Big Bend Backcountry (2-day): some challenges
Feb 15-16, 20263 people1 min read
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Priya Desai
1 reports
4.0
Difficulty
5
Scenery
4
Trail Conditions
3
Big Bend Backcountry reminded me why I do this.
6:00 AM start with group of 3. The Outer Mountain Loop sections from the Chisos side route felt solid for conditions. Wind on ridges was steady but never pushed us off pace.
Miles are earned, not given.
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
Empty
💡Tips from the Trip
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General
- •Check weather the morning of.
- •Know where water is.
- •Know the bail-out options.
- •Phone battery backup.
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