Louie Stur Memorial – tribute to a Sun Valley icon

September 11, 2010

Louie Stur was an icon and inspiration to many people in the Sun Valley area.
Not only did he bring an elegant European class to his position as manager of the Sun Valley Lodge he also pioneered soaring and rock climbing in the area.
In an interview I did with him he told me he became inspired [...]

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Personal check-in from Baldy…

September 11, 2010

This is just me reflecting – now that the trip is completed – on both the opportunities and challenges coming forth.  Mostly personal … but you might find yourself in a similar situation and some tidbits in that will serve you.

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Returning to Ketchum …

September 8, 2010

Just 30 miles before returning and completing the trip I took this video at the Sawtooth Overlook.  This is a beautiful valley …

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Lake Louise … beautiful!

September 2, 2010

After completing the main part of the CDR ride I rode up into Canada.  The weather was sunny for a couple days then it started turning.  But on the last sunny day I stopped by Lake Louise.  It is beautiful …

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Arriving in Canada …

September 2, 2010

I finally arrive in Canada!  It was a beautiful day to cross.  I took this video before heading up to Banff …

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Protected: “Hey” from the Gangemi-Billson’s …

August 31, 2010

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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Green, lush forest and … more snow

August 30, 2010

This is one of my last posts before reaching Canada.  What struck me (besides seeing snow at the higher elevations) is how lush and green the forest here is.  There is no sign of pine beetle damage.
It’s a sad state when a forest stands out because it has no damage …

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Snow … in AUGUST

August 30, 2010

While visiting Alaska I remember a local snarkily remarking that there are 2 seasons there – winter and August.  It seems like August has been the one month you could pretty much count on good weather.
Well this year people in all the states I visited north of New Mexico have commented on how wet and [...]

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Forest Fire ahead!

August 26, 2010

While riding north and west of Helena I came around a bend and noticed … a forest fire.  Those of you who where in Ketchum 3 years ago know what that experience can be like.
The conditions were hot dry & windy – perfect for a fire to become large fast. And apparently that’s what happened.  [...]

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Another Montana check-in …

August 25, 2010

I did this check-in on August 25th.  It covers everything from rednecks to chakras …

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