Saw Moose!!!

 
Well, since I moved to Utah, I have been in search for Moose. People would tell me to go here or there and you can see Moose. I would often see their tracks but never a Moose. Then driving up in the High Uintahs, I said to myself, "Hey, it sure would be cool to come around one of these corners and see a Moose just grazing in a field." No sooner had I said it that I looked up and saw a Moose and her calf. They were really close to the road, but by the time I pulled out the camera they made it to the treeline.

In Hunt for Petroglyphs

 
Brittany, Me, Brock, Caiden, and Micheal on our way to hike the Three Kings Pertoglyph Trail up Dry Fork Canyon in Vernal. We had a blast. I am making a little booklet of the peroglyphs to give to an uncle, should be pretty cool. These petroglyphs are a must see.

All Smiles at the Squaw Peak 50

 
It's Amazing that I can still put on a smile after running 50 miles. Sad thing is that my stomach couldn't keep up with my legs and I spent a significant portion of the race ralphing, so I guess it really wasn't all smiles!!!

Campfire up Dry Fork

 Cooking up some Burgers & Dogs at the Dry Fork Campground.

Books by Coelho

Many people have recently become acquianted with the work of Paul Coelho through his inspirational title, 'The Alchemist.' However this is just the tip of the iceberg. He has written many other books. In addition to the Alchemist, I recently finished, The Pilgrimage and will start in the next day or two, Warrior of Light: A Manual. So if you have not read the Alchemist, I HIGHLY reccomend it and if you have pick up one of his other works.

A Little Less Cool...

 
Well I no longer have Virginia Plates, which means that I my little blue Echo stands out less and people no longer have to think when they see the phrase, 'LK2BIKE.'

Typical Nite Scene

 
Since I work Nite's, this is a common scene.

Some People...

While Syd and I were in Zion, we decided to get some action shots of us hiking. We waited for a clearing in the crowd. Setup the shot, timed our hiking and with the camera set up we were ready to go!!! As the camera started to beep letting us know it was about to take the picture we heard a voice, "You forgot your case here in the trail." We turned just as the photo was taken and thought, how did he miss the camera for the case?!?!?!

Atop Angel's Landing

Syd and I climed to the top off Angel's Landing. Ask her how fun it was!!!

New Nephew

 

My Sister, Linda, and her husband Tim had their baby. Little Gordon was born Jan 23rd. These pics were taken later on. Isn't he cute!!!

Long Time No Post

Sorry guys!!! For all those avid readers out there, I appologize for the long delay. I have had an eventful few months. To name a few: I moved from my Uncle's house in Roosevelt to a co-worker's house in Vernal, went Snowboarding a dozen times, went to Vegas, toured Moab, camped in Zion NP, worked a ton, slept a little, and otherwise stayed super busy. I also become an uncle, bought a digital camera, and started training for the Squaw Peak 50. The next few blogs will catch everyone up. Enjoy.

Long Time, No Ride

You can't read the sign (or at least I can't... and I took the picture) but it was the half way point of my bike ride. First one of the year and man am I saddle sore. Forty plus miles after a three month break is pretty far.

First Time for Everything

This is my cousin, Kyle, his first time eatin' sushi after his first time boarding powder. We had a blast!!!

Sushi Obsession

At what point does take-out sushi mean you have an addiction???

Days Off

Still cold!!! You would think that working outside would prep me but snow down the jacket is always cold!!! But Sundance and Brighton in the same day still rocked!!!

Just Focus

Thanks, Jess!!! It was straight until she decided to dance. But now since she is on my blog, I expect to get on the fridge!!!

Film Fest

Sundance 2007 at the Broadway Theater in SLC. We saw the Short Documentary Clips.

Baby It's Cold Outside!!!

This is after it warmed up 12 degrees!!! Yeah, -35 just happened to be the coldest site in the state.

First Nite

First Nite on the job.

I Quit!!!

Yes, I quit my job. Not for anything too glamorous, but a change of pace, scenery, and work. I will be heading out to the desert to work for an oil drilling company. I will be living with my aunt & uncle in Roosevelt until I find a place in Vernal. This also means that I have a new cell phone, so if you did not get my text, e-mail me and I will give it to you.

Admirals Hockey

Family Nite Out at Norfolk Scope.

Baby Emi

Just before the grab to eat the phone...

They're Piling Up...

As the snow piles up so are the lift tickets... these are just from the last week; Sat Day, Mon Nite, Thurs Twilight, Fri Twilight. It has been a blast!!!

Yup... Knee Deep.

...Next Brighton. Actually I should have just hiked my board with me.

Headed to the Mtn...

Brighton Powder Report (5:30 AM) 11 Inches Fresh Pow!!! See ya' there!!!

Soda Free

Well it has been a week since I was issued the Sub-Three Hour Challenge and I decided that I needed to get off soda to get a little extra help. So far I have been soda free for a week and starting to feel a difference.

Nite Boarding Rocks!!!

Went up to Brighton after work with Nicki, took us awhile to get up there but once we did it was great. We got lots of runs in and by chance were the last run of the nite. There was also a lot of powder left from last nite's snow. It has now been my fourth day of the season and I am getting the hang of it.

New Favorite Candy

Well, I cannot vouch for the taste because it has been so many years since I have had one, but I am excited to go get a ton. First off, they use only the finest Virginia Peanuts. Second, they come from my dad's home state of MN and my dad used to get package of their products for Christmas from Grama Fine. Third, bring two wrappers with you to Brighton and get $10 off nite lift tickets!!! So if any one wants to send me some or at least tell me where to buy them, let me know.

All Around the World

Wow, today was a crazy day!!! It started bright and early with a 7am run with Colby Allen (from work) and one of his friends. After that I went home started some laundry and felt like I should go to the gym. So I went and lifted, came home and did some more chores. Then I was browsing the internet, finding out about the different resorts, when I noticed that Sundance still did not post and opening day. I decided to call their info line and found out that they opened yesterday. Suddenly flashes of me, zooming down the mountain came to mind and in less than 5 minutes the car was packed and within the half hour, I was sitting on the lift; think Sundance isn't a bad deal after all. Then when I got off the mountain, I called my friend Liz which turned into dinner plans. Now it is 10:30 and I am about to hit the sack. Can't believe I packed that all into one day.

Sub Three Challenge

Today at work we were talking marathons, running, times, races, etc, and my boss (JCA), challenged me to run a sub 3 hour marathon. He started with one of those reverse psychology bits, saying that I couldn't do it. So then we finished with the agreement that if I finished a Utah Marathon sub-3 hours he would pay for my registration. So be watching this May in Ogden when I come across the finish line under 2:59!!! It will be the Birthday Present I give to myself.

Squaw Peak 50

To those that think that they want to join me, I signed up for the Squak Peak 50 Mile Race today. Spots fill up quick so get on the ball and sign-up. For those that want to cheer, watch, shake your head in dissapproval, or other wise be involved it is June 02, 2006.

Race Calender

Ladies & Gentlemen... Actually just those that are interested in road trips, races, and crazy mountain adventures. I am putting together my race calender for 2007. I would like to do 4 ultras and an assortment of other marathons and trail races. I know that many of you run and some of you race. If you know of a good race or at least one by your hometown or would like to pace me for a portion of my longer runs, let me know. As I get dates I will post them on here, so either call or e-mail me if you are intersted in any way. Online Calender

Out Running!!!

Off to the Mountains!!!

Was about to get on the interstate, heading to Brighton... forgot my coat!!! Driving back I did realized... that there was actually quite a bit of new snow that feel in the mountains!!!

Banff is Coming!!!

...The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour that is!!! Thanks to my good friend Cami, I can pass on the excitement of Banff to all of you. And with how good it was last year I am planning on visiting more venues. These are not all of the dates, just the ones that I am planning on:

UVSC - Feb 13 & 14 (Tues & Wed)
USU - Feb 16 (Fri)
Snowbasin - Feb 17 (Sat)
U of U - Feb 20 & 21 (Tues & Wed)

For the ones at UVSC & U of U, I will just go up after work. After the one in Logan I will stay in a hotel and then wake up and board all day at Snowbasin. Should be an action packed two weeks!!!

Darn Bloody Noses

Well winter has surely started in here in UT, which means so have the nose bleeds... I know I should be sitting in the steam room at the gym several times a week, but finding time has been really tuff.

Movies 8

''Thanks for your application and $4.00. We'll call you next week about any openings.''

Bodygaurd Duty

On bodygaurd duty for AC Green... somehow I think he would need to protect me. He is 7ft tall!!!

Oh those Convention Nites

You can't see the time on my screen, but it is almost 1 AM and I am still here... minus lunch I have been here since 7 AM. Hopefully I will not have to pull an all niter, but it could easily turn out that way.

50K Pic

The pics finally came in from the Durango 50K aka 'the worst race ever.' Here is when it still wasn't too bad except for the fact that my leg is bleeding. Although it does add to the picture it; making me look that much tougher and my legs that much more ripped.

See last years pic here.

Pretty Sparse...

Usually people do their closet cleaning in the Spring, but I opted for a Fall Fling and took all those clothes to Plato's Closet. Making 90 bones made it all worth it... makes up for the wild purchase last nite at the ski swap.

Don't tell the bike!!!

Don't tell my bike, but I got a new toy. Went to the Park City Ski Team Swap and picked up this sweet board & bindings along with a solid pair of boots!!! The next plan is to get a Nite pass at Brighton Ski Resort.

Little Nephew

Although he slept the whole flight from the US to Japan, he hates to go to bed!!!

A Whole Lot Easier

Well my life just got a whole lot easier!!! I finally bit the bullet and got internet. It took me awhile to setup my router because of some firmware problems, but now it is all up and running. I have still not found out why my pictures are not posting but I will get that figured out and everything will be great again. I am going to a Ski Swap tomorrow and hope to pick up a ton of Snowboard Equipment for the upcoming season. So check back soon for Holiday Pics and me up on the slopes.

Homemade Yogurt

Not as uniformally creamy like the stuff from the store, but has a richer flavor, less calories, and is TONS cheaper. I tried several times last year to get it right and it never worked. Now I bought this nifty machine that takes the time, worry, and guessing out of the equation. It has been good fun experimenting with different flavors. You should consider coming by to try some!!!

Mooching Wireless

Well...I have been back and forth if I were going to get internet at my new pad and then this weekend found out that some one near by does not have security on their network, so I am just logged into theirs. It is pretty slow, but I really can't complain. Slow internet is better than no internet.

Any who picture messaging is still not posting to my phone, so I am unable to send pics. I have been e-mailing them to myslef, but have not been able to transfer them to my blog; for which many of you have complained. I will try to get better about it, but for now it is what it is.

Worst Race Ever

Well Saturday is being chalked up as my worst race ever. I will spare the name of the course here, as to protect the innocent! Just kidding, most of the problems were just freaks of nature and not necessarily any one person's fault. So after a combination of problems, setbacks, and frustartions this will go down in my history as the worst race ever. I improved my time over last year, but did not break the five hour marker as I had planned. The rest of the trip turned out to be great. I had a great time with the Young's where I stayed and in spite of the rain the 6 hour drive was pleasant.

As for the lack of pictures lately. I keep sending them from my phone but they never make it to the website. I will keep trying and hopefully soon it will work.

Phone & Internet Malfunction

Well guys, I have tried to post several times from my phone and it has not been working. The other problem is that I do not have internet at my apartment yet so I have had trouble getting on to edit this page. I have taken some cool pics that I will post soon. Like my homemade yogurt, the Marriot Center during the Priesthood Session, and some pics of me out and about.

As for the horizon, well the immediate future... I have a race this weekend in Durango, CO I am pretty stoked about it. Should be fun and hopefully I will be fast.

For Madison

Madison... Hope you think this is funny!!!

Fun at 40

We are actually stopped here, but about ten minutes before we were almost in a wreck going 40MPH. My cousin Abby while rolling 40MPH said, "Hey, look at all this traffic." Then being the fun person she is she kept singing a song, until we were about to rear end the car in front of us. Luckily for us, she has good brakes and they pull forward a little.

Slightly Obsessed

Passed by the Stadium on our way back from the Temple in Oakdale after nearly rearending a VW Jetta we saw this tricked out ride. Now of to the MOA!!! It's like my Dad's favorite place in the World or at least that is the story around here!!!

Sushi Sunday

Abby's first Sushi experience!!! After disecting it with her chop sticks she decided that she would make it finger food. Our props to Oragami Sushi in the Ridgedale Mall.

The Dome

Just doing some driving around the cities, the Twin Cities that is.

Cousin Time in MN

Holding my cousin's daughter, Gianna. I could not get her to look at my phone so I turned on the flash, which made her look like a deer in the headlights!!!

Thank Heaven for Wireless Sync

My boss cleared my phone this morning loading some new firmware on my phone. I had not Synced it in awhile on my computer and so tons of phone numbers and e-mails were gone. Then come to find out that every fifteen minutes my phone synces with a Verizon server to save my info!!! How cool is that?!?!?!

Long Time No See

I have had very limited access to the internet the last few weeks, so it has been hard to add & edit this thing. I broke down and talked to the landlord today about getting it. It has been crazy...now for example, it is 3:45am and I am sitting here at working doing some research on the internet. Tomorrow is the big day when I have to tell Sound Concepts my intentions concerning the promotion they offered me. I am just looking at a little bit of info for the arsenal.

Wish me luck!!!

Gotta Love Sales Mtgs

Putting for like Quadruple Boggie, not including the penalties!!!

Old Venice

Yum!!! Had Dinner at this Family restaurant just down the way from Manhattan Beach Pier. The food was good but super slow, so we ended up missing the last free shuttle and had to pay for a cab back to the hotel.

Nite Out on the Town

Just sitting here waiting for the Ocean Express Trolley to come pic me up. Me and Jon from work are headed down to the pier, hopefully to find something to eat!!! Since it was a 2 1/2 Hr Run Day I will get to drink Soda with my dinner... Dr Pepper here I come!!!