September 2007 - Diary of Scott Morris

Catharsis Milagrosa

Milagrosa is probably the worst trail to climb when it’s hot. In most people’s minds it’s the worst trail to climb period, actually (“downhill only”).

The high was projected at 97 in Tucson, and there was no chance I could get out before ~11am. The climbing is so slow, so steep, so technical, that …. [Continue reading]

Well worth the effort, but the price was high. I’m always surprised how much effort moving actually is. Even if you’ve only been in a place for six months, and all you took with you was a sedan-sized carload. So many things to take care of, especially after being further removed from second-home for …. [Continue reading]

Or?

I’ve been in Oregon for some time. The weather is gorgeous, and the forests are thick.

95% of my riding has been variations of the same ride, but fortunately it’s a good one. A not-so-subtle reminder of how getting out and throwing a leg over a bike (any bike) serves as a release …. [Continue reading]

Pb to Salida

Mike and I finally completed a trip, as planned. The door to monsoonal moisture was shut precisely as we were heading out. So after several trips of getting our bottoms burned out on the trail, we got better conditions than anyone could hope for in the CO alpine.

Leadvile, Hagerman, Aspen, 401, CB, Doctor Park, …. [Continue reading]

Scott
Digital Nomad, nowhere, USA

Lifelong mountain biker, trail mapper and programmer. Sometimes bikepacker, sometimes runner, sometimes packrafter. I love to ride my bike, get out, and explore this beautiful planet we find ourselves on.

I live in a 20 foot GeoPro Trailer, traveling about the west. Main author of TopoFusion GPS Software, co-founder of Trackleaders.com.

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