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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Iranian Climbers Exchange: The First Half
The Iranian Climbers Exchange project that I wrote about in May has evolved from a concept into reality. It is one thing to make up a list of who might go to Iran next year if the stars align, it … Continue reading
Posted in Climbing, Uncategorized
Tagged aac, adventure, ambassador, climbing, cultural experience, grand teton national park, iran
3 Comments
North Fork 50: The Trail is only part of the Race
Normally I would not consider dropping a race. This time was a unique set of circumstance that had me thinking about doing it. Many excuses ricocheted around my brain leading up to Saturday reminding me of Lucy’s enjoyment of baseball on … Continue reading
Posted in Running, Uncategorized
Tagged 50 k, 50 miles, colorado, colorado trails, north fork 50, trail running, training, ultra running, ultrathon
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Market Day in Antigua
Saturday is market day in Antigua, Guatemala. While the marketplace, or mercado, is open all week the number of vendors—selling their crops, livestock or wares—increases one day a week. Most markets in Latin America have a day that is the … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Central America, Uncategorized
Tagged adventure travel, antigua, central america, cultural experience, food, guatemala, markets, travel
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North Fork 50: a Colorado Mountain Ultra
NF50Pic1 Yet another race approaches but this time I do not feel as prepared. After last month’s Laurel Highlands Ultra my running has been minimal at best. A minor injury post race and then my last minute trip … Continue reading
Posted in Running, Uncategorized
Tagged 50 k, 50 miles, running, trail running, training, ultra running
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A Busker Family in Antigua
My time in Guatemala has been brief but rewarding. Until I have time to sort through pictures and get caught up with work etc. I leave you this taste of Antigua. And yes those are turtle shells being used as … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Central America
Tagged adventure, adventure travel, antigua, buskers, central america, guatemala
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Gone South for the Fourth
Antigua, Guatemala can best be described as a city robed in decaying elegance. Its golden days as a capital of the Spanish Empire in the New World are far behind it. The old cobblestone streets provide a self imposed speed … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure Travel, Central America, Uncategorized
Tagged adventure, adventure travel, antigua, central america, guatemala, language school, spanish, travel
3 Comments