Tuesday 23 August 2016

The Odyssey Continues

Since finishing the Divide in 2013, it has been a whirlwind of home activities, work changes and a lot of trail building.  Rob, Ken, John and I have been working to complete a new trail called "The Odyssey" at the Canmore Nordic Centre.  I was up there tonight and working away at yet another section and just enjoying being out there.  It has turned out to be a beautiful trail - hand crafted with hope and love.

One of the things that brings me great joy is being outside, in the wilderness and listening to the sounds - inside and outside, as they are never far apart.  I hope people enjoy "The Odyssey" - it's where we all want to be, even for the briefest of moments.

I am leaving Parks Canada in 2017 after a lifetime of adventure and growth.  I wish I could keep on but keeping on means moving on.  So, I am planning on goin' back to the "Divide"  and then on to more adventures and excitement.  I am going to ride that long road and wish for you!  It brings me great joy.





Ben Thompson on "The Odyssey"