Tag: MapYes
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Mexico – Scuba Diving and Exploring the Yucatan Peninsula
We enjoyed an awesome last minute trip to the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. Kim got certified to Scuba dive, and…
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Sacramento Tandem Ride
A while back, Kim and I took out the tandem for an awesome tour of Sacramento and the Delta. About…
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Snowshoe trip to Fuller Lake
Last weekend, we were fishing around for an idea for something to do, and had the brainstorm to go backpacking…
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Christmas 2008 – Kim and Geoff tour Texas
Christmas with Geoff’s family is no small affair. It goes for days. It’s always a little tough to make it…
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My Mom and Dad visit for my Birthday
Geoff’s parents come to visit for his Birthday. We visit Sacramento, Davis and a cold Lake Tahoe.
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Bodega Bay – Surf Kayak, Camping, Crabbing
Kim and Geoff went to Bodega Bay, north of San Francisco, for a weekend of camping, surf kayaking and crabbing.
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NF of the Feather River Release
Thanks to American Whitewater, we had releases on the NF feather this weekend. I only made it up for sunday,…
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Napa Valley Bike Tour and Paddling on the South Fork American
Kim and I had another fun weekend. Saturday we joined our friends Erol and Paula for breakfast, then did a…
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Staycation
With the crazy rise in gas prices, and the fear of recession, papers and magazines keep talking about people taking…
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Most days I love kayaking. Saturday I broke 2 ribs although I wasn’t in my kayak at the time.
Sometimes staying home is a good idea. A rough day of paddling on the amazing south silver creek.
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5 Day River Float on the Lower John Day + Climbing at Smith Rocks + The Oregon Mountains
John Day River A few months ago, my old climbing buddy Brian emailed me. I hadn’t seen him in 8…
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Cache Creek with Paula and Erol
Kim and I headed over to Cache Creek today. We met our friends Paula and Erol. They were renting a…
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Shirttail Run on the North Fork American
Kim and I took our tandem whitewater kayak out for a fun run down the class II+ section of the…
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Pauley Creek
Had a fun run down Pauley Creek today. The water was low, all the big drops went are were fun,…
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Double Header on the South Yuba River and the North Fork American River
Yesterday I went paddling. Paddled my new Pyranha Everest kayak, which was awesome. Met my friend Sabrina at 1, and…
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Chamberlain Falls – NF American Compilation
One of my favorite runs in California, with amazing scenary, fun rapids, and generally cold, clear waters. When I lived…
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Skiing at Lake Tahoe
We had an awesome, fun day skiing/snowboarding at Alpine Meadows, near Lake Tahoe. It was a pretty day, warm spring…
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Deep Sea Fishing
My husband and friends took me out to celebrate my belated 30th birthday with a deep sea fishing trip. It…
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Sespe Creek – Class V – 3 Days – 31 Miles Wilderness run.
Sespe creek is an amazing wilderness run in Southern California. We spent three days and two nights kayaking an incredible…
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In Loving Memory – Lt. Gen. Hal B Jennings, Jr. MD
My Grandpa Jennings passed away a few weeks ago, and I feel extraordinarily lucky to have had him in my…
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UC Davis Graduate School of Management Snow Day 2008
A few weeks ago, the Graduate School of Management hosted their Annual Snow day, for alumni and students. Gorgeous conditions…
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Kim and I spend a day in San Antonio, Texas
Kim and I were in San Antonio for my Grandfather’s funeral last weekend. It was a sad weekend, of course,…
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Surfing this weekend
Taylor wrote: > Got Vitamin I? (Ibuprofin)> You guys must have done the equivalent of running a marathon> yesterday. 5…
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Climbing at Lover’s Leap
Some of you may remember, back a few years ago, when I was consumed with climbing. You might even know…
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Desolation Wilderness – Velma Lakes – Lake Tahoe.
Kim and I are going on a trip to Peru in November, and part of it will be an extended…
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Yosemite National Park Compilation
Yosemite is a large part of the reason I settled in California. I had moved out here from Texas for…
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South Silver Creek – 2006
Pictures from my 1st run down the incredible South Silver Creek. Thanks to Kim for the photos. 700 feet per…
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South Fork of Silver Creek Below Ice House Dam
SF of Silver Creek is most well known for it’s more difficult upper reaches, but below Icehouse resevoir, there is…
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Riverton to Peavine, South Fork American
We’d planned on running South Silver Creek, not the famous section, but a lesser known section below Icehouse Resevoir. Unfortunately…
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Passing Out Rice In Vietnam
“Laa”Vietnam – 2004Our cameraman is doubled over in the backseat. His stomach isn’t feeling very well. Whether it was…
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My Grandfather’s Grave
I have never seen my uncle cry. Not the heaving kind that affects your entire body, and leaves those around…
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Rogue River Wilderness
My friend Kristi scored a permit for the stunning Rogue River in Oregon, and we couldn’t wait to embark on…
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WildFlower 70.2 Mile Triathlon
It’s Saturday morning, and I’m already feeling the nerves as I prepare for the WildFlower 70.2 Mile Triathlon. After a…
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Dry Meadow Creek
7 or 8 years ago I remember flipping through a paddling magazine, and being captivated by an image (similar to…
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Baja, Mexico Thanksgiving 2002
My Girlfriend Kim and I recently spent 6 days exploring the Northern part of Baja. Click on the small map…
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Saddleback Mountain Trail Marathon
I faced this tough course alongside Kim, a first-time marathoner who had only run five miles before. With nerves and…
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Stinson Beach Marathon
Wow. What a run! While my last two big runs have been woeful epics, this one was so great, it…
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Catalina Island Marathon
Just over a year ago, I decided to run a marathon on Catalina Island, despite my minimal training and growing…
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Mammoth Compilation
The biggest and best ski area within weekend trip distance. We’ve had a lot of fun days there.
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June Mountain Compilation
June is an awesome ski area in the Eastern Sierra mountains. It’s laid back, and always feels a little like…
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Ventura Waveski & Kayak Contest
There have been a few different contests for waveskis and kayaks held at Ventura over the years, including the first…
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Santa Cruz Paddlefest Compilation
The biggest paddle surf contest in the world. Held for many years at the incredible steamer lane.
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Davenport Paddle Surf Contest
Davenport is a unique cove for surf. When it’s big, there is a deep water channel that allows you to…
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Ice Climbing- June Lake
This weekend was absolutely fantastic! I drove almost 300 miles to June Lake, with excitement for my very first ice…
