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.

PHP a la nuit

 

Yesterday, a mountain bike ride hosted by Rutland City Bikes popped up in my Strava feed for 5:30 PM at Pine Hill Park. I RSVP'd, but what I found funny was that when I swung by the shop earlier in the day to pick up my back wheel for the CAADx, I asked JT about the ride and he was completely clueless. His exact words were, "I don't social media anymore."

Raptor Lane Trails

 Oct 2, 2026

This morning, I made the drive to Dorset to ride the Raptor Lane Trails, a network that caught my eye while browsing Trailforks. Beyond the great riding, I discovered an incredible piece of history hidden right next to the trails: the Gettysburg Quarry. This mountainside site once supplied the marble used for prominent buildings in Philadelphia, as well as the solemn tombstones for soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Apres Ski with Ned Flanders

Driving down to Rutland I took care of a few things before hopping on the fat bike and riding over to Pine Hill Park.