Come out and play, CS1.

“I’m going to order us up a hot-toddy” Kathy says to me. I don’t really like hot-toddies, and I don’t think it’s appropriate to drink during a children’s clinic. As it turns out hot-toddies are when Smokin Joe the lifty jumps on the chair and warms the seat up for you. I revoke my previous […]

A couple days in Maui.

“Mom there’s chickens everywhere!” We land in a Maui tropical paradise, and the girls and I are scouting chickens. Their hiding in bushes, under cars, cluck-clucking. Without many large predators, Maui has a chicken infestation. For this trip we were based out of Lahiana, Maui. Transportation on the island is prolific. You can rent […]

Immersion@mission

It started some time this summer. My level 3 PSIA-NW coach said “put in for a scholarship”. Thankfully he continued to chisel this advice at me through the year. I eventually got around to it and picked a ski clinic nearby at mission ridge. I originally thought my whole family would come too, but even […]

Moving Mountains 2

There’s a culture here, a unique intensive vibe that resounds through the people of the mountain. The mountain that never sleeps. The people and their restless energy. The tree’s that crack and creak, the blowing wind and sleeting rain. The complete silence and hustle-bustle, the swish of snow on skis. The day’s start early and […]

Moving mountains 1

“Pretend that there’s a peanut butter sandwich inside the front of your boot.” He says, with a really big smile and intense blue eye’s. Then proceeds to ask the young lady next to me what kind of jelly is in her pb sandwich, in the front of her ski boot. She suddenly becomes all animated […]

The Eagles of Beauty bay.

Once again it’s everyone’s favorite time of year! Christmas is coming! So stop the madness! Skip the stuffy holiday party, don’t last-minute shop your self to death. The Eagle’s have landed and it’s truly a sight to see! Give your family the best gift ever, take them to see the bald eagles at lake Coeur d’alene. […]

The last of the summer wine. VII

This excerpt will be the last in the Epic Lake Roosevelt paddle. Map-of-Lake-Roosevelt-National-Recreation-Area . After paddling over 130 miles, I am pleased to announce IT IS DONE! The river has taught me so much; about myself, qualities, strengths, weakness and fears. I hope that you have enjoyed reading about those also. So to complete […]

Harvey creek Washington, salmon run, Sullivan lake.

It’s that time of year again. While most of us are planning Thanksgiving dinner, some of us are getting excited about the local salmon run. The best time to see this magnificent event is mid to end November. So if your feeling holed up indoors as the weather turns, take a day […]

Jerry johnson and the Weir creek hot springs.

Winter is a great time to hit up your local hot springs. Living in the Spokane area however will require some travel. The closest natural springs are located by Missoula Mt. There are some springs on the western side of Washington too. Considering winter travel conditions in the area, Jerry johnson and Weir creek are […]

Hawk creek VI

Continuing on the Map-of-Lake-Roosevelt-National-Recreation-Area paddle. Floyd met us girls at seven bays resort and marina on a Saturday. We weren’t in a hurry to get back so we took him paddle camping. At this point we had paddle 100 miles. It took a long time. Of course then again we really were not in a hurry. Every […]