Pivot Point

 

We went to pivot point to climb and ended up camping because the arm was closed to get back home. That was ok though we def had an adventure:)

Between meeting an olé timer climber who was one of the first to develop routes on the arm and where we were climbing, then there was the old man we met walking his bike down the arm ẃe picked up, our couple hours in anchorage getting food and then our night camping and chatting along the arm. It was a lot fun and laughs.

Nat climbing

 nat pointing out the route and looking at the potential moves for it



merek is a true future climber already cleaning for holds

Meeks rock

he loves the rope

nat

merek getting the guide book

Us Working on Singletrack

Today we went out to Tsalteshi Trails and made some more singletrack as well as cleaned up some on another section we were working on. Merek had fun pulling sticks out and playing in the dirt. He copies what he sees us doing its super cute!

our thermos of coffee; it helps us work:)

nic representing la sportive lol

nat and merek

merek with his work rope lol

merek scratching the mosquitos off his head with a stick lol

mere hacking things with his stick

mere pulling roots

nic leveling

nic cutting trail

Nat mcleoding and hopping over the debris piles while mere takes a break and eats some crackers

Nat dragging the cut debris and then putting it in the wheel barrow.

Crescent Creek Run/Bike

We had a great time this Sunday at Crescent Creek. Natalie ran while Nic biked the trail. It was 12 miles of complete awesomeness! The trail is beautiful with some technical spots for both runners and bikers. The forest is really cool.

The trail after the technical sections

 

Nat running ahead

Nic after the creek crossing

Nat enjoying the drizzle of rain we got in the meadow

Us at our 1 minute rest to eat a gel pack, shoe tying and stretching spot after running and biking 6 miles in

Happy merek totally lovin the ride

nats gear

nics gear

            It was a total of 12 miles with 1000 ft elevation gain. It was totally fun and worth it!

Great Day for a 10k Mountain Bike Ride-Training

                                  Nic and Natalie all ready to ride some trails on their new bikes.

Nic on his new Trek as we came to the in section of wolf run after riding up bear.



nat loving her new Trek

                      The weather held so we finished our 10k without getting wet. We explored some areas and took some trails we had never been on before. We kept our pace fast as to escape the mosquitos. Awesome day!

 

 

 

us:))

 

Playing In the Sun and Yarding

Today we relaxed. Merek played in the yard and helped his mama water the plants. Afterwards Nic and Nat enjoyed sitting in the sunshine together while Merek played with the water. Merek loves playing in the sprinkler and with the hose so he had a blast with that. Merek checked out his future tricycle, sat on it and gave the smile of approval.

Merek at first on his tricycle

 

Oh Yeah- hes digging it!

The "you see me mama" look...

 

 

Super stoked!

 

Natalie's pleased with her garden and has fun "yarding" lol! Merek loves to help her water the plants. Later on we rode our bikes to the trails and rode singletrack. We have been keeping busy. Merek loves it when his sisters call every other day and they talk to him. As do Nic and Nat. Merek also loved it when we met up with his sisters in Anchorage and played around. He was so excited to see them and so sad when they left.  We all miss them. So in the meantime we are staying busy while summer is flying by.

Merek helping Nat water

Glad to help mama:)

 



Merek checking the flowers on the deck



Nic and Nat Training

 We have been training a lot this summer, between mt. biking, climbing, running, and hiking plus working out and strength training. Natalie has been running 10k plus and intervals while Nic has been mt. biking the 10ks while Nat runs as to put less stress on his knees. We enjoy single track biking and climbing together on the days Nat wants to switch up her 6 plus mile run. Cross training is def awesome and fun! Merek rides in the bike seat, the backpack or jogger which ever one we bring. He loves being outside. In fact one of his first words was "outside" and "tree". When we are not training we play in the dirt with Mereks toys, discover and explore the trails, birds and botany, and help Nic cut single track trails at Tsalteshi.


We often start our running/biking on the single track trail we cut last year; here are some pics of Natalie running on it.

Natalie on the beginning of her 6 mile run on our trail

 On the trail Nic said do some Parcore moves for Lexi ;) Heres for you Lex we miss you!

Nat having a little fun on the log ride

                                                                                   

Weee!:)



Merek, Nic and Natalie



Natalie, Nic and Merek