First Section Done!

JULY 18, 2006 - Crowsnest Pass

10 days down, 50 to go!
No lightning storms, bears, blood-thirsty mosquitos or pepper spray in the face could keep us from finishing our first leg of the Great Divide Trail...

We are in the little town of Coleman in the Crowsnest Pass on highway 3. Today is a rest and resupply day after finishing a mostly brilliant first section of the GDT. We "splurged" on the nicest motel in town and went out for cheeseburgers and ice cream!

Spending an entire day without having to put my heavy pack on feels like heaven... giving all of the little aches and pains a chance to heal before we head out on section 2. Speaking of section 2, due to some changes to the trails in this area resulting from industry/construction, we have to find an alternate route to get back up into the mountains. We are looking over maps and getting some local advice... but the first day or two out of Crowsnest Pass could be a little interesting. But first, one more ice cream before we hit the trail again!

SPECIAL THANKS to:

Ranger Jeff Smith, who gave us some much-needed directions in the maze of ATV trails north of Lynx Creek campground!

Shawn (from Crowsnest Lake), who gave us a ride from the trail into Coleman... much appreciated after a long, hot day of hiking!