Author Archives: Mark

Zion National Park – First Day

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Mark

I had the great pleasure of visiting Zion National Park a couple of weeks ago.  What an amazing place. I really enjoyed the bus system that they have deployed at the park.  To access most of the trail heads you … Continue reading →

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Photos from Southern Utah

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Mark

Here are some photos from southern Utah where I’m doing some hiking. I’ll post lots more information when I return.

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Gravel grinding on the Ogre

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Mark

We’ve finally seen some spring like weather here in Edmonton.  The snow, but more importantly, the ice is gone from the back roads, leaving chip seal and gravel.  As an added  bonus it’s mostly dry. I’ve been riding the Surly … Continue reading →

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Running with GPS

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Mark

Lately i’ve taken up running to try and stay fit during the late winter and early spring months.  I’ve attempted run on a regular basis in the past, however i’ve always had a hard time maintaining an interest in it. … Continue reading →

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Cyclocross Upgrades

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Mark

I have a Kona Jake cyclocross bike that I use mainly for riding around in the country on either chip sealed, or dirt roads.  Here in Alberta we have a never ending grid of range and township roads which have … Continue reading →

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recreation.gov

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Mark

Several months ago I stumbled upon a very interesting American website, recreation.gov.  The website offers visitors a unified view of outdoor activities offered by various government organizations.  Some of the activities covered include hiking, camping, boating, biking, and cabin rentals.  … Continue reading →

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Bike Friday NWT Review

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Mark

You may have noticed some time ago that I posted on airline bicycle fees; that is the cost to air travel with a bicycle.  After examining those costs I concluded that it would be worthwhile to purchase a folding bicycle … Continue reading →

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