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Brian Lopes running the A-Line in Whistler with Cedric Gracia filming from his helmet.

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via ibiscycles.com

it isn’t winter, but…

this shit is cool.

and this is insane.

Tony Hawk shreds the Black Rock Desert

Big air meets the dust devil.

Yosemite

Amy has the detailed report of our trip to Yosemite over here. No need to repeat her recap.

Highlights and lessons learned:

  • To better enjoy Yosemite, ie. get away from the crowds of people, one must leave the valley…aka backpack.
  • If you love coffee, bring your own. All available is rather awful.
  • While the hike to Half Dome is possible in one day, I recommend backpacking up and staying in Little Yosemite Valley the night before. My legs are still sore 3 days later.
  • The cables to the top of Half Dome are WAY steeper than I had anticipated. It didn’t help that I’m slightly afraid of heights, but a little mental focus and moving slow got me through. Also, better footwear may have helped.
  • We met a guy, Mati, who shared the same birthday as Amy. We also learned that he went to Burning Man and to my surprise he spent some time and rather enjoyed my art project. Small world.
  • With many vacations, I come back and wish I had a vacation from the vacation. Solution: Plan for an extra night in a cush hotel and just lay in bed for hours.
  • Amy is the most wonderful companion ever :)

Photos here and videos below.

Mirror Lake sans water with views of the surrounding mountains including Half Dome.

Panoramic view while on top of Half Dome

Nevada Falls

Top of Vernal Falls

Bottom of Vernal Falls




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