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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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