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  • Indy Highways

    February and March: Ice climbing, ski wandering, mounting biking, kayaking, meeting friends, making friends,…. After two weeks of ice climbing with my dear friend Karen in Colorado (who had 49 days and 200 laps on the ice this winter…at age… Continue reading

    Indy Highways
  • The Captain and the Rookie

    The captain and the rookie.This is how it began over 25 years ago. Then, it was backcountry skiing and mountain rescue and my early days in the fire service. Dave was a captain with Gresham Fire when I was still… Continue reading

    The Captain and the Rookie
  • Unsettled

    The previous shift at work we went on a call that left my mind unsettled. I can’t explain it. It wasn’t the worst call I’ve been on in my career. Far from it. But somehow this one got to me.… Continue reading

    Unsettled
  • Water

    When bikepacking, water is a delicate balance. You go through a lot of it. 4-7 liters a day, at least, depending on the conditions. But it’s also heavy. Carrying too much can be a lug and slow things down. Not… Continue reading

    Water