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The original original Route 91 found

Posted on Saturday, 2022-Dec-24th by ralph

As I was now far enough south to be out of the cold and snow, I was not motivated to travel long distances to get to warmer climes. So today I had the luxury of only an hour and a … Continue reading →

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At the northern end of the warm zone

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Dec-15th by ralph

I left my abandoned campground, expecting that as I headed further south there would be less snow and warmer weather. That was not true, the weather stayed about the same temperature, and the snow cover got heavier as I approached … Continue reading →

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Plan B implemented

Posted on Monday, 2022-Dec-12th by ralph

I awake at 5am in the dark. Might as well check the weather forecast and see how much snow is coming. The forecast has become much more bleak, in fact there is a snowfall warning out now. I lay in … Continue reading →

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Fall camping continued

Posted on Monday, 2022-Dec-5th by ralph

Having hopefully fixed my furnace, I headed out into the Rocky Mountain Foothills again, this time to Ya Ha Tinda. I had been here many years ago camping, but had never really explored the area. Back then, camping was more … Continue reading →

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Fall camping interrupted

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Dec-1st by ralph

I was finally free to do as I pleased for the rest of my time in Alberta. Now, only the weather would dictate when I left the area. My plan was to spend some time in the Rocky Mountain foothills … Continue reading →

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New bike, new adventures

Posted on Monday, 2022-Nov-21st by ralph

The chores were done, the upgrades, at least what I could do, were done. My motorcycle was promised to show in a couple of days, after my three month wait. I had a little scouting trip planned with my Honda … Continue reading →

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Last USA camp in a familiar spot

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Nov-10th by ralph

I needed a good spot to stay where I could get out despite the rain coming. I needed to get back to Canada soon. There was not going to be a rain delay in leaving a spot if I could … Continue reading →

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Avoid the snow but get stuck in the mud at Routt

Posted on Monday, 2022-Nov-7th by ralph

I got an early early start, knowing that I was crossing Colorado south to north through what would be some slower mountainous roads. I did not realise just how high the roads were, nor that I could end up in … Continue reading →

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Head north old man

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Nov-3rd by ralph

After a week and some days spent among wonderful people it felt weird being on my own again. I actually missed people – an unusual state for me to be in. But I would not be alone for long. I … Continue reading →

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Why am I in Cibola National Forest?

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Oct-27th by ralph

Now we return to the distant spring, continuing my adventure story. I had left Bedrock, passing the cool general store on the way out. The road here is empty, just the way I like it.  I had been travelling south … Continue reading →

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