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BORN OUT OF EXPERIENCEAt Salsa, we believe a sense of adventure makes life better. The bicycle can be so much more than just a bike; its a path to new places, new people and amazing experiences.

Salsa is dedicated to keeping the spirit of adventure alive in bicycling.

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Rob RossiTwin Cities, MN

Gerry BoisjoliDuluth, MN

Susan CowanConyers, Ga. (Here visiting sister)

Rochelle BrodinScandia, MN

QAOccupation: Canoe guide for Wilderness Inquiry and independent contractor in theatre design.

Seen: Leading a canoe group of 37 people in Voyageur style canoes through the Mississippi National River & Recreation Area in the Twin Cities.

Favorite river trip: Following the Lewis and Clark Route down the Missouri River in Montana. Great scenery and fascinating history, and I have to say the Big Salmon River in the Yukon.

Miles a year: Make about 60 day trips a year and spend time in the Everglades over the winter.

Gear: A 23-foot Northwest Voyageur canoe made of cedar strips.

Best trail treat: Trail lasagna with fire-roasted peppers.

Must have: Guides all have one special thing to bring along. Mine is a little wash basin with Dr. Bronners soap.

Goals: I want to get a masters degree in social work and marry my interest in the outdoors with social work.

Seen: Biking the newly-opened Browns Creek State Trail into Stillwater.

Gear: Specialized Globe Sport Bike.

Best trail experience:The kindness of strangers who helped me out when I got caught in a severe thunderstorm.

Worst trail experience: Selfish race-type bikers who come up behind me and pass without warning at high speeds.

Trail treat: Fresh fruit and a home-cooked meal.

With $1000 I would: Trade in our old bike carrier for a better one and replace my daughters stolen bike.

Advice: Hydrate and watch the weather.

Occupation: Computer programmer.

Seen on: Medicine Lake extension of the Luce Line Trail.

What she likes about this trail: Its so green, lakes so beautiful.

Bike: REI Novara. Yearly miles: 200 miles a week. Favorite trail: I just love these Minneapolis area trails with their lakes, parks. I come here every year to bike.

Favorite trail treat: Bakers Square.

Best ride ever: Biking over the North Georgia mountains.

I like to finish a ride with: A swim. It feels good after biking 50 miles to move your arms again.

What biking means to me: Freedom, being outside, in beautiful places and its good for you.

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Occupation: Self-employed stained glass artist. Seen: On a quiet, early-morning hike while camping at Bear Head Lake State Park with her husband, four grown children, two grandchildren and three dogs our circus goes camping.Like about it here: Beautiful, quiet, good fishing, no bugs. Favorite campground: Whiteface Reservoir and Floor Lake Campground on Gunflint Trail. Best camp trip: Glacier before the kids. Gear: One eight-man canvas tent and a pup tent, a kennel tent, Alumacraft boat, canoe and two kayaks. Favorite treats: Smores of course. Everything tastes good out here. We love big breakfasts before an active day. Family camping advice: Keep the kids busy; swim, hike, bike. Our granddaughter has a pink Princess fishing rod that keeps her busy fishing with grandpa.

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Gerry Boisjoli cont.How often do you camp: Once a year, three to six days. Dreams: We get home and dream about camping in Alaska or having a cabin of our own on a spot like Bear Head Lake State Park, but that would cost a fortune.

Home Sweet Biome

Snapshots of people we meet along the trailQA&Trails

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