The Tour Divide is a 2, 745 mile unsupported, off-road mountain bike race from Banff, Alberta, Canada to Antelope Wells, New Mexico, on the Mexican border, following the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route created by the Adventure Cycling Association. The route closely follows the spine of the Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. It is mountainous and remote with over 200,000 vertical feet of climbing and 29 crossings of the divide. Weather is unpredictable - high passes are snow-covered; torrential rain showers are common; and heat persists in the badlands of the New Mexican plateau.



The route is unmarked and circuitous, traveling through Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, and the US states of Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico (map). It travels through remote back country on dirt roads, jeep trails and forgotten mountain passes.



The Tour Divide tests ones endurance, navigational, mechanical and decision making skills; along with hydration, nutrition and shelter challenges. And of course the Grizzleys and Mountain Lions call this land their home!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Saving Harrison Hollow

Not the Highlands Hollow Brewpub, that is...they are doing just fine with their handcrafted quality brews....love the hoppy Hippie Shake!

Harrison Hollow is a privately held 58 acre undeveloped parcel just off Bogus Basin Road.  The current owners generously allow the land to be used for mountain biking, running, hiking or whatever.  It is a very unique place close to downtown and just out our backdoor.  We are very fortunate to have such a fantastic amenity so close to where we work, live and play.

The Land Trust of the Treasure Valley is raising money to preserve this parcel of ground.  The Land Trust works to conserve important recreational, scenic and natural land from development through conservation easements.  They have until the end of 2011 to raise the remaining funds and make the purchase. 

Please consider helping the Land Trust make this important purchase by making a donation, and get out and enjoy these trails with your friends, your family and your dog!
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