To day: 100km To date: 1,146km !!! (I forgot to get excited about passing 1,000km!!) To go: 6,654km This morning was the morning I had to break the news to Joshua I would be riding alone again. I had discussed… Read More ›
Camping
Across Canada: British Columbia Recap
Start: Vancouver, BC End: Lake Louise, AB Total Distance: 848km This is a summary of my route across BC in short form for those planning a similar trip. Please click the day’s title for that day’s blog entry – or… Read More ›
Day 6: Steelhead PP – Kamloops
Today: 54km, 567m elevation gain To Date: 409 km, 5156m elevation To Go: 7,591km!! I decided to alter my normal routine of coffee and oatmeal in camp and splurge for bacon & eggs 2km down the road at the Savona… Read More ›
Day 5: Marble Canyon – Steelhead Provincial Park
Today: 75.5 km, 373m elevation gain To Date: 358km, 4491m elevation gain To Go: Oh I don’t know…. 7,650km? Everything yesterday was, today wasn’t. Yesterday was crazy hot with long exhausting climbs – today was light rain and glorious, glorious… Read More ›
Day 4: Cottonwood – Marble Canyon
Today: 75km, 1093m elevation gain To date: 282km, 4,185m elevation gain To go: somewhere abouts 7, 720km Today was both a really good day and a really bad day. Let’s start with the bad: Terrified out of my mind going… Read More ›
Cross Canada: Packing List
As my departure date grows closer so does my panic and anxiety getting everything done. Not only am I packing for my first fully self-supported long distance bike ride, but I am also moving out of my home – selling… Read More ›
Ursacks: Beginner’s Guide
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
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)
“The West Coast Trail is recommended for experienced backpackers only.” Hmmmm…. Challenge accepted :)
West Coast Trail: T – 1 day
Whats in my bag????? A lot of stuff…. far… Read More ›
Just Ambling 