Category Archives: Getting After It
Perception vs. Reality: Ski Hut Part Deux
Continued from Friday’s Post…. By the time we all regrouped at the sled, it was officially dark. The temperature was falling, and the kids were getting cold, tired, and hungry. On top of this, we were lost. At least that’s … Continue reading
The Tradition Must Go On: The Ski Hut
The night before the trip, I sat on the couch, pondering the maniacal schedule, the physical effort, the alpine starts and mental strain. I was left wondering whether this next “expedition” was worth it. My head hurt from trying to … Continue reading
Recharging the Batteries — Time Away From the Little Ones
Last summer, my trail-running buddy and neighbor, Nate, confided that he hated winter more and more every year. The dry Arizona heat was starting to sound more appealing by the month. Nate is my training partner. His kids are my … Continue reading
Risk: How Much is Too Much?
How much is too much? On March 26, the skiing world lost visionary Shane McConkey in a base jumping accident. Even if you aren’t a skier, you’ve probably seen a clip of the sub-sport of ski basing. After news of … Continue reading
Open Eyes — Surfing After Kids
By Danny Maynor Jurassic Five blasts out of my alarm at 6:00 in the morning. I’m out of bed before the second note, rushing to turn the alarm off before it wakes up Laura and Levi sleeping next to me. … Continue reading