Austin Hager

Hey I'm Austin! A 30 year old guy living in BC that loves snowboarding, climbing and most importantly hiking! I have lived all over the province finding cool outdoor related jobs. I will be hiking the Great Divide Trail (GDT) through July and August and raising money for the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention. Feel free to check out the fundraising page at Hike4Hope.ca

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My Gear: What Worked and What Didn’t

My Gear: What Worked and What Didn’t

Now that the trail has wrapped up, I thought it would be prudent to talk about things that worked, and things that didn’t. Before this hike, I had

Sep 20, 2022 : Austin Hager
The Very End

The Very End

Waking up on Day 48 at Blueberry Lake was a wet one. While it was a great spot to camp, we were in a grass meadow right next to a lake, the perfect

Sep 13, 2022 : Austin Hager
The Beginning of the End – Section F + G

The Beginning of the End – Section F + G

Time to tackle the beast. Sections F and G are typically done in one big push. There access between F and G is Mount Robson along the incredibly

Jun 3, 2022 : Austin Hager
Packing List: Gear for the Great Divide Trail

Packing List: Gear for the Great Divide Trail

The Great Divide Trail (GDT) is a rugged, remote thru-hike through some of Canada’s most pristine wilderness. The Canadian extension of the

Apr 27, 2022 : Austin Hager
Section E Part 2

Section E Part 2

The saga of common sense not being too common, and inconsiderate neighbors at camp was back at the forefront of our lives at 2:38 a.m. We had shed

Nov 29, 2021 : Austin Hager
Section E Part 1

Section E Part 1

Section E of the GDT is known for some of the most striking views and a long stretch completely immersed in the alpine. It is 214km with 7927m of

Oct 24, 2021 : Austin Hager
Section D

Section D

Section D of the Great Divide Trail is a 97km section with 3522m of gain. We hitched the last 5km which followed the highway to Saskatchewan River

Sep 12, 2021 : Austin Hager
Section C

Section C

Section C of the GDT is 204km (126mi) long with 8069m (26473ft) gain. It took us 7 full days and a quick morning walkout.  It's home to

Aug 20, 2021 : Austin Hager
Section B

Section B

Section B was a 7 day stretch from Coleman, AB to Boulton Creek Campground. 191km (118miles) and 7900m (26,000 feet) of elevation gain. Our heat wave

Aug 7, 2021 : Austin Hager
Our First Zero!

Our First Zero!

After our quick hike into Coleman, Alberta at the end of section A we were all looking forward to getting out of the heat, catching up on sleep and

Aug 2, 2021 : Austin Hager