Friday, August 31, 2007

Yesterday was a guys day out on the trail. We rode the lost lake to buffer creek. Left to right; Sandman, Me, Dave, Erik, Chris, Dan, Jeff D and of course Jamie.
Last Wednesday Melanie and I went for a 17.5 mile ride all throughout Beaver Creeks Trails.

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Last Monday Melanie and I drove a couple hours south east to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. It was amazing seeing North Americas highest sands dunes at almost 800 feet.
Tasha had a blast play'in in all the sand.
Our way down made the whole experience the best
Mel well on her way down to!
We ended up stayed the night at the base of the Dunes.
On our way out of the National Park we saw some wild life.

Monday, August 27, 2007

Yesterday after work Melanie and I drove over to the sand courts to play a little beer and Badminton.

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Yesterday after work Mel and I went up to Eagle Nest for the Friday Afternoon Club. We got to play a little volley ball with friends and also watch one of the best sunsets of the summer.
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Last Wednesday Jamie, Chris and I went for a ride on the backside of Vail mountain.
Last week Melanie got Tasha a new frisbee.
Last Tuesday was one of this summers last hot summer nights concerts here at the Amphitheater.
Two Fridays ago was my roommate Nicks going away party at FAC. Nick now lives in Boulder Colorado with his girlfriend Jen pursuing his meteorology degree. We all will miss you!!!!!!!!

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Here is a picture of Mel and I at the top of Quandary peak at 14,271 feet. Today we decided we wanted to take advantage of the dry weather. So we drove up just pass Breckenridge ski resort to hike up this mountainside.
The view from the top of our hike
When ever you get me anywhere with a view I'm all about it!
What made my hike was seeing mountain goats for the first time ever.
Here another picture of the dad and son togther

Monday, August 13, 2007

Today after work Melanie, Tasha and I went to Ford Park to have a little fun in the sand. The weather turned over a little bit so we headed over to Altitudes for some wings and beers.

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Yesterday friends and I drove out to Lake Dillon to spend the day afloat on the water.
We had lunch at one of the highest Tiki bars in the world.
Mel and I had such a great time with the day of water.

Friday, August 10, 2007


This morning before work Melanie, Tasha and I hiked up the Berry Picker trail to the top of Vail mountain. I did Tasha a favor and brought her favorite frisbee toy. So on every open hillside Tasha ran back down the hill making the hike times two.
Melanie making her way up the trail.

The end of our hike was rewarded with sun bake at Eagles Nest complemented with a Gondola ride down to town!
Yesterday after work Mel and I headed out to the wild west 10 minutes away to watch the local Rodeo.

After the rodeo we headed up to a mountain top to watch the sunset.

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Yesterday me and the MTB wrecking crew packed our bags and headed to southern Colorado to ride probably the biggest epic of the season. The ride takes us on a scenic 40 mile tour on the Continental Divide trail in crazy patterns. This picture was taken from the car on the way to Monarch Pass.
The weather was top 10 when we got to the top of the pass were we started the ride.
Jamie well on his way up
Mark laying down his tracks from above
At the end of the ride I think we all had our fat tire fix. Left to right; Mark, Jamie, Conner, Chris, "Sand Man"and Me.
Last Tuesday I took Melanie up Vail mountain, but to the backside for the first time. The trail is called the Grand Traverse in which it crosses over some of the back bowls of Vail mountain.
At the end of the ride I had to find a little fun on the way down.
After watching the Simpsons movie we took Tasha to the dog park to play some frisbee.
Last Sunday Melanie and I did one of those rainy day and just hung out with friends in town.

Sunday, August 05, 2007

Today Me, myself and I went for solo man bike ride all over Vail mountain. Unfortunately it was a weekend ride, so there were bikers and hikers in larger than normal amounts all over the Vail mountain.
The views from the Grand Traverse looking down were awsome
The flowers were cash money!
Yesterday Melanie and I after work went up to the top of the Vail mountain for the Friday after noon club.
Every time I'm atop of the mountains my interest always focus on the beautiful Gore Range.

Saturday, August 04, 2007

Last Thursday Melanie and I hung out with friends at Solar Vail for some food and drinks.

Thursday, August 02, 2007

Today after work I drove over to my friend Todd's house in west Vail for a little 101 on camera sensor cleaning. After all was learned Tasha and I drove up to the top of Vail pass for a little hike on Shrine Ridge.
Yesterday Jamie, Chris, Mark and I went for a group ride up and down Meadow Mountain. Here's a shot of Jamie and Mark finishing the final climb.
After my bike ride Melanie and I met in the village for some lunch and fun time with the doggy.
Last Tuesday before work Melanie and I took Tasha for a little hike out our back door.
Last Monday I went dirk biking with my buddies out in Eagle.