May 26th – 28th, 2014 Juan de Fuca Trail This time last year my sister-in-law & I hiked the West Coast Trail – one of the most spectacular hikes I have ever done. I was excited this year to hike… Read More ›
Multiday
Melville – Russell
To day: 103.6 km To date: 2,224.6 km To go: 5,575.4 km After yesterdays painful climb with a belly-full of bakery goodies, you might think I would have learnt something – but no, another bakery breakfast this morning! Mind you,… Read More ›
Regina – Fort Qu’Appelle
Today: 71km To date: 2,039.5 km To go: 5,760.5 km Leaving Regina along the Trans Canada was not pretty. The smog seemed to be thick and the road was terribly straight with traffic whizzing by – at least no complaints… Read More ›
Calgary – Gleichen
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
To – Do List
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 ›
Just Ambling 