August 29th-September 11th From the very first days of planning this trip I knew that Jasper and Banff National parks were going to be one of the highlights. It turned out to be more amazing than I had imagined. After a week on highway 16, The Highway of Tears, it was a welcome change to … More Highway of tears and the Icefields Parkway
Aug 15th-Aug 28th 2000 miles for the trip. From Whitehorse in the Yukon I opted to head south into southeastern Alaska. In the town of Skagway, AK I boarded a ferry for the state capital. The next three days were a relaxing summer cruise through the inside passage. I spent a 24 hour layover exploring … More Beautiful British Columbia
July 14th-July 27th 2016 450 miles from Fairbanks , AK to Delta Junction, AK. If you take the Richardson Highway southeast from Fairbanks, Delta Junction is just 95 miles away. I opted for a less direct route, riding through Denali National Park, across the Denali Highway, and 450 miles later arriving in Delta Junction. My … More Fairbanks to Delta Junction
June 28th-July 11th 2016-500 miles from Deadhorse, AK to Fairbanks, AK My hands were already shaking as I dragged my gear through the Deadhorse airport and out into the parking lot. I was greeted by what would soon become my constant companion, the Alaskan mosquito. At this point I have been unable to come up … More North of the Arctic Circle
For me gearing up for a big trip is always an exercise in compromise. My approach has always been to be comfortable and safe, without bringing the kitchen sink. I’m well aware of the difficulty that every additional gram brings especially in the beginning when you aren’t in long distance shape. Inevitably this list will … More Touring Kit
9/21/2014-10/4/2014 2,476 miles- Chaco Canyon, NM to Mexican Border After two months on the road I had mixed emotions as the trip came to a close. Nearing the end I experienced a deep sense of lonelyness that I hadn’t felt earlier in the trip. At the same time a part of me didn’t want the … More Great Divide-Section #5
9/11/2014-9/20/2014 2,002 miles- Salida, CO to Chaco Cultural National Historic Park, NM Rain, snow, and mud welcome to the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route! Camp time. Rain clearing up as the sun goes down. Indiana Pass, CO in the snow! Day 48 I left Del Norte, CO in a driving rainstorm. As I started … More Great Divide-Section #4
8/26/14-9/10/14 1554 miles-Flagg Ranch, WY to Salida, CO. Day 28 After a rest day in Old Faithful I was back on the road. From Flagg Ranch I headed south into Teton National Park. Even with the remnants of a hangover from the good times at Old Faithful, the views of the Tetons where dramatic. I … More Great Divide-Section #3
8/11/2014-8/26/2014 793 miles-Helena, MT to Flagg Ranch, WY. Day 15 On day 15 I made it to Butte, MT. From Butte I took a couple of days off, to attend a friend’s wedding back home.(Bozeman, MT) The two days off the trail to catch up with friends and family was really helpful. It was fun … More Great Divide-Section #2
7/30/2011-8/10/2011 372 miles-Rooseville, MT(Canadian Border) to Helena, MT After years of dreaming and months of planning I kicked off my Great Divide ride on July 30th, from Rooseville, MT. My friend Chris had dropped me off at the border and helped me pack up all my gear. We said our goodbyes and he drove off. … More Great Divide-Section #1
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