Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Coastal California

 Love these sunny clear days.  Out for a day exploring and easy peakbagging. Found this fantastic road that I think is called the Bolinas ridge road.  A narrow winding road not very well traveled that takes you from Mount Tamilpais State Park and drops you into Bolinas.







Saturday, December 27, 2025

Snow!

 Backside of Kirkwood looking good today.




Thursday, November 27, 2025

Old Bike Parts

 Bucket of Replaced Bike Parts

Here's all the parts I replaced I successfully replaced on the old Trek Xcaliber 7.  Rides like new, shifts smoothly, climbs better.



Sunday, November 16, 2025

Round Mound Peak Bagging

    This is from the top of Round Mound on the Nevada side of South Lake Tahoe.  Beautiful hike through meadows and forest ending with this view on the 4th of July.  10/10 would recommend


Thursday, October 30, 2025

Twisty 50

 I really liked this view of 50 winding up to Spooner Summit. This is from the trail to the top of Captain Pomin Rock



Okay, it was better in person...You should go.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Big Leaf Maple Turning Fall Colors

 Out for a little stroll, I notice the big leaf maple and dogwood are coming along nicely with their Fall colors.  Fall is shaping up to be beautiful here in Pollock Pines.  Weather is perfect for outdoor chores, the softer sunlight creates a golden hue which I enjoy.  The smell of wood smoke in the mornings as the mountain folk take the chill off is another sign of the season changing that I find charming.  The unlucky ones flip a switch for their heat.  I worry about their soul.



Wednesday, October 08, 2025

Hollowtech Upgrade

 Gotta grease it before insertion.



Shimano M5100 11-51t

 I feel like my climbing is about to get easier!

New vs Old