Snowmass Colorado 2019 & Fat Tuesday

The 27th Annual Mother Of All Accensions took place in the Snowmass Village on Fat Tuesday. It was time once again to grab your snowshoes, hiking boots, or telegear and climb from the base of Village Plaza to Gwyn's Restaurant. Athletes in outrageous Mardi Gras outfits hammered up Fanny Hill with the first male crushing the 2,073ft gain in 34 minutes.

I mean JUST look at that evergreen draped with crystalized flakes. 18 inches of fresh powder blanketed Snowmass and damn was I delighted and excited. Well, companionship would have been nice. The bonus was a majority of the flood lights buried under all that new snow gave a glowing effect inside the snow banks. Well, it intrigued me anyway.

First Off, I was completely unaware by just how big Snowmass Mountain really is. What a gorgeous mountain and those slopes are so spread out across that northern face that it never really felt populous. I did come across a "Trail Through The Trees" sign and wished that I was a gifted skier. Looked Rather Enticing

Sunrise Looking North Northeast 

RADIO SHOW:

Picked up a new time slot to sub and pretty stoked about it. I will be on air Tuesday night the 26th of March at 9pm. Its defiantly not the most desirable time slot but the later evening shows allows for stretching the boundaries of the listeners imagination.  Hopefully that captures your attention and leaves a little mystery for the High Riser. 

10,231ft - Best Coffee Ever

I am considering a show featuring live shows but in a very interestingly delivery format. I am contemplating a journey of sorts for the listeners while painting a picture of the options. Could be difficult under radio broadcasting terms but I gather that I have it in me to pull off this creative endeavor. So Plan On Streaming Live

ORTHO:
Worked on an endurance athlete that actually has no body fat what so ever. It was fascinating for me. As a practitioner, so cool actually following the Rhomboids superiorly and clearly SEEING the Trapezoids up into the neck at their attachment sights.

I see very few Serrates Anterior Muscles and theirs were so well defined and pronounced. The entire upper torso was chiseled out before my eyes. We executed neuromuscular releases throughout major muscles group. This particular practice takes patience and eco-pressure. Neuro work is performed by working through the entire belly of the muscle. I begin at the attachment of the muscle with agreed pressure and the client contacts that muscle. I move like less than an inch towards the insertion point of that muscle and they contract again. I make those micro movements and they contract and breathe after each of my movements. Such as, belly of the brchialis ( under the bicep ) takes about 7-10 minutes to work through.

Finish Line Shoot - Perfect Colorado Bluebird Day

An ortho client had some blood work drawn as a part of a route check up and bruised up badly. We worked the Lymph Glands near the armpit first so that the glands would open up to receive some stagnate SH*T that would be coming up stream.

I then "raked" their skin ever so lightly and followed that up with a basic four-way release pattern. I finished up the session with some Langer's Line releases. They skeptically asked," Was That It?" I smiles and replied," Told you that I had no intention of hurting you, right?"

The next afternoon, they sent me a photo phone text of their elbow. Their caption, That Voodoo Stuff Worked Wonders!!

Finishing Set Up - Camera, Clock, Pennants, & Arch 

Its always rough for everyone involved when it comes to cancer clients. But its more than awful working with a child full of the Big C. Its solely up to me to make the best of, not only the session, but the situation. Not everyone wants to hear from a jokester but not everyone wants to deny the tension of silence.

I have noticed over the years that children with cancer are pretty much exhausted after about 20 minutes of an Orto-Bionomy session. So I happily work the parent onto the table. Usually neck and feet work for them and have never charged family members for the extra attention. That's A No Brainer

Other than those two, the office was quite normal and perfect in its own way. Been experimenting a lot more with spirals and supporting the nervous system a little "longer". Have finished a number of sessions with Real Time exercise and that seems to go over well. So That's Cool

Coffee Pot Towards Green Cabin on the Alpine Springs Trails

CYCLING:
Riding my bike, even when I am a bit unmotivated, offers such beauty at times. Both visually and internality really. There ARE those days when finding that rhythm or groove releases that rush of endorphins that pushes me over the edge. Maybe its the closest comparison to flying without taking flight. Specially when a tailwind aids in on the joy of simply riding a bicycle.

This Girl Dog Finished in 57 minutes 

The clearing of the mind is nice and all but its really enjoyable to ride with no real destination in mind. Like a quick trip up the parking garage's roof ( who cares really ) there is always something new to witness or ponder over. Then, free ride back on down and reintegrate back onto the mean streets of GJ. HA

 Back Down Fanny Hill After The Race 

STRAVA:

Running Zero

Rode 49 miles for the week 

Snowshoed 7 miles 

Activities 4

Three Travel Days

7 Days Into March 2019

Snarky Brewers Double IPA - Chewable & Beautiful 

GOALS:

1. Survive GJ's Edition of St Patties Day
2. Ride Loma, Palisade, & Back
3. Lift 6 Days A Week 
4. Being More Supportive 
5. Donate My Time

Epic Location For Receiving 20+ Inches Of Pristine Snow

WINTERFEST 2019:

All of these photos were shot on an iPhone6. The location would be the Powderhorn Ski Resort just above the town of Mesa Colorado.

Off the back balcony looking north but down towards the town of Mesa. Ideal backdrop for sipping my morning cups of joe , my evening wildlife viewing , and possibly napping while apparently reading my latest ( 3rd attempt on this particular ) book. So Devine

Fascinating Little Oden Center - YES

Thursday's agenda centered around course marking and packing down the alliterative routes. Its a damn good thing Klishy & I accomplished this feat as we had no idea what we were in store for. Mother Nature lightly dusted us all day Thursday but nothing really measurable.

So Dig Palindromes 

I woke up way early of course, my mouth dropped. Thinking that I was headed outside to create yellow snow, there was 12 inches of fresh , wet, heavy snow. Mother Nature PUKED snow flakes throughout the night and continued to lightly snow all day Friday. Just like the day before.

For The High Riser Obviously 

Friday Nights Snowshoe Race Was Spectacular!! Think About It. Night "racing" through snow covered Ponderosa Pine Trees and full illumination provided by the silvery moonlight. One slight problem was that all of our markings were burned by Thursday's front and I spent the afternoon remarking, digging out flags, and repacking tracks. Not Complaining At All. I took Doc with me and this was his biggest snowshoe adventure with me yet.

Saturday began with the early morning skate ski racers and those studs made everything look effortless with their fluid pulls. Their lap times were much quicker than anticipated, even after another 8 inches of fluffy dry snow.

The Fat Bike Race was fast!! I expected that the hills at elevation would totally suck but these monsters nowadays absolutely fly up these climbs. Unreal Really!! Those folks tore up the 18.6 mile course in 42 minutes. Well, 42 minutes for the male leader. Impressive under fresh snow conditions.

Saturdays Standard Measurement of the Fresh Pow Pow 

Super excited about Sunday's race is an understatement. The mountaineering portion of the course was way creative as Klishy & I trekked along the creek, through leafless groves of Aspen Trees, and those groomed trails were fast as all get out. The transition area was accompanied with tunes and onto the Fat Bike you roll around the perimeter. The last event of the race was a sweet snowshoe loop through fresh powder and coolness. HA

A Bluejay For Perth

We basically based Sunday's event off a triathlon style of suffer fest. The participants we stoked!! They clearly worked for it and even managed to throw their hands in the air as they stumbled across the finishing line.

Some Local Culture 

CROSSFIT:
Much better experiences during the final week of February. Unfortunately, I Have No Core. If you had randomly asked me about the strength of my core, I believe that I would have responded with above average. Today, PISS A$$ POOR. I was shown the proper technique for a handstand pike position with an exercise ball under your shins/feet.

I couldn't do this!! If my head was inline with my arms, my knees were bent. If my hips were in perfect position above my torso, couldn't pull my head through my arms. Then, fatigue set in and I couldn't control the ball with my feet. I was all over the place but someday will execute this simple maneuver. Someday

Doc - 67 and enjoying himself

Again, my coordination just isn't the best. We stood in the squat rack and performed basic lunges. The concept was stepping back with one leg while keeping the bar ( no added weights for me ) directly over the bent knee and back to a standing position. My hips responded as if they were drunk. Like No Balance. The good news was my last few reps of 6 per leg were a wheeeeee bit better and controlled. Sort Of

Marking The CX Course With Klishy 

Ortho:
A very odd situation played out yesterday. Not just one but all of my clients on this particular day wanted to share the drama from Michael Cohen's testimony. For me, I don't believe he had anything to say that we the public weren't already aware of. But what was weird for me was just how obsessed these folks were and really were unable to let it go. Of course I allowed them to discharge out the mouth. Regardless of my own personal views or opinions, sort of bothered me.

Lonely Uncovered Red Flag 

NUMBERS:

Year To Date - 919.6
Activities To Date - 81
February
Run - 32.6
Bike - 406
PR's - 1
Corrected Hours - 34
Activities - 38
Three Days Of Zero Activities

Numerically Sound?? - Boy Dog 2016 Dress Up Day

Cycling Legs:
My old body feels better damn good these days. I have notices the lateral side of me knees are a bit stiff after 30+ mile rides. They quickly loosen up during morning calisthenics which tells me that I am in need of a proper bike fit. Sh*T, a new road bike would be ideal.

Friday Nights Snowshoe Race Was During The Night

My River Trail rides have been sponsored by Bald Eagles baby. I am mesmerized by all the birds of prey here in the valley but nothing like watching Bald Eagles in flight. The Falcons are cool, the Red Tail Hawks are hunky-dory, but Bald Eagles are in a class of their own. Can you tell that I live in my own world of make believe

GOALS:
1) Obviously A Pike Handstand Using The Ball
2) Way Busy This Month With Two 50 Milers
3) Tilling Up The Garden Beds At The OM House
4) With Our Heat Wave, Tackle Two New Trails
5) Possibly Flirting With A Break From Coffee

I Do Appreciate All Of Your Comments And Thanx To All 89 of YOU For Streaming My Radio Show,
Cheers

Golden Dragon Acrobats

I had the privilege of a lifetime volunteering as an usher during The Golden Dragons Acrobatic Performance at the Avalon Theater. I was totally blown away by ALL OF IT!!  Yes

Their soundtrack was brilliant even though they all looked like they were 12 years old and so playable. Every movement or tumbling run came off so effortless. They changed their dazzling outfits about 5 times, plus the individual performances while stage hands did their thing, so colorful and vibrant.

Then, there was this guy. Talk about an amazing feat of athleticism!!! Again, pure grace and methodical. I found myself spellbound by the artistry and I seriously broke a sweat during two occasions. Please CHECK Out Their Tour, Pay The $$$$$, And Become Mesmerized. Better yet, volunteer somehow and leave astonished.

STRAVA:

Riding some decent miles between storms and work days. Been spending time in the old neighborhood again and noticing all the changes, some good and some not so. I am bringing this up because I have compared some original routes to my current numbers from the same "lap". All I Can Say Is, " What A Lazy A$$."

Well, not really. The Boy Dog & I were together and my cycling legs were far from the focus. But now, riding bikes is so damn therapeutic!!! Sometimes I do freeze my bunz off, sometimes I am unmotivated, but once the wheels are rolling, FREEDOM. Plus, I had missed The Boy Dog's memorial tree. There is something about seeing that little tree that helps me perk up and honor him by ripping off a few more miles than originally intended. 

Pretty Damn Pleased About This Dish - Simple - Yet Full Of Flavor

There is no doubt that I am a snow doggie kinda guy. Talk about an attitude adjuster!! Floating flakes of snow is grounding for me. I find myself energized and buzzing as if I was enlightened by a childhood Christmas Day awakening.

Something Is Missing Here

SNOWSHOEING:
Doc Said It Best!! We were strolling along and I hear him announce," This Really Is Pleasant." Is It Ever!! I mean I am never in a hurry when I am with someone. I do my best to remain present and observant.

Doc's hiking abilities have dramatically improved and he really impressed me on this day. I broke off the trail a few times and plowed my way up the bank towards the trees. Right near the crest I sunk belly deep. My hands plunged into the snow and I was cheerfully stuck like a dinosaur in a tar pit. I basically had to pack down the snow around my gloves, worked my shoes for a take off move, and powered on up into the trees. Its a blast meandering through those giants, under their canopy of snow filled limbs. Pure Righteousness

The Boy Dog 2007 Red Mountain Pass 

BREATHER:
Took a much needed break from the OM House. I truly have mixed feelings about it. But I will be on the road a lot until mid June so life will move on. It Always Does

The better side of this decision is that I no longer feel a claustrophobic anxiousness. I did wait for a certain some one to pull their head out of their A$$. Thats a very mean statement but damn it they really hurt me and I finally gave up hope. For Phuc Sake, I Can Only Wait For A " Wanna Share The Full Moon Rising Together " text for so long. Nothing like exposing yourself out there, completely vulnerable, being rejected, and then belittled. Its so easy for someone to point out your faults, short comings, and place blame without trying to problem solve, showing any companion, or even a bit of empathy. Having said that I am almost embarrassed by how easily I can forgive someone. Love Does That

The current communication line is rather fantastic and quite open at the moment. Now that the nix of expectations or striving for intimacy has been put to rest, the odd pressure of co-habitating has vanished. Simply leaving notes of schedules, sharing communal duties, and projecting proper roommate etiquette creates harmony and acceptance.

I was in search of a partner that would take on an adventure with me or camp under a blanket of stars. I guess that I was basically full of judgment. Now, they can be them and I happily do my thang.

Another Moment For The HIGH RISER 

I am a huge fan of a clean kitchen and dirty ( days old ) dishes drives my nutty. And a filthy bathroom, don't even get me started. Way back when during an organic chemistry class we were all given a petri dish to take home and collect cultures from our bathroom uncovered for 12-20 hours.

Our dish, Timbo & I lived together for about 10 years, showed two minuscule fuzzy signs of Gram Positive Rods and I about Sh*t myself. However, I almost passed out when I went to class. My lab partner's petri dish was nearly full of fuzz. A majority of others had wicked grossness growing. One dish actually looked like a Wool Pad had been packed into their petri dish. Still, to this day, I am a cleaner

Contrats - Where Is The BLK & White Feature 

ORTHO:
Do you know anyone that has ended up having a knee replacement?? How Does Ortho Help?? Pre-Surgical procedure, Ortho allows the patella, femur, fibula, tibia, and the connective tissue communicate through proprioception. Post-Surgery, most patients are unaware of the "damage" caused by the tourniquet used up high near the groin. Ortho helps reorganize the blood flow, lymphatic system, and clients own body to understand the "trauma" its just undertaken.

Based in part on osteopathic principles, the focus of the sessions are to facilitate the body's natural self-healing and self-regulating responses. To elicit these responses, taking care to support the comfort of movement within the clients whilst gently exaggerating the structural imbalances thereby stimulating the body's self-regulating mechanisms. My style is safe, even for those folks who are highly sensitive or have limitations due to age or illness or surgical procedures.

Its Not A Day Without A Heart - So Lets Lead With It

Goals:
1) Focus On Body Alignment During The Last Days Of Base Camp At Ridgeline
2) Try Skipping Alone The Sidewalk
3) Find A Bone In My Body For Rooting For Manny Machado, The Newest Padre
4) Solidify My Plans & Purchase The Amtrak Ticket For Heading West

Now That February Is Flying On By, Why Does Time Speed Up With Age, Will Post February Numbers Early March.

Cheers

P.S. To And Everyone Of You That Streamed My Latest Show,  I WAS TOUCHED. Much Gratitude!!

67 Streams Feb 12th 6am Time Slot - Unreal

Here is the link that will allow you to stream for one more week. You All Phuc-N Rock & I Thank You

Just A Typical ( Thursday ) Situation

Here ( KAFM )  Is My Radio Show Link From Feb 12th 2019. This particular show flipping rocked that 6am time slot. I was covering the show WAIT FIVE MINUTES and I went all in with a bipolar program.  Super Stoked About Its Flow

Started the show off with Primus covering Pure Imagination by Willy Wonks himself Gene Wilder. From There, Oh Baby

This show contest of cover tunes, mash ups, folk tales, hip hop, reggae, and classic rock. Highlighted artist would be Doona Summers, Martin Sexton, Amy Winehouse, WSP for Mr Pitt, The Cure, Peter Gabriel, Duran Duran, REM remix of Religion, The Police for Perth, & The Milkin' Blues. Turn It Up

Crossfit at Ridgeline:
#1 They tell us that this is NOT crossfit. Day #1 They didn't meet us in our model of the world. One of my workmates blasted herself and wasn't able to walk up or down stairs at work. She later told me that during the evening she almost died just trying to sit down on the throne. oops

They asked me why I wasn't sore and I happily explained that I half A$$ the whole workout. My sore workmate says, " But you finished before me everytime." I Smiled Like The Cheshire Cat. Now that I am getting up there in age, I have no problem managing lighter weights, riding slower, or thinking things through before diving in.

Day #2 went much better!! As everyone crawled into the "gym" , the owner realized what he had rendered and decided to focused on core, alignment, and stretching. For me, I enjoy this style a lot. We incorporated an exercise ball as a "cheater" and I am way OK with that. The owner slowed his movements/demos way down and passed on timed sets. Duh

YES!! Its Been Approved!! Its Really Happening 

Ortho-Bionomy:
Ortho is just so damn magical at times. It really is. I had a client with a jaw/neck issue. We were releasing her neck when "everything" sort of stopped. Just at that moment when you think that the nervous system won't allow it, reorganization happens. Its Dynamic As All Get Out

Working with the elder and those poor arthritic fingers is something special. Their aging eyes light up when a release happens. They always project the same habitual movements. They look at me, look at their hand, and slowly begin to light up as they close their fist for the first time in years. Best Day Ever

Valentine Day:
Last years V-Day was one week that will take me a long time to shake off. The Boy Dog was sick, I mean sick as a, well, him. He went something like 5 or 6 days without eating and was physically unable to walk for about a full 10 days.

I never left his side the whole time. I would lay on his bed with him and read to him during the day. We slept together on his bed. I would try my best to melt ice cubes along his lips in order to hydrate the poor guy. He even turned his head away from a cooked NY Strip. STEAK?!?!?

Watching him deteriorate from the high 90's to 77 pounds was the worst. Still stuns me knowing that he fought for another 6 months or so before I offered him the orange shot of death. Miss U Boy

I truly don't analyze that week as a sacrifice. He used to lay with me during my bouts with the flu, cuddle up next to me when I suffered through a head cold, or lay patiently in the hallway when I over indulged in adult beverages. HA

Together, for 13 years, we tackled everything!! And I spoiled him every Valentines Day. I made him regular batches of biscuits with all clean ingredients but on V-Day, they always had a little something extra slipped in. And of course I would pretend to eat one in front him. The Games I Played

Goals:

1) Ride Out To Loma And Back For Time
2) Support My Workmates In Various Ways w/o Bringing Attention To It
3) And Again, Throwing It Out There, Spending Time With Others During The Oscars



Love The One Your With, Enjoy This Evening Of Expectations, And Feel Free To Sit Knee 2 Knee With That Someone Special And Share With Them All Of THIER Best Qualities.

Cheers

Winter Thoughts

Lets Just Say That The Bluebird Days Are Rather Deceiving. False Evidence!! There is a chilly breeze that accompanies these beautiful days. Or as I like to point out, HEAD WIND IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.

It blows, pun intended, me away by how many times I take off towards the direction of the wind and before you know it, I am heading back into a headwind. Its A Crazy Little Valley Here In Colorado

Example - WNW , SSE , N , SE , E , ESE - Unreal

Those 22 to 24 gust often show up just as a break in the breeze and fools me into believing that Mother Nature is showing signs of calming down. Yeah Right

The Boy Dog 2011 - Miss U Boy 

Now that I am tossing all the tissues regarding my issues, time in the saddle has been going well. I simply enjoy riding my bike. Somedays or Sometimes I am not all that fired up about being alone but those thoughts fade away as the beauty of this valley changes anyones perspective. Just Like That

Best Cup Of Joe Ever - Right 

RADIO SHOW UPDATE:

Turns out that my MacBook doesn't SEND e-mails?!?!? What The Flock. I replied to coach about the 13th show and he never received it. Going through my gmail sent folder, NOTHING has been sent. I can send from my phone BUT not my MacBook Pro. Nice

So I am now subbing at 6am on Tuesday the 12th. And What A Whopper It Will Be!!

Tried riding with ear buds. Can't say I cared for it. I did but I didn't. I don't feel as if the music enhanced the experience but it did distract me from dwelling on old engrams. In Fact, I sort of feel like the tunes took away from my surroundings. I'm thrilled by how The Mighty Colorado River sounds flowing over smooth river rocks, the flapping sound of flight from a crow above, or even the mundane traffic noise.

Lifting has been a joy and flirted with heavier weights again last week. Threw together a Chest/Arms day on Monday and Thursday. Shoulders and Back on Tuesday and Friday as I was in the office ALL day Wednesday. Not Complaining At All

GOALS:
1) Smile
2) Remain Open About My First Crossfit Experience
3) Meet With My Mentor About Teaching Possibilities In 2019


Enjoy Your Week, Work With Enthusiasm, & Make Someones Day
Cheers