taking our bows for a walk
Archery deer season in South Dakota opened last Saturday. Jake and I had every intention of getting up early that morning and heading out to see what we could find. But when we found ourselves cracking...
View ArticleSnagging a Winter Summit
Winter is usually reserved for ski adventures but when the Black Hills had had some beautifully weather last week I decided to cash in. I unexpectedly found myself with an open afternoon and decided...
View ArticleAscending Mato Paha
Mato Paha, meaning Bear Mountain in Lakota, rises 1,253’ above the South Dakota prairie. Located 6 miles northeast of the Black Hills, the sleeping bear keeps a watchful eye over the Paha Sapa....
View Articlelove and hate on trail 40
Ah, trail 40. A few year ago this trail beat me to a pulp, demoralized me and nearly left me whimpering in a pile. We mountain biked the length of it and by it’s description it should have been a...
View Article4th of July in the Bighorn Mountains
This year instead of celebrating the 4th of in our usual style with barbecues, parades, and fireworks Jake and I headed to the Bighorn National Forest for a car camping adventure with friends. With no...
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