Uhm…the Crankworx course looks a bit psycho. PinkBike is covering the event this weekend.

Arches National Park in Utah. Chris recently visited Arches during a cross country trip…

Lucky for us Chris took a bunch of pictures…

Photos courtesy of Chris Salsman.

Photo essay from the Boston Globe.

Oh, we love dirt.

Last year I was laid off and spent most of my days hustling freelance for various companies, hiking (a lot) and dreaming of making my own gear. I began the journey after coming home from a recent backpack trip and realized I wanted my pack to do specific things and be more simple and light. I figured having been forced into freelance I could embark on an adventure of tinkering on the side. I don’t want to discourage anyone from making their own stuff, I suggest everyone try it but instead of going big, start small and work your way up cause it’s hard. I started making a pack but ended up making a zippered side pouch after all was said and done. I might try again later but I realized I should leave the pack making to the pros. I did however get a ton a of info and a few links you might find useful if you decide to go on this journey:
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