March ’19: Crawling
As the old proverb says, “You have to learn to crawl before you can walk”. Well, let me tell you, March has been a month of crawling. There is a lot of research that goes into a van build. Of … Continued
February ’19: Cooped Up & Cranky
Brrrrrrr I think I jinxed it when I mentioned in January’s blog that the winter weather had been mild because February has been the worst! I shouldn’t complain, we haven’t really had it THAT bad. It’s just been dreary, rainy, … Continued
January ’19: A New Year
A new year. It’s that time when when people start mulling over fresh ideas, new starts, and motivation levels are at their peak. I suppose when we’re so focused on our future, the prospect of a clean slate or a … Continued
December ’18: A Year in Review
Time is a constant in life. Tick, tick, tick—The seconds go by, day in-day out, efficient and uninterrupted. Despite my understanding of how time works, I have a theory that there are miniature ornery creatures with deranged eyes, purple fur, … Continued
November ’18: The Pit
November is here. I have been pondering several ideas over the course of the month, one of which is time; it comes and goes so quickly. Technically, one could argue that time passes with every second of every moment. Before … Continued
October ’18: Pot of Gold
It has been a beautiful fall here in Boise, Idaho. I feel fortunate to live in such an amazing state where the weather is prime and outdoor adventures wow even the most seasoned traveler. The downside is that wanderlust constantly … Continued
Trail Hoppers: The Final Chapter in the Idaho Hot Springs Loop Saga.
The last blog update left off with Eric and I settling into Stanley after withstanding an abundance of road blocks and detours. At this point, our journey had lead us 262.12 miles with over 14,000 feet of elevation gain. Little … Continued
Shifting Gears: Idaho Hot Springs Loop (part 3)
I’m not sure how to start this blog update, so I suppose I’m just going to jump right into it. If you haven’t already read part 2 (click here) because the story will probably not make any sense. I left … Continued
Knowledge is Power: Idaho Hot Springs Loop (part 2)
Boise to Ketcham (175.33 miles) “If it was easy, everyone would do it.” -Said by anyone who’s tried to do something hard After 8 days, Eric and I are happy to report we are alive and well, skin … Continued
The Great Escape: Idaho Hot Springs Loop (part 1)
After months of gut busting workouts and long distance rides, weeks of planning, and days of packing/unpacking/re-packing the moment has finally come—Our great escape into the Idaho wilds! Excited would be an understatement as we have been looking forward … Continued