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The Boy Got A New Toy

2011-08-09T21:41:00.000-07:00

I bought Mr. Littles a new mini frisbee today on a whim (no pun intended... hehe), and he loves it! We're both stoked to have another fun toy to play fetch with.
Goooooooooo GET IT!

Hike 012: Mt Wilson Trail

2011-08-07T21:21:00.000-07:00

My wife, a few friends, and I hiked the Mt. Wilson Trail to the summit today. It was awesome, but at the same time very strenuous and exhausting. After a long trek to the top, we grubbed down at the Cosmic Cafe, and then headed home. 9 hours and 15+ miles later we had successfully summited Mt. Wilson by foot. All the pictures we took on the hike are crappy cell phone pics... enjoy!
Rockin Out At The Micro Waterfall
Can't Tell If My Wife Is Exhausted Or Wants To Kill Me In This One
Hiking Pals
Big Ass Rattler... It Was PISSED We Walked Within 20 Feet Of It!

Still The Best

2011-08-04T23:14:00.000-07:00

Chillin' In The Shade

2011-07-25T22:21:00.000-07:00

We just got an insane deal on a new canopy at REI...
The Mrs. & the Little Mister hanging out in the shade.

Chilao Camping Trip

2011-07-24T12:21:00.000-07:00

Just got back from an awesome overnighter camping trip. We went up to Chilao to both explore the campground for future trips and to make sure our gear is in good shape for some additional camping trips this summer. Anyways, we found an awesome spot, had a great time, and it everything was cool except for the fact that I lost my Oakley sunglasses.... :(
Perfect Location For A Campsite

Ride 038: La Tuna Canyon

2011-07-22T11:07:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since we rode here now that El P. and Sunset are open again. Anyway it was a perfect morning for riding, and MM3 finally got to take his new bike down the trail that we all started mountain biking on... La Tuna! No crashes, no mechanicals, and hopefully no poison oak... A complete success!
Ibis Mojo HD
It's Not Easy At The Top In Whatever You Do.
MM3 Da Single Track Riz Kiz
La Tuna Canyon
MM3 On The Chunk Section
Can't You See Me? I'm Right Here!

Ride 037: Webb Canyon (2)

2011-07-19T22:02:00.000-07:00

At this point my blog is just becoming a ride counter... been too busy to take pics and think of anything worth posting.

Ride 036: El Prieto Trail (13)

2011-07-17T12:19:00.000-07:00

My legs felt like lead today. Not sure why but it was pure torture climbing up to the saddle. Oh well. No Pain no gain.

Ride 035: Webb Canyon (1)

2011-07-16T14:18:00.000-07:00

Forgot how sick this place is. I'm going back sometime this week to session.

Ride 034: El Prieto Trail (12)

2011-07-13T02:41:00.000-07:00

The weather has become much cooler, making the ride more bearable. Took a leisurely spin up to the top this morning, and bombed down as fast as I could. Also found a dollar on the trail! Wooohooo!

Ride 033: El Prieto Trail (11)

2011-07-10T20:40:00.000-07:00

Rode this at dusk and laid the hammer down to beat the darkness. Record time for me. 33.5 minutes to the top.

Ride 032: El Prieto Trail (10)

2011-07-08T14:24:00.000-07:00

Blowtar had his first good crash on the trails today. Get those pads ASAP BRO!

Ride 031: El Prieto Trail (9)

2011-07-07T11:25:00.000-07:00

Heat Wave Ride! UGGGHHHH. 36.5 minutes to the saddle... a new best.

Ride 030: Viper Trail

2011-07-02T12:30:00.000-07:00

Not sure why we decided to ride this trail in particular on a weekend that had extreme heat written all over it, but anyway we managed to beat the heat by doing a 7am ride. MM3's new bike tore Viper up, as did Blowtar's so we all had a blast. This is definitely one of the most fun trails to ride within our area.
Panorama From The Trail 1
Panorama From The Trail 2
Panorama From The Trail 3
The First Descent
Me & MM3 Talking About The Rattlesnake We Saw

Ride 029: Hummingbird Trail (3)

2011-06-26T10:24:00.000-07:00

Hit the Hummingbird Trail today with MM3 & MK. It was pretty dang hot out there, but MM3 was testing out his new bike, so we had to push on. Anyway, it was a total blast.

Just In Time For Summer

2011-06-21T10:30:00.000-07:00

The boy got a new haircut a few days ago. Now he can stay cool all summer long.

The All New Short Haired Yorkie 'Do

Park Gopher

2011-06-20T11:19:00.000-07:00

I was playing fetch with my dog today and noticed this little fellow peeking out to watch.

The Gopher

Ride 028: El Prieto Trail (8)

2011-06-18T10:48:00.001-07:00

Not much more to write about this ride. Just keeping track on my way to 50+ rides this year.

Ride 027: El Prieto Trail (7)

2011-06-17T16:21:00.000-07:00

Blowtar and I hit El P today, and felt like we were riding through a rain forest the entire time. With a very slight but constant drizzle, tons of fog, and everything else being covered in dew, it made for a awesome but filthy ride. By the time we got back to the car both of us were soaked, mud splattered, covered with plant debris and pollen, and our bikes were all gunked up too. Unfortunately the pics don't do our looks total justice...

Blowtar & the Nomad... See His Yellow Sleeve? IT'S COVERED IN POLLEN!
Me & My Muddy Mojo, While Wearing A Windbreaker That Looks Like a Trashbag

Ride 026: El Prieto Trail (6)

2011-06-15T13:56:00.000-07:00

Today I tested the trail out with the bare minimum when it comes to gear. No backpack, no pads, no 100 ounces of water. Just a small pack attached to my seat with a spare tube and levers, a pump in my pocket, and a 21 ounce squeeze bottle full of water. Worked like a charm, and this might be my new ride setup when I'm just going for a pedal to the metal grind fest ride.

The Brown Mountain Saddle in Full Bloom
Brown Mountain Saddle Headed Towards El Prieto

Dallas Mavericks 2011 NBA Champs!

2011-06-12T21:38:00.000-07:00

As much as I hated to see the Lakers not 3 peat, the post season couldn't have worked out any better. Dallas and Dirk got their first title, and the Miami Heat got their asses kicked! The "King With No Rings" completed his epic finals no show in classic fashion, and I loved every minute of it. Congrats to Dallas!
Photo Courtesy of ESPN.com

Ride 025: Idyllwild (1)

2011-06-11T20:56:00.000-07:00

Idyllwild... Trails Galore
Blowtar Blasting By Boulders Bro!
Blowtar Chillin' While OJ Dingo Does Some Brake Work.
I Love Rock Rolling Here, But I Hate Rolling Rock Beer
OJ Dingo Rockin' Out
This Trail Isn't Nearly As Flat As It Looks
OJ Dingo On Another Really Fun Rock Section
More Fake Slick Rock Action
The Official Blowtar's Bike Club President.

View Idyllwild2011-06-11 11:24 in a larger map

View Idyllwild2011-06-11 11:24 in a larger map

Ride 024: El Prieto Trail (5)

2011-06-10T15:59:00.000-07:00

I rode El Prieto again today with Blowtar and MMIII. I also finally snapped some pics at the Brown Mtn. Saddle, but as usual it was too fast and fun descending El Prieto to stop and snap some pics.

The Bike & Gear Shot
Looking Back At The Brown Mtn. Saddle Entrance
Purp N Yellow... All Day! Everyday!

A New Addition To The Collection

2011-06-08T22:54:00.000-07:00

My wife got this as a gift from one of her students. This definitely beats an apple!

One Of L.A.'s Finest!

Ride 023: El Prieto Trail (4)

2011-06-07T16:21:00.000-07:00

I swear on one of these rides I'm going to stop and take some trail shots. Until then, you're just going to have to imagine what I'm riding through.

Ride 022: El Prieto Trail (3)

2011-06-06T14:30:00.000-07:00

I can't even explain how stoked I am to have this trail open again. Riding in your own backyard is so nice! Today I rode the loop in 62 minutes. Not to shabby.

Ride 021: El Prieto Trail (2)

2011-06-04T11:30:00.001-07:00

An hour and a half is all you need to blast this classic San Gabriel Mountain Trail, which coincidentally, was all the time I had to squeeze in a ride before my friend's wedding tonight. This trail gets better every time.

Angeles Crest Highway Re-Opens Friday!

2011-06-01T18:30:00.000-07:00

This is great news!

A section of State Highway 2 between La Cañada Flintridge and Angeles Forest Highway will reopen Friday, according to California Department of Transportation spokesman Patrick Chandler. The road has been closed since Jan. 17, 2010, when rains in the Station fire burn area washed away three major sections of pavement through the Angeles National Forest.

Caltrans had planned to reopen the road in December 2010, Chandler said, but record rainfall that month and in January brought down so much debris and water that it overwhelmed a culvert and washed out a slope, necessitating further repairs and delays.

The highway is scheduled to open after a 10 a.m. news conference Friday at the Angeles National Forest entrance just north of La Cañada Flintridge. For the first time in almost 17 months, drivers will be able to drive from La Cañada Flintridge up Highway 2 to Wrightwood and Highway 138

You know what that means right? Mt. Wilson Trail, Upper Winter Creek Trail, and Sturtevant Trail, here I come!

Photo & Article Compliments of LA Times

Ride 020: Backbone Trail (1)

2011-05-29T14:44:00.000-07:00

First of all, I can't believe I haven't done this trail before! WTF!?!?! The Santa Monica Mountains are a bit outside of my usual riding range, but this trail is definitely worth riding again and again. The weather was perfect, and the trail was in primo shape. When it was all said and done we logged about 15 miles in about 3 hours time (with a few stops here and there to check out the views).

Chillin' Before The Ride 7.5 Mile Ride Back

Chunks Of Rock Were All Over The Place

We Wound Up Meeting Sage & Co. At "The Backbone"

Alien Landing Pad, Or Satanic Shrine? You Tell Me.

View Backbone Trail in a larger map

View Backbone Trail in a larger map

Ride 019: Chumash > Rocky Peak > Hummingbird (2)

2011-05-27T13:12:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite rides to do, but today was absolutely brutal. The weather channel provided us some bogus info, and the trail was hot as Hell, not even close to the mild 60 degree weather that we expected. Note to self, start this ride no later than 7AM from now on, or else suffer the consequences.

The Chumash Trailhead

View Chumash > Rocky Peak > Hummingbird in a larger map

View Chumash > Rocky Peak > Hummingbird in a larger map

Bird Pancake

2011-05-26T17:29:00.001-07:00

Saw this on my way into work.

Macho Man Stopped The Rapture!

2011-05-23T16:20:00.000-07:00

Finally a believable explanation as to why the world didn't end this past Saturday!
Whoooooaahhhhhh Yeeeeeaaaahhhhhhhh!

Ride 018: El Prieto Trail (1)

2011-05-21T12:29:00.000-07:00

After almost 2 years of being closed, the Brown Mtn. to El Prieto Loop is now open (officially) and ready to ride. I'm not positive, but I think I may actually like the trail more now than before it burned in the Station Fire. What was formerly a fire road climb up the Brown Mountain trail, is now all single track and double track, which is way better. Also, the El Prieto descent is still fast, still flowy, and really really fun, so major props to the team that put in major work getting E.P. back up and running. I rode with Lefty, Blowtar, and the UA crew, and we all had a blast. We even got to help in the rescue of a woman who had fallen over the side of the trail (which was super gnarly). Oh yeah, here's a Google Earth view of the newly rebuilt trail. Video's of the rescue will be posted later this afternoon.

View El Prieto Loop in a larger map

R.I.P. "Macho Man" Randy Savage

2011-05-20T12:39:00.000-07:00

One of the all time greats from WWF passed away today at the age of 58. Macho Man was one of my all time favorites, and a master of cutting promos on rival wrestlers. Here are some of my favorite commercials, promos, and matches of his...
Whooooaaaaahhhh Yeeeeeeaaaahhhhhh!

Ride 017: La Tuna Canyon (6)

2011-05-15T10:17:00.001-07:00

Rode La Tuna today with Blowtar on his new Nomad, and wound up messing up my toe and ankle pretty good. Bummer.

Fast Food Nation

2011-05-13T22:42:00.001-07:00

I'm reading this book for the 2nd time, and it's just as upsetting, if not more, this time around. If our country's main food suppliers were this shady 10 years ago, I can't even imagine what horrible schemes they're up to now... big business blows.

Back For Round 3

2011-05-09T20:49:00.001-07:00

Hike 011 - The Bridge To Nowhere

2011-05-06T18:16:00.000-07:00

Went on one of my favorite hikes today... the Bridge To Nowhere. 12 miles, 7 hours, 3 bighorn sheep, 3 snakes, and 1 sprained ankle later we finished the hike and returned to civilization.
This Trail Had Some Unexpected Rock Climbing Action
The Glendora Mountain Wilderness At It's Finest
One Of The Many Water Crossings
I'm Still Waiting For Some Poison Oak To Kick In
We're Almost There
Chillin' At The Bridge To Nowhere
There Were Some Crazy Rapids In The Narrows Past The Bridge
Balance Beam Action Across The Water
Saw These Bighorn Sheep
Grunson Looking Up At The Bighorn
Then Saw Another One

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HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

2011-05-05T11:45:00.001-07:00

Had to celebrate at one of my favorite taco joints in LA... Guisados in Boyle Heights!

This one is the chef's sampler... veggies, chicken and beef only...no pork or seafood!

And here we have a special Cinco De Mayo Chile Colorado taco using the owner/ chef's mother's recipe, made specially for me with chicken instead of Pork! Thanks dude! It was the shiz!

Chuckit

2011-05-03T12:30:00.000-07:00

Our pooch is addicted to playing fetch with the new Chuckit ball flinger we bought. In fact he's whining right now as I type this because he wants to go play.
As You Can See, He's Mesmerized!

Lakers vs Dallas Round 2 FIGHT!

2011-05-02T16:23:00.001-07:00

Testing out a new "live blog" format at tonight's game... And they f##kin lose.

Walking to the metro rail to go to the game.

Chinatown Metro Station From Below.

Breakfast for dinner at the Pantry right before gametime.

Me and "The Logo's" new statue.

At last we're inside the building.

The Lakers run out onto the court.

Aaaaaannnnnnddddd..... Kobe's shot at the buzzer came up short.

Osama Bin Laden ELIMINATED!

2011-05-01T20:18:00.001-07:00

What a great Sunday night treat.

Hike 010: Echo Mountain Trail

2011-05-01T15:13:00.001-07:00

Perfect weather and great views from Echo Mountain this morning.

Got a New Phone

2011-04-30T15:31:00.001-07:00

Testing out the Blogger app on my new HTC Thubderbolt. My old Droid just bit the dust today...

Ride 016: Mt. Wilson Foot Trail (1)

2011-04-29T16:09:00.000-07:00

Got to the top of Mt. Wilson at around 6:30 PM and bombed the mountain in about an hour before nightfall hit. This trail is super technical, has lots of exposure, and as always, is a total blast. No riding photos were taken, but I did get a gnarly rotor burn on my calf!
Wow, That Burn Mark Looks Just Like My Hayes Rotor!

Blowtar's Bike Build is 99% Done

2011-04-28T19:28:00.000-07:00

It's about time!
Now We Can Ride Some Real Trails... BRO!

Ride 015 - JEM Trail, Hurricane Utah (2)

2011-04-22T19:07:00.000-07:00

Such a fun trail I had to ride it again!
The Only "Action" Photo I Have Of Me Riding The JEM
Obligatory Bike On Trail Shot
Time To Skeedaddle!

Hike 009 - Fairyland Loop, Bryce Canyon National Park

2011-04-21T19:05:00.000-07:00

One Of My All Time Favorite Trails!
Absolutely Perfect Weather
The Wifey Posing At Brycey
Who Takes Hoodoo Photos?... We do!
Crazy Coincidence... We Completed Fairyland Loop In 4 Hours And 21 Minutes!

Hike 008 - Hidden Canyon Trail, Zion National Park

2011-04-20T19:04:00.000-07:00

Don't Let Go Of The Chain, And Don't Look Down!
Captain America In His Harness On The Mini Arch
It Was Dark When We Left Hidden Canyon

Hike 007 - Observation Point, Zion National Park

2011-04-19T19:02:00.000-07:00

The Water Crossings In The Canyon Were Fun!
Say Cheese!
That Slot Cantyon Has 127 Hours Written All Over It
Fennis Conegliano In Full Effect
Out Of The Canyon And On Top Of A Mountain Pass
Observing From The Point

Ride 014 - JEM Trail, Hurricane Utah (1)

2011-04-18T19:03:00.000-07:00

This Trail Is EPIC!
Captain America Hitting The Curve
I Give This Trail A Thumbs Up Rating!

Hike 006 - Emerald Pools, Zion National Park

2011-04-17T19:01:00.000-07:00

On Our Way To The Emerald Pools
Double Waterfall All The Way!
The Mud Factor On This Trail Was Ridiculous
A Perfect Day In Zion National Park

Hike 005 - Angel's Landing, Zion National Park

2011-04-17T18:57:00.000-07:00

We started out the trip with the sketchiest hike we could do... the infamous Angel's Landing. Although I wasn't as scared as I was when ascending Yosemite's Half Dome, the wobbly legs and vertigo factor were definitely in full effect. Definitely an all time great hike though!
Scrambling To Get On The Tram
The Group Has Arrived!
We're Heading Up The Trail
Me & My Wife
The Cousins And Their Significant Others
The Sunlight Is Just Breaking Through Into The Canyon
Peekaboo!
Hanging Out In A Cave We Saw Along The Way
The Canyon Portion Of The Trail
I'm Halfway Up The Wiggles
Looking Down On Walter's Wiggles
Angel's Landing...
Quite Possibly Our First And Last Hike Of The Trip
The Angel Has Landed
Captain America Getting His Photo Taken
Captain America, Me, And The Hiking Novice Atop Angels Landing
Z Hiking Novice's 1st Hike Ever, Angels Landing! Try To Top That!
What Goes Up Must Come Down
Don't Laugh! There Are 1000 Foot Drops On Each Side!
We Kicked Angels Landings Butte!

Private Reserve Lemoncello

2011-04-13T18:21:00.000-07:00

Just got this in the mail today from a friend's brother's father in law in Austin Texas...
Just In Time For Utah!

Ride 013 - Palm Canyon Epic (1)

2011-04-10T22:04:00.000-07:00

7 and a half hours, 30 miles, multiple flat tires, a broken chain, ran out of water, got lost, saw a desert tortoise, and rode one of the best trails of all time!!! Thank God this ride can't be done again until next year, otherwise I'd be in deep $#!t...
Picture Proof I Was There!
The First Rest Stop aka A Bike Repair Stop
A Nice Stream In The Middle Of The Palm Springs Desert
Palm Springs, Our Destination, Is Still About 20 Miles Away
The Cacti On This Ride Were The Most Vibrant I Have Ever Seen
A Desert Oasis!... Yes They Actually Exist Outside of Cartoons
One Of The Ride's Many Hi-lights... A Desert Tortoise!
A Closer View Of The Tortoise

Hmmmm... Did I Startle You?

2011-04-07T12:38:00.001-07:00

Get Herb Wested And Check This Out!

CicLAvia

2011-04-06T09:47:00.001-07:00

This weekend there's going to be some street closures in the downtown area so people can bike with no traffic. Hopefully I'll be able to hit this up and shred the streets of LA.
The Map For CicLAvia

Hike 004 - San Jacinto Wilderness

2011-04-01T21:50:00.000-07:00

This is probably one of the coolest places you can hike at in Southern California, and the tram ride up is AWESOME as well.
Thats Us
5 Minutes of Walking Once You Exit The Tram And You're In This!
Chillaxin' On A Fallen Tree
No Need For Snow Shoes On This Trail
Boulder Hopping In Front Of A Scenic View
We're Off Trail Looking For A Better Vista
My Shorty Taking In The Beautiful Scenery
Some Insane Looking Old Gnarled Tree And Me
Photo Op Atop The World Famous Grubb's Notch

Veterans Park Disc Golf Course

2011-03-31T17:12:00.000-07:00

Mongy and I tried out the Sylmar course today. It was super fun, and nobody was there, so we wound up playing 36 holes worth.

The Course Record is 16 Under

El Camino De Rey 2010

2011-03-30T17:16:00.000-07:00

Now in HIGH DEFINITION, and just as vertigo inducing as before...

Chilean Downhill MTB Contest

2011-03-29T17:19:00.000-07:00

One of the craziest Helmet Cam vids I have ever seen.

VCA 2010 RACE RUN from changoman on Vimeo.

Ramses Lee

2011-03-28T17:26:00.000-07:00

Ramses Lee was born today, and my good friend Leesus Lee is the proud father. Congrats son! Since I don't have any baby pics to show you, here's a picture of his mummy instead!

You Looked Like Me When I Was Alive!

Umshini Wam

2011-03-16T14:44:00.001-07:00

R.I.P. Nate Dogg

2011-03-15T22:46:00.000-07:00

Break out the Old Golds... Nate Dogg passed away today at the age of 41.
Sixteen in the clip and one in the hold...

Ride 012 - La Tuna Canyon (5)

2011-03-11T14:08:00.000-08:00

Took a friend up the fireroad for their brand new MTB, inaugural ride. No matter what, this trail is always fun!

Ride 011 - La Tuna Canyon (4)

2011-03-09T14:11:00.000-08:00

Cranked out the loop this afternoon. It was sweltering by the end of the ride...

Bike of the Year!

2011-03-08T16:08:00.000-08:00

I knew from my own personal riding experiences that this bike was the $#!t!, but it's nice to know that Bike Magazine also thinks the same thing...
Read It And Weep Suckers!

August 9th, 1995

2011-03-07T18:35:00.000-08:00

A random picture a friend found on the internet of me working at my first job ever. Can you guess which one is me? Haha.
16 Years Ago

Hike 003 - Echo Mountain Trail

2011-03-07T02:00:00.000-08:00

Perfect weather and a hike at the crack of dawn. Great way to start yesterday morning.
This Is Where We Hiked To, As It Appeared 100 Years Ago

Post #666!

2011-03-06T17:45:00.000-08:00

Natas Kaupas Was One of My Favorite Skaters Back in the Day

Ride 010 - La Tuna Canyon (3)

2011-03-05T17:49:00.000-08:00

Rode again after almost a month layoff due to school and other stuff. Felt great to be back on the bike and cranking it to the max.
Keepin' My 35 Minute Average Going Strong!

One Of The Best Mountain Bike Clip's Ever!

2011-03-04T08:22:00.001-08:00

This is about as sick of a mountain bike video part you will ever see. Insane riding, great filming and editing, along with a stunning backdrop provided by some mountains in Spain. Enjoy!

A Hill in Spain from chris akrigg on Vimeo.

Team Epic 0-4

2011-03-03T22:29:00.000-08:00

Tonight's game was rough. I scored 15 points (the best I've done so far this season), but was also called for a completely bulls#!* call with the game on the line while inbounding the ball, which essentially cost us the game. All I have to say, is that the ref's were terrible. There were a bunch of non calls for both teams when obvious fouls (and I mean hammers) were committed, but then they make a super controversial call with 8 seconds left in the game when we're down by 3 points. GREAT JOB YOU HACKS!

Portlandia

2011-03-02T17:49:00.000-08:00

This video is from a show on the IFC channel. I think it's pretty funny, so enjoy...

Purp & Yellow

2011-02-26T13:09:00.000-08:00

Team Epic Loses!

2011-02-24T13:16:00.000-08:00

We're now 0-3. BUT, we are getting a bit better each outing.

Caltech Wins!

2011-02-23T10:09:00.000-08:00

After losing for 310 consecutive conference games over a span of the last 26 years Cal Tech beat Occidental College last night! That would have been a great game to be at!
Photo Courtesy of LA Times

Disc Golfin'

2011-02-21T16:14:00.000-08:00

For the first time ever me, my wife, my cuz, and his lady went disc golfing. I have to say... it was a blast! I'll definitely be doing that again sometime soon.
Mongy, Shortly Before Throwing His Disc Into The Bog
Mad Doggin' The Competition

Hike 002 - Mt. Wilson Toll Road to SNOW!

2011-02-20T16:45:00.000-08:00

So a big-time storm hit last night, and with it came a ton of snow in the San Gabriel Mountains. In fact, the storm was so big and cold that the snow line dropped below 3,000 feet! After seeing that, we decided to hike up to the snow line for an awesome day of hiking.
Snow Snow Snow!

Hike 001 - La Tuna Canyon (Alt.)

2011-02-13T20:02:00.000-08:00

Went on a new hike in an old place today with my wife and our good friends. Had a blast, and found a new route to hike and bike!
My wifey striking a pose.
I and 'Mee
Hello Over Yonder Ladies!
Beer Gut Styles At The Waterfall.

P=YT^2

2011-02-11T14:31:00.000-08:00

I Think I'm Seeing Double.
Pea and Mork The Yorkie... ;)

Team Epic 0-1

2011-02-04T12:38:00.000-08:00

Played our first game last night. Can you say "RUSTY" & "SHORT"? Haha... Still a bunch of fun, but the other team had 3-4 guys pushing the height limit for the league, so we knew it would be a rough one.

Team Epic

2011-01-31T21:02:00.001-08:00

Just got my b-ball uniform via special delivery from the Philippines. Pretty sweet. First game's on Thursday. I'm nervous. Haven't touched a basketball in 2+ months.
Jerry West v2.0

Ride 009 - Mt Wilson to Winter Creek (1)

2011-01-28T20:32:00.001-08:00

Thats What A 25 Miler Looks Like On Google Earth
Henninger Flats in 32.30... UGH!
Blowtar Riding Up The Trail
Me Mojo Relaxing Somewhere Around The 6 Mile Point
OK, No More Relaxing... Time To Go
Blowtar Thanking Satan For The Power To Do This Ride.
Awesome Panoramic View... Almost There
10.3 Miles Later & 5000 Feet Higher
Blowtar At The Towers
Blowtar On Upper Upper Winter Creek Secret Trail
Blowtar Upper Winter Creek With The Oregon Styles
More Fun At Upper Winter Creek
The Home Stretch Right Before Chantry
This Looked Much Worse Than It Really Was
See? I'm Smiling As I Flip Off Blowtar!

Airkfraft Camera

2011-01-27T08:50:00.000-08:00

A friend that I used to work with started up a new business that films hi-def aerial footage on a remote control drone like helicopter. I went and checked it out in action the other day and it was AWESOME. Here's some footage he shot recently.

AirKraft Productions - First Demo Reel from AirKraft Productions on Vimeo.

Yorkie Party

2011-01-25T17:31:00.000-08:00

Here's a photo from the Yorkie Club event we went to this past weekend.
The Boy Sure Looks Happy In This Photo!
A Closer Look

Ride 008 - Mt. Wilson Toll Road (1)

2011-01-22T15:00:00.000-08:00

This ride is a grinder plain and simple. Expect about 2 hours of relentless climbing. I went with some friends, but unfortunately had to turn back at the single track trail junction due to time constraints. Anyway here's some pics of the ride up to the top, along with the video of what I missed out on.
Taking A Henninger Flats Break
Somewhere Around The Idlehour Junction
Nearly At Our Destination

Tobacco @ Echoplex

2011-01-18T23:45:00.000-08:00

Going to this show tonight. As long as I can survive the hipster onslaught and just focus on the music I should be ok.
Berry Noid Time

Ride 007 - The Viper Trail (1)

2011-01-17T12:09:00.000-08:00

Another day another awesome ride. I feel like my legs and lungs are getting stronger every day...
The Viper Awaits...

Leaping Little Mister

2011-01-16T08:33:00.000-08:00

I took this photo of Da Pea at a secret forest/ canyon location yesterday...
Leaping Through The Tall Grass In Search Of Prey.

Ride 006 - La Tuna Canyon (Loop) (2)

2011-01-15T11:42:00.000-08:00

The lower single track at La Tuna Canyon is in as good of condition as I have ever seen it. Super hard packed tacky trails with flow for miles...
You Could See The Pacific Today
Panoramic View of Los Angeles Area
Hitting The Mini Kicker
One Of Many Jumps On The Extra Credit Singletrack Up Top
Same Jump Different Angle
Blowtar's Launch Sequence

Ride 005 - Sam Merrill Trail (1)

2011-01-14T14:11:00.000-08:00

I've hiked the lower portion of this trail about a million times, but for some reason I had never biked it. Today that all changed when we rode up to Inspiration Point, and took the Sam Merrill Trail back the entire way down. Let me just tell you... it's a MUST RIDE, but also a very technical one. Be sure to check out the videos below if you're thinking of riding this trail, it might make you think twice! Thanks for filming Jonelo!
Jonelo, Headed Towards Sunset
Upper Sam Merrill Has Some Heavy Duty Singletrack!

Roadie

2011-01-12T22:23:00.000-08:00

Went for an hour long road bike ride this afternoon. The weather was absolutely perfect.
Yeah I Can Ride And Take Pics At The Same Time

Ride 004 - La Tuna Canyon (Firebreaks) (1)

2011-01-11T19:11:00.000-08:00

I rode my home court ride today with a new twist that I've only recently started doing... riding down the super steep, super sketchy, super rutted out fire break portion of La Tuna. It definitely beats the monotony of riding that fire road back down (which I've done a zillion times), and gives you more of a heart pounding thrill ride. Anyway, here are some pics and a mini vid from my helmet cam.
You know my steez. A White Mojo HD all day every day!
The "Fire Break" Loop is about 6 miles.

Another Ride... Another Camera F Up!

2011-01-10T20:18:00.000-08:00

Now I am really beginning to think that I should have bought the Go Pro Hero HD Helmet camera a few years ago rather than this one. I just can't seem to get the placing right! Anyway, here is probably the best clip from my ride at the San Juan Trail this past weekend. It's from the final portion of the ride, from the switchback mania to the parking lot. I hope you enjoy watching the trail whiz by!

Ride 003 - San Juan Trail (1)

2011-01-09T19:22:00.000-08:00

Another day, another new trail, another EPIC RIDE...
Single Track For Miles & Miles
As You Can Tell We Were All Having A Blast!
Sage & Switchback Frame Grab From My Helmet Cam

Mel's Noble View

2011-01-08T18:10:00.000-08:00

So I tried to use the Contour HD on yesterday's Noble Canyon ride, but since I hadn't used in a while, I set it up slightly too low. Unfortunately since there is no way to monitor what you're shooting with this camera, if you mess up the initial set up angle, the day's footage can be totally screwed. This is the best clip of footage we got, as seen from Mel's Helmet POV.

Ride 002 - Noble Canyon (1)

2011-01-07T22:12:00.000-08:00

This ride has been loooooonnnnggggg overdue. And WHY exactly did I lag on doing the Noble Canyon California Epic ride again? Oh yeah... because its a 3 hour drive from LA to the trail... EACH WAY. Today however, I learned that a 3 hour drive is more than worth it, because this is one of the most fun trails I've ever bombed. See you again soon Noble Canyon!
You Know I Wouldn't Lie I Was Really There!
This Ride Had Some Unreal Views!
Riding With The United Adobo Crew.
I'm Going Extra Small On This One.
Technical Switchback Styles.

Ride 001 - Hummingbird Trail (1)

2011-01-01T18:31:00.000-08:00

2011 is off to a great start so far... mainly because I went riding to kick off the New Year. (PS. the photos aren't of me, they're of my friend...)
The Remote Simi Valley Wilderness
Up Chumash, Down Hummingbird
The Bikes
Somewhere Around Middle Hummingbird
Simi Valley's Version Of Moab Slickrock
Lower Part Of Hummingbird
Speed Blur Photo! (AKA I Don't Know How To Use My Camera)

WV Trip - Day 4

2010-12-30T13:00:00.000-08:00

My Dad, My Wife And I At Seneca Rocks
Uh Oh, Thats A Fresh Bear Track!