Monthly Archives: April 2013

One of the big highlights of our California trip earlier this month was our big cat experience at the San Diego Zoo’s safari park.  The world-famous zoo has a huge parcel of land outside Escondito that they use as a … Continue reading →

I’ve been training in some ultralight shoes lately.  Similar to Mike’s “five fingers” I’ve been using New Balance Minimus T10.  They weigh less than a notion and are completely flat.  They basicaly convert the bottom of your foot from skin … Continue reading →

The NorthFace in Banff issued a challenge this week to run or bike up the Mt Norquay road and post a time.    It starts on the outskirts of Banff and goes about 5 km in length and rises 230m … Continue reading →

  April is “go time” in the mountains.  The warmer temperatures provide brief windows of slope stability and the biggest objectives are attempted.  For me this year, my trusted group of trip partners is unable to all be off at … Continue reading →