Some people go on vacation to relax and unwind, maybe sit on the beach. Generally, that's not my thing. Having a desk job, I usually want to get out, explore, run, ski, ride, climb and avoid getting too busted up. With a 10 day planned vacation in Marble that included some forestry work, lumberjacking, and exploring new Mnt Bike routes, it was a breakin' vacation.
Exploring a little known Mnt Bike route in the area, dubbed PBM loop for Puma Bear Moose sightings along the way. 7 hours, not a human. Oregon California fires made for smoky skies.
Bear (L) and Mountain Lion (R) prints on the more traveled section.
The trail can be overgrown, faint to non-existent.
And sometimes the trail is magical.
