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Saturday, August 14, 2004

I rise and shine to a new day, it's time to mosey out of Jackson, WY and seek new adventure. Having been cooped up in Jackson for almost a week playing catch-up on my travel writing, it's good to be all caught-up and leaving (sorry, no offense Jackson).

I first take a little walk around the neighborhood I've been staying in. Up in the hills I can see a ski resort. Jackson must be quite a busy place in the winter season, since skiing is their biggest draw.

As I walk I can see one of the Grand Tetons peaking over the distant hills, it is calling to me. Today is going to be a bike riding day. It'll feel good to be back in the saddle again, having not biked for a long 2 weeks. The day's bike ride will take me up Shadow Mountain, a 8.9 mile loop on gravel road, plus double and singletack trails. I've picked it because to the west the view of the Grand Tetons promises to be spectacular.

I've been trying to get some upper-body workout in lately, I've been missing my regular visits to the gym. So now I try to hit the deck every morning for some push-ups.