Stick Season Indian Summer

Nov 2, 2026

Ann and I headed out for an afternoon gravel ride on Monday to take full advantage of a beautiful weather window. Leaving Rutland, the Garmin read almost 65 degrees, but out in the open sun, it felt a whole lot warmer.

Halloween Ride with the Doggo to Wallingford

Oct 31, 2026

On Halloween day, Ann, Kai, and I geared up for another cruise down to Wallingford. We wanted to make sure our furry co-pilot stayed secure and comfortable, so we tried a new setup: securing him facing forward with a dual-leash arrangement and lining the trailer floor with his favorite doggie bed.

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.