Dia de los Muertos

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Dia de los Muertos

Guatemala is never boring.

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MTB 2025

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Pikes Peak (14,110’)

Barr Trail is geologic classic.

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A Life in the Mountains

Remembering Mark Penry, 1965-2025

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CT SKT Attempt, part 2

We weren’t slow enough.

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CT Segments 28-25

To the finish line.

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CT Segments 17-16

Our NOBO journey on the CT comes close to completion.

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Santis, Switzerland

Classic cable hike in the Appenzell region.

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Trento & the Dolomiti

The southern side of the Alps.

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Saalbach, Austria

The “Home of Lässig” — whatever that is.

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Camino Francés, part 3

Astorga to Santiago de Compostela

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CT Segment 1

A nice ride on an otherwise unexciting segment.

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CT Segment 11

Better on a bike?

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Mt. of the Holy Cross (14,007’)

Halo Ridge makes it interesting.

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Castle Peak (14,274’)

The easiest Elk range 14er.

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Torreys Peak (14,272’)

Via Kelso Ridge.

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Mt. Sneffels (14,155’)

Via standard South Slopes route.

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CT Segments 3-2

Through the burn.