Amazing Race Canada 2014 Audition Video

I am not one to give up!  Nor is Peter.. Yes, we tried again for Season 3 of the Amazing Race Canada.  Unfortunately, we didn't get in, again.  Darn!  But I am sure we will try for it again.

Anyways, here's what we did for this Audition.   There is a surprise at the end that Peter thought up of.. definately a bit different then what you would expect.j  I am sure you will love it!!!!   I love the ending actually, it was fun even though it took a bit of work to put together.  Thanks Peter for putting it all together and for continuing to be my Amazing Race Buddy.

Posting Break

Christmas Day with the Caledonia Ramblers

As you can see, I haven't posted for a bit.  I have been feeling much more inspired to work on the Caledonia Rambler's website, rather then mine.  I am not sure why, perhaps I think I am not as important at the hiking club.  I mean, I'm just a person.  But then I remind myself that people do like to hear about my crazy adventures.  I also know that you shouldn't force post stuff if you aren't inspired by it.  The hiking club and it's website is so much a part of my life and I want to work my hardest at it as it is such an important club/website to many.  I can see myself doing that for many many more years.  I am definitely passionate about it as many who know me can attest to.

I think for now I'll not worry about posting here until I feel some inspiration again.  I haven't even really been taking as much photographs as I was in the past, though I do feel the need to take some on club trips for the club website to promote the club's activities which I feel is important.

I do have a big adventure planned this year, the Inca Trail in Peru and also traveling a bit in Bolivia, so all is not lost!  I don't know, I just don't want to feel forced to post if I am not up to it.  I hope you understand.  I will keep this open for future posts.  If you miss my stuff, a lot of my photos and stuff does end up at www.caledoniaramblers.ca.

I hope you don't mind, I actually feel flattered that people would want to hear about my adventures.

Carolyn

Dad. my Inspiration!

I had to say a final Good-bye to my awesome Dad  near the end of November.  He was the one that inspired me to love the outdoors!  He was a good Dad... going to miss him.


I will do a writeup later today or in the next few days about him as I am typing this up insanely early in the morning, but here's the obituary that I wrote up for him.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oceansidestar/obituary.aspx?n=freimuth-ibis-fred&pid=173364829

~Carolyn

Hiking in Jasper on the September long weekend.

I planned to lead a club hiking trip to Jasper on the September long weekend.   But that fell through.  It's one thing to lead a day hike, but another thing to organize a weekend one.  I reserved a spot at the Whistler's group campsite way back in Spring, and paid the small $20 deposit.  It would be a great cheap way for the club to enjoy the park!

But alas, due the rainy weather forecasted, I didn't have enough people interested and I had to cancel the club trip almost at the last moment.

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But not to fear!  Fellow club member, Uta, who wanted to go on the trip, STILL wanted to go on the trip, even if it was not part of the club.  Even though I had just biked through there in August, I was excited to return.

We drove out on Saturday morning, stopping by some rivers, including one in Valemont, to see if any Salmon were spawing.  We spotted some in Valemont.

Afterwards. we continued on to Jasper. As it was still raining, we decided to keep dry at the Jasper Park Lodge.  It reminded me of hotel in the Shining, for some reason.  

2014 Bicycle Adventures - Back to Jasper

Skywalk

Two days up to the Columbia Icefield, only one back down to Jasper!

While camping overnight at the Icefield, I decided to bike back to Jasper rather then ride down to Lake Louise.  I hadn't reserved a seat on the bus from Lake Louse to Jasper, and didn't want to chance it.  It turned out to be a good decision.

2014 Bicycle Adventures - Onwards to Columbia Icefield

Up to the Columbia Icefield

Next morning, I woke up and packed up after eating my breakfast.  I said goodbye to all those whom I had met at the campsite and headed on my way to the Columbia Icefield.  As the day before, I was only going to be riding 50 km.  It would give me plenty of time, to reach the Icefield and give me extra time afterwards to explore the area.

Again, the weather was very good, not too hot, but not rainy.  I took my time riding towards the pass.  I met a cyclist from Boston along the way, who was headed to Jasper.  He had a home built chain gard on his Breezer bicycle.

Cyclist from Boston

2014 Bicycle Adventures - Part IV - Destination: Honeymoon Lake

Road to Honeymoon Lake Campsite

After spending the night at the hostel in Jasper, it was time to head out down the Icefield.  I said my goodbyes to the Adventure Cycle group and headed towards Jasper to stock up on food.  As I only planned on riding 50 km to Honeymoon Lake, I was in too much of a rush to leave.

A long fun weekend at Murtle Lake Provincial Park

 
Now for something completely different - Canoeing adventures at Murtle Lake

British Columbia is full of beautiful quiet places to enjoy nature that are not accessible by a vehicle.  Recently, I got to go on a Caledonia Ramblers hiking club trip to Murtle Lake Provincial Park.  Murtle Lake is located 100 km South of Valemont, on Highway 5.  It is the largest non-powered lake in North America!  All the campsites and trail heads are only accessible by canoe or kayak

2014 Bicycle Adventures - Part III - Time to head out on my own

Time to myself (sort of)

After spending a few days with my friends at Mt. Robson, it was time to head out towards Jasper.  As I already did the hill a few days before and the morning looked gloomy, I decided to have Mary-Jo drop me off at Moose Lake. It was raining along the way, but by the time we reached the lake, it had stopped.

2014 Bicycle Adventures - Part II - Mt. Robson with friends

We biked and we hiked.  Then we hiked and biked more!

In my last post, I was riding towards Mt. Robson after being dropped off just after Mcbride, by my friends. 

2014 Bicycle Adventures - Part 1 - Escaping the heat

Time for some more riding!

This year I decided to stay closer to home.  I originally thought of bringing my bike back down to San Francisco to ride to the Mexico border, but since I decided to go to Peru next year, I wanted to save as much as possible.  I actually have the money for the Peru trip, but I want to keep as much as possible in the bank so that I can buy a plane ticket when the time is right.

Mt Robson and Jasper bike trip adventure

I have been having an awesome bike trip!

I first rode to Purden, staying a day at the lake.  I unexpectantly bumped inti hiking friends there and hanged around with them.  Next morning, another friend picked me up and dropped me off 70 km before Robson Shadows campsite.  I biked the rest of the way.

I spent a couple of days hiking and biking with them.  The I got dropped off 65 km before Jasper.  I rode fully loaded then to the Jasper hostel.  I met an organized Aventure Cycling tour starting out there on one of their first Canadian tours.

I rode the next day 50 km to Honeymoon Lake, then next day Another 50 km to the Columbia Icefields.   I explored around, before heading back to Jasper the next day.  I rode the whole 100 km to Jasper as it was easy going back, mostly downhil!

Good thing I did that as its raining today.

I do not have to leave until Sunday.  Relaxing, charging devices today.  Catching the train home....

Top This - The Best Way to Explore Nature

Golly, since I have been neglecting to post to of here of late, I am going to keep you busy.  I was featured on a show called Top This by Shaw Cable. It's all about Geocaching at the Forests for the World.  Check it out now!
 

Bike Ride past Purden - Final prep for Summer of Adventures!

Well, it's almost that time of year for me again.  Bike Touring time, that is.  Every year I alternate, bike one year, then hike.  Actually, that's not true!  I always help out on Tour De Jasper, so I ride and hike.

Hiking Mt. Murray on second day of Summer

It may have been an early start to the day, but 19 eager hikers showed up at City Hall to enjoy the forecasted Sunny day in the Alpine.

Long trip out to Mt. Magnus

It was going to be a crazy long drive out to Mt. Magnus, but I decided to go anyways!  I wanted to use the drive out to study canoes for a canoe exam that I would be having a day after the trip.  Good excuse, I'd say!  We drove for 4 1/2 hours which included a 12 km trip down the WRONG road.  When it started narrowing, we knew something was wrong.

Prepping for All Sorts of Summer Adventures!

I am all stoked about this Summer.  Got some riding to do!  I've been riding lots around the area to get trained for them.   During this past week, I've biked to West Lake, Shane Lake, and up to Pineview. I also have a Canoe/hike trip this Summer also, and recently took some fun canoe lessons to get ready for that.  While on the course, I met another person who likes to tour too, he's done lots in the USA.  I feel good that I am networking more.

Prince George Critical and Kidacle Mass 2014

Spring has arrived in Prince George, and so has Critical Mass.  And now there is another fun ride, Kidical Mass.  Kidical Mass was started in Eugene Oregon, in 2008.

Both of the first rides of the season held on the last Friday and Saturday of May, had similar amounts of people.  Not tons, but the usual 8-10 people.

Back at it..

I am trying to post when I can on my old computer, until I get a new one.  I have a few old snowshoe posts still on draft, so I am publishing them now, even though it's Summer!

Bike Notes:

I am done with winter and have already done some hikes.  As usual, it's a toss up between riding and hiking.  I am trying to bike again to prep for this Summer's trip.  My first long one was out to North Nechako to join in on a protest ride.  The city is repaving a major road, but not adding any space for pedestrians or bikes!  In fact, the city of Prince George has NO bike funding whatsoever this year.  Wow!  Let's hope that the bike protest changed their minds.  Over 100 showed up for the ride, including children.

Here's a write up and photos from the protest ride. 

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local/bike-lane-protest-takes-to-street-1.1021461

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/photos/urban-bike-ride-1.1021663

Bike to Work Week is coming up at the end of the month, and I can't wait.  I have already signed up a team!

Indoor Activities in Prince George

Ever wondered what to do in Prince George on a rainy day?  Check out my suggestions at the Explore BC blog.  http://blog.hellobc.com/indoor-activities-prince-george/