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I come across a woman very late in the day. Strange, mostly because everyone is already in camp by 3 or 4 here. I’m the only one out walking late, even though it’s not dark …

Sending a package to Canada from the US is really expensive. Maybe 50 dollars extra, it’s hard to remember. Nonetheless it had to be done. I won’t see a town for another 140miles. The desk …

Down the mountain, passing through land of Christmas trees it’s clear I’m the only one to be out here. Spider webs litter the trail, and within an hour of starting my day I look as …

Leaving my new friends at L’Amarré was hard but it must be done! I have miles to make, and a trail to hike. I was told the next mountain I woukd be hiking was going …

My alarm is set for 4am, I did this before I left for the trip. At least to wake me up, and hopefully to get me hiking early in the day, because as we know …

Town day! With yesterday’s foolery behind me I’m ready to grab some food, and hit this trail with a fresh mind. Still 10 or so miles away from the village I quickly learn some rumors …

At 1mph I’m not exactly moving very far, very fast. The wilderness is as it should be, kept wild. In this instance it means the trail isn’t as prominent as maybe I’d like. Although I’m …

Skipping ahead a few days to give a shout out. L’Amarré, is a beautiful hotel in Mont Louis. To all hikers on the SIA, IAT, ECT, GRwhatever, Hwy 132…. this is the place to stay. …

I figured there would come a time when the trail got more difficult. Thus far it’s been extremely well maintained, easy to follow, signs everywhere. Today that seems to have ended. Leaving Forillon National Park …