Prerace- me & Tony Top of Columbine climb, practice day. 7 mile climb, 3,500 ft and 2 hoursTop of ColumbineHeading back down from Columbine Bagpipes at the start of the practice Columbine climbLeadvilleWent for the perfect waterfall shot, then…Slipped on a rock & no using a couple fingers for several daysview of Leadville from top of hill Lunch, 3 straight daysPrerace meeting The foundersFinish lineProof of entry Waiting for the startBetter use than a dog washPayson Mcelven’s live podcast
The start to a really wet and muddy day. Race cut short because of the conditions After 1 loop, total muddfest Took a big spill down a steep hill. Not a fun day, way too muddyPrerace parking lot, wet but still had a chance to be fun The night before, Bryson City down town
Pulled in to Grand Canyon NP to an unexpected snow storm. Camped in my car but still made for a cold night! Cold sleeping arrangement Walking the rim to Hermits Rest Me & Tony start the hike to Phantom Ranch Cold & windy Warning signs along the trail! Heading into Phantom Ranch Central guest house for meals Our bunks with several snoring men Chow time. Family style dinner. Great food and companyThe Colorado River on the way back up to the rim
Finished! Rain soaked course making for tough day. James finished strong and I finished eventually. Really fun day and great to race with friends. Slid right off the trail & over the handlebars. Not too bad for how wet the course was.