by humoftheearth | Oct 23, 2017 | Places I've Been
I love hiking, it’s serene yet challenging and rewarding. I decided to do a month’s worth of hiking in one day (15 mile hike) by hiking Mount Marcy, the tallest mountain in NY State. This was my first time climbing a real mountain without the aid of a ski...
by humoftheearth | Oct 18, 2017 | Places I've Been
Even though Lake Placid might be known for holding the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, it’s scenery and lovely town are also a winner I also checked out John Brown’s Farm House. A man who organized and inspired people to fight against slavery...
by humoftheearth | Oct 17, 2017 | Places I've Been
Still doing this! Here’s my second (of 3) vlog style video chronicling the highs and lows (badoom-toosh) of my second ever week of bicycle touring! In case you missed it here’s Part 1...
by humoftheearth | Oct 15, 2017 | Places I've Been
Even though after having visited Lake Placid I feel like Saranac Lake is the former’s little brother this town is still charming with lots of outdoor activities to do. Check out my jaunt of the town...
by humoftheearth | Oct 13, 2017 | Places I've Been
I thought Paul Smith’s was a town but it actually ended up being a pretty cool, laid-back lakeside college. Check out my tour below!...
by humoftheearth | Oct 11, 2017 | Places I've Been, Thoughts
Although my choice to start my bicycle touring journey in the Adirondacks was more due to time and geography it turned out to be a great starting ground. Rideability The Adirondacks boast an intricate and fleshed out network of luxuriously large bike lanes on most...
by humoftheearth | Oct 11, 2017 | Tips
A Flexible Schedule First off, it took me at least 100 hours to get everything ready for my trip. Therefore, I wouldn’t be too quick to book things in advance as you might encounter some aspects of readying your gear. My biggest obstacle was finding and installing the...
by humoftheearth | Oct 9, 2017 | Places I've Been
My trip almost ended before it even started. As I waddled awkwardly with my heavy bicycle, bearing all my belongings, towards the US border I started getting nervous. What if I didn’t get in? What would I do then? The exchange with the border attendant was...
by humoftheearth | Sep 22, 2017 | Places I've Been
This is my first video This video was made one afternoon after the power was out at work And then I quit my job to go bicycle...
by humoftheearth | Sep 21, 2017 | Places I've Been
Before leaving for my trip my whole family was going through a transition of sorts. My dad had finally been transferred back to Ottawa, I was leaving on my trip (I had been living at home until then) and my sister was moving to Peterborough to attend the University of...
