Looking to start from Banff around July the 11th and end in 25 to 35 days.   I'm 23 and will be coming from NW Arkansas.   Leaving the 8th and will arrive by the 10th in banff.  This is my first trip like this so it will be a learning experience.  Would love some company so if anyone is looking at doing the divide around this time period let me know.  I can be a little flexible if need be.

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Im planning starting on july 11th. let me know if that works for anyone.  Can be a little flexible.  23yo male as well

Anybody interested in doing an early july start?  I'm pushing mine back to July 11th due to some scheduling issues

Looking like an early july start is my best option.  Anybody considering a SOBO start around the 1st week in july?

Thanks for the quick response.  I think i might be able to order the maps and have them in by then but i'll be using a Garman Etrex GPS.  Has anybody used one of these in the past? A 200-300$ 3 hour flight sounds a lot better than a 185$ 2&1/2 day greyhound trip. 
Spent most of the night planing this thing but ran into a couple more questions.

1st of all, would a 1,000 dollar budget, ready to go, be doable?
As far as parking around the area in Banff, is there any that others have used in the past?
If there are close to 100 ppl doing this race, could i just follow the tire tracks?

 I'm not slow and have done a few Ironman races as well as a 100 mile run but would like to maybe stretch this thing out to 30 days.  The budget is the most important thing here.  It is my only limiting factor.  I am cool with camping out the entire time and almost would prefer it. (at the moment).  I have most of the main gear and only will need to spend maybe another 100$ to prep for the rest.   

So, totally doing this on a whim.  Will make my decision tomorrow for sure and will send in my email and add my name to the spread sheet if i do. Had a few questions though.
1) Will there be maps available for purchase at the start?
2)Can someone attach a gear list link? (im sure there are plenty on this forum)
3)Will be driving in and wanted some ideas on travel back to Banff.

Broke, Just graduated, 23yo, and dumb as hell....Obviously. But, this might be the best opportunity i will have for something like this.  My wife will be gone for Navy business for the next 2 to 3 months and I have some free time.  Can't think of a better way to spend it.