Some gravel grind for the mind.
I love riding my gravel bike because it is so easy and low friction. It’s about getting from point A to point B and enjoying stuff like a stretch of smooth gravel, a good view and snacks. I can push myself physically without taking risk with an adrenaline rush and it leaves me feeling accomplished and hyped after drawing my line across the map. I kinda prefer to do this stuff alone because it gives me a chance to be with myself and focus on simple things… dodging rocks and pot holes and cruising down the road. It’s a good, healthy reset for myself.
Yesterday I took the day to myself and rode from the house in the valley over lookout to the beach to sit in the sun and eat some chocolate then come back home the easy way past lake padden and over Galbraith. It’s amazing to fit the forests, lakes, the beach and a few little trails into one ride. When I got home my legs were smoked, I felt like my introverted cup was full and that such a simple thing felt like a solid low friction adventure for me 💖.
I have the biggest crush on @ryan_lecours ❤️ insanely handsome, sends it, loooves tacos, has great jokes 👀 and supports me in unique ways I didn’t know I needed 🥰. Love you times 1 billion ryman ✨shoutout to our number one sponsor Mi Rancho Meat Market.
2025 year of the Bruce. Happy New Years! From my dog to yours. Mt Baker Ski Area • Hurricane Ridge • Olympic Peninsula • Lake Padden Swims • Hood River • Post Canyon • Sunshine Coast • Vancouver Island • Big Sticks • Atomic Dog Laps • Sun Peaks • Indian Creek • Dog Treats • Big Dog Christmas • 49 Degrees North • #itsadogslife #brucethedog
All things nice. New England in the fall has been a huge treat. We’ve scored perfect weather and have fit in a lot of quality time with family, meeting some of Ry’s incredible circle of east coast friends and having a blast on our bikes while snatching up as many pumpkin beers while I can 🤫. • Saskadena Six • Mt Peg • North Conway • Highland • Yudicky • Hollis Town Forest • Falling Waters • Uncanoonuk • Katy Hill • Perry • Driving Range •
One week of toes in the sand. Beautiful beaches with clear water, biking some sick systems with secret loamers and rocks, big fireworks in a small town, lots of laughing and beers with good friends, a stellar partner and fluffy doggo to share it all with. We live in a wonderland.
The important thing about skiing for me is having fun with people I love. Pow is rad and big mountains are badass, but after many winters of learning to pizza and keepin’ my brain glued to the forecast I’ve gone through phases of being burnt out on the pow frenzy. I’ve learned that throughout life every season different, every year learning something new and that skiing is a constant regardless of where I am at but absolutely am constantly asking myself why I’m doing what I’m doing. Sharing genuine fun with friends and family in the mountains is simply the most important part about skiing. Cheesy but true • Clip from a bluebird blueberry day with Ryan sharing the Baker backcountry together🫶🏻🎥 @ryan_lecours
