Solo Backpacking the Canadian Rockies - DAY 2 | Sawback Trail, Banff |

CHALLENGE, FEAR, RISK. This is Day 2 of 3 for my solo adventure along the Sawback Trail in Banff National Park. Check out the Day 1 video!
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[@llo70422]

Nothing like the Rockies. Oh yeah! Love your colours. You are not afraid to go with colourful clothing. A fashionable man. Hang in there with the bears. We have bears up near Whistler BC and yeah the Grizzlies are now settling into Whistler. Please be safe and hang in there buddy Sheila🇨🇦Vancouver BC

[@JustinOutdoors]

Some people love the colours, some people hate them! haha. Stay safe out in Van as well!

[@maxburger9350]

i’m a high schooler, looking to get in to backpacking this summer. i love your videos and they’ve inspired me to start!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Glad to have inspired you! Have a blast this summer!

[@BackcountryTreks]

I loved how you mentioned how fear can creep in on a solo trip and how you deal with it. I experience the same thing. Backpacking solo is a special experience.

[@JustinOutdoors]

The fear is real. An interesting thing is that I experience more fear at camp grounds and when car camping than when out in the backcountry. People scare me. haha

[@whatkjsaw4461]

That alpine area after you went over the pass was absolutely gorgeous! Wow, worth every step. Thanks for sharing that awesome scenery. ❤️

[@JustinOutdoors]

So beautiful! I was so happy the sun came out for that section!

[@wornoutwrench8128]

The sun came out today, going to head out biking once it warms up a touch. What better way to wait but to watch some hiking vids. Beautiful views. Thanks for taking us along. I really enjoy your channel Justin.

[@JustinOutdoors]

No problem and thank YOU!

[@ericsidolmind]

God those purple shorts! I know they're like your favorites lol. Everything else looked great. Its crazy how many trees are down from the ice storm we got in Sault Sainte Marie this past winter. Almost every trail ive hiked thus far has just been covered in tree tops and broken branches. Im a little jealous. Naw, looks beautiful out there. Glad you got to get out.

[@JustinOutdoors]

I think half my subscribers are only here for those shorts :P

[@nichollemiller345]

I love the shorts! Outdoor men in bright colours are super attractive. 😉

[@markford2606]

Justin, you are doing a great job with your channel, gear reviews and now some great photo/video footage. Thanks for your hard work!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Thanks Mark!

[@nichollemiller345]

Such a cool video! You definitely inspired me to become more sufficient and not as scared in the mountains! Love the shorts too.

[@JustinOutdoors]

I'll be there to keep you safe whenever you need me!

[@rickfromvirginia]

Another cool video! The scenery around you is unbelievable! Definitely lucky to be able to hike in such a beautiful area! As always, thanks for taking the time to share your adventures! Stay safe and I look forward to seeing your next video! Rick from Virginia

[@JustinOutdoors]

👍🙂 Thanks Rick!

[@TheEffortlessMan]

Damn, you put in some serious kilometres on this trip! Respect. 🤝

[@TheOutdoorsyDude]

Hey Justin, I'm inspired! I'll definitely be getting out on a solo day hike or Bp trip this summer!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Get out there! Solo trips are so fun!

[@shawnyork9065]

You touched on safety when going solo in this video. Something I always think about when in more remote areas. I am at a point not where I may start to carry a sat phone. Cheers

[@JustinOutdoors]

I always carry a Garmin InReach, whether solo or in a group and if on a day hike or multi-day. I think it is one of the best pieces of gear out there.

[@TomyHovingtonHiking]

Nice to be able to tag along with you. BC parks are still closed on Vancouver Island. Looking forward to get a real hike! Thanks again for sharing Justin

[@wornoutwrench8128]

Vancouver Island you say. Guess I better subscribe to your channel Tomy.

[@JustinOutdoors]

Alberta is just starting to slowly open back up. Hoping to do my first hike of the summer this weekend!

[@TomyHovingtonHiking]

Justin Outdoors hope it works out for you. I was planning on doing the Juan de Fuca but haven’t seen any movement into reopening anytime soon... Good thing I a patient guy..

[@TomyHovingtonHiking]

Wornout Wrench are you on the island too?

[@donaldpang]

thanks for sharing this beautiful trail. I like to hike solo too as it can be very therapeutic

[@JustinOutdoors]

Very! It's a lot of time with your thoughts but also a time where you can just clear your mind and hike!

[@allenhansen7783]

You have such beautiful scenery in Canada. WOW!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Ya, we're super lucky where I live!

[@BackcountryForward]

I love your mountains...

[@JustinOutdoors]

oh you... haha

[@BackcountryForward]

Justin Outdoors 😘

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

Beautiful! I am enjoying the walk along!

[@JustinOutdoors]

It's been fun reliving it! Glad you enjoy it :)

[@cyncole]

Stunning views right below that pass 👌Big Grizz country, I'm very impressed you hiked this area solo, bravo!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Really big grizz country! I was actually surprised I didn't see any, even from afar.

[@kakorov]

I made that exact same video up Pulsatila pass when I went so many years ago.

[@WannabeAlpinist]

Cool video Justin! Are you shooting in 60 or 120 fps? Looks extremely smooth!

[@JustinOutdoors]

I'm shooting 60! I found 60 to be a lot better for image stabilization and panning stutter!

[@WannabeAlpinist]

@@JustinOutdoors Ah interesting! It looked like a football game quality, haha.

[@wandaesch7314]

I see you have a tarp with your tent. I’m thinking of doing the same thing for a 37 day hike to start soon as trails open up again. I thought process on the tarp is to help keep the tent dry for ease of repcking and if setting up in the rain. Did you find it’s worth the extra weight to carry?

[@JustinOutdoors]

For this trip, I found the tarp worth it. But for a 37 day hike, I don't think I'd bring it. It's a lot of extra weight!

[@lucianonaldi7157]

Hi Justin!! Great trip!! I saw you wore a frogg toggs jacket. What is your size? I think it is the same of mine.

[@JustinOutdoors]

I wear a Men's small for the frogg toggs and it is still quite billowy!

[@lucianonaldi7157]

@@JustinOutdoors 😳 I thought it was xl, like as the decathlon down jacket!

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

Great video.. what watch is that? lol

[@JustinOutdoors]

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus!

[@WisnuPande]

Nice video, wanna get back to the trail soon.

[@JustinOutdoors]

SAME!

[@jakeysea]

i've been wanting to solo backpack as it seems most of my friends arent as into it as i am or not available when i am. do you have any links to research? live in seattle. thx bud. love your vids.

[@JustinOutdoors]

I think youtube is your best bet!

[@natalieberg2102]

Damn Canada looks pretty sweet!

[@JustinOutdoors]

As beautiful as Norway, I'd say!

[@escapetheindoors]

Awesome!

[@JustinOutdoors]

Glad you think so!

[@tjdalton]

Love the videos! Patagonia baggies shorts?

[@JustinOutdoors]

That they are! haha. My go to shorts!

[@tjdalton]

Justin Outdoors I love ‘em too! Have the 7” but definitely picking up a 5” pair for this season. Great shorts!

[@roberthammenrudh]

Really nice vid :)

[@JustinOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@fivedaysaweek7586]

Man this is getting a bit weird at this point.... I leave to hike the saw back next weekend... I guess great minds think alike

[@respectnature8682]

good, Good, GOOD ~**

[@JustinOutdoors]

Love the progression, haha

[@respectnature8682]

@@JustinOutdoors someday i will be there ~

[@loveisvulnerability]

I was watching this series wondering when you lost your trekking poles and how you'd manage, but you never mentioned it! That's part of the drama of these kinds of videos. Shame it was left out.

[@JustinOutdoors]

Other than needing to grab a branch to set up my tent, there wasn't much more to it. haha. I didn't even notice when they got ripped from my pack!

[@JourneyontheTrail]

Loving these videos! That scenary is amazing

[@JustinOutdoors]

Thanks! I'll keep'em coming!

[@burnetr1]

What hip pack are you using?

[@JustinOutdoors]

It's a Mountain Equipment Co-op one. Super cheap!

[@meganhobbins5025]

When did you do this trip?

[@JustinOutdoors]

September long weekend 2019!

[@meganhobbins5025]

I think we passed you on the trail. It was my second backcountry hike and it had rained a lot... it was a rough first night for me. I don’t know why I remember it all so well, but we had just cross a small creek and it would have been my first crossing like that. I believe we saw you right after that. You stopped briefly and shared how far you had come and where you were going. Watching the videos, I wish we could have gone further than Mystic Junction from Norquey. The hike is a lot more scenic after Mystic Pass! Anyways, just thought I’d share my random memory! I just found your KZbin page and am enjoying the videos! Thanks for making them!

[@mntexan]

Purple shorts?

[@JustinOutdoors]

I'm stylish like that :P