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chad going huge on bug springs trail The draft forest plan for the Coronado National Forest includes 10 new “potential wilderness areas.” Each has its own document, available here: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/plan-revision/plan-revision-documents.shtml Most concerning among them are the Samaniego and East Catalina PWA (potential wilderness areas) that include such popular trails as Bug Springs, Green …. [Continue reading] 
The forecast was for snow and a southern storm. But my experience with the Tucson area weather forecasters is that they are overwhelmingly hysteric when it comes to snow levels and accumulations. I think they warn of snow when there is the slightest chance, just because it is so rare and people are not used …. [Continue reading] 
Well, a lot of things have happened since I injured my ankle. Total recovery from that injury is not one of them, unfortunately. Wrapping up my PhD was, and it’s a great feeling to be done. Overall the process (dissertation, defense) was stressful, but quite enjoyable at times. It was fun to dig back into …. [Continue reading] 
That’s just the nature of it. You play hard, sometimes you get hurt. I’ve been having a pretty incredible streak of strong health and good luck lately. I haven’t been sick for over a year. Haven’t had a crash or other injury for even longer. I’ve felt stronger and stronger the more I ride. …. [Continue reading] 
As with many big rides, I had trouble getting to sleep, and was awake waiting for my clock to tell me it was time to get up. It was cold as I warmed up in the pre-dawn hope of a pavement sunrise. Car after car after car passed me, heading into the …. [Continue reading] 
The Tuesday Techy Taco ride went on without Chad this week, since he was off bikepacking with Lee Blackwell, exploring some new country north of Phoenix. I would have joined them if not for my dissertation, the deadline for which is coming up shortly! Instead I got to watch the ride unfold on …. [Continue reading] 
It was hard not to be excited, waking up in the middle of Area 52. I was anxious for the sun to come up, so I could take in ‘the place’ again, and also so we could ride once more. Then I remembered that a broken frame meant plans had changed. It didn’t …. [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. More... Projects / Sites  
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