Hello, Summer (Biking and swimming, biking and swimming)

Two of my favorite things go together so nicely: biking and swimming! Nothing like getting hot, sweaty, and dirty, and then to dive into ice cold, crystal clear Vermont water. This is the life!

Part I:Stowe Grand Tour (well, about half of it)

Heading to Pipeline.

Refreshing.

Ahhhh....

Part II: Kimmers / Hardy's, Stowe

The wonderful Jess Graham!

Dive in.

In and Around Our Backyard

 Forecasters predict that today and tomorrow will be the *most* beautiful day(s) of the year! We started our day with a bike ride up to the farm for some farm-fresh produce. And I got to try a sweet new Cannondale CAADX! We followed it up with some serious dog frisbee, some sight-seeing in Stowe, and a hike out to a neighborhood swim spot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Mad day

You couldn't have asked for better weather, great single track and a swim in the Mad river with a better group of close friends. We can often forget how good our lives are and the good people around us that make that life all the fuller. I am lucky and will say it again: I could not live in a better place with even better people! I live in the mountains with an extraordinary woman and trusty dog Odin. I work with a bunch of great people as well who share the same thoughts and ideals in life that I do. I have friends who ski, ride and make wonderful company! This is what makes Vermont great! So here's to the people around us that make our lives interesting and with out them; dare I say would have life be pretty boring! Life isn't just about ourselves but about surrounding ourselves with the people we love and care about and hey, it doesn't hurt to have then rip on skis or bikes as well!
Till next time!
Tristan

Another hot day in the Mad

A Hancock brook day

One heck of a week! Happy 4th Everybody!

An overnight jaunt at Battell shelter below Mt Abe on the Longtrail, an epic day hike up to Jefferson in the the White mountains, the Montpelier parade, fireworks on top Mt. Madonna on the fourth then to cap it of Chrissy's birthday flotilla on the winooski river and dinner at the Alchemist! What a week it was! I don't think Sarah and I have ever had so much variety in one week and spent such quality time with good friends. It had been such a long time since we kayaked or paddled in a canoe. It was especially tough and interesting to have Odin in a kayak for the first time.
Thanks so much to everyone who accompanied us or invited us out. We are so fortunate to be in such a beautiful place with so many beautiful people.

Here's to you all and living the good life.

A Hancock brook day.

Hot day equals cold swim, plain and simple.