Not sure if I saw this mentioned before, but congrats on the baby! It cuts into the riding/skiing, but being a dad is the greatest.

It can only be better. I rode Grand Ridge on Friday and it was super dusty and blown out. Hoping to get out again tomorrow.

Is there a consensus on tires for Seattle area (Tiger, Raging River, etc.)? Just getting back into MTB and buying first new set in 15ish years. Are Maxxis Minion still the best all rounder? Will be...