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Photo Oasis [archived]: An old gallery where I used Coppermine to manage the photos.
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May 10th, 2008 - Belt Road Race and Injury (Saturday May 10th 2008): Started out as typical road race turned ankle injury. I have a cut tendon, concussion, and contusions. I will be out of cycling and the season will be slightly diffrent than expected.
Thursday Night Ride Pictures (Friday May 9th 2008): These photos are from various cameras during our Thursday Night Rides. http://thursdaynightmtbr.org/ for more details! The latest photos are near the top.
2008 Spring Training (Tuesday April 29th 2008): Photos of my training activities in and around Missoula Montana.
Apr 27th, 2008 - Blue Mountain MTN Biking (Sunday April 27th 2008): Went for a three hour mountain bike ride at the Blue Mountain Recreation Area. All the trails in the mid to lower part were in excellent condition. I had a recovery day so I took the liberty to take some self photos and some video (comming soon).
April 26th, 2008 - Speedwagon Classic (Saturday April 26th 2008): This race was held by Matt Seeley up in Polson Montana and was a test race to gauge how well accepted a race would be in Polson. It was a huge success and it was so well done for a first time event that I felt guilty that I did not pay a entry fee or any other expense for this race. I would definately do it again.
April 18, 2008 - Grizzlyman Adventure Race (Friday April 18th 2008): The inagural Grizzlyman Adventure Race was held here in Missoula and I was luckey enough to win it. Movie comming soon!
April in Missoula (Tuesday April 15th 2008): Spring is a time of new sunshine and getting out on the bikes more. These photos are of the wonderful month of April in Missoula Montana. These photos are just random shots, mostly for my blog. April is also my birthday!
April 12th, 2008 - Devils Slide MTB Race Adventure (Saturday April 12th 2008): This is my 3rd trip to the Devils Slide Race. This year I car pooled with the Brown family and we had a great trip. The sights were great, I got 1st place, and the camping was fabulous as well. Video comming soon!
My Bikes (Monday April 7th 2008): You have to love the bicycle. I plan to add all the pics of my bikes as if this were like a baby album. These are my babies!
2008 Race Bike Project (Thursday April 3rd 2008): This is the building of my 2008 race bike. many parts are old and had to be refurbished but there are a couple new things in there as well.
March 30th, 2008 - Thompson Pass Ride (Sunday March 30th 2008): What started out as a nice day and a trip to a beautiful place became a brutal road ride for survival at the end. I rode from Plains to Thompson Falls Pass. A 91 miler that I dont regreat, just look at the beauty of the area! A calssic!
March 29th, 2008 - MJCF Race 2 (Saturday March 29th 2008): In the morning I started my mountain bike project then I got ready for the day's race. I got out to the race (already registered) and found no one. I did a lap and declaired myself the winner. I went home, took a nap, then worked on my mountain bike the rest of the evening.
March in Missoula (Saturday March 29th 2008): May in Missoula is a great time for me. I am getting in longer road rides and the days get longer. These shots are from this time.
March 27th, 2008 - Thursday Night Ride 3 (Thursday March 27th 2008): For ride three it was Larry's birthday. We started out going up Marshall Canyon and then finishing at the Iron Horse to Celibrate. Check out the video at http://tinyurl.com/246hnb
March 23rd, 2008 - Bearmouth Road Ride (Sunday March 23rd 2008): My friend Josh and I went on a nice road ride sunday from Bearmouth to Drummond. Spectacular ride!
March 23, 2008 - Georgetown Lake Ride (Sunday March 23rd 2008): A road ride that I did in March to train for the up and comming mountain bike season. I rode from Drummond to Georetown lake and beyond before turning around and riding back to Drummond.
Paul's Bike Project (Friday March 21st 2008): My brother Paul has asked me to build him a bike and put me on a modest budget. This is my attempt at giving him the best rig possable.
Mar 5, 2008 - March Snow Storm (Wednesday March 5th 2008): Woke up this morning to the results of last nights snow storm.
March 4th, 2008 - The Hell Ride (Tuesday March 4th 2008): I had a training ride planned and this is what happens if you try to force a workout in a ice, sleet, and snow storm.
Feb 22, 2008 - Seeley Lake Training Ride (Friday February 22nd 2008): A spring training session in Seeley Lake Montana.
Feb 15th, 2008 - Lost Trail Pass Road Ride (Friday February 15th 2008): I rode my annual Lost Trail Pass ride into another blizzard just like the one two years ago but this year I made it further and found more beauty in the day.
Feb 15, 2008 - Bear Creek Ovelook (Friday February 15th 2008): A tele ski trip with friends to a place called bear Creek Overlook.
Feb 13, 2008 - Snow Biking (Wednesday February 13th 2008): A snow bike ride after work up pattee Canyon and Deer Creek.
Feb 9, 2008 - Lolo Pass Ride (Saturday February 9th 2008): Photos of a ride that I did with my friends Bill and Ross on a sunny spring day. We went up Lolo Pass and I continued on into idaho before returning.
2008 Spring Break (Wednesday January 30th 2008): Photos of this years edition of Spring Break which is a time that my friend paul visits from New York and we just do what we want for a week straight here in beautiful Missoula Montana.
Jan 27, 2008 - K2 Rebirth (Sunday January 27th 2008): I needed a snow bike so I brought the K2 from the dead.
Jan 25, 2008 - OSCR (Friday January 25th 2008): These are photos taken as I traveled to, raced, and came back from the 2008 OSCR 50K nordic ski race.
Jan 20, 2008 - Lolo Pass (Sunday January 20th 2008): Today I went to Lolo Pass and tried out some new tele skiis. Here are some photos of my exploits. See blog at http://williammartin.com/node/3310
2008 - Winter in Missoula (Friday January 18th 2008): Weekend photos of life hanging out in Missoula on a "rest" weekend. As you can see I can not wait to begin next years race season ... boooorrrrring!
Jan 12, 2008 - Tele Ski At GSpot (Saturday January 12th 2008): Ronnie and I headed to a spot called the GSpot in the Bitterroots (dont ask me where it is). This is photos from that tele ski. See my website at williammartin.com for the video.
2007 Shoebox (Monday December 31st 2007): Photos to keep but not good enough for one of my other categories. These are photos from 2007 that I wish to share.
2007 Christmas (Saturday December 22nd 2007): The 3rd annual christmas trip to Lambert Montana to Aunt Paula to be with family
November 19th, 2007 - State Championship Flowers (Monday December 3rd 2007): These are the flowers that I won (3rd place) at the state cyclocross championships. The remarkable thing is that they are still alive after 3 weeks!
Nov 24th, 2007 - Trapper Peak (Saturday November 24th 2007): This is a ski trip to Trapper Peak in the Southern Bitterroots. We did not encounter the sno we did at Lolo peak two days ago but the sking was good non the less. We went up about 3,500 feet in about thre hours and the came back to the trailhead. After the ski we did a simulated "Deer Camp" ... ie build a fire and drink beer.
Nov 22, 2007 - Carlton Ridge Ski (Thursday November 22nd 2007): The first tele-ski of the season on Thanksgiving. My friend Ronnie and I skied up from the Mormon Peak Trail-head. The lower gate stays open until the end of hunting season so this trip was a treat. We skied up Carlton Ridge and then topped out on the high point to the West (North East of Lolo Peak).
November 19th and 20th, 2007 - Winter Arrives (Tuesday November 20th 2007): Photos of the first winter storm of the season here in Missoula.
November 10th, 2007 - Reservation Divide Epic Ride (Saturday November 10th 2007): My friend Larry and I did this epic ride. It went up to and on the Reservation Divide Trail to Squaw Peak (Chapaq... or something like that). Blog @ http://www.williammartin.com/node/3231
Nov 8th, 2007 - Annual Thursday Night Ride Party (Thursday November 8th 2007): The annual TNR year end party started with a climb to Larry's house.
Me (Saturday October 27th 2007): Photos of myself taken by others. Please don't copy these photos, instead follow the links to the original owners.
October 7th, 2007 - M.O.R.S. Series Awards Dinner (Sunday October 7th 2007): The 2007 Montana Off Road Race Series Awards Banquet took place at Pablo's Pizza in Butte Montana after the Copper Mountain Cross Race. Emily Brown got 1stplace in beginner and her sister Lydia Brown also garnished 1st place in sport woman. I received 1st place as well and in close 2nd was John Curry. Untill next year!
Photos From Mom (Wednesday October 3rd 2007): These photos are from my mom and dad who live in Yuma Arizona.
Sept 22nd, 2007 - Sleeping Child Ride (Saturday September 22nd 2007): Photos of a trip to near Skalkaho Pass just outside of Hamilton on a trail called Sleeping Child.
September 16th, 2007 - Red Lodge Race (Sunday September 16th 2007): My family showed up at the Red Lodge Ski Area to see me take a win and sew up my MORS championship series win. I feel grateful to be able to win one for them.
September 9th, 2007 - Werks Mountain Bike Race (Sunday September 9th 2007): Photos by Nancy Brown the team photgrapher and pit crew manager! The last part was just joking but seriously these are her pics.
Sept 2, 2007 - Jedzilla Mountain Bike Race (Sunday September 2nd 2007): A race at the proposed Bitterroot Resort in Lolo Montana.
August 25, 2007 - Big Sky Lone Peak Race (Saturday August 25th 2007): Pictures from the 2007 Lone Peak Mountain Bike Race in Big Sky Montana.
July 27th, 2007 - The Galena Grinder (Friday July 27th 2007): The summer of 2007 I had more health problems and this is a race that I missed. The up-side is that I got to take some great pictures. This is the Galena Grinder, quite possably the best race of the summer and one that I am looking forward to thee most for 2008.
July 15th, 2007 - Thompson Park MTB Race (Sunday July 15th 2007): On July 14th i traveled to Butte and stayed the night to race in the Thompson park Mountain Bike Race. Most of these photos were taken by my friend Nancy Brown so credit her for the great shots.
July 7th, 2007 - Bohart Bash MT Champs (Saturday July 7th 2007): The Montana State Mountain Bike championship Race pictures from Bohart Ranch in Bozeman Montana. These photos were taken by others and sent to me.
June 22, 2007 - The Epic Soldier Mountain Race Weekend (Friday June 22nd 2007): These pictures are of the trip to Fairfield and theen back home after the race.
June 16th - Discovery Mountain Bike Race (Saturday June 16th 2007): These photos are from a mountain bike race in Anaconda Montana called the Discovery Mountain Bike Race.
June 9th, 2007 - Linbergh Lake Mountain Bike (Saturday June 9th 2007): These photos were taken on a camping trip I took to Lindbergh Lake near Seeley lake Montana.
June 3rd, 2007 - Camping in Couer D'Alene Idaho (Sunday June 3rd 2007): This was a double race weekend and these photos were taken on the morning in between efforts just before the crew woke up.
June 2nd, 2007 - Janna Brimmer MTB Race (Saturday June 2nd 2007): This race was held in Salmon Idaho.
May 26th, 2007 - Trip to Pocatello (Saturday May 26th 2007): I went to Pocatello for the Knobby Tires Series MTB Race. I won the race and took these photos.
May 20th, 2007 Coyote Classic MTB Race (Sunday May 20th 2007): These are pictures from when my friends and I took a trip to Boise Idaho to participate in the 2007 Coyote Classic AMBC MTB race. As you can see it was a successful and beautiful trip.
May 13th, 2007 - Beat The Heat MTB Race Billings (Sunday May 13th 2007): This is the first Montana MTB race this year. These are post race pictures.
May 5th, 2007 - Billings Motor Sports (Saturday May 12th 2007): My uncle took me to the races and I was skepticle at first but after I saw my first race I was hooked. Don't you just love racing.
May 5th, 2007 - Visiting Grandma (Saturday May 12th 2007): I had a race in Billings this weekend so i went early and spent some time with my grandma. We had a good mothers day with a lunch in Billings and she also attended my mountian bike race.
Miscellaneous (Thursday May 10th 2007): I just don't know where these photos go!
May 5th, 2007 - Georgetown Lake (Saturday May 5th 2007): Photos taken after a road race that went right by this lake.
April 28th, 2007 - Trip To Helena (Saturday April 28th 2007): Trip to Helena for a road race. I ended up 1st in the Masters men A group.
March 11th, 2007 - Spring Break (Sunday March 11th 2007): Paul and I's spring break trip to the Rocky Mountaineer's cabin on Little Saint Joe Mountain. Ethan came up with us ans then paul and I stayed the night and skied.
March 3rd, 2007 - Devils Slide Race (Saturday March 3rd 2007): A early season race in Lewistown Idaho
Feburary 10th, 2007 - Lolo Pass Ski (Sunday February 11th 2007): My friend Alden and I took to Lolo Pass today to do some back country sking.
2006 Shoebox (Sunday December 31st 2006): Miscellaneous photos from 2006.
December 29th, 2006 - Aunt Paula's Holiday Extraveganza (Friday December 29th 2006): My aunt Paula has a party during the holidays once a year and it is the most fun and best party around. It is the highlight of the season. She usually ships in Lobster and Crab from Alaska and there is enough "Adault" beverages to put down an elephant.
Dec 25th, 2007 - Christmas Hike Little Saint Joe (Monday December 25th 2006): A little hike to take Marcy for a walk. We climbed up the trail that leads to Little Saint Joe. We only got to the lookout and the snow was too deep.
Dec 2nd, 2006 - The Freezer Burn Run (Saturday December 2nd 2006): The 2006 Freezer Burn Run. I did the 5K and came in second. I stuck around to take pictures as the half marathon was out there running still.
Nov 24th, 2006 - Thanksgiving Trip to Columbia Falls (Thursday November 23rd 2006): I went to Columbia Falls for Thanksgiving in 2006. I took my camera.
November 2006 (Sunday November 12th 2006): Assorted photos during the beginning of winter in 2006.
October 29th, 2006 - Montana State Cyclocross Championships (Sunday October 29th 2006): My first cyclocross state championships were here in Montana and I watched (and took pictures) of the Mens A race. I raced in the Masters division and got 4th.
October 22nd, 2006 - Butte Cyclocross Race (Sunday October 22nd 2006): The Butte Cyclocross Race took place in Fridgid (and I mean fridged) Butte Montana. The course was fast and furious and i won which is a good thing.
October 15th, 2006 - Bozeman Cyclocross Race (Sunday October 15th 2006): These pictures are some of the elements of day two of racing in Bozeman Montana. As you can see I had some mechanicals, but hey, I won.
October 14th, 2006 - Big Sky Cyclocross (Saturday October 14th 2006): This was a double race weekend in and around Bozeman Montana. On Saturday was the Big Sky Cyclocross Race. It was a great day, great trips, and one that I will always remember. I spent the night high in the mountains and the evening before in a coffee shop in Big Sky. It was truely a great weekend.
October 7th, 2006 - Missoula Cross Race (Saturday October 7th 2006): Photos of a cyclocross race in Missoula Montana named Thunder and Lightening. This was by far the best cross race in Montana if not the best race period. The crowds were great and the racing was everything you would expect. Half these phtos were taken by my friend Ross Brown so I can not take credit for the great race pictures.
October 1st, 2006 - Western Montana Hillclimb Championships (Sunday October 1st 2006): My second hill climb and just like the first one that I did two years ago I took my camera to get some photos of the other racers.
2006_09_27_missoula_cyclocross (Wednesday September 27th 2006): The Brown's stopped by tonight to watch me race and nancy took these great photos.
August 5th, 2006 - Mission Mountains Adventure (Saturday August 5th 2006): This adventure I took with my friend Paul B. We went onto Island Lake in the Missions. We camped for a night and Paul climbed Panorama Peak. These pictures are our adventure.
July 7th, 2006 - Fun on the Clark Fork (Saturday July 29th 2006): Best friend Julie visited the Missoula area in 2006. We had some fun near thompson Falls on the Clark Fork. I camped out and enjoyed a great picnic. Note to self! Take more pictures!
Buildings (Friday March 17th 2006): These historical buildings include everything from barns to light houses.
Lakes (Friday February 24th 2006): Lakes, rivers, streams...all are water and all travel to the same destination. So it is with religion. ~Muhammed Ali
Marcy (Friday February 24th 2006): My dog Marcy has become the perfect model and has gained the admiration of many.
Panorama (Friday February 24th 2006): It's weird that photographers spend years or even a whole lifetime, trying to capture moments that added together, don't even amount to a couple of hours. ~James Lalropui Keivom
Flowers (Friday February 24th 2006): Nobody sees a flower - really - it is so small it takes time - we haven't time - and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time. ~Georgia O'Keeffe (1887 - 1986)
Feb 19th, 2006 - Lolo Pass Ski (Sunday February 19th 2006): I hit Mount Fuji at Lolo Pass for a Tele Ski. I had a bluebird day.
Creeks Streams and Rivers (Tuesday January 31st 2006): Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world's great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of the rocks are timeless raindrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the words are theirs. I am haunted by waters. ~ Norman Maclean
Structures (Tuesday January 31st 2006): Pictures of monuments and stuff that stands tall for a good reason.
Sun and Moon (Tuesday January 31st 2006): "The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy." ~ Henry Ward Beecher
Rocks (Tuesday January 31st 2006): I tried to keep both arts alive, but the camera won. I found that while the camera does not express the soul, perhaps a photograph can! ~Ansel Adams
Culture (Tuesday January 31st 2006): While we progress in technology we lack humanity. ~ Bumpersticker
Holiday (Tuesday January 31st 2006): "The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year." ~ Mark Twain
City Scapes (Tuesday January 31st 2006): There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. ~Ansel Adams
Oceans and Beaches (Tuesday January 31st 2006): "You never know how many friends you have until you rent a house on the beach" ~ Anonymous
Transportation (Tuesday January 31st 2006): Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you. ~Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - 1864)
Meadows (Tuesday January 31st 2006): Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain. ~Henry David Thoreau
Cycling (Tuesday January 31st 2006): As we look deeply within, we understand our perfect balance. There is no fear of the cycle of birth, life and death. For when you stand in the present moment, you are timeless. ~Rodney Yee
Mountains (Tuesday January 31st 2006): "There are many paths to the top of the mountain, but only one view." ~Harry Millner
Abstract (Tuesday January 31st 2006): “Abstract expressionism was invented by New York drunks.” ~Joni Mitchell
Sking (Tuesday January 31st 2006): Some national parks have long waiting lists for camping reservations. When you have to wait a year to sleep next to a tree, something is wrong. ~George Carlin (1937 - )
People (Tuesday January 31st 2006): If all the rich people in the world divided up their money among themselves there wouldn't be enough to go around. ~Christina Stead (1903 - 1983)
Ice and Snow (Tuesday January 31st 2006): Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. ~Robert Frost
Animals (Tuesday January 31st 2006): Includes all of the earth's creatures.
Art (Tuesday January 31st 2006): "Sculpture and painting have the effect of teaching us manners and abolishing hurry. " ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Trees and Forests (Tuesday January 31st 2006): Some national parks have long waiting lists for camping reservations. When you have to wait a year to sleep next to a tree, something is wrong. ~George Carlin (1937 - )
Plants (Tuesday January 31st 2006): The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you may be. ~Robert Fulghum
Sky and Clouds (Tuesday January 31st 2006): Weather is a great bluffer. I guess the same is true of our human society -- things can look dark, then a break shows in the clouds, and all is changed. ~E. B. White (1899 - 1985)
Birds (Tuesday January 31st 2006): Includes arctic, ducks, gulls, raptor, swans, and small birds.
Plains (Tuesday January 31st 2006): "There are many paths to the top of the mountain, but only one view." ~Harry Millner
Individual Sports (Tuesday January 31st 2006): "Show me a guy whos afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a guy you can beat every time." ~Lou Brock
Team Sports (Tuesday January 31st 2006): The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The old ballplayer cared about the name on the front. The new ballplayer cares about the name on the back. ~Steve Garvey
Adventure (Sunday January 1st 2006): Some national parks have long waiting lists for camping reservations. When you have to wait a year to sleep next to a tree, something is wrong. ~George Carlin (1937 - )
Water Falls (Sunday January 1st 2006): Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. ~Mark Twain
2003 Shoebox (Wednesday December 31st 2003): Photos from 2003
2001 Shoebox (Monday January 1st 2001): Photos from 2001