the views delivered on Big Bend Backcountry
Mar 19-20, 20263 people1 min read
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Hinewai Tamihana
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
5
Another Big Bend Backcountry in the books.
We went Chisos Basin entry w/ East Rim side mileage starting at 4:45 AM. Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace. Route stayed obvious, w/ minor wash marks in low spots.
10/10 would recommend.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Trail
Route stayed obvious, with minor wash marks in low spots.
Water
Water planning mattered most since natural sources were limited.
Crowds
Light
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Do not trust parking to work out.
- •Know the signs of altitude.
- •Bring one extra liter.
- •Poles help more than you think.
- •Pack a dry layer.
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