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Red Granite Grinder | 10.11.25
Rib Mt Adventure Challenge - Winter Edition 12.06.25
Snowbound in the Underdown 02.21.26
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge | 5.23.26
Solstice Summit | June 2026
Underdown Trail Races | 08.16.25
Rib Mountain Trail Races 50k, 25k, & 15k | 9.13.25
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Red Granite Grinder | 10.11.25
Rib Mt Adventure Challenge - Winter Edition 12.06.25
Snowbound in the Underdown 02.21.26
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge | 5.23.26
Solstice Summit | June 2026
Underdown Trail Races | 08.16.25
Rib Mountain Trail Races 50k, 25k, & 15k | 9.13.25
Free gravel rides | Summer 2025
Who We Are
Mission + Goals
Our Team
Racer Testimonials
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Outreach
Our Region
About the Area
Park & Trails
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Andrea Larson
October 10, 2025
Food, Gardening

Hearty root vegetables

Andrea Larson
October 10, 2025
Food, Gardening
Hearty root vegetables

Although growing season is over, that doesn’t mean we still can’t enjoy yummy vegetables from the garden.

Tagged: canning, organic, homemade, garden, food preservation, farmer's market, local produce, DIY

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
October 2, 2025
Safety, Lifestyle, Racing

High Vis, it's more then just neon

Andrea Larson
October 2, 2025
Safety, Lifestyle, Racing
High Vis, it's more then just neon

Being visible is critical when outside – especially with the shorter length of daylight in the fall and during hunting season.

Tagged: racing, biking, safety

Comment
Andrea Larson
September 25, 2025
Food, Gardening

Simply unbeetable!

Andrea Larson
September 25, 2025
Food, Gardening
Simply unbeetable!

Enjoying fresh garden produce is “unbeetable”. After collecting several buckets of beets and beet greens, I share a little about this superfood.

Tagged: canning, organic, homemade, garden, food preservation, farmer's market, local produce, DIY

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
September 2, 2025
Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured bike path - Trillium Trail

Andrea Larson
September 2, 2025
Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin
Featured bike path - Trillium Trail

The Trillium bike & pedestrian trail has been a hit, not just with our family but many in the area, offering a secluded path along a highway corridor.

Tagged: family, outdoor recreation, biking

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
August 29, 2025
Food, Gardening

Cuke Salad

Andrea Larson
August 29, 2025
Food, Gardening
Cuke Salad

Nothing beats a garden fresh cucumber. It usually take several days before a cucumber finally makes it in the house - and this year is no exception.

Tagged: homemade, DIY, recipe, healthy eating

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Andrea Larson
August 6, 2025
Racing, Running, Travel

Returning to Leadville for Unfinished Business

Andrea Larson
August 6, 2025
Racing, Running, Travel
Returning to Leadville for Unfinished Business

Andrea returns to Leadville for unfinished business that’s been gnawing on her from a race that she fell short on over a decade ago. Will experience prevail over youth?

Tagged: outdoor, recreation, ultra marathon, trail race, Leadville 100

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Andrea Larson
July 24, 2025
Family, Lifestyle

Disc golf at Liberty Park

Andrea Larson
July 24, 2025
Family, Lifestyle
Disc golf at Liberty Park

One of area’s newest disc golf courses located at Liberty Park offers newcomers and families a great opportunity to give the sport a try. With the park’s other amenities, this is a perfect family outing or destination bike ride.

Tagged: family, outdoor recreation, Town of Rib Mountain, disc golf

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Andrea Larson
June 23, 2025
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Rediscovering Wausau on Water

Andrea Larson
June 23, 2025
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin
Rediscovering Wausau on Water

In my first solo paddle outing I discover Wausau in a new way on the water.

Tagged: outdoor recreation, paddling, kayaking, Wausau, Lake Wausau, Wisconsin River

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Andrea Larson
May 15, 2025
Food, Gardening

What to do with rhubarb?

Andrea Larson
May 15, 2025
Food, Gardening
What to do with rhubarb?

If you’re like me, you grew up knowing only one use for rhubarb - strawberry rhubarb pie. With an overabundance of rhubarb most years, I have explored many other options for rhubarb to enjoy.

Tagged: homemade, DIY, recipe, healthy eating

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Andrea Larson
April 23, 2025
Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured bike path - Cedar Creek Trail

Andrea Larson
April 23, 2025
Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin
Featured bike path - Cedar Creek Trail

The Wisconsin River bike and pedestrian bridge and I have a lot of history. I have been on this trail during every season and today enjoyed my oldest run along side me where I used to push her almost every day on her way to day care.

Tagged: family, outdoor recreation, biking

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
April 16, 2025
Food, Lifestyle, Gardening

The Dirt on Dirt: hot composting

Andrea Larson
April 16, 2025
Food, Lifestyle, Gardening
The Dirt on Dirt:  hot composting

If you’re like me, you’ve had good intentions about composting, but never executed it PROPERLY - now we do with hot composting.

Tagged: organic, homemade, garden, DIY

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Andrea Larson
April 9, 2025
Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured bike path - 51/29 and Hwy R Loop

Andrea Larson
April 9, 2025
Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin
Featured bike path - 51/29 and Hwy R Loop

It’s the time of the year it seems like people come out of the woodwork on beautiful, sunny, days. Today was no exception on the 51/29 and Hwy R loop in Rib Mountain.

Tagged: family, outdoor recreation, biking

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Andrea Larson
April 2, 2025
Family, Lifestyle

Adventuring to the park - Flax Tot Lot

Andrea Larson
April 2, 2025
Family, Lifestyle
Adventuring to the park - Flax Tot Lot

With a playground equipment upgrade at Flax Tot Lot, our family was motivated to bike to a “new” park. And it was a hit with several milestones along the way.

Tagged: family, outdoor recreation, biking, Town of Rib Mountain

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Andrea Larson
March 20, 2025
Family, Lifestyle

Spring Fever!

Andrea Larson
March 20, 2025
Family, Lifestyle
Spring Fever!

It’s the time of the year that we can’t wait to get outside. And there’s still plenty to do! So rather than upping your screen time, consider going outside!

Tagged: family, outdoor recreation

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Andrea Larson
March 5, 2025
Food

Homemade guac - the recipe that won me over

Andrea Larson
March 5, 2025
Food
Homemade guac - the recipe that won me over

I wasn’t a fan of guacamole - the combination of the green color and mushy texture didn’t appeal to my palate - but this recipe won me over!

Tagged: homemade, DIY, recipe, healthy eating

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Andrea Larson
February 13, 2025
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured snowshoe - Rib Mountain State Park

Andrea Larson
February 13, 2025
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin
Featured snowshoe -  Rib Mountain State Park

Although I’ve been to Rib Mountain State Park countless times, I’m just floored at this gem in our backyard. I had the pleasure of a great snowshoe hike with numerous view points on this hour long hike.

Tagged: winter recreation, snowshoeing, Rib Mountain State Park

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Andrea Larson
February 7, 2025
Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured ski - Nine Mile Cookie Trail

Andrea Larson
February 7, 2025
Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin
Featured ski -  Nine Mile Cookie Trail

Nine Mile has trails for all ability levels - starting with the Cookie Trail. Here I share my experience skiing the Cookie Trail with my five year old daughter for the very first time.

Tagged: winter recreation, Nordic skiing, Nine Mile Recreation Area, family

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
January 7, 2025
Food

Good Ol' Mac 'n Cheese

Andrea Larson
January 7, 2025
Food
Good Ol' Mac 'n Cheese

Homemade mac & cheese is a must-try in Wisconsin!

Tagged: homemade, DIY, recipe

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
December 13, 2024
Food

It's Just Like Mom's - Chicken Dumpling Soup

Andrea Larson
December 13, 2024
Food
It's Just Like Mom's - Chicken Dumpling Soup

I’ve done a lot of experimentation over the years to make dumplings just like mom’s. After many struggles, I am finally able to recreate a little bit of my childhood.

Tagged: homemade, DIY, recipe, comfort food

2 Comments
Andrea Larson
November 19, 2024
Racing, Travel

Conquering Marji Part 2 – Play-by-Play –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea Larson
November 19, 2024
Racing, Travel
Conquering Marji Part 2 – Play-by-Play –The Marji Gesick 200 bike

Andrea recounts the Marji Gesick 200 bike course, enroute to becoming the event’s first ever woman finisher.

Tagged: outdoor, ultra marathon, trail race, Marji Gesick, Marquette, mountain biking

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