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The Big Sky Biggie
Talk about putting an exclamation point on August #spondywarrior style. I went four for four on the Saturday races/events this month (Long Bridge Swim, Swim the Fish, York 38 Special and the Biggie). This was uncharted waters for me as it was my first attempt at back...
The Long Bridge Swim
It's been a month since we took on the Long Bridge Swim. Talk about a special swim with Kamiah. It’s always so meaningful sharing these experiences on the North Idaho waters of my youth with Kamiah and Amanda (my wife). I gave Kamiah the option for the weekend’s plans...
The 38 Special
I’ve been marinating on how to best tell the story of the battle in the Big Belts that went down over the weekend—better known as the York 38 Special—and then I wrote an update to one of the most valued people on my PT team and it hit me. I’ve had a deep love affair...
Love The Ride
“I just want to ride.” This is something my wife hears me say every time an injury keeps me off the bike. There are few things more challenging for athletes, or anyone that loves to train than injuries. Texting an old friend (who’s dealing with some nagging lung...
Fools Gold Gravel Grinder
If you’re not a rider or racer, this one might not strike a chord, but I’m hoping it can serve as inspiration to anyone trying to do something out of the ordinary. I’ve had this gravel race on my calendar for four years, but with injuries, wedding gigs and the 1st...
Audacious Jackson Hole Weddings
That’s a wrap on another summer (autumn) season of weddings. Friday marked eight weeks in a row driving down to the Hole (Jackson Hole) for officiating gigs—with two Snake River trips thrown in to keep the end of summer ritual alive and strong. Love this pic snapped...
Independent Bookstore Day: The Best In The West
In honor of Independent Bookstore Day, I want to give a shout out to a few of our favorites. We had quite a run with Grizzlies On My Mind & Be Audacious and these bookstores were so good to us—and what an honor it was to speak, sign and read at these independent...
Earth Day 2020
In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to share an excerpt from the introduction to my book of essays, Grizzlies On My Mind. May we put some of this COVID-19 fire into our efforts to protect our wild planet and fight climate change. 'It is my hope that your journey through...
COVID Chronicles: Life on ‘Lockdown’
How has ‘lockdown’ impacted our day-to-day lives? I imagine this is going to look different for each of us. At our house, with the exception of going to school, evening swim practice, and morning coffee shop writing sessions, things are pretty much business as...
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