Author: chad

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Elk Loop

  • December 6, 2025

These creeks ‘n puddles ain’t gonna stomp themselves.

Just a quickie lil elk loop today. I expected a lot more rain. I saw one dude coming down off Elk, otherwise nobody until I was back near the parking lot. Very fun loop! The water is warm. This is definitely a warm storm. The creeks are pretty high. They’re expected to get a lot higher. I love stomping around in Elk Creek when it’s warm. There is so much going on in the forest when the creeks are flowing. As wonderful as the other seasons are, there is something about getting outside in the PNW when it’s wet that can’t be beat. The rewards are there.

Today’s song is Aua Atu Rā from Marlon William’s Māori-language album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Checkout Marlon’s work. He’s phenomenal.

Time Distance Average Speed Max Speed Elevation Gain Calories Burned
02:37:37
hours
8.22
mi.
16:21
min/mile
6:06
min/mile
3,123.36
ft.
1,771
kcal
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Funemployment Continues: Quick Chintimini Boop

  • December 4, 2025

I drove over to Woods Creek Trailhead this morning to do a lil hard run on Chintimini. I’ve been enjoying the 2005 road lately. I put together a fun lil loop. I’ve been hitting this route occasionally over the last few years to see my progression. Today I decided to do it in sub 2 hour.

This run can be broken up into 3 sections: Road(2005), Up(East ridge), Down(North ridge).

Starting at Woods Creek Trailhead, 2005 road is a fun 3.4 mile 900 foot climb. It’s all runnable, but it’s tough. 2005 goes to east ridge trail which is then a 2.4 mile climb 1300 foot climb. After that you’re pretty much at the summit and the real fun can begin: bombing down north ridge. This is 4.2 mile downhill bomb, losing about 2200 feet, back to Woods Creek Trailhead.

I managed to snag 3rd on the strava segment leaderboard for this. So that’s rad. I think I can get this segment. I need to make up 6 minutes. I can do that on 2005 road and a few parts of the east ridge climb. I can always squeeze out a few more minutes on the north ridge descent, too. So, I definitely think it’s doable.

Enjoy the media below. The song is The Magic Number by De La Soul. Click play and scroll.