Road running

Christmas Run 2025: FTW!

Obligatory

Smith Rock tour guiding

Mt Bachelor with Derek!

Derek finally got his ass to Bend for a visit. Only took him 4 years smh

Overall an absolutely glorious excursion. Sunny, warm, perfect snow/ice conditions to waltz right to the summit with just microspikes on. It's a bummer we aren't skiing here yet, but 60deg and sunny in December doesn't completely suck.

One significant thing of note that somewhat cast a shadow on the outing...I slipped and fell as we started the descent, on steep, bulletproof ice. Looking at the gps data after the fact, I travelled -372 vertical feet in 51 sec, averaging 15-20mph, sliding completely out of control over the ice. I ended up being completely fine outside of some very minor bumps and bruises. But it could've been much worse. I luckily managed to steer myself to a brief section that flattened out, and stop myself before it got steeper again. I would've been sliding a lot longer if I hadn't been able to stop right there. Definitely would've been at risk of breaking bones, damaging internal organs, or even brain injury depending on whatever body part hit the trees or rocks that eventually would've halted me. Good to remember not to fuck around and to be extremely careful in the mtns, especially in winter! Writing this here (even though I'm embarrassed) for the accountability, and because it's probably a good reminder for some of you reading this. Note to self: bring an iceaxe next time!

Top Sports

Jackson Brill

Mt Bachelor with Derek!

5 Photos

8 Comments

Splits

Sign up to view more activities from Jackson Brill

Road running

Christmas Run 2025: FTW!

Obligatory

Smith Rock tour guiding

Mt Bachelor with Derek!

Want to see more?

The #1 app for runners and cyclists

Sign Up for Free. Track your progress and reach goals. Join 100 million active people on Strava.

See More from Jackson