Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A frozen solo Boundary Water Canoe Area (BWCA) backpacking trip gave me a huge challenge. On the 24 mile journey on the Snowbank Trail in the Superior National Forest near Canada, I struggled to regulate my temperature and the subfreezing temperatures made the already rugged trail even more challenging. Cold temperatures, wind, and snow transformed the trail into a hazardous winter wonderland. Walking over frozen beaver dams was an interesting challenge. I stayed warm camping with nice campfires and had a near emergency situation alone in the remote wilderness.
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Warbonnet Outdoors 40 Degree Lynx Underquilt
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Cascade Mountain Tech Hiking Poles-
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BRS Stove-
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Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket -
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Appalachian Gear Company Hoodie-
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CNOC 2 Liter Water Bag -
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Camera- iphone 14 Pro Max
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#Boundarywaters #BWCA #snowbanktrail
A frozen solo Boundary Water Canoe Area (BWCA) backpacking trip gave me a huge challenge. On the 24 mile journey on the Snowbank Trail in the Superior National Forest near Canada, I struggled to regulate my temperature and the subfreezing temperatures made the already rugged trail even more challenging. Cold temperatures, wind, and snow transformed the trail into a hazardous winter wonderland. Walking over frozen beaver dams was an interesting challenge. I stayed warm camping with nice campfires and had a near emergency situation alone in the remote wilderness.
Midwest Backpacker Merch:
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Follow Midwest Backpacker on Facebook
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Follow Midwest Backpacker on Instagram
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Gear I frequently Use:
Backpacks -
Waymark Ultra 38L EVLV and Waymark Framed Thru 40L
waymarkgearco.com
Pilgrim Ultralight Highline Framed
pilgrimul.com
Hammock - Warbonnet Ridgerunner -
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Rain Fly - 13' Warbonnet Thunder Fly and Mountain Fly-
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Tent - Zpacks Duplex -
zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent
Top Quilts-
UGQ Outdoors 20 Degree Bandit -
https://ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/ban...
Hammock Gear O, 20, and 40 Degree Burrows-
https://hammockgear.com
Under Quilts-
Warbonnet Outdoors 40 Degree Lynx Underquilt
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com
Loco Libre 20 and -20 Degree Ridge Reapers with 900 - fill power goose down - https://www.locolibregear.com
Garmin In-Reach Mini Communicator
amzn.to/3A29lxJ
MSR Mini Groundhog Stakes -
amzn.to/35w1Wwd
Brooks Cascadia 16 Trail Runners -
amzn.to/3pKo50A
Anker Power Banks -
amzn.to/2Uxx2xv
Nitecore NU25 Headlamp -
amzn.to/3vPU9Ao
Hilltop Packs Custom Printed Food Bag -
hilltoppacks.com/#
REI Magma 850 Hooded Down Jacket (seasonal) -
https://www.rei.com
Sea to Summit Compression Dry Sack
https://www.rei.com/product/867058/se...
Cascade Mountain Tech Hiking Poles-
amzn.to/35PfrDr
Toaks 550ML Cook Pot-
amzn.to/3qycNfb
BRS Stove-
amazon.com/dp/B00NNMF70U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1
Fancy Feast Stove-
youtu.be/JkgbwOs3oyE
Toaks Long Handle Spoon-
amzn.to/3j30HJ8
REI Rainpants-
https://www.rei.com/product/137186/re...
Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket -
enlightenedequipment.com/mens-visp-rain-jacket-stock
Appalachian Gear Company Hoodie-
appalachiangearcompany.com
CNOC 2 Liter Water Bag -
currently unavailable
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter -
amzn.to/2TYmPK6
Sit Pad -
amzn.to/3hOliz2
Camera- iphone 14 Pro Max
Ultrapod Lightweight Camera Tripod-
amzn.to/3qm3wq6
Noxgear39g Bluetooth Speaker -
noxgear.com/39g
Peak Refuel Freeze Dried Meals (Used BCE15 Discount Code for 15% off)
peakrefuel.com
Down Socks-
garagegrowngear.com/products/down-socks-by-goosefeet-gear?_pos=1&_sid=ae99b3c56&_ss=r
Lite AF Fanny Pack-
liteaf.com/product/fanny-pack
Permethrin-
thetickterminator.com
Injinji Merino Wool Toe Sock Liners-
amazon.com/dp/B01LW7RHEY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks -
amazon.com/dp/B008N4G3TC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Wuru Wool Company - Light Weight Merino Wool Hoodie
wuruwool.com
#Boundarywaters #BWCA #snowbanktrail
