19 Days of Backpacking in the Canadian Rockies (My 2021 Trips)

These are 12 of the backcountry trips I did during 2021. This doesn't include several trips that I didn't film or my 36 day Great Divide Trail thru-hike. Let me know which one was your favorite!
⭐ FAVORITE GEAR FROM THESE TRIPS ⭐
Xtherm Sleeping Pad: geni.us/xtherm
Hoka Speedgoat Shoes: geni.us/HokaSpeedgoat
Zerk 40 Pack: geni.us/Zerk40
Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55
3F UL Hot Tent Stove: geni.us/3FULtiStove
Enigma Down Quilt: geni.us/enigmadown
Revelation Apex Quilt: geni.us/revelationapex
Polar Ranger Sleeping Bag: geni.us/PolarRanger
Trekology 2.0 Pillow: geni.us/TrekologyPillow
🏕️ TRIP LIST 🏕️
Solo Winter Camping in Deep Snow: 00:00
Tips for Camp Setup & Cooking: 13:34
Her First Time Winter Camping: 35:55
Backpacking Navigation Tips: 45:56
I Didn't Think I'd Make It: 1:03:45
3-Days Solo Backpacking: 1:18:46
How to Maximize Comfort Backpacking: 1:37:16
Ultra Comfort Hot Tenting: 1:47:02
Solo Winter Camping After First Snow: 2:03:02
Hot Tent Failure: 2:15:01
Ultralight Winter Camping: 2:24:58
-40 Extreme Solo Winter Camping: 2:42:54
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⭐ MY FAVORITE GEAR ⭐
Garmin InReach Mini: geni.us/InReachMini2
Decathlon Down Jacket - geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
REI Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt: geni.us/enigmadown
Garmin Fenix Watch: geni.us/FenixWatch
Lanshan 1 Pro Tent: geni.us/Lanshan1Pro
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📷 MY FILMING GEAR 📷
Sony ZV-E1: geni.us/Sony-ZVE1
GoPro Hero 11: geni.us/GoPro11
Insta360 One X3: geni.us/Insta-360
Rode Wireless Mic: geni.us/Rode-Wireless
Komperdell Camera Staff: geni.us/CameraStaff
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[@JustinOutdoors]

Which trip was your favorite?

[@gldamao]

nothing beats a beautiful snowy adventure

[@boobalooba5786]

Thank you Justin, for carrying the light of creation and showing us a pale reflection of its beauty.

[@kaspersergej]

this was amazing. can you please do this for every year? awemba wee awembawee

[@JustinOutdoors]

That's the plan! Debating on whether to add post-trip commentary for each trip for the 2022 and 2023 years. Or is it better just as a compilation of the trips?

[@kaspersergej]

@@JustinOutdoors Yes, after the fact toughts would be nice, as we we would get insights that might not be available at the time of filiming. A directors cut with commentary so to speak

[@markwilliams1680]

Hello Justin! After watching the first of these videos I wanted to agree with you that skin up ski down is hard to beat! I have a pair of Altai Hok skis that I use with my sorrel boots. I will be watching the rest of the videos, but wanted to share. Thanks for the fantastic information on winter camping as well. Take Care.

[@ervinslens]

What a beautiful journey bud, breathtaking presentation! Your storytelling is amazing!

[@ervinslens]

Your content is absolutely flawless bud! Brilliant storytelling 🔥🔥

[@SophisticatedDogCat]

2:33 The music sounds like the song that plays in the background of the Itchy & Scratchy Show. 🤔

[@UGA.D]

Took me a few nights to watch all of this, but it was awesome!

[@MetalTeamster]

Awesome vid! Gets me revved up for my hike to Lake Angeles tomorrow. My hiking buddy and I expect 2-3 fresh inches…. Anyway…cheers

[@District.24]

@justinoutdoors. You said in the video you would let us know the next morning how the sleeping pad performed, but when the morning came you didn’t. I was really hoping to hear your assessment of the Ether Light at such cold temperatures.

[@MeMe-cd1wy]

Love your bright colored clothing. Can always see you in snow in video.

[@peterm8788]

Next video - polar bear encounter.

[@sheilasunshine9173]

That was beautiful!

[@dscottstoness2436]

Great video. Inspires me to try it. Suggest splitting the video apart. Why not a sled? I like snowshoeing for safety and less risk with bindings and avoiding heavy boots? You saved an hour but if you are moving slowly, you don't get as cold. Man you have lots of equipment choices! Keep it up - I love the channel. Scott from Calgary.

[@danieldeviers9934]

Did I just see what I think I saw? Were you just feather sticking with your pink titanium spoon? That's it. I need a designated video just to see what that spoon can do.

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Great video.😍

[@cherylwhistler8878]

Always make sure you have your pink titanium spoon! What were you thinking with that plastic spoon-extra tent stake combo!

[@mattnorris529]

Snowshoes? MSR lightning assent 25’s or 30’s. Great video dude

[@taworne1]

Can you share the info from the song you used in the 3 day solo backpacking Chapter? It is not one of the music videos you have linked and it is awesome.

[@jacobwright2168]

Justin, if I may, how come you always use one tracking pole instead of two?

[@johneason6540]

Hi What tent are you using now. I have the original zpack 2 person dcf. But like you mentioned, I, would like a smaller required set up area, also im 6ft and offer my ft box is wet in the morning. Im happy with zpacks tents.

[@Camp_Botanist]

How much was your pack weights when you were carrying the hot tent and stove set up?

[@randyvanwinkle1246]

Random question, what do you think a safe bet for viewing larches in the Banff area would be? Last week in September was good last time I went.

[@andreameigs1261]

Check inaturalist. You just go up in the explore box, type the binomial, search the map, and find the sightings. You can sort them by date as well, so you could, for example, possibly (if there were enough sightings) find their colors changing by altitude. Or you can also search some particular area to see all of the plants, for example, in that area. It is the most incredible idea any ecology student ever came up with because it allows people worldwide to 'collect' plants and add them to the digital 'herbarium' if you will. We can see how much sooner plants bloom (or change colors) now, for example due to climate change because of the data in herbaria, and Inat will allow the same. It's not just for plants though- that's just what I mostly use it for because plants are my thing. Anyway, when you go you should totally add the app to your phone and make some observations yourself to add to the data. I think you'll love it.

[@justinc5919]

So good!

[@grealfrank7080]

Curious about the hat you hike in.

[@danieldeviers9934]

Say "Im gonna pout cuz I can't tout out about all this clout"

[@IanTheOutdoorGuy]

I wish it snowed where I live

[@Keefe_Outdoors]

3rd!

[@sergioistomin7392]

Wine, chairs, changing clothes....that's ain't backpacking, Justin))))

[@michaelyiu3303]

first!

[@nav324]

1st :)