After my diversion down into the interlakes district, I took a rest day in Prince George to prep myself and the bike for the next legs of the trip. It’s almost exactly the halfway point, and from here I’ll be heading west across the central plateau of BC to the Coastal Mountains.
Other than getting stuck in the bog on my way to McLeese Lake there hasn’t really been any drama to the trip. The Norden has had a few electronic niggles, but nothing that turning it on and off again hasn’t solved. Googling it while here in PG they seem to be common annoyances with this bike but nothing that would be a show stopper. I’ve also managed have used almost every piece of gear that I brought, save for my emergency supplies like first aid and tire repair. I probably could have done with one or two fewer sets of base layers, but with as variable as weather has been I’m OK with that sacrifice for flexibility and comfort.
I spent today stocking up on some more camping supplies (backpacking meals and isobutane) and I’ll restock on chain care chemicals tomorrow when I’m at the dealership for the tire change. While the next day or two I’ll be on fairly well-traveled roads, I’ll be in increasingly remote areas and will be camping more and more from here on out. The long range forecast looks great for the next week or so, which is another good sign after the past week has been pretty dreary and rainy.
Cell service and internet are also going to get a lot spottier, so I’ll try to update the site when I can. The map should update regardless, though.
You can check out the planned route post for more details, but highlights of the next leg will be Stewart and the Salmon Glacier, the Nisga’a Lava Fields, and making a journey at least partly up the North Canol Road before backtracking and taking the South Canol down into Whitehorse.