Big Boats, Big Bikes

This weekend we did a little something different. Partially because of the drought, but also because riding big boats and big bikes is really fun.

On Saturday, Bill Brad, and I loaded up the ranger with 3 recreational kayaks and headed to the Deerfiled River. Not only was it Bill and Brad's first time paddling these large kayaks on whitewater, it was also their first time on the dryway. We met up with some other long boaters and had a really good time.

We were back at home on Sunday morning and I got to do something that I had wanted to do for a really long time. Downhill mountain biking at Whiteface is everything it's cracked up to be and more. Bill and I met up with Mark and Adrienne to see if we could make it through the day without seriosuly injuring ourselves. We gathered up some big heavy bikes, full-face helmets, and whatever body armor we could find, and got after it. Even though I got stung by a bee and crashed at least 60 times, it was really fun.



















The Moose River Festival is being held next weekend. It's raining right now, so we should have some good water, a good party, and a fantastic race.