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Opening the Trap

6 years ago 4 min read Stories About the West central oregon snow trail running winter fear

There are things to fear at the edge of the forest. A man on the road told RK to carry a pistol on dog walks in case of coyotes, bobcats, and cougars.

Thick fog in the ponderosa forest of central oregon.

Just Outside the Door, Over There

6 years ago 3 min read Stories About the West central oregon cold dark running snow trails

The first time I ran on my current backyard trail was April 2017. RK and I went to central Oregon hoping to mountain bike and instead we went running in sideways rain/sleet/snow.

Taking advice

7 years ago 3 min read Stories About the West adventure advice camping colorado cows dogs fly fishing snow solitude

Stopping in at the local fly or bike shop and asking for advice is a well established ritual, especially if you are in a new area. What river is fishing well? What flies are working? What are the trail conditions?

Rest(less)

8 years ago 2 min read Stories About the West angst foothills silence snow stop complaining trail running winter

Inaction gives me a certain amount of anxiety. I like to be in motion, changing things up, doing things, moving. Winter seems deliberately made for stasis, and in case you want to fight

Three Cocktails To Get You Through The Winter

8 years ago 2 min read Cocktails cold fourth route hot toddy milk punch snow winter

For those of us that prefer dirt to snow, sunshine to darkness, flip flops to boots, winter can be a little trying. It is tempting to settle in with a stack of books and a bottle of whiskey and wait it out.