Sommar An ode to climbing. I know, as a mountain biker or snowboarder I am probably supposed to hate climbing, but hard as I might try, I just don't. You know how it goes, as the road start heading upwards everyone goes on at a good clip, talk cheerfully to each other and
Sommar The third step, a leap in the air The engine is humming no more than a couple of meters to my left, and far below me lies Germany. In less than three hours I will be in Nice, in the sun and in the warmth. The bike is prepped, helmets packed and on my feet are a brand
Vinter 10 days of skiing, and it's not ever New year's yet Yay! Today was my tenth day skiing this season, not bad for a weekend warrior with a (sort of) full time job. The first five you have already read about, on Centennial ridge and Cameron pass. Decent skiing, but it was really on day six it picked up. A blower
Vinter Still slogging on in the office At least the sun is out, and as you can see everything including porch furniture is bigger in 'Murica. [http://smaertin.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/p1000085.jpg] Doing that SCIENCE!!! We've been up on the ridge a couple of times, conditions have gone from thin but
Vinter Two things I like Back in WY, which is just like it should be. Cars are huge, gas is cheap and people wear sunglasses and cowboy hats. We had a nice day of touring in Cameron Pass on Sunday, maybe a bit cold but snow is plentiful and soft. [http://smaertin.files.wordpress.com/
Rat So, whats new on the western front? An oil change apparently costs 30 bucks (including the oil!), our bike rack is the size of the average french car and yesterday I was swimming in a cat4 rapid. Oh, and the sun i shining. [http://smaertin.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/dsc_0154.jpg] Half a ribeye steak,
Sommar Some mixed photos from Laramie, Wy and Ft Collins, Co After a great couple of weeks in (utterly cold) southern France racing the biivouac [http://biivouac.com] I am now in Laramie, Wy for work and fun. The trails here are mostly dusty and man-made, but more natural and fun stuff is out there for those who are looking. I
Vinter Back in the salt mine [http://smaertin.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/img_1156.jpg] Office and lunch room in Centennial We are back from an awesome couple of weeks in the Wasatch with everything from waist deep to spring conditions. I have a ton of pics that will eventually make their way to the
Vinter Dawn patrol, sketchy snow and the prairie Centennial, WY, 630am. The sun is just on the rise, and we were already on our way out. [http://smaertin.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/p1190814.jpg] Just huge plains and a rising sun in the east Seems like I have a nac for hitting all time high temperatures, just