Since our baby boy, "Toothless", was born in late October we have been very fortunate to have a smooth recovery and an easy baby to take care of. Thankfully this means we have been able to start hiking with him since he was 3 weeks old. We have been taking him on day hikes every … Continue reading Is that a dog or a baby?
Bike Gear: Cheap Panniers
After installing the car seat in our cargo bike, I realized that our panniers would not be large enough to carry groceries if we needed to grab groceries with the baby on board. We have some panniers but we always end up carrying items on top of our rack or in a backpack when riding … Continue reading Bike Gear: Cheap Panniers
Running with a baby on board – midpoint reflection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDK9QqIzhwk 𝆕 Woah, we're halfway there 𝆕 I had hoped to be able to write some posts about hiking while pregnant, but COVID-19 led to the closure of most local trails up until a few weeks ago, so the last hike I went on while pregnant was way back when I was only 4 weeks … Continue reading Running with a baby on board – midpoint reflection
Box Bike – Maintenance: New Tires
I finally got around to installing the new tires on our bike. I bought Schwalbe tires and tubes and as previously posted they arrived pretty much next day. They have been sitting in our hallway until I could install them today while Natasha was at work. I bought Marathon Plus HS 440 tires and matching … Continue reading Box Bike – Maintenance: New Tires
Box Bike: And the parts start to arrive..
Surprisingly, we started getting parts within days of ordering them. The tires came from the US within two days. The lock within three days. Now we are waiting for the rest from MEC. Maybe I can install some tires this weekend... But oh gosh do these tires actually have tread! The ones on the bike … Continue reading Box Bike: And the parts start to arrive..
Box Bike!
Since we are expecting a child in October, and the COVID19 pandemic has really impacted public transit, we decided to go ahead and buy a cargo bike. We have been looking for a while and built a big spreadsheet of different models and costs, but in the end it is all about opportunity. There aren't … Continue reading Box Bike!
Announcement: New Adventure
Gear Repair: Arc Haul
When we hiked the GDT the mesh panel on the back of my Arc Haul wore through, causing a strap to rub against my back for several hundred kilometers. This eventually caused me quite a bit of pain - my back had knots from everything being off kilter and rubbing. Worn Through Panel I have … Continue reading Gear Repair: Arc Haul
Am I a runner now? MEC Vancouver Road Race Report
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” 💬 Ursula K. Le Guin Over the past few years I've ran intermittently, running the Vancouver Sun Run (10K) most years, but I've had no particular goals or training plan. In an attempt to provide … Continue reading Am I a runner now? MEC Vancouver Road Race Report
Trip Summary: Six Passes-Maligne Valley Loop
This past year has been quite busy for us as I've been back in school completing a Bachelor of Education, so unfortunately we haven't found time for any overnight hiking trips. My program finished in July and I had the month of August off, so we decided to take advantage of this and go a … Continue reading Trip Summary: Six Passes-Maligne Valley Loop
Backpacks & Bike Racks 