(September 19, 2018, Canada! Day 115 and 3000 miles)
Well, after 3000 miles and 115 days of hiking, I reached the Canadian border.
All smiles, I had time to dance a little jig.
And then the rain came down and it was time to move on.
Without a doubt, the hardest physical endeavor of my life. And worth every step.
After crossing the border I hitched up to Calgary where I had the pleasure of running into an old friend. A friend I had shared the road with through Sudan, the Central African Republic and Zaire back in the wild late 80s. And a friend who I hadn’t crossed paths with in the subsequent 30 years.
Catching up was the icing on the cake after hiking the CDT.
Below is the final installment of pictures and text. Thanks so much for following along and your support along the way. It meant a lot.
Bighorn sheep blockade on the trail. (Photo by Steven “Blast” Halteman)
Climbing out of a valley field with an inversion. (Photo by Steven “Blast” Halteman)
And descending into yet another inversion. (Photo by Steven “Blast” Halteman)
A climb for the future. (Photo by Steven “Blast” Halteman)
Had a Mexican standoff for a while with this guy on the trail. I was the first to yield. And I have a video to prove it. Check Facebook shortly and you will see for yourself! (Photo by Steven “Blast” Halteman)
Headed down from a pass in Glacier National Park. The CDT is visible in the foreground and to the right. (Photo by Steven “Blast” Halteman)
Fall near the Canadian border. (Photo by Steven “Blast” Halteman)
Made it! (Selfie by Steven “Blast” Halteman)
Official finishing point. (Photo by Steven “Blast” Halteman)
THE END! (Of the CDT)
Note from Admin: Knowing Steven “Blast,” he’ll be off on another adventure before his face thaws out.
That is amazing. I cannot believe you ran into an old friend – the world is getting smaller. Well done Steve – Well done!
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