The return to winter brought another good training week. I logged just under 16 hours, on 124k (80k bike, 32k ski, 12k run), with 3750' vertical. I also managed six PT stretching sessions, and two easy PT strength sessions for my shoulder.
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Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
Fossils on Ishinca (18,500')
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