Think of a time in your life, when you said to yourself, “Wow! That was exciting.” Or, “Gosh, that was scary for me!" What do you remember from that memory?
Were you close to cliff’s edge, fatigued from exerting yourself, or were you overcoming a fear built up in your imagination? Hopefully, that memory was elective and an experience you can look back upon as type two fun. A learning lesson, a personal challenge, an opportunity to expand your horizon.
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Arriving in South Lake Tahoe to begin a personal challenge of a supported bike packing adventure from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Whitney, I started the trip with hiking Freel Peak. My goal was to start at the Freel Peak trailhead and hike to the top for sunset, but that didn't happen. Getting a late start, my journey to the tallest peak in Lake Tahoe ended in the dark, but that is okay, I brought a head lamp.
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The Rocky Mountains span over 3,000 miles from upper British Columbia, Canada to New Mexico, USA and are a haven for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike, but where do you begin? With their towering peaks, pristine alpine lakes, National Parks, diverse wildlife, and a plethora of ecosystems, these mountains are a playground for outdoor exploration.
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The morning is cold and overcast, but I still wanted to soak in a hotspring before taking off on the bike once again. I’m feeling groggy, my legs are sore, and my butt has started to feel the pain of this trip, bikepacking from Lake Tahoe to Mount Whitney. It’s day four.
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Embarking on a bikepacking adventure is an invitation to embrace the thrill of exploration, the freedom of the open road, and the challenge of self-sufficiency. It's a journey that combines the raw power of pedaling with the simplicity of backpacking, creating an immersive outdoor experience like no other. As you set off on your two-wheeled expedition, the world unfolds before you, revealing breathtaking landscapes, hidden gems, and the wonders of nature.
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Well, it is day three of this journey to climb-bike-climb from Freel Peak in Lake Tahoe to Mount Whitney. To be honest, I woke up feeling pretty good! My butt was a little bit sore from yesterday’s, but that is to be expected. Thankfully, I was able to soak in a hot spring last night at Travertine Hot Spring in Bridgeport, CA and get a good rest in the van.
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Now that we understand what type 2 fun is, where does inspiration come from behind this video? My adventures. Since 2016, I have dedicated my life to adventures that range from the grand to the micro. Just the idea of adventure get’s me excited and I often read books about adventures just to get the ideas flowing.
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Five years have passed since my last cycle tour, it was new again. Pavement moved under me as I zipped downhill. Wind froze my hands. Trees and a river whipped passed at 15 miles an hour. Freedom, smiles, energy pumping through my body I have not felt in years. I’m where I am supposed to be.
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Arriving in South Lake Tahoe to begin a personal challenge of a supported bike packing adventure from South Lake Tahoe to Mount Whitney, I started the trip with hiking Freel Peak. My goal was to start at the Freel Peak trailhead and hike to the top for sunset, but that didn't happen. Getting a late start, my journey to the tallest peak in Lake Tahoe ended in the dark, but that is okay, I brought a head lamp. By the way, the sunset while on the hiking trail to the summit of Freel Peak was phenomenal!
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Two days later, I pedaled away from the hostel the man at the airport had suggested. Winding through the city streets of Christchurch, I was eager to make it to the main road that circles New Zealand’s South Island. Upon arriving at the T, I asked myself, “clockwise or counterclockwise?” For the first time, I had a hunch that I knew what I was doing. Feeling confident, I recall thinking, it’s the second half of summer, I should go south now, so I am in the north for the fall. So, I went right and pedaled along the coast, embracing a freedom that I had never known before.
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