Crossed the border from British Columbia into Alberta. On the advice of other cyclists I took a little diversion up north along Highway 93 to explore the Icefields Parkway. What a spectacular stretch of road!
I climbed two 2000m passes in a day, ouch, the scenery took some of the sting out of it. As did the 12 hour sleep. Never before has the tent felt so comfortable.
This was my furthest point north, the Athabasca Glacier. As striking as its appearance was its rate of retreat. Come and see it before it melts away.
Proof that I really have made 7000 ft. Was glad of my sleeping bag liner at night as the temperature plummeted. As you can see below, I've had my first bear sighting. Spray not needed, it was much more interested in eating berries than me! (more meat on a berry)
You don't need spray sir, you could knock that bear out in one punch...
ReplyDeleteIt would barely stand a chance.
DeleteHey Daniel! This is Mike.....the cyclist you met a few days ago. You were on your bike, leaving the store to get back on the road. I was sitting next to my bike taking a break. We spoke about biking to S. America and to be careful in Mexico. Nice to have met you! Check out Beer on a Roll, my movie on YouTube.
ReplyDeleteHi Mike, thanks for checking out the blog! I hope you didn't get too much bad weather on the way up to the Columbia Icefields the day after we met. I will definitely check out the movie when I can but, for the moment, I must ride on. Happy trails!
DeleteThat photo of the glacier is very reminiscent of one used a few years ago in an exam question haha... are you sure you are not really on a research tour to be the next chief examiner? Sarah:)
ReplyDeleteWow Dan, looks like you are having an amazing time! I am just catching up on my email so took a break to look at your blog! Inspiring! Enjoy, Louise
ReplyDeleteThanks! Hope the new term is going well. Sabbaticals - a great idea...
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