Tuesday was a rough day. Libbie was towed up, over, and then down the steep, curving highway along Monarch Pass. Later we wound our white-knuckled
Tag: Peril
Bugging Out
That oversized roadside giant is Herkimer, a West Indian Hercules beetle who has signaled the May Family’s Natural History museum for over 50 years. It’s
Getting Off on the Wrong Foot
One of the rules we created for our downsizing effort was that anything we keep needs to be of a size the two of us
Limbo
Imagine you are a diver planning to jump off a sheer cliff into the ocean surf below. Don’t worry. You’re an experienced diver, celebrated for
Day 27: To Foresta Lumina
Having enjoyed a generous slice of Americana in Farmington, we shifted our attention and appetite for adventure north to Canada. Our journey from Colorado to
Day 25: They Lied
While we were in Killington Vermont, we pushed our limits with downhill mountain biking, careening down twisted, treacherous runs. Today, in Carabbasett Maine, we rolled
Day 19: Out of My Element
Few know of my small phobia of big water. This unwelcome fear is why I don’t typically seek out water-oriented diversions. That changed a little
Day 18: An Unexpected Journey
Most of the country is in the middle of an unprecedented heat wave, a dangerous dome of doom that’s crushing records, cancelling events, and claiming
Day 15: The World’s Most Deadly Small Mountain
Along with the gear essential for every hike, knowledge of your intended trail and its conditions are what make the difference between a safe, enjoyable
Day 9: Playing at the Limit
Bonus: Read Rachel’s related post on today’s adventures. Anticipation From the moment we booked our stay at Killington, months ago, I’ve been anticipating riding its