October 2007 - Diary of Scott Morris

Crystal Butterflies

I knew what I was getting into. Kinda.

Butterfly and Crystal Springs Trails were brutal before the fires. It was unlikely the fires had improved things, and the Forest Service didn’t have enough money to keep up with trail maintenance before the fires. But I had to find out just how bad things …. [Continue reading]

The Elusive Bug Springs

Bug Springs Trail has long been surrounded by myth and mystery. Of those that actually know what it is, few can give you a straight story. It may or may not exist, and some shuttler may or may not have punched through in days of old. That’s changing now, as the FS ramps …. [Continue reading]

Sweet new trails

I leave Tucson for a few months and several new trails have appeared, where only rocks, cacti and snakes dare trod before. It’s a tough life, having to go out and explore brand new trails.

The first was the ‘resort loop’ AKA Hidden Canyon trail in the Tucson Mountains. I believe my email …. [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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