Exploring Bald Peak: Fall Foliage, Ice Caves, and a Skijoring Debut

Oct 18, 2026

Ann, our dog Kai, and I recently headed out to Pittsford, VT, for a hike up Bald Peak. This wasn't just any regular outing—it was Kai’s first official hiking trip, and our first time testing out his new skijoring leash.

Fat Bike Friday - Back for more at Blueberry Lake!

Welcome to the inaugural post of Fat Bike Friday! My goal with this new series is simple: explore trail systems within a one-hour drive of Rutland, Vermont, and see how they handle two fat tires.

Chasing the Sunset at Blueberry Lake & Toasting a World Cup Champion

Ann mentioned that Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield was hosting a celebration for local ski legend Paula Moltzan, she urged me to go and try to get her an autograph. Paula had just made history in October 2026, capturing her first-ever career World Cup victory by storming the giant slalom in Sölden, Austria. As is a massive fan.

Stick Season Roubaix

 Oct 28, 2026

I finally got my rear tubeless tire back from the shop after having it retaped, topped with fresh sealant, and fitted with a new valve stem because it stubbornly refused to hold air. I hadn't had a chance to test it out yet, so today I loaded up and headed out to ride some gravel south of Rutland.

Close Shaves, Big Climbs, and Battery Anxiety

October 24, 2026, turned out to be another perfect, cloudless autumn day in Central Vermont—perfect enough for another eBike adventure with my housemate, Bruce, though this one almost ended in a flat-battery failure.