Berthoud Pass

Doug (a friend from work) and I rode Idaho Springs - Winter Park - Idaho Springs yesterday. The route goes over Berthoud Pass at 11,000+ feet. Lots of climbing and a spot or two where we hit 50 mph on the way down.


Route Profile


Continental Divide


Doug looking out over the switchbacks


Also a popular spot to backcountry ski

Colorado Springs & Royal Gorge

This past weekend Holly, Lilly and I hosted Kalie and her friend Alysson. They flew in to attend a candidate camp at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Sunday we went down to Colorado Springs. The girls went on a rafting trip while Lilly and I hiked. Rafting was a good time. They were happy they didn't fall out of the raft as they were cold enough being splashed. With the recent rain and snow melt the river was too high to raft through Royal Gorge.

After the trip we drove to the Royal Gorge bridge. It was late so we didn't go in the park but we were able to look over the edge and see the river below.


A great hike with Lilly.


Cacti in bloom.


Hiking above Cañon City.


Royal Gorge.

Happy Birthday Lilly

Lilly turned six years old today. Wow!


And Scooby-Doo on Channel 2?

Swimmer

Summer is here and Lilly has started swim lessons. I was surprised at her confidence when going off the diving board.


Not a problem dad...

Horseback Riding

Lilly went to an introductory horseback riding class this weekend. Here is a picture and a video.


Lilly riding Sandy


This is fun

Lilly's Dance Recital

Lilly's dance recital is this weekend. These videos are from dress rehearsal yesterday. Cameras aren't allowed into the final performance.


Tap Routine


Balet Routine

Juniper Pass Ride

View from 11,000+ feet. Part of a 60 mile, 5,000ft ride. The guy in the pic is Doug, a riding budy from work.


Wow.

Pools are Open

The Stapleton pools opened this weekend.


Lilly loves to swim.

1st Day of Summer

Lilly's first day off of school was today. She and Holly spent part of it at Elitch Gardens.


Ferris Wheel


Shootout with Mom

Grandma and Grandpa Weekend

Holly's mom and dad came out to Denver to visit us this weekend. It was great to see them again and spend time with them. The weater was fantastic and we were able to spend a lot of time outside biking, hiking and relaxing.

Friday evening we rode bikes with Beth and Geoff to The Berkshire restraunt in Stapleton for dinner. Saturday morning Holly and I were able to go on a windy bike ride east of Denver. Lilly then had a soccer game in which she had two goals and two assists! We biked over to Udi's for lunch after the game. We then headed to REI downtown to walk around and play. Jerry and I biked down on the trail system. It is a nice ride along the South Platte River. We all took a trolly ride from REI along the river past Invesco Field (Broncos' stadium), Elich Gardens (amusement park), the Children's Museum of Denver and the Denver Downtown Aquarium. It was a nice ride run by volunteers who gave a nice history of downtown Denver.


Trolly Ride

After downtown we went home for grilled salmon and some relaxing in the alley while Lilly played with the neighbor Lily.


Lilly R and Lily S

Sunday we headed out to Red Rocks park. There is a great outdoor ampitheater which people use for a stair workout with great scenery. We played around on the stairs and hiked on a trail close to the park.


Stairs


Family Hike


Nice View on the Hike

Sunday afternoon we headed over to Geoff's for a great dinner on the grill.

A perfect weekend.