Dave and I are enjoying our camp spot in the woods. We’ve been hearing an elk bugling through the night lately and it’s quite magical.

After a nice sleep-in on Saturday, we got out and had coffee at the Ft. Valley Late for the Train (LFTT) and then we headed outside. Dave needed a long, fast, furious bike ride to work his wiggles out. I wanted a nice long hike. We left from the Schultz Creek trailhead parking area–Dave rode towards Eldon and I hiked up Schultz Creek. We met again about three hours later, both coming down Schultz, as we were both wet and freezing from the rain and wind. It was a bit much.

The sky was mostly clear and it was warmer for Sunday’s ride up Schultz and Waterline. The aspens are showing their golden glory right now in the inner basin. This was my first mountain bike ride since I separated my shoulder at the end of the Great Divide last year at this time. It felt pretty good. I thoroughly enjoyed my light, flower-painted single speed too–such a different feel from my touring/commuting bike.