The Marvel Pass Backpacking Trail to Mount Assiniboine: Part 2

[Emylene VanderVelden]

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The author tests out some lightweight gear on obscure the Marvel Pass Backpacking Trail enroute to Canada’s iconic Mount Assiniboine.

[James Marco]

It looks like you may have had a bit of trouble. I think you might have stayed at the first campsite leaving more time to set up camp, cook somewhere away from your camp, and find a good bear bag tree. I think you could have avoided the sore knee. Anyway, hindsight and all… 21mi with that pack and a tough trail? You did great!

[Dena Kelley]

That day sounds grueling. The partridge story is a good one!

[Adam Klags]

Wow what a day! I fear the bears just reading this. Speaking of which, pretty ballsy to use a bear hang on a pole in this kind of area, no? Wouldn’t there be some benefit even given the weight penalty in using a barrel?

[Emylene VanderVelden]

James, I liked that first campsite but in retrospect, I wouldn’t have stayed there for the world. There was so much bear sign in that area…. I feel bad about the knee but fortunately after MRI’s there was no tear just some swelling in the joint capsule. Hurts like crazy but just takes time to heal.

Adam, I wouldn’t fear bears. I would respect them and be prepared for their presence. Believe it or not I’m actually planning to head back here to get more pictures next year.

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