Tag: Nevada

Caffeine-ation: My Own Private Bialetti

Caffeine-ation: My Own Private Bialetti

We’ve been trying to save a few pennies here and there, so we’ve been making our own ‘go juice’ lately. Among the many methods we have to choose from, the mini-espresso maker seems to suit us. Using our favorite little MSR Pocket Rocket we can brew up anywhere; hotel rooms, a host’s kitchen, even our campsite.

 

Spring in the Sierras

Spring in the Sierras

We rolled into the Tahoe Area on the heels of a very successful MTB Trails Conference that took place last October. It was an event that brought together the mountain bike community, the US Forest Service, and many other interested and dedicated parties. One significant outcome was the resurgence of TAMBA, the Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association. We were happy to spend our final weekend in California helping everyone keep the momentum going.

 

Red Rocks, Cottonwood Valley, and Vertical Deadfall

Red Rocks, Cottonwood Valley, and Vertical Deadfall

In one week we’ve gone from the deep forests of the Sierra to the stark beauty of the Mojave. Welcome to the West, baby… I love the desert. To some it seems like a wasteland, but to me it’s beautiful. There’s no place else where you can witness life in such a delicate balance.

 

The Bootleg Canyon Teeter-Totter Accident

The Bootleg Canyon Teeter-Totter Accident

While we compile our thoughts and adventures from Vermont, we’d like to share the following video.  It was taking while on a road trip in …