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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.

Connect some dots

6 years ago 2 min read Stories About the West Art central oregon trails

Most of us remember connect-the-dot puzzles, moving a pencil around a piece of partially printed newsprint from numbered dot to numbered dot until a composition is revealed.

Pivot

7 years ago 3 min read Stories About the West dogs fly fishing Oregon trail running trails

I never really wanted to live in Utah. For at least 6 years I claimed to be on the “one year plan.” My problem was with Utah’s urban areas, but the surrounding landscapes turned out to be a huge exploration opportunity.

Emma the dog stalking something in the snow.

Bend, Don’t Break

7 years ago 3 min read dogs mud rain snot trails winter Stories About the West

I am three weeks into a head cold that just won’t quit. I am well enough to go to work but, as I told my co-worker, I feel like half of my energy is going towards snot production.

Wintering

7 years ago 2 min read Things To Do Outside dogs dust ice trail running trails winter

I am being reminded of the challenges of winter running. Glare ice under a thin layer of snow fluff that requires a short stride and careful steps. Snow packed into dirt, filling in the texture and making for slick descents.