What: down the Mississippi River by Canoe, from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. Where: Central United States; MN, WI, IA, IL, MO, KY, TN, AR, LA. When: Aug 12 - Oct 8, 2014 (58 days). Distance: about 2120 miles.
One great city. 600 outdoor public stairways. 130 miles in twelve sequential routes. This is the most creative, surprising, and flat-out fun trip we have ever taken.
What: Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Where: Banff Canada to Antelope Wells NM, then to Tucson. When: Aug 5 – Oct 2, 2007 (59 days). Distance: ~3145 miles.
What: thru-hike of the Haute Route Pyrenees. Where: the border of France and Spain, from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. When: Jul 8 – Aug 11, 2010 (35 days). Distance: about 480 miles.
What: excellent coastal hiking with many interesting river crossings. Where: Sydney to Mallacoota, Australia. When: Sep 22 – Oct 15, 2011 (24 days) Distance: about 416 miles.