We all experience those moments where you crash on a simple trail or doing something stupid that results in a crash. Well… I slid out on a wet root around a turn and crashed into a tree. Unfortunately, this crash probably cost me the season. Looks like I’ll be upgrading to a titanium shoulder and a few months of rehab. I destroyed my shoulder and cracked my collar bone.

On a good note, my GoPro camera works and it captured the crash. Video was condensed from the original version.

Once I heal up I’ll be back on the trail.

Arc’teryx released a new series of backpacks this season and the one that has been creating some buzz is the Altra series (65 and 75). The 75 won Backpacker Mags Editor choice award. The Altra bags are a combination of an Arc’teryx classic, the Bora and the innovative Naos. I was able to snag the smaller 65 (3967-4577cu) and put some trail miles on it to give you some additional insight into this award winning design. Read Full Post

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.

I want a GoPro HD Hero….