Rent the Best

Beaver Creek Lodge, this is Jessie.....


I have the priviledge of working up beautiful Logan Canyon at Beaver Creek Lodge. I rent out 2011 ski.doo's and help peeps that are staying here at the Lodge. A few weeks ago my boss said it was time for me to get a better idea on what I was trying to sell over the phone.

Gordo and I got to be on TV for a total of 30 seconds.(autographs to be signed later), and then we hit the trail for an adventure ride to St. Charles in Idaho. The trails pick up right from the lodge, so that's why this is the ideal spot to put a lodge! We got to wear top notch Klim gear and felt radicle.

Snowmobiling is much tougher then I anticipated. You gotta get your whole body involved! Moving from side to side and careful, don't get scared now...climbin up those hills! I had such a great time laughing as Gordo got stuck in some trees. He really started sweatin digging himself outta that TREE WELL! That's real snowmobiling though-trying hard stuff, getting, stuck, and having a ball!

We stopped at Minetonka cafe and had one of the best Burgers of all time! Relaxed and then jetted on back to the lodge. It seemed easier on the way back. What a pretty way to see the great outdoors. The snow was phenomonal, the machines were stellar, and getting to ride with Gordo was a blast! Sure loved this adventure!

Flabbergasted Guardian Drop-in

First things first, my parents are the best in the whole wide world. I'm sure there are some pretty good parents out there, but sorry mine take the cake! The double decker dark chocolate with carmel and lots of frosting...oh and sprinkles CAKE! Yesterday they suprised me and drove up to Logan just to visit their silly daughter for less then an hour! They didn't inform me that they would be in the area, so I was at church without my phone when they arrived. Apparently Papa Woods searched the entire city for singles wards trying to find me. Well, they parked outside my apt. and waited in the cold for an hour. I hopped out of my friends car and gotten a sudden whistle from someone on the street. There in front of me was my cute papa in his nice suite with pocketwatch attached. Mama Woods was waiting in the car...ahhh what cuties. We baked cookies, played Blink, and chatted. Then just like the card game...they were gone. I sure appreciate that they would take the time and effort to see me for only a quick bit. I loved every minute and I'm so grateful for me padres!

not computer savvy

So I couldn't figure out how to make this collage go larger in that previous blog, but it seems to wanna work if it's all by itself. Funny

Ahoy, we be runnin

Arrrggg! Me matey Gordo and I decided to walk the plank and run the Top of Utah Marathon. We had a swashbuckling time dressed as pirates! Carrying swords the whole time, we arrgged, told pirate jokes, and ran our booty's off.

I was so proud of my buccaneer! Our bodies were strong and we jaunted across that finish line amid yo-ho's and hooray's. We made great time at a whopping 4:07!

Gordo's wee nephew supported us by playing the role of youngest boy aboard ship. This is the only way to run a marathon! I don't know how normal folk can run 26.2 miles in regular clothes...bah!

MoSu 2010

In other words...Moab Summer 2010!

I woke up last week and for the first time all summer I was cold. I then realized, wowzers it's September already....AUTUMN! I decided to show a bit about my amazing summer. I was able to do more this summer then any before. I've lived here in Grand County since May 9th in trailer #12. I live with Kerri and we have a ball together!

I have had so many adventures. I'm surprised I still have feet 'cause a large part of my summer was spent on the trail. Moab Rim, Corona Arch, The Portal, MaryJane Canyon, Hidden Valley, running in Negro Bill Canyon to name a few. I explored 2 National Parks-Arches (4 times) and backpacked in Canyonlands.The La Sals are less then a half an hour away, so cool off adventures occurred frequently there. It is a sweet climbing spot with few marked routes-good luck. There are great hikes and fun lakes I visited.

Being the luckiest girl ever I was blessed to go down the river a boatful of times including overnighters in big boats, duckies, kayak, a dory, the Sevylor, Mr. Green Turtle, and an amazing Cataract Canyon trip. Thanks to Gordo and the Hazletts for hooking me up.

I work at the Youth Garden Project and was able this summer to grow plants, weed a bunch, harvest plants I've never heard of, work in the kitchen, and play with the kiddies...ahhh! I became an active member of the community down here thanks to my job-doing Farmer's Market, Weed 'n feeds, Farm Day, and played with the summer campers. The community down here is varied and full of interesting, different peeps.

Cooking Fun-made jam, pesto, granola, scones, peasant bread, lavender bars, eggplant lasagna, and many more goodies

Summer Novels-Eat, Love, Pray. Lord of the Flies. To Kill a Mockingbird. Cats Cradle. Of Mice and Men. (I guess our high school didn't receive the recommended reading list) I just started Born to run-fitting since I'm running the Top of Utah Marathon this weekend

Visitors-Kirsten Lindstrum, Ashley Ruth Linford, Mama & Papa Woods, Buster (2X's), and the Liston's

Many more exciting adventures developed not in Moab this summer. We had a marvelous Woods Family Reunion 2010 including swimming, campin in the backyard, and a day on the lake. Gordo and I reached two high summits-Mt. Timpanogus and Mt. Peale (the second highest peak in Utah). I got up Slalom skiing, went on motoscrapes, and harvested honey from those sweet bees up in Logan.

It was a summer of growing! I grew food, made new friends (our small branch is the BEST! Funny odd balls, but we are all we've got), grew to love that sweet Gordo even more, and learned more about myself and how to be happy. With Gordo gone on long trips, my little heart would hurt sometimes, in return I am a stronger, better, more tan Jessie!

I love living in this beautiful place! I'm surrounded by beauty and adventures everywhere. I'm finding out everyday that I'm blessed to be able to stay here until November. Cheers to Moab and to More Outstanding Adventures Before me!

Tour of Two States

Live to ride, ride to live! Gordo, Sam, and I ventured on an unforgettable scrape last weekend. The three of us set out Friday evening round 5:30 with one goal in mind...."Let's SCRAPE!" We made it to Beaver Mountain before it was dark, so we set up camp. It was a frigid night but luckily squished into a three man tent we found moments of warmth. Gordo awoke us by yelling in his sleep thinking people were stealing our scrapers. In the morning we set out and conquered two major climbs to the summit before Bear Lake. What a way to start the morning. My lungs were pumping, my heart was racing, and nothing but a grin on my face as we zoomed down to the blue blue water below. Time flew by as we made our way to Ovid Idaho. From there after a lunch break we headed up highway 36 through a tight canyon. What a marvelous sight. Cache Forest was brilliant and we all enjoyed the scenery as we passed it slowly up the steep endless up-hill. After reaching the peak elevation of 7,424 we hit that pavement so fast with 5%-6.5%-7% downhill grades! WAHOO! I loved the next rolling hills towards Mink Creek and beyond. The sun smiled upon us in Preston, and we felt as if it was cheering us on....helping us to reach our destination....Only 30 more miles left. The hardest miles were those that followed Smithfield because I knew we were so so close to home. A victory dinner ensued thanks to Gordo's mama! I loved this tour and was so proud of all of us! We did it....Accomplished something great and our bodies, snacks, and bikes were all terrific.

It's never too late

Yeah so I know that Spring Break was like a month ago, but let's re-live some of those great moments shall we. Everyone around me is finishing huge papers, working on projects, and trying to decide what to do with their lives, so a little visit back to a simpler time is necessary. Spring Break 2010 was fab...highlights...Rock Climbing, Angels Landing, Morning Scrapes and tree climbing, Mikes Condo, Yummy FOOD, A 4-Pitch CLIMB!!!!

Next for Spring Break part two...CAPITOL REEF! Why not? So, I packed up and made my way back south for some camping, exploring, bagels galore, slow driving, but good good times! WAHOO!!