Afterword

Afterword:

So there you have it, my little adventure in the wild Canadian north.  I had a great time and I will carry its memory with me for the rest of my days.  I have to thank Grant for organizing the trip, he looked after most of the logistics, and it was his idea in the first place. He is a great climbing partner too, and has a good sense of humour thank God.

Nothing I have ever done stirs my soul like a wilderness adventure.  I love these experiences, and I hope that I will continue to explore throughout my life.  Climbing, skiing, hiking, I love these activities because they take you to wild places and they give you a freedom to explore, free from crowded roads and airports, engines and gas stations.  When I explore wild areas, I am forced to rely on myself, I am forced to deal with situations and problems with the limited resources that I have with me and I push myself  to my physical and mental limits.  I love these challenges.

This trip to the North West Territories pushed my limits.   It was a challenging adventure that tested my backcountry and climbing skills.  It required as much strength as I have, it required all of my endurance, it took every ounce of my mental focus and concentration, but I got back what I put in.

Cost of the trip                               $1400 each

Duration of trip                              14 days

Driving distance                             about 5000Km round trip

Most over used expression:            Mon Dieux!

Most under used expression:          That was easier than expected!