Author Archives: aryng

and it is wonderful.  The morning did indeed bring the views I was hoping for, and the rest of the day and all of the next, too. Riding through the mountains was lovely and I’m glad to have been there. … Continue reading →

Climbing May seem more rewarding on clear days, but I just rode my bike into a cloud, and that is pretty cool. That said, visibility on an already winding road just dropped significantly. The rain has let up so I’m … Continue reading →

Yesterday, and the end of the day before, was very pleasant. The clouds parted and I started seeing mountains, which are beautiful and encouraging… I expect I’ll start crossing them today, and may feel less encouraged at that time. I … Continue reading →

I got a slow start yesterday. Met a friend in Fort St. John! Sort of, another person biking the Alaska Highway at least. We rode together for a little bit at the end of the day, and I stopped when … Continue reading →

I got on the Alaska Highhway this afternoon. The South Taylor Hill was overwhelming, and I quit soon after. My friend from yesterday lives nearby, they scooped me to join family dinner and I’m staying with his wife’s parents tonight. … Continue reading →

I slept a lot, had a slow morning, a flustering (unnecessary) stop through Grande Prairie. In the afternoon I pulled off to talk with a guy of similar spirit(searching? wandering?), who wished to have done this earlier in life (now … Continue reading →

Today was pleasant. It has been a little cooler, and midday breaks not so long. I traveled 170 km today. Camping in a recommended field in Bezanson. 

there are at least twenty mosquitos perched on the outside of my tent. Stopped near Fox Creek.

I had a really nice few days in Edmonton. The house I was staying in has a potluck every Monday, I’m glad I hung around for it. Didn’t get packed, or much sleep, last night, so this morning wasn’t as … Continue reading →

I’ve had a hard time with the heat and sun. I overheat and get sunburned. I wear a hat and long sleeves and put sun block cream on my face and maybe some other parts, then sweat it off, and … Continue reading →