Thursday, 7 April 2016

Year 4, Day 1 - April 7th

km: 42                                to date: 42
End point: Finn Creek Rest Area

bottles/cans: 212           to date: 212    
cups:14                             to date: 14

Money spent: $0            to date: $0

Temp: 14C sunny,strong west winds at 1st

Did you sleep?     -      No
You will tonight. I guarantee it.
The walk through Lake Louise
Reunited with Oskar - repacking
On the road by 11:30 - snow troubles
Uphill against the winds
Beautiful Mountains - Beautiful Sun
Lots of dirty bottles and cans
Downhill into Field
Remembering Desiree - tear and a prayer
Finally some music
Sore legs - tired feet - aching back & neck
Losing the sun - bottle & can overload
Calling it a day - looking for tracks
Slow set up - more aches and pains

Day 220 - Nov 17th

km: 0
bottles/cans/cups: 0
Money spent: 0
Temp: -4C steady snow all day

Mountain Survival Tips:

Better to be in a tent and not on the road during a snowstorm

Extra snow means extra insulation and warmth

If you hear something growl in the woods just growl louder!

Day 218 - Nov 15th

km: 0
bottles/cans/cups: 0
Money spent: $21           to date: $5519

Temp: 4C sunny, med SW winds

Great sleep in a warm comfy bed
Morning stroll through the village
Gifts and postcards and treats oh my!
A few beers and then dinner with all
Great wine and conversation at Bison
A nightcap and leftover pizza
Late night tire change before bed