Three years ago, seven months into my pregnancy with Hayden, I raced the 6-mile Deception Pass Dash (DPD) Kayak and Canoe race. This is one of our all-time favorite races, taking you through the breathtaking views and potentially turbulent waters of Deception Pass in the heart of the harsh Pacific Northwest winter. The awe-inspiring location [...]

The sport of SUP is exploding, and for good reason. It’s a COOL, easy way to get out on the water, it’s a killer workout (or relaxing, whatever you want, really), and it’s accessible to anyone with a hearty sense of adventure. And yesterday at Boulevard Park we had a chance to gather a few [...]

Brandon and I started off the summer with a vision of growing a Stand-Up Paddle Board Community in Bellingham. There were a scattering of SUPer’s and a ton of people who wanted to check out the new-to-Bellingham sport. But, not many of us actually knew each other… or knew how to find each other. A [...]

At 2 years and 5 months old, Hayden laced up his running shoes and strapped on his Thomas the Train pack for his first backpacking trip! Hayden and I teamed up with some of our favorite people in the world, the Burnett’s (Mischa, Danielle, Maddy (9 ) and Abbey (7)), for our journey. Our destination, [...]

Racers, we’re totally stoked to announce that online registration is OFFICIALLY OPEN for the Paddle Grand Prix. All you need is a credit card or PayPal account, and you can secure your spot — not to mention your race T-shirt — by clicking HERE to get registered. There’s also a link on the Registration page [...]

Coming off a busy spring work season and the race-centric lead-up to Ski to Sea, we chose to wind down with some bona fide R & R in Maui. No races, no real estate deals, no expeditions or circumnavigations. Just the beach, a SUP, a mini-van and 7 days to enjoy watching Hayden — and [...]

We are off for some sun, snorkeling and R & R in Maui. We thought we would check the weather on our way to the airport! We will send some stories and pictures, and hopefully bring some sun home with us to the PNW! Happy Adventuring! Heather, Brandon and Hayden

One of the greatest pleasures for a racer is when THE race you train to peak for unfolds as an absolute PEAK EXPERIENCE!!! That’s exactly what happened for both Heather and I yesterday, and our respective Whatcom County teams in the 2010 Ski to Sea.   Heather’s team, Kulshan Cycles, won the Whatcom County Women’s Division for the [...]

When we talk racing, the Ski to Sea has a special place in the conversation, in our hearts, and on our race calendar for the year. On one hand, it’s just a 5.5 mile blast, in time-trial fashion (we’re not even able to paddle neck-and-neck with our main competition, usually), with a TON of logistical [...]

You better believe, when my boys ask what I want to do on Mama’s Special Day, I’m going to answer, “Load up the toys and go on an adventure!” We did exactly that! We spent the most glorious day at AM Beach in Sudden Valley paddling, kayak sailing, sand castle building and soaking up the [...]

“This is our FRONT YARD!!!” That’s what went through my head – and rang out of my mouth more than a few times – as the troops gathered at Boulevard Park this morning for the 6th Annual Dan Harris Challenge. A big gathering of friends in our own front yard. What a life!!! Of course, [...]

It’s a day of celebration!!! Hayden Storm reaches the big “oh-two” today! We threw a party for him and his posse of friends yesterday at his favorite indoor-playground, Bellingham Bay Gymnastics acrobatic and aerial adventure land! Check out some of the highlights in the photos below. Happy, Happy Birthday Hayden Storm! We love you!!! In [...]