I arrived in Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada with two objectives in mind. First, I want to paddle through the Johnstone Strait and explore this northern section of the Inside Passage. This [...]
In the final leg of his North Vancouver Island expedition, Bob dives deep into the cultural landscape of Cormorant Island. The day begins with a ferry ride from Port McNeil to Alert Bay, setting [...]
Bob’s Inside Passage kayaking journey through British Columbia’s unforgiving terrain continues to unfold, with both expected and surprising encounters. Today’s excursion carried [...]
It’s day five of my trip, and it’s 5 o’clock in the morning. I got about five hours of sleep. My leg seems to be a little better, though it’s still sore and stiff. [...]
Bob’s experience today was the type of weather that could challenge even the most experienced paddlers: Susan Conrad, Dennis Dwyer, and Robert Miller. It was a typical summer day with a gentle, [...]
Following breakfast, Bob participated in the mandatory kayak orientation session with the other paddlers, learning the basic skills — how to use the boats, how to handle the paddles, and how to [...]
Bob Rein’s adventure through the heart of the Inside Passage begins with a promising start in Port Hardy, a scenic village located on the northern tip of Vancouver Island. Positioned [...]
The first leg of my trek to Vancouver Island was a mix of progress and adjustment. The trek began strong, with almost 9,000 steps and a total distance of 4 miles accomplished when we arrived in [...]
As the countdown to my new journey converges to its last few days, my world is brimming with exhilaration and focused intensity. Ringed by my checklists, a meticulous list of necessities, I find [...]