Friday, September 12, 2014

Ironman Weekend

2014 Ironman Weekend 

Madison, Wisconsin

Adam finished an Ironman Race and he is awesome! Jasmine had a horrible travel weekend and got stuck overnight in Denver twice. But, that meant she was able to see Jasper and Logan unexpectedly and that was verra nice. 
Logan really wanted a picture of the wall more than a picture of
Jasper and I. No hard feelings.
We also got to meet the newest Hansen, Birch and see the homestead in the gorgeous driftless region.
The race started at 7 AM sharp and then we settled in to spectate while Adam punished himself.
My first terracing experience, Adam is in the middle of the swimming pack here.
We were bussed out to mile 54 of the bike and saw Adam blast by looking strong. Then we headed back to the State Capital Square to watch for him on the run portion.
Hanging with the State Capital


Waiting for Adam to finish the 2nd 1/2 marathon loop
Grabbing a late dinner at the panini truck
Amazing Finisher!
Adam is Ironman!
The next day we hung out with the Hansen's - in which, we had a wonderful early lunch, went to a glorious cheese deli, and then went to some old U of Wisco haunts. Adam and I enjoyed much terracing! It appears that anything over one story can be a terrace in Wisconsin.

And then Adam fell asleep in a field of grass and duck poop until we went to catch our flight.
Until next time!


Thursday, September 4, 2014

East Side Sierra Weekend

East Side Sierra Labor Day Weekend

Our planned backpacking trip of Cloud Canyon fell through, but we still wanted to get into the Sierra for a bit. We planned 3 day hikes in areas that we can never seem to get permits for.
Day 1: Bishop Pass > Upper Dusy Basin
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On the way up to Bishop Pass
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Looking North from Bishop Pass
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Upper Dusy Basin
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Clouds Above Bishop Pass
Day 2: Rush Creek > Thousand Island Lake
We had blasted by Thousand Island Lake last summer and really wanted to revisit it, but not have to hike up by Agnew Meadows or start from Red's Meadow. A Rush Creek start made it a long, but beautiful day hike.
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Approaching Agnew Lake
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SCE Tram Tracks - Super Steep!
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Looking back at our trail in route to Spooky Meadow
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First view of Banner
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Banner Again
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And Again
Day 3: Little Lakes Valley > Morgan Pass
Ended with a mellow hike through Little Lake Valley.
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Little Lakes Valley
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View from Long Lake
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View of Mt. Dade
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From Morgan Pass - Bear Creek Spire, Mt. Dade, Mt. Abbot
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Gem Lakes