Canadian Great Divide Trail Log

Welcome to the archive of my trail journal for my 2016 walk of the Canadian Great Divide Trail.  =This undertaking was shared with my cousin River Taig and his dog Opus. Follow us along this 1200 km adventure through the Canadian Rockies.  

(note the journal starts in the middle and goes to the beginning)

Section C part one

In last five days we covered 125 kilometers in some magical alpine space.  My feet are improving. Drained a nasty infected blister while gazing up at Mt. Assiniboine so much happier!!! The weather is getting steadily better as we move into late July. The bugs are heavy. Apparently dry alpine ridges are a favorite for Canadian mosquitos. I've been bitten so many times now it just doesn't matter. Besides bug repellent attracts bears.  Which we did see two grizzly bears in section B. A rare and special occasion for sure. That encounter has given me much to think about. It is different not being the apex species in these woods.  

 

Overall I love it up here the scenery is nothing short of spectacular.  Our days are long but our legs are stronger. Enjoy!! 

 

 

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mt Assiniboine lodge

mt Assiniboine lodge

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amazing sunrise. Cant wait to work on this and print it Big!!! 

amazing sunrise. Cant wait to work on this and print it Big!!! 

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Waiting out an afternoon thunderstorm at Sunshine loved outside of Banif  

Waiting out an afternoon thunderstorm at Sunshine loved outside of Banif  

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River and Opus

River and Opus

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the GDT eats shoes.... 

the GDT eats shoes....