Joshy Blake: He's Harder than You

As one of Joshy Blake's best friends, I generally give him a hard time, and it is equally given back in return. But just like my Brother and I growing up, if anyone else were to mess with him I would kill them. Sometimes I will even admit that he's actually one of the most awesome people of all time. In fact, ladies let me just say that's he's available, but if you want him you will need to be pre-screened through me. 

Joshy Blake and I have had great adventures together over the years. When we lived in the same town we would often disappear into the mountains with our backpacks for a few days. Sometimes this was in the dead of Winter so he was good in putting up with constant, "My hands are freezing" whining for days. I only got a sense of how tough he was in our adventures. 

Now, he lives in Colorado (I hate him for that, but when my cycling career ends my dream of moving to Alaska will come back alive, then he will be the one hating me). I get to hear of epic things he goes and does. Recently, one such adventure was climbing Mt. Rainier. 

I've visited some family of mine in Mt. Vernon, just North of Seattle a few times and I just love visiting that area. Rainier's presence cannot even be described. Especially since it shoots up to over 14,000 feet from nearly sea level. The only other mountain that looks that powerful to me is Denali (Mt. McKinley). 

I listened to Joshy tell his story of ascending this mountain and it was unbelievable. I am not going to whine about how cold I am at cross races or how much I hurt anymore. I also love the fact that he does not boast of "conquering" the mountain. It's simply more of an attitude of, "the mountain let me climb it". 

So here are a few pics that I enjoy looking at. I've been laying around, getting fat, watching  movies, and looking at these pictures. I am looking forward to when I can take pictures of my own scenic adventures, although they won't be nearly  manly as Joshy Blake's.