Back from Big Bend Backcountry: gear choices worked
Mar 23-25, 20262 people1 min read
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Sun Mei
1 reports
5.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
5
Trail Conditions
5
Big Bend Backcountry reminded me why I do this.
We took Dodson and Blue Creek combo with a one-night camp with group of 2. Started around 6:50 AM when dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise. The trail no major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections. Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control.
Just show up ready.
Conditions at Time of Trip
Mar 2026Weather
Dry air and steady sun meant layers changed fast after sunrise.
Trail
No major blowdown, just loose gravel in steep sections.
Water
Cache strategy helped us keep pack weight under control.
Crowds
Moderate
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Know the signs of altitude.
- •Move over for faster hikers.
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