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Red Granite Grinder | 10.10.26
Rib Mt Adventure Challenge - Winter Edition | 12.05.26
Snowbound in the Underdown | 02.21.26
Solstice Summit | June 2027
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Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge | 5.23.26
Free gravel rides | Summer 2026
Underdown Trail Races | 08.15.26
Rib Mountain Trail Races | 09.12.26
Red Granite Grinder | 10.10.26
Rib Mt Adventure Challenge - Winter Edition | 12.05.26
Snowbound in the Underdown | 02.21.26
Solstice Summit | June 2027
Who We Are
Mission + Goals
Our Team
Racer Testimonials
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Outreach
Our Region
About the Area
Park & Trails
Clubs & Organizations
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Our Friends
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Andrea Larson
September 26, 2020
Food, Gardening

Squash Soup

Andrea Larson
September 26, 2020
Food, Gardening
Squash Soup

Fall has arrived and along with the hues of red, orange, and yellow adorning the trees, that means soup season. And how better to kick off soup season than with a mix of garden fresh veggies!

Tagged: homemade, DIY, recipe, healthy eating

Comment
Andrea Larson
August 31, 2020
Food, Lifestyle, Family, Gardening

Perfect time for a garden

Andrea Larson
August 31, 2020
Food, Lifestyle, Family, Gardening
Perfect time for a garden

We had planned a year ago that 2020 would be the year to expand our garden, and it could not have come at a better time.

Tagged: organic, homemade, garden, local produce, DIY

Comment
Andrea Larson
August 26, 2020
Food

Focaccia Bread

Andrea Larson
August 26, 2020
Food
Focaccia Bread

During the summer, I can’t wait to use my fresh basil and tomatoes for focaccia bread. I’ve used jars of yeast of the years with this recipe.

Tagged: homemade, DIY, recipe, healthy eating

Comment
Andrea Larson
August 13, 2020
Lifestyle, Guest Blog

Learning about #Lakelife and more – my first Wisconsin summer

Andrea Larson
August 13, 2020
Lifestyle, Guest Blog
Learning about #Lakelife and more – my first Wisconsin summer

Guest blog contributor, Stephanie Hardi, shares her first summer experience after moving from Denver, CO to Wausau and her family shifting to be lake people instead of mountain people..

Tagged: Nine Mile Recreation Area, Underdown Recreation Area, Ringle Trail System, mountain biking, camping

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
August 3, 2020

Potato Salad - A Vanishing Act

Andrea Larson
August 3, 2020
Potato Salad - A Vanishing Act

When I say this recipe is a family favorite, I mean it.  I am up to preparing an entire 10-pound bag of potatoes.  Then the potato salad disappears at an astonishing rate.

Tagged: homemade, DIY, recipe, healthy eating

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Andrea Larson
July 27, 2020
Racing, Guest Blog

24 HOURS

Andrea Larson
July 27, 2020
Racing, Guest Blog
24 HOURS

Guest blogger, Rob Hoehn, shares his experience in his first ultra triathlon, Washington Island Ultra.

Source: https://robhoehn.wordpress.com/2020/07/26/24-hours/

Tagged: triathlon, Washington Island Ultra, biking, swimming, running

Comment
Andrea Larson
July 22, 2020
Camping, Travel

Escape to the Northwoods

Andrea Larson
July 22, 2020
Camping, Travel
Escape to the Northwoods

With the summer of COVID-19, our family won’t be partaking in a summer vacation. So we’re exploring great camping opportunities within a tank of gas away, such as Starrett Lake in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest.

Tagged: IRONBULL, outdoor, recreation, camping, berries, blueberries, trail running

2 Comments
Andrea Larson
July 14, 2020
Food

Banana ice cream - a sinless indulgence

Andrea Larson
July 14, 2020
Food
Banana ice cream - a sinless indulgence

With the stretch of hot weather, I’ve recently discovered a delicious, sugar-free and even healthy version of this summertime favorite - yes banana ice cream!

Tagged: homemade, DIY, recipe, healthy eating

Comment
Andrea Larson
July 8, 2020
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured trails: Sylvan Hill

Andrea Larson
July 8, 2020
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin
Featured trails: Sylvan Hill

Sylvan Hill is perfect for our family to get family time, some exercise, and work on our biking skills.

Tagged: outdoor recreation, biking, mountain biking, off-road

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Andrea Larson
June 29, 2020
Food, Family

A taste of summer - homemade ice cream

Andrea Larson
June 29, 2020
Food, Family
A taste of summer - homemade ice cream

I don’t know anyone that passes up ice cream. But with a homemade ice cream maker, I can make a small batch that I don’t need to feel committed to eating an entire gallon.

Tagged: homemade, DIY, recipe, ice cream

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Andrea Larson
June 8, 2020
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Featured trails: Ringle mountain bike trails

Andrea Larson
June 8, 2020
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin
Featured trails: Ringle mountain bike trails

Each time I bike at Ringle, I am in awe of the expertly designed and built trails. Central WIsconsin’s newest trail system leaves all mountain bikers a top-notch ride experience.

Tagged: outdoor recreation, biking, mountain biking, off-road

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
May 15, 2020
Lifestyle, Racing, Guest Blog

The perfect start for beginning runners – virtual racing

Andrea Larson
May 15, 2020
Lifestyle, Racing, Guest Blog
The perfect start for beginning runners – virtual racing

Guest blog contributor, Stephanie Hardi, shares her experience virtual racing.

Tagged: Nine Mile Recreation Area, outdoor recreation, off-road, trail running

2 Comments
Andrea Larson
May 4, 2020
Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin

Over the River and Through the Woods to the Eau Claire River Trail

Andrea Larson
May 4, 2020
Family, Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin
Over the River and Through the Woods to the Eau Claire River Trail

I have to admit, I didn’t even know about the Eau Claire River Trail until a couple of weeks ago. But I immediately put it on my ride list - little did I know about all the other things I’d discover on this ride!

Tagged: family, outdoor recreation, biking

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Andrea Larson
April 3, 2020
Family, Lifestyle

Realignment - balancing work, school, and family during COVID-19

Andrea Larson
April 3, 2020
Family, Lifestyle
Realignment - balancing work, school, and family during COVID-19

We are in an unprecedented time and are faced with balancing our lives in a completely new way. Like every household across the nation, we are adjusting to a new normal in our household.

Tagged: family, outdoor recreation

Comment
Andrea Larson
March 9, 2020
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin, Guest Blog

A Colorado gal’s first winter in Wisconsin

Andrea Larson
March 9, 2020
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin, Guest Blog
A Colorado gal’s first winter in Wisconsin

Guest blog contributor, Stephanie Hardi, shares her experience moving from Denver, CO to Wausau six months ago.

Tagged: winter recreation, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, fat tire biking, downhill skiing, Granite Peak, Nine Mile Recreation Area

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
March 1, 2020
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin, Guest Blog

A Denverite’s Top Five Winter Must Dos in Wausau, Wisconsin

Andrea Larson
March 1, 2020
Lifestyle, Central Wisconsin, Guest Blog
A Denverite’s Top Five Winter Must Dos in Wausau, Wisconsin

Guest blog contributor, Stephanie Hardi, shares her favorite things to do in Wausau she’s discovered this winter.

Tagged: winter recreation, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, fat tire biking, downhill skiing, Granite Peak, Nine Mile Recreation Area

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Andrea Larson
February 21, 2020
Racing

Kamikaze – Black Canyon 100k Race Recap

Andrea Larson
February 21, 2020
Racing
Kamikaze – Black Canyon 100k Race Recap

I told my husband as I prepared for the Black Canyon 100k I would likely be a kamikaze in my attempt to go out hard and hang on. I went for it and paid the price. 

Tagged: outdoor, recreation, ultra marathon, trail race, Western States, Black Canyon 100k

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
January 31, 2020
Racing

Bringing it all together: Wausau Winter Triathlon

Andrea Larson
January 31, 2020
Racing
Bringing it all together: Wausau Winter Triathlon

The inaugural Wausau Winter Triathlon came together, just like racers were able to bring three disciplines together on race day.

Tagged: IRONBULL, outdoor, recreation, Wausau, Central Wisconsin, triathlon, Nordic skiing, fat tire biking, snowshoeing, Nine Mile Recreation Area

1 Comment
Andrea Larson
January 16, 2020
Racing

Bandera 100k recap - Glass half full or half empty?

Andrea Larson
January 16, 2020
Racing
Bandera 100k recap - Glass half full or half empty?

As an engineer, I evaluate everything. Here I evaluate the Bandera 100k, trying to determine what I learned to make my next race (only a month away) better.

Tagged: outdoor, recreation, ultra marathon, trail race, Western States, Bandera 100k

Comment
Andrea Larson
November 19, 2019
Food, Racing

In Pursuit of a Golden Ticket

Andrea Larson
November 19, 2019
Food, Racing
In Pursuit of a Golden Ticket

With the support of my husband, I am attempting a top ten finish at North America’s most prestigious ultra marathon, the Western States 100. But just getting to the start line will be half the battle.

Tagged: outdoor, recreation, ultra marathon, trail race, Western States, healthy eating

1 Comment
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