This past weekend I was in Madison, Wi for the Run for Snow trail run event.  The race was a fundraiser for CXC’s Adopt-an-Athlete program and I am the adopted athlete!  The entire weekend was a blast and I want to thank all the racers, volunteers and race organizers; especially Renee and Dave.

Race day included a morning show appearance on NBC 15 Madison.  Also, I got to participate in the kid’s race and compete in the 15.5k trail run.

http://www.run4snow.com/Run_4_Snow/welcome.html

Now I am back in the cities and I am enjoying spending time with my family after a very busy past month.

Yes, it is happening again.  See the Golf Tournament webpage for sign up information.

Sunday Sept. 13th @ 1:30 pm

http://mattliebsch.com/golf-tournament/

Brian and I ran out from the glacier in a hail, lightning, rain and fog storm.  Unfortunately our gear could not be flown out and it is still stuck up on the side of the mountain.  I flew home right away but Brian is still in Canmore, waiting for our gear to come out (Thanks Brian!).  We are hoping our gear will come out Friday; the weather is looking good.

This weekend I am helping coach at the CXC Birkie Masters Camp.  It should be a fun time and I hear we are in store for some very hot weather over the weekend.

Also, check out Brian Gregg’s website for pictures of our climb from last week.  www.xcskilife.com

More from the Haig…

Another afternoon of weather but the mornings have been great

Joel takes us on a tour of the French Glacier; I hear the crust skiing up here is amazing in the spring

Brian and I at the top of the Haig, looking down on the ski tracks.

On the hike down Brian decided it would be faster for me to do the penguin on the snowy sections

This afternoon Brian and I had a strength workout