Junein' along & some Big News
Last week, Winter and I took a "BTC Founders" trip to the south San Juans around Mancos and Durango. We had a great time!! We got lost on Missonary Ridge, drank great beer at Ska Brewing (just me, though, because Winter's not old enough to drink), and jumped in not one, not two, but THREE different rivers (you guessed it: Animas, San Juan, and Colorado). However, on our second day in Colorado we had a chilling experience involving a deadly beast known to roam the mountains of the Southwest. Anyone who ventures into the wild lands of Southern Utah has encountered these creatures-- their heavy footfall is familiar to birders, fishermen, and runners alike. I speak, of course, of free-grazing cattle. As most are aware, mid-June is about the time when these ungulate spectators are released onto our running courses. They are often the sole witnesses to the BTC's running events. They are the favorite post-run snack for nearly every BTC member. Winter has a special relati...