Big Bend Backcountry (day): not what we expected
Feb 7-7, 20261 person1 min read
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Ryan Benson
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Difficulty
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Scenery
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Trail Conditions
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Done Big Bend Backcountry a few times now. Here is the latest.
We went Outer Mountain Loop sections from the Chisos side starting at 6:50 AM. Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace. Route stayed obvious, w/ minor wash marks in low spots.
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Conditions at Time of Trip
Feb 2026Weather
Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Trail
Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.
Water
Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control.
Crowds
Packed
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Study the route at home.
- •Test new gear before the trip.
- •Extra socks change everything.
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