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Yeah having no experience in the thru hiker culture/community, it came off as a little strange to me, but he was a nice guy and didn't bother us at all. Sometimes plans change!

Agreed! I was talking about the weather and watching the clouds the entire time because the forecast had made things seems so dire, and my friends kept ribbing me about it haha.

August 4-6, 2023 This was originally going to be a trip with a full crew of 8 people. Due to various circumstances, that group got whittled down to 3 by the time the trip rolled around. After finishing the route, I think it was for the best because some of the others were first time backpacker...

Love it. Was just talking with friends on my last trip of doing a Thorofare trip next fall, and this is pushing me toward it. Enjoying seeing it day-by-day. Especially because that means more photos. Haha.

I agree with the sentiment. Even though I just got back from a trip where cairns were actually pretty necessary for navigating a very little used "trail," it seems like 99% of cairns are not actually useful or warranted. We've got a healthy combination of mountain and desert backcountry love on...

This is on my mind as I head out for a 4-nighter in Yellowstone tomorrow... My friend said in YNP they actually rounded up backpackers and had them hike out last time this happened. I'm really hoping that doesn't happen to us haha.

Could very well be, because he doesn't really like any tent. But the Tarptent on this one was just intolerable I guess. Haha.

Yeah the amount of stimuli definitely make it hard for some to calm down too! I figured because he's an Aussie he'd be smart and figure it out, but I guess he's just got too much anxious energy as a herding dog. Haha. I'll try him out in my other backpacking tent with a lot less mesh next time...

July 2-3, 2023 I've got a backlog of a few trips to work through, and here's the first one. This was the first backpacking trip I went on this summer. Was supposed to be for two nights, but ended up only being one for me due to dog issues. We usually do a trip around July 4 so we can avoid...

Hopefully that snow meant you didn't have to think as much about water availability! Haha. Looks amazing.

This just went on my list to read. Sounds fantastic. The Nahanni has been on my pie in the sky list for a while. Fun to dream about, and I'd love to go up there someday.

Yes, always a good reminder how the internet amplifies a lot of voices and perspectives that aren't actually common or mainstream!

Elbow Lakes?

I always assume Wall Lake when I hear about golden trout in the Winds. Even though I've never been there, I don't think this lines up right to be that. Haha.

Looks like you were eating good! I just ate lunch but this makes me hungry anyway. And good to see there was no shortage of dark beers. I'll never forget your disappointment when they had none at the Merry Piglets in Jackson haha.

At least in my opinion, the Uintas aren't too cold in mid September. I'd guess temperatures would be high 20s or low 30s at night, 50s or 60s during the day. Low chance of precipitation. No bugs. Far fewer people. Perfect time to be out and hit the normally busy areas, if you ask me. For a...

Best of luck to them! I'd be worried about catching a criminal charge. Haha. On top of the sunburn and rubbing from pack straps!

Fantastic write up and photos. This is a spot I want to do some backpacking in since it's so close to me. I've only really xc skied in the area, and it sure looks good in summer! Your retelling of the bear encounter made my hair stand on end. Stopping six feet in front of you! Wow. Glad you...

Wow! Interested to see the report! Sounds like the bluff charge put some pep in your step.

Be sure to come back and share some photos/thoughts from the trip when you get back! As you can see, we have a lot of Thorofare/Southern Absarokas fanatics around here, myself included.