We had to bail at Cairne Creek Rec Site after I injured my ankle. So I am reflecting on the part we did finish. We plan on tagging the rest of Section D when we finish the GDT. The Ameswki valley is brushy as hell and not a lot of fun until you ford the … Continue reading Section D Reflection – Part 1
Category: Family Hiking
GDT Day 37, 38, 39, 40 – Injury… So what’s next?
Mileage: ~10 km Day 37 Today I woke up and my ankle was swollen and bruised and I could not move my foot. I also couldn't sleep for hours last night. Every time I put my foot down, or moved it a little bit, the pain was unbearable. I slept terrible. My ankle injury seems … Continue reading GDT Day 37, 38, 39, 40 – Injury… So what’s next?
GDT Day 36 – getting off the road
Mileage: 14.8 km (Amiswki Ridge Alt, accounting for dropping onto the road early, Road on official GDT and the Collie Creek Alt) Today we started on the Amiswki Ridge alternate at our campsite a few hundred meters past the Amiswki Lodge. I woke up this morning thinking about the stars I could see last night … Continue reading GDT Day 36 – getting off the road
GDT Day 35 – In the clear yet?
Mileage: 22.1km Are we out of the woods yet?Are we out of the woods yet?Are we out of the woods yet?Are we out of the woods?Are we in the clear yet?Are we in the clear yet?Are we in the clear yet?In the clear yet, goodOut of the Woods - Taylor Swift It rained off and … Continue reading GDT Day 35 – In the clear yet?
GDT Day 34 – the seven trials of the GDT
Mileage: 21.4 km (ish) I was surprised this morning when Natasha sprung out of bed at 5:20 am to get Toothless up when he was fussing. I thought "she must be gearing up for an early start!". Turns out she thought it was closer to 7:00am ... but I'll take the early start I guess! … Continue reading GDT Day 34 – the seven trials of the GDT
GDT Day 32 & 33 – Cold Beer, Warm Showers
Day 32 Mileage: 23.0km Day 33 Mileage: 0️⃣ It was a chilly morning being deep in a valley that the sun wouldn't reach for several more hours and we had the motivation of town, so we did our best to pack up quickly and get on the trail. Just as we were about to head … Continue reading GDT Day 32 & 33 – Cold Beer, Warm Showers
GDT Section C Reflection
I'm not a fan of Banff on the GDT south of Whistling Pass. Whistling Pass and Ball Pass are fun. I really like Height of the Rockies and think that the South Kanakasis Pass Alt should be the official route. This even blows a bunch of the following Banff trails away. Assiniboine is lovely but … Continue reading GDT Section C Reflection
GDT Section B Reflection
The wildfire smoke has impacted many of the views. This makes this section less enjoyable. The HRT (High Rock Trail) is awesome and is a great replacement for the ATV road. It's well designed and nice to walk. The campsites are sometimes oddly spaced. People love to break the rules and ride motorized vehicles where … Continue reading GDT Section B Reflection
GDT Section A Reflection
We are often surprised at how big of days we can do with Toothless with only minor frustrations! Toothless just gets tired at about 5pm. We have to limit hiking to before 4:30pm if possible. If we do, then he generally is in a great mood and likes exploring camp. Bedtime has been challenging a … Continue reading GDT Section A Reflection
GDT Day 31 – I need a shower and a burger
Mileage: 21.8 km I haven't had a shower in like 10 days. I haven't had good cooked food in like 22 days (I don't consider the smokies at Boulton Creek Trading Post to count). Despite the beautiful day today and overall good mood of the day I just really need a small break. I'm looking … Continue reading GDT Day 31 – I need a shower and a burger
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