As much as it pains me to admit it, singletrack heaven is not in Fruita, Colorado or Moab, Utah. It is in Sedona, Arizona. For years, I’d simply assumed that we lived quite near the center of the mountain biking universe. And then, in November worlds collided on a family trip to Sedona. The moment […]
Mountain Biking
Fantastic Fall Mountain Biking in the North Fruita Desert
Is there anywhere on earth where fall is not glorious? As the day grows shorter, the cool air clarifies the light, the outline of mountains against the horizon are ultra-sharp, colors are thrown into greater relief. And did I mention cool air? The Perfect Season For Desert Mountain Biking During the summer, mountain biking at the […]
Biking Telluride’s Historic Galloping Goose Trail
My family has a bone to pick with the United States Forest Service. Mostly, we like…even love… the Forest Service. Here in Colorado, they provide us with skiing, camping, hiking and mountain biking. They manage some of our most beautiful lands and generally they do it well. No, our family beef has nothing to do […]
Learning From My Outdoor Parenting Mistakes
Last May, we made a bad parenting mistake. We let our younger son ride The Ribbon. The Ribbon is a gorgeous expanse of slickrock high above our valley which connects to a series of singletrack trails ending near our home. Our older son loves this ride and he was pretty sure his brother would love […]
Why I Live in the Center of My Universe
Have you ever had one of those moments when you look around at your life and suddenly, unequivocally, you know that all is right and as it should be? I was walking with my dog on a gorgeous, clear, cold late fall day last year when I was struck by the unexpected perfection of my […]