I played some birthday hookie last Tuesday and joined a friend (ex-pro-mountain biker turned competitive disc golfer turned hiking fanatic Hoff) for an epic day hike on the AT. We dropped the car at the NOC and grabbed a shuttle ride up to Stecoah Gap, where we would begin our 13.5 mile hike back to [...]
Mount Mitchell 40… um, 36… miler
Mar 2, ’10
4:18 PM
I have a history with this race. I first signed up for it in 2007. I’d heard stories, seen pictures, and wanted to get get a piece of the action. ITB soreness (and beating myself up a few weeks earlier at Mountain Mist) caused me to drop down to the marathon distance (still an accomplishment [...]
Mount Mitchell Challenge: press & pics
Feb 28, ’10
7:38 PM
I survived! Still writing the race report, but there’s been so much great press about the race I thought I’d compile some here and get it up now. stay tuned… Rock/Creek Pres Release Photos by Chris BrownPics by Wilderness Adventure PhotographyPost-race article from Asheville Citizen TimesPics from the Asheville Citizen TimesPics from the Blue Ridge [...]
the summit, 24 hrs before the big day
Feb 26, ’10
2:41 PM
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1292133796988&ref;=mf
snowshoes, anyone?
Feb 24, ’10
7:54 AM
Saturday I will be at the 13th running of the Mt Mitchell Challenge. Lucky 13…. yes, it will be a special year. Check out the weather report for today: A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT…NORTHWEST WINDS WILL GUST AS HIGH AS 60 MPH AT TIMES THURSDAY AFTERNOON INTO THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY. THIS WILL [...]
Shut-In
Nov 5, ’08
10:03 PM
Since I’ve been so bad at reporting back lately, I’ll write something quick while I can instead of waiting months… (uh, Leadville!) One of my favorite races of the year is the Shut-In Ridge Trail Run, over in Asheville. It has quite the cult following, with the starting line crammed full of local, regional, and [...]
more maps from black mountain
Feb 26, ’08
10:45 PM
being the map geek that i am, jay sent a few others to me. looks like the elevation gain was around 2790′ (most of it being in the first half!). also, robert from wilderness adventure photography sent me a pic right before the first aid station. it was a pretty steep area; i had to [...]
black mountain marathon
Feb 24, ’08
9:31 PM
i am back from a wonderful weekend in asheville! the drive over on friday started off with rain, but blue sky peeked through as i was driving through the nanty gorge. the weather for saturday ended up being perfect! temps began in the mid-40s and probably got close to 60. as we gained elevation, the [...]
off to asheville for a little old run
Feb 21, ’08
10:53 PM
tomorrow i’m headed to asheville for the Mount Mitchell Challenge; however, for the second year in a row, i’ll only be running the Black Mountain Marathon. not that a marathon is anything to turn your nose up to, but I’ve had my heart set on the 40-mile Challenge for two years, and each time, circumstances [...]
Surviving Shut-In
Nov 4, ’07
9:46 PM
I’ve heard a lot about this race… there’s the challenge of getting in (it sells out every year), the challenge of the weather (warm or cold? how many leaves will be on the trail, hiding the rocks?), and the challenge of the terrain (17.8 miles, 5000′ of cumulative elevation gain). I’ve been warned the last [...]