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History, courtesy @swiftcarbonusa In July 1859, Government...

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 09:50:10 -0600

History, courtesy @swiftcarbonusa

In July 1859, Government surveyors,Withrow and Todd, were charged with establishing the line demarcating Nebraska Territory on the north, and Kansas Territory on the south.

This line was to follow the parallel of latitude 40° North, also known as the “Base Line”, and was to terminate at “the summit of the Rocky Mountains”, then the easterly line of Utah Territory.

The survey crew navigated scorching plains and rugged mountainous terrain, traversing a distance of 345 miles in 55 days.

This stone marker, set along the “Baseline” as surveyed in 1859, celebrates this historic survey party as well as all surveyors whose remarkable work aided in the organized westward expansion of the United States.

🤓📚🇺🇸 (at Baseline Road)

This summer has been a constant reminder that dawn patrol is...

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:14:05 -0600

This summer has been a constant reminder that dawn patrol is more than a means to first tracks in untouched powder (and avoiding I-70 traffic), it’s also a means to empty trails, magic light, long views (and avoiding I-70 traffic). @jeremy_h_morgan rides the steps. (at Centennial Cone Trail)

One of this semester’s goals was a nesting bowl set. Still...

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 21:44:47 -0600

One of this semester’s goals was a nesting bowl set. Still waiting for the smallest to fire, and it’s not perfect, but they nest! 👍🏽 (at Boulder Pottery Lab)

Ned, glad you,re gonna be alright. #coldspringsfire (at...

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:51:38 -0600

Ned, glad you,re gonna be alright. #coldspringsfire (at Nederland, Colorado)

Early bird beats the ozone warnings. (at Boulder, Colorado)

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 09:52:51 -0600

Early bird beats the ozone warnings. (at Boulder, Colorado)

2 diesels. 1 done for the season. 1 with some miles to go. (at...

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 12:27:15 -0600

2 diesels. 1 done for the season. 1 with some miles to go. (at Trail Ridge Road)

Still a lot of snow at 12k ft. (at Independence Pass)

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 15:01:44 -0600

Still a lot of snow at 12k ft. (at Independence Pass)

⛈🌩🌥🚴🏽⛰🍒 Gambled with the red blobs on the radar and enjoyed...

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:26:03 -0600

⛈🌩🌥🚴🏽⛰🍒

Gambled with the red blobs on the radar and enjoyed joining @peetox on his first SuperFlag (at Flagstaff Mountain)

A few things left to fire, but it’s been a productive 8...

Sun, 15 May 2016 15:02:02 -0600

A few things left to fire, but it’s been a productive 8 weeks. (at Boulder Pottery Lab)

@ilovelucius symmetry game is strong. (at Gothic Theatre)

Sun, 15 May 2016 00:38:08 -0600

@ilovelucius symmetry game is strong. (at Gothic Theatre)

Today I spotted a ptarmigan in the snow. This is not a picture...

Sun, 01 May 2016 13:40:21 -0600

Today I spotted a ptarmigan in the snow. This is not a picture of that ptarmigan. This is Tom, @jscfrancis, and @jeremy_h_morgan getting blasted by snow and wind. (at Butler Gulch, CO)

Couldn’t make it back east to celebrate Todd’s life,...

Sat, 30 Apr 2016 22:31:47 -0600

Couldn’t make it back east to celebrate Todd’s life, but he was a positive force in my life, and I will miss him. Every ride is in some small way a celebration - thanks for sharing some time with us Todd. Throwing it back to a camping trip with @forrest_biker to ride Raystown Lake, where highlights included spooning in the camper, cornhole with the local rednecks, and a broken rear derailleur. Good times. #pedalpedalpedal (at Raystown Lake - World Class Mountain Biking Trails)

Still one of my favorite views. 1st Flatiron up close in the...

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 19:15:42 -0600

Still one of my favorite views. 1st Flatiron up close in the magic light, Denver in the dusky distance. (at Flagstaff Mountain)

Desert season is upon us. (at Oil Well Flats)

Sat, 09 Apr 2016 11:07:33 -0600

Desert season is upon us. (at Oil Well Flats)

#tbt to that time it wasn’t windy in Boulder. (at...

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 06:59:50 -0600

#tbt to that time it wasn’t windy in Boulder. (at Boulder, Colordo)

Some great views on the road but these mailboxes are always a...

Sat, 02 Apr 2016 13:59:58 -0600

Some great views on the road but these mailboxes are always a welcome sight. (at Flagstaff Mountain)

Deep snow followed by dry roads #weekendvibes • • • P.S....

Sun, 27 Mar 2016 15:25:16 -0600

Deep snow followed by dry roads #weekendvibes

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P.S. @swiftcarbonusa that 5" storm turned out to be 15" ❄️👍🏼 (at Eldorado Canyon)

The early bird got the worm this morning. (at Butler Gulch, CO)

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 14:29:06 -0600

The early bird got the worm this morning. (at Butler Gulch, CO)

Key to the post lunch lull: hand-crafted espresso in a...

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 12:38:29 -0600

Key to the post lunch lull: hand-crafted espresso in a hand-crafted mug. ☕️ (at Boulder, Colorado)

Based on today’s totals, we jumped the gun on Wednesday...

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 07:58:34 -0600

Based on today’s totals, we jumped the gun on Wednesday with ½ day laps before work, but I’m not complaining too much. With @peetox, 📷 @danielmcgrath. (at Exit 216 Westbound)