What's in my bag? (Winter in Rocky Mountain National Park)

If you are coming to visit Rocky Mountain National Park during the winter season, you'll want to be sure that you carry the right things with you to stay safe in the mountains. In this video I walk you through what I carry in my bag during the winter season.
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IMPORTANT LINKS FOR VISITING IN WINTER:
🎿The Colorado Avalanche Information Center: avalanche.state.co.us/
Places to rent winter gear:
❄The Estes Park Mountain Shop: www.estesparkmountainshop.com/
❄ Outdoor World: / estesparkoutdoorworld
❄ Kirk's Flyshop: www.kirksflyshop.com/
❄ Never Summer Mountain Products in Grand Lake: www.neversummermtn.com/
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NOTES:
🎥 All filming in Rocky Mountain National Park was done with a commercial filming license obtained through the National Park Service.

[@JohnnyUrkle]

Thank you! Once again you taught me something re: storing the water bottle upside down. John and Kim Pensacola Beach

[@ErikStensland]

Glad to help!

[@user-zi6hz1pw1h]

Fascinating to see everything in your bag! Though we haven't been in Rocky more than twice in the winter, your info is still helpful! Loved the fast trip down Flattop! Wish our hike was that fast! 😊 Btw, love that red jacket!

[@ErikStensland]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

[@nancyc3431]

Thank you for this video. It was very informative! Keep them coming.

[@ErikStensland]

Thanks Nancy!

[@wendytobiska4465]

This video was so informative. I never knew about the air bubble in the water container! Great info!

[@ErikStensland]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sherryb4918]

Enjoyed your video! Impressive backpack. Learned about the air bubble in a water container. Thanks for the video of skiing down from Flattop.

[@ErikStensland]

Glad you enjoyed it Sherry!

[@user-ik1dh8jv4d]

Great video, really enjoyed it and learned something new.

[@ErikStensland]

Wonderful! Thank you for letting me know.

[@jimcooper7484]

Fun trip down the Banana Bowl. I'd never make it as a pro photog despite my lack of talent and ability that is a lot of gear to carry.

[@ErikStensland]

Jim, the weight is a bit of a pain. I could sure do a lot more if I didn't have it with me, but that's the price of doing this for a living. :)

[@jimcooper7484]

Absolutely and glad you carry that burden for our enjoyment@@ErikStensland

[@PaulBeiser]

Nice turns! 👏

[@ErikStensland]

Paul, in early March I’ll be posting a video introduction to backcountry skiing. ⛷️. You’ll have to come up and join me sometime before it melts.

[@PaulBeiser]

@@ErikStensland absolutely! Just back from 4 days at the Opus Hut, incredible light (and snow). You would have been in heaven!

[@ErikStensland]

Sounds like a dream!

[@losemindfindsoul]

Thanks for another great video! I'm curious about those sunglasses - can you share the brand and/or where I might find them?

[@ErikStensland]

Glad you enjoyed it. The sunglasses I use are from a company called Ombraz. They take some getting used to and sometimes get smudged as they are so close to my sweaty face, but they are terrific for sports as they don't fall off and they stuff so well in your pack. You can see what they have to offer at this link: ombraz.com/. Hope that helps!

[@donleu5213]

Very informative. I do have a question. In a previous video, you referenced the Steripen as an item you used. Do you still use the Steripen with park water?

[@ErikStensland]

I normally don’t bring it with me as most of the lakes and streams are frozen. I just bring extra water with me.