Butterfield, Snowbird and A Quick Trip.

Eventful past week.  Very busy, but good busy.  I was able to do a long ride on Saturday up Rose Canyon, Butterfield Canyon and then again Rose.  Butterfield's road was finally clear enough to make it to the top, but only just.  It took some cyclocross skills to get over many spots but at least is was doable again.

Butterfield on a pretty day.

That afternoon we took the kids up to Snowbird to purchase the coming season's passes and to play a little.  It's become a yearly tradition and we had fun hiking and doing the various activities.

Little Cloud Bowl looking down the canyon.

Hiking down Road to Provo

A few months ago we scored some Phish concert tickets at the Hollywood Bowl so Monday morning we flew to LA, spent the day wandering around and then watched the concert that night only to fly back the next morning.  I seats were okay but not the best.  Still made for a fun date night.  We were able to hang out with Collin and Emily that night as well which made it all the more fun.

The famous Hollywood Bowl.

Phish played great.  Lots of energy.

The Ultimate Challenge ride is tomorrow.  I'm excited and nervous at the same time but I feel good.  They've added both distance (112 miles) and climbing (12,000 ft.) this year which seems crazy to me thinking about how hard last year was.  But I will trust in my training and hope that its enough to get me to the finish.  Wish me luck.