Pedaling your way through life

Grease your gears and head off on some dirt road. Though the weather is still in flux, that doesn't mean you can't jump on your mountain bike and explore the wilderness. Mountain biking is such a great way to get outside. You get a workout on the hills, you get a thrill on racing down the track and it is an eco-friendly way to explore little known trails.

Even if you are not adventurous enough to head on a trail just yet because of the snow and mud, get your truing stand out and get your bike ready or get it into the bike shop before the rush happens. I have taken my bike in the middle of the season and it almost a week to get a simple tune up done, so save yourself the lost time, and take care of it now.

Make your own path through the snow

Sometimes you just have to make your own path to enjoy the glories of the outdoors. Sometimes I just like to go up into a canyon, strap on some snow boots and just head out.

There is something so surreal about going on a hike when you feel like no one has ever been in the canyon because there is no tracks to show otherwise.

I have never gone really hard cover and spend the night one of these hikes but a co-worker was just telling me how epic it is to build yourself a snow cave and go all man vs. wild on your hike. Though I am willing to try, I haven't done this yet, but I feel I am up to the challenge.