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04/24/2024

The Victory Lap returns!

Descending those few miles of flowy, fast, and periodically steep singletrack, I briefly lived the bliss of mountain biking.

04/22/2024

So much is happening at the National Youth Science Academy building in Davis! It was our pleasure to work with the team at NYSA to produce this video showcasing the current programming and looking at where it all started. Worth a watch, if we do say so ourselves:)
Watch here: https://youtu.be/7Rm1YDm8miw

We're very excited to share our new video about our organization's history and current programming with y'all. Enjoy this reminder of waking up where the rhododendrons grow.

Tag a friend who you think needs this reminder too!

(Huge thanks to our friends at Verglas Media, LLC for their production support and expertise.)

https://youtu.be/7Rm1YDm8miw

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day!
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04/09/2024

I struggle to post this photo of totality I took yesterday in Ohio, for it does very little to represent what I saw with my own eyes. The disk of the moon was black, yes, but our home star's corona shimmered in a silvery vale against the baby blue background of the sky. The sky was not dark like in this photo and most others. The corona seemed to have a depth, a layering of magnetic energy. It expanded much wider than seen here, with millions of tendrils attempting to escape the sun's hold.

I almost didn't shoot the eclipse, and I didn't order any special filter because I wanted to experience it as a human, not as an operator of a remote sensing device. But, at the last minute, I grabbed the zoom lens, an older camera (in case I messed up and damaged the sensor), and all the ND filters on hand. I did zero research about setting for capturing totality, which I regretted as I ripped off the filters. This was very much an impulse photograph, which is hilarious, considering it's been on the schedule for centuries.

I'm glad I have this visual cue to remind me of my own personal experience yesterday. But the actual memory in my mind is so much more beautiful, and I've been deeply questioning if I spent enough time just experiencing it. A properly filtered telescope image and some creative compositing could begin to represent the reality of what I saw yesterday, and I'll be on the hunt to make that happen.

For me, the life lesson here was very simple: If you think it's worth doing, do it. Make the effort—even if the inertia of life makes it difficult. You won't regret it.

12/13/2023

FRESH XMAS SNOW! Check out the new "Micrometers" collection and the sale on paper and metal prints now through Friday! Let it Snow! https://snowgallery.com

The Snow Gallery offers high resolution fine art snowflake prints for your home, office or business. We use archival paper and inks with a variety of mounting options such as metal, acrylic and matted and glazed frames. Snow crystals were collected and imaged by Eric Erbe, photo editing by Victoria....

06/27/2023

This week I diverge from cycling-centric stories to discuss the true power of a dog. Many of you know Hazel and how much she means to me, and here I try to articulate how and why this came to be. She's an awesome trail dog and brings me more joy than I ever could've anticipated. If you enjoy The Victory Lap and haven’t subscribed, please do!

Sure, I could cite scientific analysis where dog ownership is linked to human longevity, improved mental health, and an uptick in dopamine and oxytocin. Or, just share the straightforward reality that Hazel makes my life better.

12/18/2020

Verglas Media, LLC's latest story produced for the Tucker County Cultural District Authority chronicles the twists and turns of Canaan Valley’s legendary ski history.

There’s snowhere like Canaan Valley. Tucked between Canaan and Cabin mountains in the highlands of Tucker County, Canaan Valley is one of the most unique landscapes in West Virginia. It’s also home to big storms…

11/05/2020

Our latest content created for Tucker County Cultural District Authority tells the story of a devastated Parsons, WV that found recovery in the power of community. Story by Susan Moore, photos by John Warner.

https://www.tuckerculture.com/the-great-flood-of-1985-finding-strength-in-community/

Starting on November 1st, a stalled tropical storm system dumped four days of rain, soaking the region. By the evening of November 4th, the rivers in Tucker County began to overflow their banks. The Flood…

09/10/2020

Our newest article created for Tucker County Cultural District Authority tells the stories of some of our most beloved trails. Enjoy and share!

Dobbin House. Splash Dam. Plantation. Moon Rocks. These famous names are synonymous with the beloved network of well-trodden Tucker County Trails. While visitors and residents alike know these rugged trails like the backs of their…

07/27/2020

Our team's latest work for Tucker County Cultural District Authority was great fun to develop and close to our hearts.

The bike town of Davis, West Virginia is Tucker County’s undisputed hub for outdoor adventure. A thriving mountain bike scene, Davis is home to a group of unique and eclectic individuals who explore Tucker County’s…

07/27/2020

Our team's latest work for Tucker County Cultural District Authority was great fun to develop and close to our hearts.

07/01/2020

Live music returns to the mountains! We're excited to share this story about The Purple Fiddle written as part of a new cultural awareness campaign for the Tucker County Cultural District Authority.

Purple Fiddle has hosted Appalachian music for 18 years, with live music returning to Thomas, WV on July 3…