by Michael Leach | Sep 11, 2021 | Life, Turkey Hash
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...
by Michael Leach | Aug 27, 2021 | Environment, Life, Turkey Hash
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...
by Michael Leach | Jul 9, 2021 | Environment, Life, Turkey Hash
“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...
by Michael Leach | Jun 15, 2021 | Turkey Hash
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...
by Michael Leach | Oct 9, 2020 | Environment, Life, Turkey Hash
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...
by Michael Leach | Apr 25, 2020 | Life, Turkey Hash
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...
