During the entire ride on the Cassiar and also heading west on the Alaska Highway from Lake Watson to Whitehorse, I kept asking all the bikers that I’d come across riding south if there were any bikers heading north. All of them told me there is a Canadian two days ahead and a “crazy” BulgarianContinue reading “The Dempster”
Category Archives: Trips
Bears, Rain and Serial Killers…Oh My!
I left Prince Rupert the moment the sun came out, and rode 95 miles to Terrace. Suddenly, my whole mindset changed as I rode through gorgeous scenery on a good road with a wide shoulder and few cars. This is what’s it’s all about, I thought, as I left the rain behind, at least forContinue reading “Bears, Rain and Serial Killers…Oh My!”
Griz Country
In Gris country. I’m fully armed. It’s a good day to die young (or older). She-RA jumped ship. Now I have the mighty eagle feather to protect me. I’ll be following the Skeena River up from Pr. Rupert the first day. Apparently, it’s the longest river in North America unobstructed by a dam. Who knew?Continue reading “Griz Country”
Haida Gwaii (formally Queen Charlotte Island)
I spent eight days on the gorgeous island of Haida Gwaii and all but one was rainy. One day it poured for about 12 hours straight. I lost it. I wanted to go home. I told myself as soon as it lightens up I’ll take that road everyone talks about, then I’ll call it aContinue reading “Haida Gwaii (formally Queen Charlotte Island)”
First Nations and New Friends
The First Nations people and culture have been fascinating. One of my favorite places so far is the island community of Alert Bay. I was able to talk with several Namgist people and learn a bit about their history. I also stayed with a Namgist family and had dinner with them. Ya, we broke bread.Continue reading “First Nations and New Friends”
Vancouver Island: Old Friends and New Friends
My ride got off to a great start. I left Bremerton on a sunny Wednesday morning accompanied by two friends (one whom I’ve known since kindergarten, Mark King) and a send off committee of three (a lifelong friend, Wendy Dreaney, and my sister and niece), as Wendy said, “I feel like we need a marchingContinue reading “Vancouver Island: Old Friends and New Friends”
The Call of the Wild
I’m excited to finally dust off this old blog, as well as my bike, in anticipation of a new adventure. I’ll be leaving Bremerton, Washington on my bike June 26th and making my way North towards the Arctic Ocean. Heading North I saw the route in a youtube video a couple years ago and saidContinue reading “The Call of the Wild”
Patagonia Part II
After six months back home in Seattle, I (once again) left the comforts of four secure walls, a hot shower and family and friends to re-visit Argentina and Chile on bike. This time I planned the trip with my awesome partner Mariano (Nano) who I met last year half-way through the ride. Carretera Austral (Again?)Continue reading “Patagonia Part II”
New Year; New Adventures
“If you can’t be with the (bike) you love; love the (bike) you’re with.” Stephen Stills(-ish) Happy New Year! 2017 was epic, and now I have my sights set for an equally awesome and challenging 2018. To start things off, I bought a new bike in Buenos Aires. After Mariano (Nano) and I reviewed theContinue reading “New Year; New Adventures”
Back in the Southern Hemisphere
Hola from Argentina. I’ve stepped back through the portal into the alternate reality which is South America and more specifically, Argentina. I’m starting to regain my equilibrium after feeling a bit discombobulated the first couple days. Bouncing back and forth between hemispheres can be challenging. You have to get your head around a different language,Continue reading “Back in the Southern Hemisphere”