The following posts are a mixed bag of assorted adventures in no particular order. They include kayaking, hiking, canoeing and climbing trips primarily in western Canada. We are very lucky to live in a province with so much natural beauty to explore, many parts of which are, for the most part, unscathed by man’s intrusion on the landscape. Plus, there is so much more to see. We look forward to a return to the fabled Eldred Valley, out of Powel River for more climbing (if our skills are up to it?), maybe a long river trip in the Peel watershed of northern Yukon or maybe a trip to the high Artic. So much to do………
The Coastal Hikes of BC
A subject dear to my heart is the time we’ve spent hiking our beautiful coastline. From the rugged Juan de Fuca Trail in the south to endless beaches of the Naikoon way up north in Haida Gwaii, our coastal trails are a gateway to magical places that offer a unique and profound connection with nature.… Continue reading The Coastal Hikes of BC
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1. A Good Year (2023) & Then Off to Southeast Asia on Our Bikes
I think it was way back in the fall of 2019, that we started planning our next bike trip, with Morocco, Rwanda and SE Asia all being high on the list of possible destinations. And then the Pandemic hit and everything changed. So here we are, in late 2023 (with Covid, btw, making a resurgence)… Continue reading 1. A Good Year (2023) & Then Off to Southeast Asia on Our Bikes
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Luck and Gratitude in the Time of Covid
I am writing this as we anxiously await the outcome of the American election debacle. Like so many, Claire and I have been compelled to follow what is happening south of our border. To witness what we see as the rapid decline of the US over the past 4 years, has been very unsettling. We… Continue reading Luck and Gratitude in the Time of Covid
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Road Trips: California
NB – Reader beware, this is long! I tend to go on. We’ve been back from our South American bike trip for six months now. Being home has been great. Seeing our kids, extended family and friends was the first priority. Within days of getting settled, we rode the classic Sea to Sky Trail from… Continue reading Road Trips: California
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Invite to Slide show
We’re back from our 6 month bike ride through South America and would love to have you join us for a night of photos and stories about the trip. We’ve booked the Firebread Restaurant at the Brew Pub for Thursday night, June 27. Doors open at 7 PM and the show starts at 8 PM. Please come early, grab… Continue reading Invite to Slide show
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