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• Cross Canada: Trial Ride

  By Deanna on May 27, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  “You, can do this!” In some FAQ section I came across while researching my bicycle trip across Canada there was the question: “Could a person on a loaded bike go faster than a bear?” Now despite the fact I find… Read More ›

• Hiking Poles: Pro/Con LIST

  By Deanna on May 22, 2013 • ( 3 )

  

  I had always thought hiking poles were for Gords (a term I am borrowing from my brother – people who require all the top notch gear to do any activity and in that lose the essence of the activity itself).  In… Read More ›

• Ursacks: Beginner’s Guide

  By Deanna on May 17, 2013 • ( 5 )

  I recently purchased two Ursacks for my bicycle trip across Canada this summer (yes this is happening!!).   I had never heard of an ursack until a couple days ago, and if you are like me – let me give… Read More ›

• The West Coast Trail Part 2: Cribs Creek – Port Renfrew

  By Deanna on May 14, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  Day 4: Cullite Cove, 16.5km; 58km Total We had a huge reason to celebrate today – Chez Monique’s.   This little arrangment of chairs on the sand served some mighty fine bacon and eggs…. and the best coffee!! Perhaps also the… Read More ›

• The West Coast Trail Part 1: Bamfield – Cribs Creek (41.5km)

  By Deanna on May 11, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  “The West Coast Trail is recommended for experienced backpackers only.” Hmmmm…. Challenge accepted :) 

• West Coast Trail: T – 1 day

  By Deanna on May 3, 2013 • ( 5 )

  

                                                             Whats in my bag?????      A lot of stuff…. far… Read More ›

• Mt. Finlayson

  By Deanna on April 23, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Highlights:  Great cardio, fun scrambles, beautiful views Distance: The direct trail up is 1.8km each way – elevation gained is 419m.  If you choose to take the longer, less steep, easier on the knees, and safer in the rain trail… Read More ›

• Book Review: Wild by Cheryl Strayed

  By Deanna on April 18, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Rating: Loved it! Who for: People wanting to reminisce about long-distance hiking (or other sport), people who want to be inspired, people who have lost someone, or themselves Who Not… Read More ›

• Bike Repair Class–Day 1

  By Deanna on April 15, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  I have a very limited and somewhat embarrassing amount of knowledge about bicycle maintenance. My mom and I, who have done some cycle-touring together, have a joke about our pretend bike maintenance sessions.   Neither of us have any idea what… Read More ›

• To – Do List

  By Deanna on April 10, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  I may have alluded to the fact I really like lists my last post…. But this love goes far deeper than a mild liking….. I have traveled a lot with my mom and whenever we get to a new city, we always check out… Read More ›