The Sierra Expedition pt. III: The Turns
The switch from bike tour to backcountry tour feels surreal in the middle of June. We're at 10,000' and it still looks like early May. Clear skies and cold temperatures at night have lead to a sweet corn… [more]
The Sierra Expedition pt. I: The Ride
Fred and I recently returned from our Sierra Nevada Expedition and would like share with you fine folks the highlights, low lights, and general information about our tour. We're going to break this down… [more]
Article in Wend
Check it out y'all. The good folks (and great writer Rick Olson) at Wend Magazine threw up this neat little story about us. Enjoy the Read. http://www.wendmag.com/blog/2011/04/05/think-outside-of-the-automobile-pedal-your-turns/… [more]
Been Riding Bikes
Between the sitting in the classroom and earning paychecks Sam and I finally got a chance to get out on our bikes and make a quick trip north to Portland and beyond. Adopting a minimalist's approach… [more]
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Pedal Your Turns. Take Two
Hello from Lake Tahoe California! Sam and I plus an interested posse of Donner Summit locals are scheming and conspiring about what the upcoming season will entail. There's lots of talk of far flung states and lofty peaks, but also of returning to the east side of the Sierra and hitting up some spots be breezed by last year. We have also got our sights set on public transit and combining the logical use of public buses and trains to get us closer to our objectives and biking the rest of … [Read More...]
Organic Agriculture + bike touring + mountaineering? Sweet
It was a couple months after the Sierra trip that I thought to check the PYT email account, and I'm grateful for remembering to do so. I got an email from Christopher at Human Powered Mountaineers and was basically blown away by what this awesome couple is doing. Based out of lovely Bozeman, Montana, the human powered mountaineers are folks (Justene and Christopher) on a mission to spread the good word about local, organic agriculture through slideshows and presentations. Bonus: they are also … [Read More...]
The Sierra Expedition pt. III: The Turns
The switch from bike tour to backcountry tour feels surreal in the middle of June. We're at 10,000' and it still looks like early May. Clear skies and cold temperatures at night have lead to a sweet corn cycle, and we're all antsy to get after it. I finally remove my friends splitboard that I'm borrowing from the purple sheathes (thanks Claire!) and remember why I'm here. We suit up and prepare to make turns earned from the doorstep. Mission Alpha Numero Uno: That sweet face on False White … [Read More...]
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