New Album Release....

So our band released our latest project this week.  Collin had come up with a concept album that he wanted to record.  He recorded the first 5 songs of this album on his own and he release it as an EP.  We recorded the next 5 songs together as a band and now we've released it as a full album.  Please, take a listen.

 

It was a fun project to work on and I'm glad to have been a part of it.  Live shows are soon to follow.

Opening Day, 2013-14 Season....

Just a quick post about opening day at Snowbird.  I kept the kids from school so that we could go up early and enjoy the snow.  Jen had some meetings at work that she couldn't miss so we sadly went without her. I was amazed at how many people were up there just for the one lift (Gazdzoom) that was open.  And off of that lift there was literally just one run open.  Only on the first day will you find people desperate enough to ski these conditions and just be grateful to be back on snow.  Everybody seemed really happy to be out there.  The snow was surprisingly good being mostly man made and my kids ripped up the hill despite the crowded slope.  I had fun trying to keep up.  I love to ski.  Hopefully the snow falls hard soon.  Note:  I forgot to mention that today was the first time we tried out the new parking pass that Snowbird offers now.  It worked great.  The lower lot was about full when we got there but our reserved parking spots were empty and as close to the lift as you could get.  I felt spoiled, and a little sheepish pulling in but I'll take it.

Kids on the lower slopes.  We all had fun.

The mountains need more snow.  Very early season.

A view of the lift line.  At least it moved fast.

The Riding Continues....

We've had a warm, dry first half of November and as a result I've been able to savor the riding while it lasts.  Nothing too epic, just a few late season climbs up Butterfield while the road is now closed to traffic (love it!) and a few group rides with the Infinite team.  We had a storm over the weekend and that should help conditions up at the resorts but we need more.  Snowbird opens in 2 days and I'll take my kids up for our first turns of the year.  For the first time I think they are actually excited to do this but it could be they're just excited to get checked out of school.  Meanwhile, here in the valley we're in between storms and today looks okay to get ride in outside.  Below are some pics of the past few weeks:

Group Ride with Infinite Racing Team

November 7th, 2013 - Butterfield Climb.  It got too snowy for my road bike just after the real steep section about 4.5 miles up.  So I turned around and did it again.  It was so nice without cars.

By Saturday, November 9th, the snow had melted on the road and I was able to go to the top.  

My bike at the top of Butterfield Canyon.  They have it all barricaded at the top and bottom so vehicles can't go up.  Makes for lovely riding.