Category Archives: Photography

Pike’s Peak, Colorado

I finally made it!  I put over 3,000 miles on my mountain bike in the last 12 months and made it to the summit of Pike’s Peak, Colorado on July 21, 2013. I spent the night before my big ride in Colorado … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycling, Colorado, Mountains, Photography, Pike's Peak | 5 Comments

Rocky Mountain National Forest

My journey towards Pike’s Peak continues.  I drove from Wyoming and was very happy to see the hills and trees of Colorado.  I’m sure there is beauty in Wyoming but my route did not take through it. My destination was … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycling, Colorado, Estes Park, Mountains, National Parks, Photography, Rocky Mountin National Forest, Training | 4 Comments

Washington Pass to Winthrop

Last weekend I had the most incredible wildlife experience of a lifetime.     On Friday,  I headed east seeking sunshine.  I decided to increase the intensity of my ride to better prepare for the Pikes Peak, Colorado ride next month. … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycling, Cascade Mountain Loop, Mountains, National Parks, Photography, Washington Pass, Washington State, Waterfall, Winthrop | 4 Comments

Murphy’s Law Mountain Loop Highway

My plans to take a 125 mile cycle ride were altered at the hands of Murphy yesterday.  I had made it 35 miles up the highway when I stopped to check my gear and seek shelter from some light rain. I’ve put … Continue reading

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White Pass

  This post covers day two of the Chinook Pass / White Pass trip I took May 19th and 20th. After a great night’s sleep at the Whistlin’ Jack Lodge,  I woke up to clear skies and the promise of a … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycling, Mountains, Mt. Rainier, Photography, Washington State, Waterfall, Whislin' Jack Lodge, White Pass | 4 Comments

Chinook Pass

Chinook Pass links Eastern Washington with the west side on Highway 410 at 5,430 feet.  It’s closed during the winter months due to a heavy snow load and avalanche hazards.   With rain predicted at my home on the west side, … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycling, Chinook Pass, Mountains, Mt. Rainier, National Parks, Photography, Washington State, Whislin' Jack Lodge, White Pass | 2 Comments

Leavenworth – Lake Wenatchee – Plain loop

With a 90% chance of rain forecast for Northwest Washington, I decided to head to the east side of the state for a little cycling.  I was pedaling west on Highway 2 from Leavenworth by 10:30 yesterday morning. The spring … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycling, Lake Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Mountains, Photography, Plain, Washington State | 5 Comments

Monroe, Snohomish, and back to Mukilteo

With the temperatures expected to be in the high 70s yesterday,  I headed out on another bicycle trek.  I was rolling east from my home of Mukilteo by 10:30.  It was already warm enough that wore shorts and a lightweight … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycling, Mountains, Photography, Snohomish, Washington State | 3 Comments

Chuckanut Drive

The sun warmed this Northwest Washington weekend and was very inviting.  I packed up my bike and headed north.  at Burlington,  I veered west to Chuckanut Drive.  This road follows the shoreline to Bellingham and offers incredible views of the islands … Continue reading

Posted in Bellingham, Bicycling, Chuckanut Drive, Fairhaven, Mt. Baker, Photography, Washington State, Washington State Parks, Whatcom County | 7 Comments

Mt. Constitution, Orcas Island

After many months of training indoors and low land riding,  I finally got back to some Mountain Quest trekking. I headed back to the San Juan Islands to cross another mountain off of the bucket list.  The Anacortes ferry took me … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycling, Ferry, Mount Constitution, Mountains, Orcas Island, Photography, San Juan Islands, Washington State, Washington State Parks | 7 Comments