Mileage: 17 km We got a relatively late start as we needed to pack up our car camping site first, but we managed to get to the trailhead at 9:30am and promptly started ascending to Bald Hills in the rain. It was somewhat steep, but easy walking as it followed an old fire road up … Continue reading Day 1 – Six Passes-Maligne Valley Loop
We've been itching to get on an overnight trip since we got back from the GDT and over the winter break was the first chance we've managed to make it work. We haven't done any winter camping before, so we decided on Elfin Lakes - the route is marked and a reasonable length (11km one … Continue reading Trip Report: Elfin Lakes
The GDT is an amazing trail and I think it has ruined us in terms of our expectations for other trails in the future. Here are a few resources and our perspective on the GDT. I'll try to avoid repeating things other hikers have already addressed well - definitely refer to the other hiker journals … Continue reading For Future GDT Hikers
We have finished the trail so be it's probably a good time to write down some of my thoughts before they change! My midpoint reflection is here. I'll probably put another summary together when I have more time to reflect. Itinerary We started deviating more from our itinerary and permits in Section E. Up until … Continue reading GDT Reflection: End/ Prince George
This section was a bit more scattered, but with some more unusual sightings. One moose - a young bull What looked to be a wolverine walking away from me at Timothy Slide campground as I was walking to the toilet in the dark. It seemed reluctant to move from it's resting spot! Ducks! Lots of … Continue reading Wildlife Summary: GDT Section F/G
GDT kms: 28.1 (+ 12.7 on the drivable part of the road) We had a nice lazy start as neither of us were in a particular hurry to start. We saw a moose on the road pretty early on, but otherwise the road was quite boring. We ate our lunch in front of a snowmobile … Continue reading Days 49 and 50 – The road out
GDT kms: 29.9 For the first time in several days, it isn't a super cold morning, so I decide to opt for wearing shorts only rather than pulling my dance pants on like I have the past few days. Shortly after we start, I realize this wasn't the best decision - once we are down … Continue reading Day 48 – Holy shit, we did it!
GDT kms: 36.0 We have a bit of a late start this morning, but we are quickly on good trail and are making good time for the first time in several days. As with the rest of the section, we need to pull out our phone and check the GPS every time we go through … Continue reading Day 47 – Back on good trail!
GDT kms: 21.4 Another cold, dark start, this time well below freezing, but miraculously we didn't have frozen shoes. When we got on the trail, it was more of what we did yesterday, constant finding/losing trail, and quite slow going. Where we initially planned to camp last night was supposed to be an established site, … Continue reading Day 46 – Finally off the river
Backpacks & Bike Racks 