bikepacking, Bikepacking Canada, camping, cycle touring

We Survived the Hurley

All I see is a huge, brown, furry face staring back at me from the shrubs 10 metres in front … Continue reading We Survived the Hurley

Arctic, camping, Canoeing

Isolation

Revisiting a 2-month solo canoe expedition with musings about isolation. Continue reading Isolation

Arctic, camping, Canoeing

Yukon River 2.0

In the summer of 2019, we revisited the Yukon River with friends from Spain on their first-ever canoe trip. Continue reading Yukon River 2.0

camping, cycle touring, cycling

Awesome Åland

I like islands. Not sure why but one reason is that they have defined edges. Maybe I just like edges. … Continue reading Awesome Åland

camping, Canoeing

The Gold Rush River – part 2

Fog shrouds the river when I get up but the sun is working its magic and I begin my ritual of making coffee. With our clothes cleaned and our larder restocked there is no reason to stay, so we break camp after breakfast and load the canoe, happy to get back on the river, away from the noise of the road and town. Continue reading The Gold Rush River – part 2

camping, Canoeing

The Gold Rush River – part 1

Note: It’s been a busy fall but I’ve finally had some time to work on blog posts from our trip … Continue reading The Gold Rush River – part 1

Beer, camping, cycle touring, cycling

Gulf Islands Weekend

Another holiday weekend, so, why not go for a bike ride. There are many opportunities around Vancouver and southwest British Columbia … Continue reading Gulf Islands Weekend

camping, cycle touring, cycling

Okanagan Weekend

Going anywhere on a holiday weekend can be a dicey proposition, especially the Canada Day holiday. It is the end of … Continue reading Okanagan Weekend