The Great Divide Trail is a 1,200km (or 750mi) thru hike across the Canadian Rockies. Passing through spectacular national parks like Waterton Lakes, Banff, and Jasper. It is reminiscent of the Continental Divide Trail in the US because it follows the same chain of mountains and is similarly as rugged, if not more. In the end it took us 42 days to complete and has proven to be one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced or done. Starting July 21st and ending sept 1st.

The GDT has a unique set of challenges.
Grizzly bear and moose are present in this environment from start to finish
Unpredictable weather at high elevations above tree line
Extreme remoteness, far away from any help, civilization, or cell service
Off trail travel and bushwhacking is common in nearly every section
The list goes on! But all of this can be alleviated with just a few special choices in gear!

My BEST GEAR recommendations for the GDT:
Rain Jacket https://tinyurl.com/msksre8k
Fleece Sweater https://tinyurl.com/ucd7ypdr
Fleece (Warmer) https://tinyurl.com/3mzhxk6z
Fleece (Different Brands) https://tinyurl.com/24e86z5n or https://tinyurl.com/msdu6dh2

Bear Proof Food Bag https://tinyurl.com/yxt9ctz2
Bug Head Net https://tinyurl.com/2vrwsd26
Synthetic Puffy https://tinyurl.com/29966jbw
Bear Spray https://amzn.to/47PArIK
Rain Pants http://tinyurl.com/y5pz5jvm
Rain Pants 2 https://amzn.to/47PAmVs

Satellite Communicator https://tinyurl.com/2cnhbnnk
Satellite Communicator 2 https://tinyurl.com/4dw4rah4
Satellite Communicator 3 https://tinyurl.com/mbk46zb5

Our FULL Gear List from the GDT:
http://www.jupiterhikes.com/gear/

00:00 Intro
00:54 Challenges
02:15 Rain Jacket
04:29 Head Net
05:11 Bear Spray
06:00 Bear Bag
07:35 Fleece
08:40 Puffy
09:23 PLB
11:00 Pants
11:58 Outro

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