Frog Wild in Southern Utah

• 80.1mi
• 5,955' of vert
• 6 laps in 5:51:43
• 1st solo singlespeed; 4th solo overall

Instead of skiing some of the leftover pow that had fallen earlier in the week, Ava and I went down to Virgin for the 6hrs in Frog Hollow and some hiking in Zion NP.  The race consisted of a 13.5 mile loop that utilized the JEM trail and surrounding double track, where racers had 6 hours to complete as many laps as they could (last lap must be started by the 5th hour).  

The camp scene

Unlike most races, we had a Le mans-style start that had us running 100 yards to our bikes.  Luckily, Ava was kind enough to hold the bike up for me.     

Finally in the saddle

 The course was way fun, and well suited for the rigid singlespeed.  I could've done without the damn cow ruts though.

I don't even like green

On Sunday we hoped to do the Subway bottom-up hike in Zion, but unfortunately didn't get drawn for permits.  Instead we hiked Observation Point, which provides spectacular views of Zion.  

Angels used to land over there

My socks are cooler than yours

Can't remember, erosion or weathering?