The summer is here, but that does not mean you have to go off and adventure to distant peaks? There are some greener alternatives that are worth taking a look at. I am not suggesting an abandonment of trips to the mountains altogether but rather a mixing in some adventures that use two wheels and pedals as well as four wheels and gas.

My recent change in companies has lead me to use more public transportation as well as my bicycle. I have a 30-minute bike ride to and from work every day. With this change in commute I am becoming more accustom to reaching for my bicycle helmet rather them my car keys when it comes to heading out the door to go somewhere in the city. So this brings up the question where can I get to on my bike that can satisfy my desire for adventure? Answering this question can be rewarding physically, mentally, and financially.

From a website perspective I have been trying to update my site to a more appealing 2.0 website, but so far the biggest changes have been to use php as the page technology and incorporate this new functionality into my slideshows. The last two event/trip reports use the new slideshow, and once I get a little more content into the database I will create a slideshow page where you can search using keywords and get back a custom slideshow from the results.

RockCairn.com has been setup to act as a marker, waypoint, and guide to the outdoors. More specifically, the focus is on Colorado and now Ontario. From this site you can gather advice, get pointed in the right direction, and discover the gear that will aid you on your journey.