We would've had to experience the pain that you were in to make an accurate judgement on what we would've done in that situation Bub. I thought that I may have camped in place and made a decision in the a.m. but If one or the other are the options, I believe you made the right one. Thx. for taking us along.
Really enjoying your videos. Great lesson learned here is don't push it too much, know your limits. I'm new to hiking, but I'm learning quickly. Thanks for helping people like myself build the confidence needed to get out there. My few solo overnights on the AT have been a nice introduction to being out in nature alone.
You're welcome! Sounds like you're growing into love of the woods and being comfortable quickly. That's awesome, keep doing it! As you grow in knowledge, feel free to ask questions and even offer suggestions of videos you would like to see. Happy trails!
I am about to do a solo in the bob later this spring. I just moved out to Kallispel and don’t know anyone yet, but I am dying to fly fish the back rivers and streams
That was great, sorry you had to cut it short but it’s better to be safe then sorry as they say. Hope you got some fishing in. I will be waiting for your next adventure. One question, how do you like solo hiking? I went on a solo backpacking fishing trip this summer and I am still undecided if I will do it again. Maybe that would be a topic to talk about. Thanks!
Thanks for your comment Hiker Chuck. Solo hiking is indeed a different experience; not necessarily better or worse, just different. I hike solo almost exclusively, but mainly because I have yet to discover a hiking partner who travels and the (slow) pace I prefer and it simplifies preparation/coordination of schedules. There are times, though, that it would be nice to turn to another human being and say, "wow, look at that!" On the other hand, I find that being alone in the wilderness highlights the sense of accomplishment of self reliance and also allows me to be more aware of the surroundings, to stop whenever I want and examine whatever strikes my fancy in the moment. You're right that it's something I should explain at some point, so thanks for the nudge.
There seems to be some interest in that topic, so I might just have to do that. Short answer is I carry bear spray and sing alot on the trail. Thanks so much for your comment and the idea!
Wow!what a gorgeous area.. i've seen some glimpses of it from some CDTers i follow but it was great to see a less rushed view of it. great shame about you having to cut things short but i look forward to your next adventure!
Better to bail and heal than continue on and injure it worse. Dan, it seems that you've been all over the place out there. Have you ever been to the trailhead on Napa Point?
I have, actually. :-) Napa Point is the highest TH on the west side of the Swan Ridge, so easiest way to access the Bob from the Kalispell side. Although, I used it to hike Alpine #7 north to Sixmile Mountain. Why do you ask?
@@ShastaBubba One of my armchair hikes is to do a Bob traverse from west to east. Napa Point looks like a good place to start, since it is already up high. From there to Sunburst Lake, up Picture Ridge, cross river at Black Bear, over Pagoda Mt, up the White River to Larch Hill, Chinese Wall, Moose Creek, end up at Gibson Dam. Probably way beyond my abilities. How is the road to Napa Point? Is there anyplace to car-camp nearby?
@@mdaski That would be a dandy, epic adventure! When I did my long trek last summer, the original plan was to come out this same route versus Holland Lake, but the mileage and total elevation seemed a bit much for me. The road to Napa Pt is very good; low clearance, passenger car would have no problem. I didn't notice campsites because I wasn't watching for them, but imagine there would be many possible sites on the entrance to gated roads. Better though would be to use the very wide turnaround at the actual TH. Looks like many have camped there before. The one spot of your proposed route I would question is the trail down from Picture Ridge -- have heard one person complain it was the 'worst overgrown trail' they ever experienced; however, I was on that trail about 12 years ago and it was fine, so check with the ranger station re: what the most recent trail status is.
@@ShastaBubba Thanks for the beta on the TH camping! I assume you are referring to Trail 105, Hungry Creek? On the Flathead NF website it says that as of 8/18/20 it was "Cleared".
Yes, you are correct. I never buy the gortex versions, don't really work to stay dry (in the low height) and take too long to dry. Thanks for the question!
Thanks so much! It's a beautiful area and you won't be disappointed. Best tip is to start early at Holland Lake, allowing enough time (apx. 3 hours) to get to Upper Holland before noon. Really makes a difference to not be meeting all the horse traffic coming down in the p.m. I'm definitely going back to complete the loop another time!
I treat water with a steripen (classic). Regarding the berries, I'm not expert on foraging in the woods (would like to be!), but have been shown by others a couple of good berries to eat. My wife and I go out for day trips to pick these two types (salmon and huckleberries), so I'm very familiar with them. Thanks for the questions!
It sure is! Highway 2 (2-lane paved road) is the only thing separating the Bob Marshall complex from Glacier National Park. The whole area from GNP to Yellowstone NP is known as "the Grizzly Corridor."
Definitely bear spray (you can probably see it on my right hip in some shots). According to statistics, you're nearly twice as likely to survive an encounter with spray vs. a firearm. Much lighter too!
We would've had to experience the pain that you were in to make an accurate judgement on what we would've done in that situation Bub. I thought that I may have camped in place and made a decision in the a.m. but If one or the other are the options, I believe you made the right one. Thx. for taking us along.
Clearly, you're more intelligent than me. :-) Thanks for watching!!
Really enjoying your videos. Great lesson learned here is don't push it too much, know your limits. I'm new to hiking, but I'm learning quickly. Thanks for helping people like myself build the confidence needed to get out there. My few solo overnights on the AT have been a nice introduction to being out in nature alone.
You're welcome! Sounds like you're growing into love of the woods and being comfortable quickly. That's awesome, keep doing it! As you grow in knowledge, feel free to ask questions and even offer suggestions of videos you would like to see. Happy trails!
I am about to do a solo in the bob later this spring. I just moved out to Kallispel and don’t know anyone yet, but I am dying to fly fish the back rivers and streams
Welcome! There's lots to explore here.
ShastaBubba Adventures I am reading that I have no clue where I am going yet but pumped
super.......thanks for the gear list
Hope it's useful!
That was great, sorry you had to cut it short but it’s better to be safe then sorry as they say. Hope you got some fishing in. I will be waiting for your next adventure. One question, how do you like solo hiking? I went on a solo backpacking fishing trip this summer and I am still undecided if I will do it again. Maybe that would be a topic to talk about. Thanks!
Thanks for your comment Hiker Chuck. Solo hiking is indeed a different experience; not necessarily better or worse, just different. I hike solo almost exclusively, but mainly because I have yet to discover a hiking partner who travels and the (slow) pace I prefer and it simplifies preparation/coordination of schedules. There are times, though, that it would be nice to turn to another human being and say, "wow, look at that!" On the other hand, I find that being alone in the wilderness highlights the sense of accomplishment of self reliance and also allows me to be more aware of the surroundings, to stop whenever I want and examine whatever strikes my fancy in the moment. You're right that it's something I should explain at some point, so thanks for the nudge.
ShastaBubba Adventures That’s is a good explanation. You can hike your own hike.
Pretty country. Good job.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Would you be willing to make a video about hiking in grizzly country? What gear you need, how to stay safe, etc. I love your videos!
There seems to be some interest in that topic, so I might just have to do that. Short answer is I carry bear spray and sing alot on the trail. Thanks so much for your comment and the idea!
A tip : watch series on kaldroStream. Been using them for watching lots of of movies recently.
@Huxley Kendrick definitely, I have been watching on KaldroStream for months myself :)
@Huxley Kendrick yup, been using kaldroStream for since december myself =)
Wow!what a gorgeous area.. i've seen some glimpses of it from some CDTers i follow but it was great to see a less rushed view of it. great shame about you having to cut things short but i look forward to your next adventure!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment; it's very encouraging.
Better to bail and heal than continue on and injure it worse.
Dan, it seems that you've been all over the place out there. Have you ever been to the trailhead on Napa Point?
I have, actually. :-) Napa Point is the highest TH on the west side of the Swan Ridge, so easiest way to access the Bob from the Kalispell side. Although, I used it to hike Alpine #7 north to Sixmile Mountain. Why do you ask?
@@ShastaBubba One of my armchair hikes is to do a Bob traverse from west to east. Napa Point looks like a good place to start, since it is already up high. From there to Sunburst Lake, up Picture Ridge, cross river at Black Bear, over Pagoda Mt, up the White River to Larch Hill, Chinese Wall, Moose Creek, end up at Gibson Dam. Probably way beyond my abilities.
How is the road to Napa Point? Is there anyplace to car-camp nearby?
@@mdaski That would be a dandy, epic adventure! When I did my long trek last summer, the original plan was to come out this same route versus Holland Lake, but the mileage and total elevation seemed a bit much for me.
The road to Napa Pt is very good; low clearance, passenger car would have no problem. I didn't notice campsites because I wasn't watching for them, but imagine there would be many possible sites on the entrance to gated roads. Better though would be to use the very wide turnaround at the actual TH. Looks like many have camped there before.
The one spot of your proposed route I would question is the trail down from Picture Ridge -- have heard one person complain it was the 'worst overgrown trail' they ever experienced; however, I was on that trail about 12 years ago and it was fine, so check with the ranger station re: what the most recent trail status is.
@@ShastaBubba Thanks for the beta on the TH camping! I assume you are referring to Trail 105, Hungry Creek? On the Flathead NF website it says that as of 8/18/20 it was "Cleared".
@@mdaski Cool. You should be good then.
Out of interest, the shoes you wore here were trail runners, non-gtx version?
Yes, you are correct. I never buy the gortex versions, don't really work to stay dry (in the low height) and take too long to dry. Thanks for the question!
This is beautiful too bad you had to cut it short, thanks for sharing
Thanks! I'll definitely be back another time. :-)
@@ShastaBubba Sounds like a good idea.
Amazing video! Keep it up. I'm gonna be mirroring your track this July/Sept any tips?
Thanks so much! It's a beautiful area and you won't be disappointed. Best tip is to start early at Holland Lake, allowing enough time (apx. 3 hours) to get to Upper Holland before noon. Really makes a difference to not be meeting all the horse traffic coming down in the p.m. I'm definitely going back to complete the loop another time!
How u know which berry's you can eat ?
And do you have to filter your water ?
I treat water with a steripen (classic). Regarding the berries, I'm not expert on foraging in the woods (would like to be!), but have been shown by others a couple of good berries to eat. My wife and I go out for day trips to pick these two types (salmon and huckleberries), so I'm very familiar with them. Thanks for the questions!
@@ShastaBubba Those aren't salmon berries (they are not good to eat and salmon colored) they are Thimble berries.
Is that grizxly country?
It sure is! Highway 2 (2-lane paved road) is the only thing separating the Bob Marshall complex from Glacier National Park. The whole area from GNP to Yellowstone NP is known as "the Grizzly Corridor."
Are you carrying bear spray or hardware?
Definitely bear spray (you can probably see it on my right hip in some shots). According to statistics, you're nearly twice as likely to survive an encounter with spray vs. a firearm. Much lighter too!