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Christmas wish list

I’m kind of late putting this out. Yet another year where I don’t really have a lot I need. LEGO Millenium Falcon HUB stainless steel growler Soccer socks (mine seem to disappear) A couple simple, non-electric, analog soil thermometers. I … Continue reading

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Post-Concussion Syndrome

The son of our rental’s previous tenant recently went missing. As is often the case there was misinformation about the circumstances. Thankfully he is safe. But the news missed a huge opportunity here for positive education. Most of what people … Continue reading

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Fine Art

I’d love a framed copy of the drawings included in the filing for US Patent 3,005,282. Simple. Beautiful.

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Done!

Day 3: 49.37mi 7hrs 7.0mph avg. Nice warm up out of camp to Barlow Pass. Everybody else was complaining but I felt great. Today butt butter was key. Barlow down to Trillium was surprisingly fast and the lake was gorgeous. … Continue reading

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Mount Hood Loop Day #4

Day four and it’s all down hill from here. Literally. Well, maybe. Depends on whether we hit Waucoma Ridge and Post Canyon…if we do that there’ll be some uphill, but the reward will be some additional singletrack. Though that will … Continue reading

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Trillium Lake

We’ve jammed down to Trillium Lake already!

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Day three underway

We’ve made the top of Barlow Pass and have a easy enough remaining morning, plans for a shower and warm lunch. Then a big slog up Lolo Pass to Hut 3.

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Mount Hood Loop Day #3

Day three brings us past Trillium Lake and a chance for a cool morning swim. Plus as we head around the south side of the mountain and Government Camp we have the chance to pop into an actual residence with … Continue reading

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Day two done

Today wasn’t exactly grueling, just long. I measured it at 38.65miles. We were 7hrs and 20minutes door to door. I flatted three miles in. We all ran out of water and were very glad we had a filter pump when … Continue reading

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Mount Hood Loop Day #2

The second day of ride will include downhill sections. The profile image here is confusing. There are some route options and the profile shows the two possible ways one might choose to spend the day. Hopefully the downhill portions give … Continue reading

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