Paved

|| An injured shoulder doesn’t leave much mountain bike time on the agenda. Today I took to the road and followed the bike paths around Salt Lake City. Quickly I realized that dodging traffic might be more hazardous than trying my hand at a downhill trail. These days the Spring sun shines later and later, it warms the pavement and the air until dark. Mill Creek Canyon was my destination, and after about 30 minutes of weaving through neighborhoods I was able to find the road I needed. Single-speed bikes aren’t usually the best for sustained climbing, but I have to say it offers a unique strength training regime. Over the next few weeks I look forward more time on the pavement. ||

Gone for a Walk

Hiking along a trail in the foothills above Salt Lake City, just before winter.

|| Trails wind through the foothills around Salt Lake City. Hiking these trails can either be a muddy adventure or a thrilling opportunity to shoot some amazing photos of the outdoors.

Snow had just fallen in the Southern part of the city, mostly at high altitude, but the lower trails were dry to the North. Sometimes I trail run in the foothills just to get away from the grid and the grind. That’s one of the best parts about Salt Lake, you can leave the city behind without actually leaving the city. ||