Flies On A Wall

We had never been to Bryce Canyon, Utah, so what better way to see it then the Bryce Canyon 50 mile (80km) Ultra race! The course is mostly between 8,000 and 9,000 feet above the sea and has some amazing single track trail that weaves through the sandstone “Hoodoo” spires of Red Canyon. Thanks to @ultraadventures for putting on a great race. The aid stations were well stocked with goodies and I’d recommend the 50km or 60km race for someone’s first ultra. Also, thanks to @endurobites for making bars that I can eat when my mouth is as dry as sawdust. Amazing experience with great people, and what a great way to explore an amazing part of the world. . . . . #radseason #wearewildtribe #Ultratrail #ultratrailrunner #trailandultra #runnergirl #runnerlife #runnercommunity #runnerworld #goruck #ultragirl #runnergirls #utahphotographer #utahgram #utahisrad #utahrocks #utahhiking #brycecanyon #brycanyonultras #brycecanyonnationalpark #nps (at Bryce Canyon National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BySSmwHg8AV/?igshid=1pl6vgk7juioo

We love each of the four seasons, and there is a definite change in the air this week. Time to get outside and get after it! We have way too many outdoor hobbies to focus on just one, what are some of your go to activities? . . . #hurley #quicksilver #ripcurl #oceanlover #oceantherapy #waterlust #oceanlove #Saltysoul #cstreet #californiaholics #ventura #surflife #surftravel #surfporn #Surfart #Surfstyle #Surfline #surferparadise (at Ventura, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw1tp4phJBM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qe7oobsuoysy

Jaala loves training for athletic goals when the weather conditions are at their worst. It helps her get a mental edge by self-motivating during training. Training is the time to master mental games so they come more naturally when it is time to perform. Jaala was recently featured by @goruck about why she trains. Check out the link in our IG bio to read the article. It doesn’t hurt that Carmen our half golden half husky puppy loves the worst weather; she is the best training partner! #goruck #ruckup #ruckyeah #goberian #huskypup #girlswhoruck #wearewildtribe #radseason #bouldercolorado #travel2019 #ocrathlete #crossfithq #ocrtraining #ocrlife #rucking #boulderresevoir #dogworkout (at Boulder Reservoir) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtyB8KrhwlY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xab6k3y3wcxo

2019 will be an amazing year, no doubt about it. The new year brings career changes, athletic challenges, and travel... all of the things we enjoy most. Jaala is spending the winter enjoying Colorado before traveling to Italy in spring. Larry is exploring Central Asia before joining Jaala. Jaala will be competing in @GORUCK Selection, one of the hardest endurance events in the world. Larry will be pushing his rock climbing limits around the world. Both will also be competing in ultra trail marathons in the new year. 2019 will also bring career changes that will keep us doing good works abroad for many years to come. #wearewildtribe #radseason #utah #zion #nps #travel2019 #zionnationalpark #utahphotographer #travelblogging #goruck #ruckup #5diii #5d3 (at Zion National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsNs4dhhg_i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=txcyhchnl67

Altitude and water are the great equalizers. Our bodies reject both environments and we can only survive for short bursts. Getting comfortable in both environments opens up so many doors to the most amazing places on earth. #climbing_photos_of_instagram #climbingmountains #ruckup #wearewildtribe #climbinginspiration #climbing_worldwide #climbinglife #climbinggirl #climbingmag #rainier #cascades #washingtonstate #glacier #mountaineering #travel2018 #bucketlistcheck #bucketlisttravel #radseason (at Mt Rainer, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqpOAXWBjXc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k3dbh4x6jaf

If you’ve ever had dreams about floating through the sky effortlessly then check out this blog post about learning to paraglide in New Zealand. 

Colorado bighorn sheep are amazing! We love exploring the wilderness and encountering nature, but sometimes those encounters can raise your heart rate a little. A few months ago I was riding my mountain bike through the thick forests of Wyoming when I saw a black mass in front of me. My first thought was a small black bear. The animal turned around to square up on me and it was a 125lb black wolf with a beautiful coat and creepy eyes. I stood tall to display dominance as I reached for my bear spray. A second 150lb grey wolf joined in the stare down, then both disappeared into the woods. That scene was etched into my memory as I made my way through Idaho and into Montana. #bighorn #td2018 #tourdivide #bikepacking #bighorn #bighornsheep #wildlifephotography #wildlife #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth #wildlife_shots #wildlife_photography #5diii 5dmkiii #100400mm #5ds #5dsr #colorado #coloradowildlife #coloradowild #coloradooutdoors #coloradooutside #coloradorockies #bouldercolorado (at Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoJTi06nv8k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=144mqkhm0krdc

The greater Banff area is one of the most amazing places on earth with jaw dropping scenery in every direction. Banff marked the end of my 2,700 mile mountain bike race across the Rockies called the Tour Divide. It was an amazing 25 day journey that began at the Mexican Border in New Mexico. The remote nature of the race lended itself to many wildlife encounters. 1 bear, 1 big cat, 3 wolves, 1 fox, 5 wild horses, and hundreds of wild turkey, deer, pronghorn, and elk ensured that a surprise could be expected at any time. This race exposed me to amazing places in the American and Canadian Rockies, and it's a lifetime experience I'll never forget. Read the full story at www.fliesonawall.com/2018/06/25/journey-through-the-rockies-2018-tour-divide-post-race-thoughts/ #tourdivide #bikepacking #Banff #alberta #banfflife #travel2018 #banffnationalpark #canada2018 #canadagram #td2018 #banffalberta #albertaparks #travelalberta (at Lake Louise, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl2xHoKn3rq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15n9pgyoupl8z

Welcome to the family Carmen (Siberian Husky / Golden Retriever). Let's see if we can keep up with this all terrain pup! #goberian #huskypuppy #puppy🐶 #goruck #ruckup #goruckkennelclub #ruckyeah #pups #coloradopup #dogsofboulder #boulderpup (at Boulder, Colorado)

The Tour Divide is the longest mountain bike race in the world. After 25 days I have enough thoughts to write a book, but here are some encounters from this amazing journey.

I'm so happy for Jaala my wife, who was just accepted as a Crossfit HQ Trainer certifying Crossfit Kids instructors around the world! Crossfit has been part of who she is for the last decade, and we both respect what the organization stands for. Working with kids makes her heart the happiest and I'm proud that she will be able to blend both of her passions together to live the best life possible. #crossfitkids #crossfit #concept2 (at Gravitas Fitness)

The Tour Divide is the longest mountain bike race in the world, and some would say the hardest. Read our latest blog post to find out more about riding the roof of the Rockies!

The Tour Divide is the longest mountain bike race in the world, and some would argue the hardest. It hugs the Continental Divide from Banff, Alberta to Mexico on dirt trails. I'm not a mountain biker, but I am an explorer and with odds of success less than 50% it is a worthy challenge, and I'm in this year. I'll depart from Mexico on May 22nd and ride northbound to Banff. Most ride southbound in mid-June so I'll high 5 riders in Montana as we posthole across snowed in mountain passes. I'll post a link to the live satellite tracking website before I depart and will update our website http://www.fliesonawall.com via Strava when I have service. Here's the tale of the tape: Length: 2,700+ miles Elevation gain: 180,000+ ft. Number of times the trail crosses the Continental Divide: 32 Number of riders that started last year (Trackleaders): 197 Number of riders that finished last year (Trackleaders): 84 Common reasons for not finishing: mechanical failures, injuries, mental reasoning. Miles in grizzly country: 1,000 Number of bear spray cans carried: 1 Estimated number of miles pushing a bike up unrideable terrain: 50 Percentage of above average snowpack in Montana: 170 Estimated amount of time post holing through unrideable snowy passes: 10 hours Planned number of hours in the saddle daily: 14 Planned number of hours sleeping each night in the woods: 6 Estimated calories burned daily: 8,000-12,000 Estimated caloric intake daily: 4,000-5,000 Estimated weight loss: 15+ lbs. Time goal: under 27 days Weight of bike with food, water and survival equipment: 50+ lbs. Chance of having a real adventure: 100 (at Boulder, Colorado)

Jaala writes about determination, goals, and life. 

Determination and perseverance are seeds planted at an early age. Were you as determined as a child as you are today? Girl on a grocery run, Floating Village, Cambodia. Canon 5diii #cambodia #determination #natgeotravel (at Cambodia)

The chaotic order of Mother Nature challenging the ancient wonder of Angkor Wat. #cambodia #angkorwat #siemreap #roots #tree #treeroots #history #travel2018 (at Angkor Wat)

Happy New Year!