Thursday, August 31, 2006

Mount Robson, here we come

AUGUST 31, 2006 - Jasper

Today we resupplied our packs with food for one last time before we head out on our last week of hiking to the end of the Great Divide Trail at Mount Robson.

The past week of hiking towards Jasper had me feeling many mixed emotions... the below-treeline, valley walking south of Maligne Lake gave me the trail blues and I felt uninspired and listless as we walked for three days under beautiful blue-sky. While the ever-approaching end of our trip had me feeling excited to finally accomplish our goal, I was also saddened that I would be leaving the mountains soon and no longer be hiking in the Rocky Mountain wilderness everyday...

But my spirits were lifted by our last two days of hiking on the Skyline Trail, one of Jasper National Park's most spectacular and popular backcountry routes.

HELLO to our fellow campers at Tekarra campground on the Skyline: David & Laura from North Carolina; Tim & Larry from Alaska; and thanks to Rich from Seattle for a delicious lunch in Jasper! We wish you all many more blue-sky hiking adventures...

DAY 50: near Maligne Pass

DAY 52: Trekking the Skyline

DAY 52: Mount Tekarra on the Skyline

DAY 52: The Notch (2480m, highest point on the Skyline)


Back on the trail tomorrow... off to Mount Robson and the end of our adventure!

8 Comments:

At 4:30 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bradman and Kissyboots, We miss you guys, the last part of the trail sounds fab! wish we could magic ourselves over to Jasper to hike the last week with you (however paolo would have to carry me as the hip is still sore!). Can't wait to go for a pint with you and chat about the trail. See you both soon, love Nature Girl and Gravy xxx

 
At 4:30 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bradman and Kissyboots, We miss you guys, the last part of the trail sounds fab! wish we could magic ourselves over to Jasper to hike the last week with you (however paolo would have to carry me as the hip is still sore!). Can't wait to go for a pint with you and chat about the trail. See you both soon, love Nature Girl and Gravy xxx

 
At 5:32 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

save me jebus!

 
At 7:12 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Brad & Christy: Sorry we missed your call. I had an eye appointment and Dad was bowling. Anyway, we will meet you on 6th September and just may surprise you and hike up to Kinney Lake, who knows. We miss you, Love Mom & Dad

 
At 8:59 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Brad and Christy, Mount Robson here you come, what a great summer, have been following and the pictures are great. Our computer will be disconnected soon, but Brad I will keep in touch at your INAC email address, in your new position. Cheers Beth......

 
At 10:59 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Brad and Christy...
Hope that your last week went well. Thanks for the tips on Mount Robson... Snowbird Pass day trip was done on Friday which you know was a blue sky day! Supurb views of the icefield and Mount Robson. Hope your migration to the real world goes slowly and that the memories of your journey live on...

 
At 2:32 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Brad & Christy,
By the time you read this I imagine your journey of the Great Divide will have come to an end. How did 60 days go by so quickly. The pictures are amazing. I especially loved Christy's shots of the flowers and smaller details..very beautiful. Love the beard Brad...very manly! Hope this finds you enjoying a very yummy meal and a cold beverage of your choosing! Warmest Wishes to you both...look forward to chatting soon.
Kristi

 
At 4:55 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

brad and christy, Glad to hear that you made it to jasper and best wishes on the final leg of you journey, all the best peace love and happiness, yours Chris From Castle.

 

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