Our vacation from our vacation.

Over the last week, things have been hectic. We spent several days in Salt Lake City, a place we hope to call home. We pounded the pavement looking at several potential homes and touring the many shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. Despite the reputation SLC has to many people, this city is great, and much more diverse than you'd expect. We had coffee, walked around, and yes, got margaritas too!

We didn't linger long, however, as we had to crew for our friend Eric at the Leadville 100-a hardcore, 100 mile trail run at 10-13,000 feet with little to no rests. This was Eric's second go at the race, and last year he was unable to finish. This year, however, Eric rocked it, and finished the grueling race in just under 28 hours. Everyone had a great time, and we are all exhausted but thrilled for Eric, who worked super hard. We had a great crew including Eric's parents, Marv and Nikki, his wife Leigh, and of course, good friends Adam, Melissa, Jeff and Ryan. Everyone was motivating and we were a great team. Looking forward to next years race!

Leigh, Eric, Adam and I (the photog) running with Eric to the finish line after 100 grueling miles. 

Bombing down the hills near mile 40. 

Force-feeding Eric PB&J. 

Me and Tiggs stealing a snooze. 

This ain't one of the Berenstain's...a young bear in the campground at Rifle. 

O, Canada! Once again hanging with Canuck friends. We miss our neighbors to the north. 

Catherine working hard on the Kiss that Stings - Rifle,CO. 

Our good friend Erik came to Rifle for a visit. 

Battling it out on Chud, 13a. 

A soaky that Tigger found while we were getting our butts kicked bouldering. 

A welcome visit in Minturn, CO with honorary Zambians, Melissa and Jimmy. 

A dicey river cross in Rifle, CO. 

Adam's favorite barn, near Tensleep Canyon, Wyoming, where we climbed for 3 days. 

Fishing Bridge pelican, Yellowstone. 

Never saw a grizzly...lost alot of sleep worrying about 'em.... 

A roaming coyote, Yellowstone. 

Lazy summer day for a Yellowstone bison. 

A real live BEAR!!! Look reeeaaal close! 

Grazing elk, Yellowstone.