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Challis 30-Day Yoga Challenge

May 9, 2013
May 9, 2013

So, I have just finished my yoga challenge. The challenge (not really a word I like) started off as simply: “Go to a Yoga Class Every day for 30 Days.” Not a 2-a-days class one day and take the next day off non-sense. So why did I do this? Well, Jill and I often like to come up with crazy idea’s to get us out of our comfort-zones, in order to push ourselves and evolve.

We also have a few cousins (Shout out to the Fletcher’s) who run a weight loss drink company and have created an entire community of people who support/motivate each other. They do  ‘challenges’ to help people motivate and lose weight. Jill and I have also spent the entire winter destroying our bodies while training for rock climbing and I had so many aches, pains, lingering finger injuries, etc… that I finally had to say enough is enough and take a break from hard climbing. Since I’ve worked my fitness level up so high I needed a release. Lastly, there is a studio that Jill does design work for, which also happens to be about a mile from my office, called Yoga Loft. They have a 30-Day for $30 dollar deal. All these factors made this challenge a very obvious decision for me.

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in Challenges /by Jacob Challis

Where Did Jake and Jill Go???

May 6, 2013
May 6, 2013

Here we are!!!

Wow it has been almost half a year since we’ve been on here – notice anything different? Its been quite some time and a lot has happened. Jake and I bought a house in Boulder.

New Home - Kitchen

lulu1We have tons of plans in our near future. We have been climbing like maniacs, sailing and general working-out over the winter, as well as revamping our new “sweet pad”.

I have also been working A TON, as well as travelling for work, family, and general fun. Lots to celebrate with the birth of our niece, my dad becoming catholic, baby showers, my grandma’s 90th birthday and so much more. We also have a big trip to Annapolis, Maryland in a week that will be amazing, and get us our 104 Certification from the ASA (American Sailing Association), so that we can charter our own yacht.

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in Up The Hill .... and stuff /by jill

Summer Biking

August 21, 2012
August 21, 2012

bikeSince I am an avid environmentalist (as you well know), I have decided to use this resource as a sort of online journal to catalogue my training for The Tour Divide. I have put in about 30 miles so far (which is NOTHING!). Went to Evergreen with some friends a few weeks ago to really get my handle on things – I learned some great techniques for riding both up and down trails with rocks, debris, logs, etc. I have found that now I am much more confident riding on easier trails because of this! (Thanks Daylene and Lauren!).

I’ve ridden all summer and I love it. Put in about 100 miles a week which isn’t a ton, but its really fun for me. I’m learning on clipless pedals and have taken a few spills already, but managed to get back up and kept on going. I’m improving a lot as well, and its really a rewarding experience.

in Biking - of all kinds /by jill

Tour Divide Time

August 5, 2012
August 5, 2012

Well its not the official day 1, but it is MY day 1….I don’t know if it is crazy or stupid or whatever, but I was really inspired by an article I read last week on my way to work (on the bus of course). This guy, Justin, from Denver, rode his bike from Canada to Mexico on the Great Divide…that is over 2700 miles of backcountry travel with nothing but what you can carry on your back and your bike…The “Tour Divide” is the name of the ultra-cycling challenge.

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in Biking - of all kinds /by jill

Joe’s Valley

May 22, 2012
May 22, 2012

The desert is probably the most beautiful place in the world! The bouldering is spectacular too!

We took a nice trip to Joe’s Valley, in Orangeville, Utah, about 2 hours west of Moab. Joe’s Valley is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Only climbers know of its existence, because it has such an abundance of bouldering valleys in a fantastic location (because its not overly crowded).

We spent 5 days camping and climbing in the desert. Life was simple. We ate really well at camp, had a lot of R&R, and got a good amount of hard climbing in. It was also beautiful. Nothing beats a long trip in the middle of nowhere to reset your circuits.

in Climbing /by jill

FB4K Swank Party

May 16, 2012
May 16, 2012

5We got to play one of the coolest gigs ever this past saturday. I need to preface this by telling you about our previous show at this place called The Larimer Lounge in Denver. We were playing with our friend’s from Portland; Wizard Boots. They are really fun and super roudy dudes, who are very charismatic performers…more than just musicians, they are like comedians (and actually really hilarious) on stage. Anyways, we played a show with them, and that is how we booked this private party.

Kent and Dave are a fabulous couple that live in a GORGEOUS townhouse in Denver. We didn’t know them, and no one in our band actually met them but they contacted us a few days after our show and asked us to play for them at a private party. Once they told us how much they’d pay us, we were pretty much sold…although we still had no idea what to expect. We showed up with all of our gear in tow, and it was pretty fantastic. I’ve never seen a more swank place…decked out in super mod fashion, tons of music iconic and artistic iconic pieces…it was like every nook and cranny of the place (to the most minute detail) was thought about and designed. This is something that I can truly appreciate! The show went off great! FB4K (us) played for about an hour and a half total, and everyone was gushing after we were through…it was such a nice treat to play for people who actually wanted to hear us, and pay us a great amount of money to do what we love.

in Music /by jill
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