Solo Backpacking the Canadian Rockies - DAY 1 | Sawback Trail, Banff |

CHALLENGE, FEAR, RISK. In September of 2019, I aimed to challenge myself by completing a solo thru-hike of a 90km trail with 2000+m of elevation gain in less than 48 hours. While this kind of trip may be a walk in the park for some, I had just come off of 3 months of minimal activity due to a concussion and was not in the best shape. This was a competition against myself, not a comparison to anyone else. After some hard days, beautiful views, and sore feet, I achieved my goal of finishing the Sawback Trail within 48hrs.

The Sawback Trail is located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. The trail is normally completed in 5-6 days and is known to be a tough trail. There is significant elevation gain to attain multiple passes, route finding in sections with no trail, and lots of potential for bear and other wildlife encounters.

-- RELATED VIDEOS --
Day 2 Video - https://youtu.be/9zCrUL_Yozk
Day 3 Video - https://youtu.be/OEJDM2dHBvo
Trip Q&A Livestream - https://youtu.be/g3C1nGp2VnY
Solo Gear List Video - https://youtu.be/n2Y47KRA1Xo

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