This is Alden. He's 68 years old. He's a recently retired professor of computer science at the University of Montana. And he's just about the toughest mountain biker you'd ever have the pleasure of

I've been keeping this blog for nearly five years, and every so often, I create a post that I come precariously close to deleting before I publish it — whether it's too intimate, too "off subject"

On Tuesday, I received the call that I had been expecting, the call that I had been hoping for but also dreading.“Your grandfather has decided to go on hospice,” my Mom told me as I ducked outside

It's been a simple week so far: Work, arrange apartment, bike, run, late dinner, arrange apartment, upload more photos to the Shutterfly archive, sleep. Yesterday I didn't get out of the house until

For my 31st birthday, I resolved to get more serious about running. Not only for reasons of fitness, but because of the opportunities it will ultimately open up (there are so many places where bikes

There's something about having a parent come to visit the place you choose to call your home that can make a person so much more ... on edge ... than usual. You want your life choices to be validated,

Today's my birthday.It seems as I learn and grow,The less things I know.Just a few (thousand) miles north

"There were times - especially on stages 3, 4 and 5 - where I was in the depths of a personal hell. Not exactly a pain cave, something different. I was desperately despondent and unhappy."My friend,

My expectations going into TransRockies 2010 were admittedly much too small. Before I started, finishing the race seemed to be a non-issue. Even though the elevation profiles were off the charts for

Keith and I finally rolled into Canmore on Saturday afternoon to finish the seven stages of the TransRockies in 46 hours and 32 minutes, which is only about 20 hours slower than the pros up front.

Earlier this spring my friend Roy and I promised to take some nice folks down the Niyukluk / Fish river from Council to White Mountain this summer.  This past weekend was a time when it could

Wow, what a weekend this has been. On Saturday Sarah was invited to sing and play music at our friends, Erika and Tyler, wedding. It was such an honor to accompany her on mandolin.  The wedding

BlueberriesA little blueberry pickin' followed by a glorious beach day.  These consecutive 70 degree days feel like a heat wave. The kind of days where swimming in the ocean is a relief from

How much family fun can we squeeze in a weekend? Well the weekend isn't over yet, another great day awaits! Hahnah and Dave jamming at work picnicFamily beach fun (no worries I'm holding

You just can't beat 60 degree heat in Nome.  For some reason it feels like 80 degrees.  I think I actually hear a lawn mower, now that's crazy!I sort of spontaneously decided to do the Dexter

Summer is slipping by way too fast. We took advantage of good weather and enjoyed a day on the beach.  While the NY beaches were great, hot with warm surf, it was pleasant to be back to

Dear Atlasta Air,I just wanted express my deepest thanks for being such a wonderful airline. I am grateful we are able to utilize your service, the only service, in our area, we should simply just

We are in NY enjoying day after day of heat upon heat, what a difference from Nome.  My sister in law had an extra ticket from a friend for Sarah to go to a Bon Jovi and Kid Rock concert at the

Traveling around with the family. A long journey that began with a friends beautiful wedding in Wasillian nation. This was followed by Alaska air flight cancellation. Hmmm another mechanical? We were rerouted

I'm posting this on the blog as opposed to a legitimate classified online ad because I am not sure I really want to sell them.  I am in the process of upgrading my Wildfire with replacement