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Tour of Alberta – Stage 5 – Okotoks to Calgary

Posted on September 9, 2013 by debbie

It’s the last day of the Tour of Alberta, it is the weekend and we are in Okotoks, near Calgary, so we notice the difference in the size of the crowd. I have been impressed with the crowds up to … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta – Stage 4 – Black Diamond

Posted on September 7, 2013 by debbie

After leaving Drumheller bathed in sunlight with nothing but blue sky we turned west and observed the darkness aloft. We drove without hesitation and proceeded to drive into an out and out rain storm. We have a goal and not … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta – Stage 3 – Strathmore to Drumheller

Posted on September 7, 2013 by debbie

We are sitting in the McDonalds in Drumheller posting to our blog and drinking OJ and Coke and eating hash browns. As we work, we hear a conversation between 2 seniors behind us about the Tour of Alberta coming through … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta – Stage 1 – Sherwood Park to Camrose

Posted on September 4, 2013 by debbie

We start our Wednesday like we always do. In the pool. Our Coach, T, has us do sprint work, yet again. 100s and 50s today. A good workout to start a day to warm up to follow the Tour of … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta – Prologue

Posted on September 3, 2013 by debbie

We have just returned from a fabulous time on Fortway Drive underneath the High Level Bridge, in Edmonton, watching the Prologue of the Tour of Alberta. We arrive early and scope out the best spot on the hill for photographs. … Continue reading →

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Tour of Alberta – Edmonton

Posted on September 3, 2013 by debbie

Tomorrow is going to be a stupendous day in Edmonton! Why? Because the Tour of Alberta begins its journey around our gorgeous province. The Tour of Alberta has been a dream of Alex Steida’s, the first North American to wear … Continue reading →

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Mount Robson – Berg Lake – Thursday, August 22, 2013

Posted on August 22, 2013 by debbie

Today is our “rest” day up at Berg Lake tucked in behind Mount Robson. Since we hiked to the toe of Robson Glacier yesterday, we plan to hike up the Mumm Basin Route, over to Hargreaves Lake and back down … Continue reading →

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West Coast Trail Saturday, July 27, 2013 – Victoria to Port Renfrew

Posted on July 27, 2013 by debbie

We say “See you in a week!” to Murray’s cousin D and drive west out of Victoria towards Port Renfrew. The trip takes two hours with a couple of short stops to sight see. The road is winding and up … Continue reading →

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West Coast Trail Thursday July 25 – Kamloops to Victoria

Posted on July 25, 2013 by debbie

Steady as She Goes  Things go as planned. As we only have a rough plan, it is not too difficult to hit exactly what we expect. Our packing and unpacking, even though it is car camping is a test for … Continue reading →

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West Coast Trail Wednesday, July 24 – Edmonton to Kamloops

Posted on July 24, 2013 by debbie

And so it begins. All the weeks of training and prep have come down to now.  We leave relatively early. 8 am we are on the road. Alberta sure is green. The traffic is very light considering it is the … Continue reading →

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