GDT # 4a FOOD on the Trail

Trail Food- One day's worth Here is what we eat while on the trail. The bottom row is our breakfast which consists of an oat/chia/protein mix or a dehydrated egg/cheese/potatoe mix or a savoury dried bean mix. We create the mixes ourselves and are perfecting the recipes as we go along. The bag is enough … Continue reading GDT # 4a FOOD on the Trail →

GDT # 4 Banff

Our Trail Angels returned us to where we left off in Kananaskis Lakes and we began the leg of the journey to Banff. We have concluded that the first 2 sections of the trail have a raw "fitness" element to them which included frequent and steep climbs over the rises of land while this section … Continue reading GDT # 4 Banff →

GDT # 3 Kananaskis Lake

Crowsnest Mountain outside Coleman We enjoyed a fabulous rest day in Coleman checking out the coal mining and rum running history. It holds onto some colourful stories from the past which I find so intriguing to discover along a hiking trail. This is our own country we are experiencing! Isn't Canada great eh? This stretch … Continue reading GDT # 3 Kananaskis Lake →

GDT # 2 COLEMAN Alberta

The Waterton/Montana border marker. The start of the GDT. We are taking a calmer approach to this hike since it is shorter and we don't have a deadline! Yeah!! We have hiked some 100+ kms so far in the summer sun surrounded by our own country's Rocky Mountain beauty! Nothing pleases us more. The past … Continue reading GDT # 2 COLEMAN Alberta →

GDT # 1: Packed-Ready to Start

Time has passed but we remain and we hope the same for all of you! We are headed back to the trail this time in CANADA!! We will begin the Great Divide Trail GDT in a few days. This is a trail that starts at the border of Montana and Alberta in Waterton National Park … Continue reading GDT # 1: Packed-Ready to Start →

PCT Shutdown ordered

Zip and Jobie are now off the trail as ordered by the state of California and the Pacific Crest Trail Association due to the Corona virus pandemic. We hope to return to the trail before the end of the hiking season. Fingers crossed.

PCT Third Leg: Mile 179-266 Idyllwild to Big Bear Lake

This stretch of the trail had amazing vistas which fed my soul, lots of variety in terrain, but as always in this early part of the season, the weather makes all the difference. We left Idyllwild from the Black Mountain Road with fellow hikers Horseshoes and Storyman. There was snow for the first 8 miles … Continue reading PCT Third Leg: Mile 179-266 Idyllwild to Big Bear Lake →

PCT Second Leg: Mile 110-179 Warner Springs to Idyllwild

In this 4 day section we found the experience on the trail to transition from easy to the most challenging we have ever done. The gentleness of the slope leaving Warner Springs grew into longer ascents as we traversed the mountain sides and the steepness increased a few days in. Despite the higher elevation, it … Continue reading PCT Second Leg: Mile 110-179 Warner Springs to Idyllwild →

PCT First Leg: Mile 0 – 110 Border to Warner Springs

Well we are on our way! Little bit by little bit. After 6 hiking days we have arrived at our first resupply in Warner Springs California. We have cleaned up, washed clothes and are now able to catch up with communications as we lay around in our hotel room. Tomorrow when the Post Office opens … Continue reading PCT First Leg: Mile 0 – 110 Border to Warner Springs →

Making Salmon and Tofu Jerky: for the PCT 2020

Pink Salmon filetsNoise makerSmushingDehydrated fish strips Over the past months I have been preparing for the 150 days of food needed for the PCT hike. Initially I concentrated on the stuffs that I can't purchase such as Tofu and Salmon jerky. As you can see Pink salmon filets were used, after thawing, they were deskinned, … Continue reading Making Salmon and Tofu Jerky: for the PCT 2020 →