Lucky! But also its great having him back in the house and also to have someone else to ride in the cold with.

Since the snow has been melting off, the roads have been really messy lately. Since our back yard is covered in very deep snow, we have been using the bathtub to clean out bikes. It actually works really well. Well, I am beat, and I have a hot shower and some food calling my name so, until next time, keep enjoying 09!

New Years

It's finally here, 2009. Really excited for this year. Of course, I don't know who is not really excited for a new year? Its the clean slate, a chance to try and make up for mistakes and start over again. It feels a bit odd for me celebrating New Years last night since I began preparation for 09 a few weeks ago, but now its official.


Finally the roads here in Durango are starting to clear and its a bit easier to go ride. The temps have gone up drastically and is almost 40 outside right now. This is another welcome change. The below freezing temps were killing me. Been XC skiing a lot, the Hillcrest golf course is great right now. The groomers have been doing a great job and making it really fun and easy to get out there. Well it's time to go ride! The sun is out and looking awesome. Happy New Year everyone.