Eklutna weekend

Sometimes you just need to get out of town.

So on Friday night, I left with Jules and the Bike Monkee

to spend two nights in a cabin, 

and to goof around outside.

Saturday's ride was cold and wet, with

a mix of rain and snow.

 The trail wasn't always great, but we had

a hugely fun day, even after we ditched

our bikes in the woods and continued

on foot over our snow-covered route.

That night, during our post-ride drinking, 

the sun came out in an amazing way.

That's when Julie observed that such moments

are why you don't want for perfect weather 

to go outside. You just go out, she said, 

and hope the weather changes in your favor.

Truer words were never spoken.