GORGE GAMES 2008

The 2008 Gorge Games took over Hood River this month and Summit's very own were there to represent. Among the fiercely competitive were Dave Russel, pictured above, who's team took 2ND place in the 24 hour Adventure Race; Creative Director Tom Lehmann killed it in the Men's Mountain Bike comp; and Dru Kepple who placed in the better half of the pack in the Half Marathon. Nice work!

SUMMER BBQ

Work party, minus the work. Summit's annual summer bash at Craig's house was a blast. Great food, an unbelievable view, lawn games, and of course - a few cocktails. We all had a chance to relax and mingle. The cowboy pictured above - well, he never did show. Who is that guy anyway?

ROB FEELS LIKE A MAN TODAY.

Hood River just added Motorcycles Only Parking. Convenient for Rob, it's located smack-dab in front of Summit's front door.

FRESH TROUT ON NEAL'S DESK

No thanks to the bowl of Lifesaver mints on Steph's desk. Neal brought trout for an afternoon snack today.
Who brings fresh smoked fish to the office for an afternoon snack?
From the man himself -->
where: Kingsley Reservoir
how: mad fishing skills
why: for fun!
when: last weekend and every night this week
Laura and I have been fishing in the evenings lately in our new backyard, Kingsley Reservoir! Pleasantly surprised with the quality of the fishing and the great tasting fish.

UH OH...

1.2 mile swim. 56 mile bike. 1/2 marathon. "Sure, I'm fit enough to give it a shot. "Umm, training? I'll be fine". Famous last words before Kate attempted last weekend's Pacific Crest Half Ironman triathlon in Bend. The 100 deg weather + altitude + "climbs from hell" on the bike left her crawling on the run (literally) with a big phat zero in the gas tank. "I knew it was bad with only 200 meters to go and I was laying down on the course to let the nausea and dizziness pass. Old people were passing me saying 'you got it girl!' Damnit!".

Her eyes were on the prize indeed after crossing the finish line - straight into the medical tent that is. 45 min of oxygen through the nostrils and 1.5 hours of med attention and she was released. Hows that for a relaxing weekend.