EYE CANDY

Some of the most extraordinary film I've ever come across.

Eye Candy HD TimeLapses - TimeLine bonus 1 from TimeLine on Vimeo.

Riley says: "Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity."

THE WINTER FINALE

This weekend brought about our annual winter camping trip, a three-day, two-night stay, on Two Ocean Pass in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The pass is on the Continental Divide and is well-known for the "Parting Of The Waters" where North Two Ocean Creek splits into two distributaries, Pacific Creek and Atlantic Creek, which eventually flow into their respective oceans.

This year was particularly special with the addition of my Dad who joined us for the frigid outing. With specular snow, delicious food, and the regular cast of characters in tow, it was a lot of fun. And, while I'm tired and thoroughly enjoying the warmth of the indoors, I will say that I'm already looking forward to next year.

Riley says: "I enjoy the camaraderie. When you get with others, it's a way of expanding your thoughts and your world as you look at what others think."

23 FEET: SIMPLE LIVING FOR OUTDOOR PASSIONS

I stumbled upon this through a blog that I regularly follow. A very cool project.

Riley says: "Even the wildest dreams have to start somewhere. Allow yourself the time and space to let your mind wander and your imagination fly."

BONK

verb \ bäŋk \

In endurance sports, hitting the wall or "bonking" describes a condition caused by the depletion of glycogen stores in the liver and muscles, which manifests itself by precipitous fatigue and loss of energy. The term is presumably derived from the original meaning "to hit" and dates back at least half a century.

In the Equinox Ski Challenge, hitting the wall or "bonking" describes a condition caused by the depletion of the gung ho spirit, slow skis, a persistent illness, and snow blowing from every direction, which manifests itself by precipitous exhaustion and the inability to continue racing. The term is presumably derived from the original meaning "to hit" and dates back to my performance yesterday.

Riley says: "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere."

HIGH ADVENTURE

Red Rocks claimed the title of "home" for this past week with Cait and I taking advantage of nearly every type of climbing available, not to mention a night on the town to see The Blue Man Group. Here, we sit 750 feet up off of the deck after 7 pitches of climbing an incredibly beautiful route. Needless to say, this trip merely whet our appetites and we've already begun compiling a tick-list of climbs for our next visit.

For now... In T minus 90 minutes, we'll start The Equinox Ski Challenge race to see just how far we can individually ski in 12 hours. I wonder if our climbing set us up for success with the race? Stay tuned...

Riley says: "When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky."

"MOTHER" NATURE

It sure is windy out here.


Whoa! That was a huge gust.


What? I pushed you? Are you sure?

Riley says: "Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again."