
The final countdown is totally on to my last vacation of the year! While that is a little sad to type, i’m super stoked to be headed to Grand Canyon again. This year is pretty much the same as last years trip, just a few weeks later in the year (hopefully it’ll be a little…
Didn’t get out as early as I wanted this morning, things kept getting in my way, but I was able to make it out for a quick, warm bike ride. It’s been pretty hot here lately, even for Phoenix, so my late start made for a sweat-fest. Still glad I got in a ride, really…

I was hoping to have a solid summer of biking and hiking, but I just haven’t had the motivation to go out in the Phoenix heat! For a long time I’ve been able to deal with and train through the summer, but in the past few years it has really started to effect me. I…
Time to focus on the next adventure, another relaxing Grand Canyon hike! South Kaibab – Bright Angel Campground (2 nights) – BA to Indian Garden ( 1 night) – BA to Rim. Just because, here’s my Instapics from the trip last year.

Every year I look forward to my backpacking trip, usually to Southern Colorado. Putting on the pack and walking into the mountains is always such a great way to mentally escape the stresses of life. This year we choose the Conejos River area near Antonio, Co for our backpacking adventure. We hiked from the Three…