Greetings from the trail,
It turns out that yesterdays hike was more like 25 - 26 kms, after today's tally of approx. 22kms.
I made it to Sparwood today, and am camping just south of the town centre. I was very relieved to make it into town, as I was quite exhausted. I happened to run into a gentleman who I spoke with briefly about where I had camped just north of Elkford. He was impressed with my progress.
The heat of the day is on me, so I'm waiting in the picnic shack to set up camp. This is the first paid , full service camp I've stayed at, and I'm looking forward to a shower tonight.
Otherwise, I'm doing OK, and expect I might make Fernie with a hard push tomorrow.
See you on the trail,
Joshua Ganes
Friday, July 13, 2007
Wed. June 27, 2007 Day 5
Today's hike brought me through Elkford and about 13 kms out the other side for a total of about 23 kms today. The hike in was pleasant, but out of Elkford I followed along a mildly used highway. I hope to get off it ASAP and back on a quieter hiking trail.
As I mentioned previously, I'm left with a lot of extra time on my hands after my hike. I'd like to extend my time on the trail, but my body likes to disagree with me. Perhaps in time I'll build up my endurance. For now, I've decided to try to make my fortune and prove P is not equal to NP or P=NP. $1,000,000.00 would come in handy. My efforts might not be good enough :) !
In Elkford I bought some supplies, drank 1L of chocolate milk, and had lunch at a restaurant. Obviously my metabolism's changed, as I couldn't even finish my burger and fries. The chocolate milk beat out the pepsi for best drink hands down.
See you on the trail,
Joshua Ganes
As I mentioned previously, I'm left with a lot of extra time on my hands after my hike. I'd like to extend my time on the trail, but my body likes to disagree with me. Perhaps in time I'll build up my endurance. For now, I've decided to try to make my fortune and prove P is not equal to NP or P=NP. $1,000,000.00 would come in handy. My efforts might not be good enough :) !
In Elkford I bought some supplies, drank 1L of chocolate milk, and had lunch at a restaurant. Obviously my metabolism's changed, as I couldn't even finish my burger and fries. The chocolate milk beat out the pepsi for best drink hands down.
See you on the trail,
Joshua Ganes
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Day Four
Tuesday June 26, 2007 - Day 4
Greetings from the trail,
It's just after 6:00pm and I'm in my tent after eating supper. I had a delicious cream of broccoli soup. mmmmm .... soup.
Today's campsite isn't as scenic as yesterday, but it is still nothing to scoff at. The sites here are more hidden among the trees. I like that.
I hiked over 19 km today, just about hit that 20 km mark. My spirit is willing, but my body and feet are sore. I'd gladly do over 30 km/day if my feet could keep up. I've developed blisters on both my pinky toes. If they continue to cause me problems I may have to delay.
My mind has been struggling to comprehend the reality of the remaining challenge in front of me. I've walked over 70 km, but that pales in comparison to the approximately 1200 km total. I was looking through my map book and noticed that for each detailed map, I've been able to cover its distance in one day. Counting the number of maps I find there are 64 detail maps to Vancouver. This means 4 down and 60 to go. I'm done 1/16th of the trail by this measurement. wOOt! Huzzah! And other exclamations of joy and satisfaction!
I'm looking forward to stopping in town tomorrow for a restaurant meal and a Pepsi. I miss it so !!). I'll also call some family from town.
I think the next week is where I'll discover if I'll overcome adversity, or break down from trying too hard.
I should mail these entries tomorrow from Elkford. After that, it's on to Sparwood and Fernie.
See you on the trail,
Joshua Ganes
Greetings from the trail,
It's just after 6:00pm and I'm in my tent after eating supper. I had a delicious cream of broccoli soup. mmmmm .... soup.
Today's campsite isn't as scenic as yesterday, but it is still nothing to scoff at. The sites here are more hidden among the trees. I like that.
I hiked over 19 km today, just about hit that 20 km mark. My spirit is willing, but my body and feet are sore. I'd gladly do over 30 km/day if my feet could keep up. I've developed blisters on both my pinky toes. If they continue to cause me problems I may have to delay.
My mind has been struggling to comprehend the reality of the remaining challenge in front of me. I've walked over 70 km, but that pales in comparison to the approximately 1200 km total. I was looking through my map book and noticed that for each detailed map, I've been able to cover its distance in one day. Counting the number of maps I find there are 64 detail maps to Vancouver. This means 4 down and 60 to go. I'm done 1/16th of the trail by this measurement. wOOt! Huzzah! And other exclamations of joy and satisfaction!
I'm looking forward to stopping in town tomorrow for a restaurant meal and a Pepsi. I miss it so !!). I'll also call some family from town.
I think the next week is where I'll discover if I'll overcome adversity, or break down from trying too hard.
I should mail these entries tomorrow from Elkford. After that, it's on to Sparwood and Fernie.
See you on the trail,
Joshua Ganes
Day Three
Monday June 25, 2007
Greetings from the trail,
I decided to rest yesterday, rather than add a journal entry. The day went as expected. I hiked 17kms to the Weary Creek campsite. I was surprised how little wildlife I've seen. Yesterday I saw two deer and a moose. Today was a little more lively. I saw several elk and a bear. Luckily, he ran off in the opposite direction as soon as I made some noise.
Today I got the first rain of my trip. It was light and tolerable. If this is the worst I see I'll be both surprised and thankful.
Today's trip brought me about 17 kms down the trail before jaunting 1-2 kms to the west to the Forsythe Creek campsite. That name amused me as it made me think of the character Jughead from Archie comics. This is a great site, in such a scenic spot. I also made my first "real " fire of my trip here, as the fire ring was calling to me.
I expect to camp north of Elkford tomorrow and make it through town on Wednesday.
See you on the trail,
Joshua Ganes
Greetings from the trail,
I decided to rest yesterday, rather than add a journal entry. The day went as expected. I hiked 17kms to the Weary Creek campsite. I was surprised how little wildlife I've seen. Yesterday I saw two deer and a moose. Today was a little more lively. I saw several elk and a bear. Luckily, he ran off in the opposite direction as soon as I made some noise.
Today I got the first rain of my trip. It was light and tolerable. If this is the worst I see I'll be both surprised and thankful.
Today's trip brought me about 17 kms down the trail before jaunting 1-2 kms to the west to the Forsythe Creek campsite. That name amused me as it made me think of the character Jughead from Archie comics. This is a great site, in such a scenic spot. I also made my first "real " fire of my trip here, as the fire ring was calling to me.
I expect to camp north of Elkford tomorrow and make it through town on Wednesday.
See you on the trail,
Joshua Ganes
Day one notes from the trail
Sat. June 23, 2007 Day one
Greetings from the trail,
I made a minor revision to my starting point, and began from the Elk Pass trail in Kananaskis. This cut a few days from my trip, but saved the trouble of camping in a Provincial park.
I started out from Calgary this morning and drove to the trail head at about 10:00 am with my Dad and Uncle. They hiked in with me past the BC border before I said goodbye. I continued on my own through the Elk lakes park and a few kms down the gravel road toward Elkford.
I set up camp in a recreational camp ground, and quickly feel asleep for an afternoon nap. The camp is descent, and I think I'll make something to eat soon. I would guess I walked 17 -18 kms today.
The views were great. I'd say the best was from a marshy meadow surrounded by mountains. Hard not to be impressed by nature there.
See you on the trail,
Joshua Ganes
Greetings from the trail,
I made a minor revision to my starting point, and began from the Elk Pass trail in Kananaskis. This cut a few days from my trip, but saved the trouble of camping in a Provincial park.
I started out from Calgary this morning and drove to the trail head at about 10:00 am with my Dad and Uncle. They hiked in with me past the BC border before I said goodbye. I continued on my own through the Elk lakes park and a few kms down the gravel road toward Elkford.
I set up camp in a recreational camp ground, and quickly feel asleep for an afternoon nap. The camp is descent, and I think I'll make something to eat soon. I would guess I walked 17 -18 kms today.
The views were great. I'd say the best was from a marshy meadow surrounded by mountains. Hard not to be impressed by nature there.
See you on the trail,
Joshua Ganes
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
About the trail notes.
We'll probably type in the trail notes to make them a little more readable as we get time. Until then , have fun deciphering Josh's writing on the scanned images.
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