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Feb 18-20, 20263 people1 min read
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Haruto Saito

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Difficulty
4
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
3-day on Big Bend Backcountry. Key observations below. Route: Chisos Basin entry w/ East Rim side mileage. Weather: Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.. Trail: No major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections.. Water: We treated every known source as uncertain and carried extra.. Crowds: moderate. Days like this are why I hike.

Conditions at Time of Trip

Feb 2026

Weather

Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.

Trail

No major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections.

Water

We treated every known source as uncertain and carried extra.

Crowds

Moderate

💡Tips from the Trip

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General

  • Count your miles.
  • Physical map as backup.
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