Sespe Wilderness Backpack Trip from Craig Metzger on Vimeo.

3 days, blisters, duct tape bandages, singing frogs, lost hot springs, swimming holes, 4 types of whiskey, 9 water crossings, 34 shouldering miles, tons of bug bites, birthday cakes and a whole lot of fun.

Info/links: Sespe Creek Trail

YouTube link to the video

Photos: Thomas Rosenquist

Nickel and Butcher at work from santa cruz bikes on Vimeo.

Some of you pedal mashers know I’m a big fan of the Single Pivot bikes made by Santa Cruz. I love the no fuss and how well it works in all situations. Santa Cruz Bikes has decided to merge the Single Pivot and their VPP bikes into this new APP pivot (as they are calling it). I’m not one to get technical with bike jargon but it looks really cool. They have videos explaining the APP further for you nerd types. The Nickel and the Butcher come out in June as Framesets and retail for $1350. Looks like daddy might have to buy himself a new rig.

This past weekend I attended a wedding of friends Dennys and Erin in the Sierras/Mammoth Lakes at Convict Lake. Great place to visit for hiking, fishing and much more. Song: Broken Social Scene / Swimmers

Last night I watched part 1 of the Ken Burns series “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”. The series runs all week and is worth watching. The shows are also available online at PBS