Category Archives: Outdoors

Filling the post-work void

It’s about 3:15 PM and you can’t stop looking at your computer’s clock. When will you finally be freed from the confines of your world in cubicle-ville? But more importantly, what will you do when you get off of work? … Continue reading

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There’s Disc Golf in Them There Hills!

Looking for something to do before the snow settles in? How about a round of Disc Golf? It’s a fun leisurely game of chance that may, or may not involve a backpack with a few beers, a small picnic and a little bit of sun screen… Continue reading

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Hiking the “Clyde Lake Loop”

Then let’s talk about one of my favorite areas to do some hiking in the Uintas. Loosely I’ve heard it referred to as the “Clyde Lake basin” or the “Divide Lake Basin” but essentially, it is a great ~5.75 mile round trip Continue reading

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Preparing for the Snowboarding Season

In essence, a huge part of being ready for the upcoming season is about working on your balance and flexibility. Balance really has so much to do with the quality of experience you will have on the slopes, after all, it is balance that allows you to go from heel to toe, switch edges without face-planting, and come off of a kicker without looking like a wild duck. Continue reading

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Mountain Biking: Get back in the saddle

I’ve been longing for a great journey on a mountain bike since my purchase of a used Ironhorse downhill bike from Jackson Hole Resort last year. While the riding around town, at the park, and through some minor hills of the Tanner Park Gully has been a good time, I’m pretty sure that it’s time to get her to the slopes and do some downhill runs. Continue reading

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