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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 2 – Devon to Red Deer

Posted on September 6, 2013 by murray

It is always a good idea to have a ‘theme’ for a trip. It is easy to stay focused and gives a point of reflection for the events of each day. It makes for an easy trip when the theme … 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 – Whitehorn and Out – Saturday, August 24, 2013

Posted on August 24, 2013 by murray

It is drizzling when we wake under Mount Robson. Pit pat pit pat. I love the sound the rain makes on the tent. It always sounds like it is pouring when in fact it is hardly raining at all. I … Continue reading →

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Mount Robson – Marmot Campground to Whitehorn Campground – Friday, August 23, 2013

Posted on August 23, 2013 by murray

We have had our moment at the top of the world and it is time to move on. The walk today is to Whitehorn campground on the same trail we traveled to get here. We awake to another sunny day, … 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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Mount Robson – Whitehorn Campground to Marmot Campground – Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Posted on August 21, 2013 by murray

Last night is cold, really cold under Mount Robson. Even though I am all bundled up in my mummy bag my nose is freezing and I have to turtle my head right in. We leave relatively early, we look up … Continue reading →

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Mount Robson – Berg Lake Trailhead to Whitehorn Campground – Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Posted on August 20, 2013 by murray

Debbie is worried that even with warmer sleepwear her light sleeping bag will not be warm enough, so we unpack her pack and she does a test sleep at the Robson River Campground before we embark and she cannot make … Continue reading →

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