JU-SI Adventures

Our Passion is Distance Walking. In doing so, we have discovered wonderful communities,
met amazing people and created a better life-balance for ourselves.

Spring 2022 Update

This walking season, we decided to challenge ourselves by selecting the Great Divide Trail (GDT) as our thru-hike. The GDT has been on our bucket list for a while, it traverses the continental divide between Alberta and British Columbia, wandering through the vast wilderness of the Canadian Rocky Mountains for more than 1100 kilometers. The GDT is not officially designated and is not always even an actual trail.

We spent the fall and early winter building an itinerary and went through the stressful process of gathering permits and reservations. If you are interested in the details or are planning your own trip on the GDT, go to our GDT Page.

Trans Canada Trail update

We have chosen to postpone (definitely not cancel) our third season on the Trans Canada Trail (TCT). We continue our partnership with the TCT organization as a TCT Trail Pathfinder. https://thegreattrail.ca/pathfinders/julie-simon/ .
This spring (2022), we had the privilege to be torch bearers for the 2022 Summer Games (held in Niagara Falls). A great event sponsored by the TCT.

Our Approach to Planning

Our process has evolved through the years. It involves combing through a series of factors to help build a thorough plan. Starting with Trail Knowledge, we create an itinerary. We then remove obstacles for the trek, select Equipment, design a Nutrition Plan, and lastly adopt a Fitness Routine. This in-depth approach gives us the best chance to successfully accomplish our adventure.