August 2019
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Jasper to Mount Robson: Mud, Mosquitos, and Magnificent Mountains
The short version of the last four days might go something like this: *squelching through shin deep mud* *slapping away gigantic mosquitos* *spending a whole day crossing rivers* *jaws dropping at the incredible Mount Robson* August 8th – 17 miles,… Continue reading
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Into The Arctic Basin and Caribou Country – Saskatchewan Crossing to Jasper
We continue on with our 2019 Great Divide Trail journey from the U.S./Canadian border to Kakwa Lake. Saskatchewan Crossing to Jasper is the 6th segment of the journey, or Section E. Here we begin to enter the far north including… Continue reading
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Field to Saskatchewan Crossing: Walking Along Glaciers, Heinous Bushwhacks and Historic Crossings
The following is an account of Dan and Elaine’s 2019 Great Divide Trail journey from the U.S./Canadian border to Kakwa Lake. Field to Saskatchewan Crossing is the fifth segment of the journey, or Section D. Affectionately known as the “black… Continue reading
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