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Traveling Lite Shuttle and Resupply, Asheville, NC (2026)

09/03/2026

Gil, aka 3G, and Corinne, aka Huckleberry, are two friends that met on the PCT in 2019. Gil is an artist from Seattle that used to live in Asheville. He’s completed the PCT and the AT up through Damascus.

corinne.blaettler survived a random gopher snakebite and a rogue bee sting to the eye during the PCT thru 7 years ago all with a positive attitude which will serve her well with the heat, humidity, and never ending spiderwebs that the AT has in store this time of year! She’s a Swiss native trading the Alps for the Appalachians.

Enjoy Virginia and thanks for catching a ride with me!

08/22/2026

GDT The End
Segments F and G

We knew we’d need a couple of days rest in Jasper before we tackled the final 2 sections. 150 remote trail miles with another 30-60 to get to a spot to be picked up was what stood between us and the goal line.

I wouldn’t call the last two sections a trail, it’s a route that used to be maintained. We met a couple of Canadians that called it the North Boundary Trail. Mud, countless river fords, blow downs, and bushwhacking are what we did all day long every day in these final miles. All this to say, it made the beautiful moments high in the alpine very special and memorable. I’ll never forget how it felt getting into the Jackpine alpine after the 3 hardest days on trail in section F. The day before we were wet and cold all day and had to clear Bess Pass before getting to camp and it was a stretch of steep trail that was muddy and slippery with willows hitting us in the face on every step. Thankfully, we met two sets of strangers that day that each had a fire going where we warmed ourselves and dried up the best we could. May sound like exaggeration, but those fires may have been the difference between hypothermia/sickness and being able to continue on. Segment F was challenging!

G included a 9 mile roundtrip with 3,000’ of descent and gain to gather our resupply. It’s a wonderful service that Jasper Backcountry Tours supplies GDT hikers with allowing us to not have to carry 8-10 days worth of food out of Jasper, but you pay for it with the effort to get down there and head back up. We wisely shipped ourselves some treats (cinnamon rolls and cokes) so the sugar high carried me up the mountain to get back to the trail.

We arrived at Kakwa Lake late on 8/15, 37 days (4 zeroes and 33 hiking days) to get from Waterton to the end. Sounds cliche, but I could not have done this one without Levi Dobson He literally picked me up every time I fell and was patient with me regarding my pace and sometimes testy attitude. I’m grateful for his companionship! I felt like I was slow the whole time, but we ended up being faster than most. It doesn’t matter, being fast that is, but when you’re older, you don’t want to hold up a younger and fitter hiker. The new knee was an obstacle most of the time and I feel proud that I completed this tough trek regardless of the constant pain and lack of mobility. Now, if I can suffer in silence, that would help those around me haha!

The GDT is the most beautiful trail I’ve ever hiked, but also the hardest. Never say never, but I don’t think I’ll be back. I encourage anyone looking for a challenge beyond the trails stateside to tackle this one. You will feel a real sense of accomplishment after you’re done and the views are indescribable!

I look forward to seeing some of you this Fall in Western North Carolina. Hiking with the changing colors and falling temps is such a wonderful time to get out and enjoy the trails in the area.

Thanks for following along!

📸 Levi Dobson 1,2,14

08/09/2026

GDT Segment E

Upon leaving The Crossing Resort, we caught a glimpse of a bighorn sheep crossing the road and then began the treacherous climb up Owen’s Creek. I’ve learned on the GDT that if the trail is by a creek or river there’s a good chance that half of it will be washed out. However, I am grateful for the GDTA and the orange flagging that they’ve installed to help hikers find the safest route.

After a bit of bouldering, steep climbing, and precarious footing on slippery terrain we made it up to Owen’s Pass and camped at Michelle Lakes. The beauty was jaw dropping and the weather that blew in that night brought high winds, hail, heavy rain, sleet and snow. The next day had us crossing the highest point of the trail at 8,410’ in snow and freezing cold winds. The last 4 hours of the day we got drenched in the car wash of the alder bushes. When we finally reached camp around 7:30/8 PM that night, we setup in record time and didn’t leave the tent until 8 AM the next morning. Cold and wet don’t go together too well but we survived.

Cataract Pass and Jonas Pass the following day showed what Jasper National Park had to offer. Sitting atop the Jonas Shoulder, I marveled at the mountains across the half lit valley below. The shadows seemed to cover the tree line while the sun illuminated Jonas Creek. It was unforgettable!

The next day brought the Maligne Valley and I wasn’t prepared for the amount of creek fords, nor bushwhacking. We finally made it to camp after nearly 30 miles and while Maligne Pass was a highlight, the challenges of the day outweighed the positives, but that’s what thru hiking can be about. Not all days are what you want out here but I do know that it will change at some point and it did the following day.

We took half a day and hung out at the Maligne Lake Chalet eating food, napping, and drying out while taking in the views of this incredible alpine lake. The following day led us to the Skyline Trail which is the most spectacular in Jasper. It was a beautiful ridge walk almost all the way to town.

Sections F and G will be a 8-10 day remote way to end the trail!

📸 Levi Dobson 1,20

08/07/2026

GDT Seg D

We left Golden after taking a much needed day off where I bought new shoes (more to come on that later) and we planned ahead for a resupply delivery for the last segment (G). Patrick, a young man from Ontario that got injured early in his GDT thru attempt, picked us up and dropped us off at the start of segment D.

We decided to take the Kiwetinok Alternate because of the promise of cool views and the other option was walking 20 miles along the actual GDT which was a viewless bushwhack. We were so glad we made this choice as the Iceline Trail (aka Kiwetinok alternate) was spectacular! We walked just below a glacier, skipped rocks on tairns, viewed thundering waterfalls from a distance, and summited Kiwetinok pass right as the sun set over the western ridge. It was one of, if not, my favorite days on trail thus far.

While climbing during the first part of the day I remembered that it was the 20th anniversary of the date I got married for the first time (7/29/2006). I thought about what a contrast this day was to that hot July day in Texas crammed in my new home for a low budget reception. It was a beautiful day in its own right, but quite different to the cool mountain breeze, expansive views, and quiet/low stress nature of the present day. Sometimes I wonder what my life would look like today if that didn’t end. All of the miles hiked isn’t better than being married, it’s just different. The gratitude and contentment I felt in the present moment told me I was right where I was supposed to be.

The next two days were brutal. Steep climbs, bushwhacking beyond anything I’ve endured before, and navigating washed out trail and constant deadfall made that 48 hours a character building experience. I fell multiple times, sliced and diced my legs from the alder and juniper bushes, and the new shoes gave me blisters turning my every thought to how I could make slight adjustments to reduce the pain.

Nevertheless, we made it to The Crossing Resort, a 1970’s style motel, gas station, gift shop, cafe, restaurant, and pub all rolled into one. They’re the only game in town and the goods and services are priced accordingly.

📸Levi Dobson 1,9,12,16,19

07/29/2026

GDT Segment C

After a quick trip to Canmore for some R&R, we got back on trail at Burstall having to skip over Turbine Canyon due to it being closed as a result of severe flooding in late June. We will probably come back and do the Northover Ridge Alternate after completing the trail. I was concerned with the amount of snow still lingering on the ridge to try it now.

Banff and Kootenay National Parks were as advertised! Breathtaking beauty at Assiniboine and the Rockwall. Floe Lake and Helmet Falls were out of this world as well. These are some of the most beautiful landscapes I have ever seen and the work put in to get these views makes it even more satisfying. Saturday included over 8k feet of vertical gain. The breakfast buffet at Sunshine Village provided the fuel required to make it happen. I hope I never forget the last five days of hiking!

We’re getting in the groove, getting stronger and I’m getting lighter. I crave the routine out here and being completely removed from cell service. The GDT really is one of the only trails in North America where you can truly get away. All of the long trails in the U.S. have cell service almost all of the way while this trail has had almost none at all.

I don’t think much, just really one foot in front of the other. This route is really that challenging; I’m just focusing on moving forward while enjoying my surroundings. I do know I value physical fitness more than ever and this walk is teaching me that. It’s hard to feel good mentally if you don’t feel good physically. How can I intertwine financial security and physical fitness? It seems I am all or nothing on each forsaking one to get the other at different times of each year. I hope to see more of a blend in the future.

📸 Levi Dobson 1,2,15

07/22/2026

GDT Segment B

The Great Divide Trail is a relatively new route compared to the trails in the states and as a result sometimes things like bushwhacking, route finding, river fording, etc… are apart of this journey.

While in the first trail town of Blairmore, AB, we met the owner of the outfitter store in town that told me about the man that was running the register while I was in there picking up a few items. Apparently, the man died years ago during a tragic ice climbing accident in the Canadian Rockies but was brought back to life and this same guy mentioned to me himself that he had walked the GDT over 20 years ago, not ending at Lake Kakwa, but heading all the way up to the Yukon. He said there were no blazes, trails, or bridges. Sometimes he’d setup camp at a river at noon only to cross at midnight when the snow melt was at its lowest. All this to say, there are some impressive human beings that live and play in these areas doing things that most wouldn’t even dare attempt. A humbling moment it was indeed.

Segment B is probably the part of the trail that is most similar to trails in the states. There are blazes (orange, like the Florida Trail), a lot of water crossings have bridges, and the bushwhacking wasn’t too bad (except coming down into James Lake and into Aldridge Creek). One key learning… put on the rain pants every morning if it rains the night before. We call it a car wash, walking through wet vegetation after a rain. It soaks you through from nearly head to toe and that happened a couple of times this section.

We’ve only met about 10-15 other thru hikers so far. All have been either Canadian, French, Polish, Dutch, or Czech. We found a good group while camped at Marmot Lake and decided to cut the next day short to rest and hang with them for another night. They were lovely and it was nice to have company.

Tornado saddle was the most challenging part for me. Trail going up the pass was hard to find and the slope was steep and slick.

We ended the segment passing by Elk Lake. It’s the quintessential snow capped magnificent mountain with perfect reflection on the body of water it towers above. Words can’t do it justice.

📸levi_hikes 1,5,7,9

07/16/2026

GDT Segment A

It’s good to be back…

It’s been 2 years since I finished the PCT for a second time and knocked out the rest of the AZT. A torn meniscus in my left knee required a partial knee replacement and it had me on the sidelines last summer. Rehab has been slow and at times painful, but my confidence in the knee is improving.

I’ve been wanting to walk this trail for a while now. The beauty, grandeur, and remote nature of the route intrigued me. I’ve heard from others that it was hard… well, they weren’t wrong. This trail is challenging; some days have grades of 800-900 ft/mile on average throughout the day (for reference, 500 ft/mile is considered strenuous). It’s steep and has exposure, which at times, tests my courage.

and I decided to take on the Mt Rowe alternate on our second full day. It involved scrambling, scree, and exposure that had me praying and asking Jesus for help and safety. I don’t like that feeling… being scared. I kept telling myself that others had done the route so I could do it too. I will say it shocked me that people had done this without expressing fear. Everyone has a different sense of risk tolerance; I’m always understanding where I really am on the spectrum. I’m glad I overcame the challenge. We don’t have pictures from the most challenging moments, it wasn’t really the appropriate time for photo op’s in my opinion, but now I wish I did. Most of the route wasn’t dangerous at all, just Mt Festubert. I think I led us down the wrong path making the ascent even more difficult than it was supposed to be.

The next day going over the La Coulotte ridge was similar but the experience from the previous day helped steady my nerves. Physically, I was a train wreck. Overweight, out of shape, nauseated, climbing became 10-20 steps and stop, rinse and repeat until we conquered the ridge averaging around 1 mph.

How many times do we get to overcome a real fear we face that has real consequences if we fail? We did it, exhausted and nerve racked, we did it and we felt alive!

Segment B coming up!

06/16/2026

Third year in a row of on the AT with the Michigan crew. Tamra, Kara, Kristin and Sweet Caroline (Carolyn) ended up walking into Trail Days this season. These chicas are some of my faves. They’re generous, kind, and our conversations usually leave me in stitches from the belly laughs. You’re at the northern end of my typical range but I hope to see you next season!

P.S. I would’ve made an incredible sorority sister!

06/12/2026

How do 2 CPA’s become best trail running pals… they meet in a port-a-potty line at a trail race and hit it off!

amanda_on_trails and her friend, Michelle, allowed me to support them as they completed the Art Loeb in one day. Michelle runs her own CPA firm in Atlanta and has completed notable ultra endurance races like the Black Canyon 100. Amanda has decades of experience in the accounting industry and has published books on topics in the field. She continues to work towards her goal of completing the AT and after the Art Loeb… maybe Cocodona 2027??

Great job ladies and ladies thanks for allowing me to be apart of your day on trail!

06/07/2026

m.r.scruggs and his buddy, Jeff, are getting closer to their eventual goal of hiking the AT all the way to Katahdin. These guys have been friends since childhood, growing up in Chattanooga, and staying in touch over 50 plus years. Successful in business and solid family men, these guys are salt of the earth and a joy to be around. These are the hikers that make this gig enjoyable. Thanks you two for allowing me to be apart of your journey!

See you next Spring!

P.S. A special thank you to lostandfoundshuttle for the ch*****ne of beers and the trail maintenance!

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