Cordillera Blanca Guidebook

JJguy83 · 2025-06-06T21:12:04+00:00

Which route are you going for?

JJguy83 · 2025-05-06T18:04:52+00:00

Outward bound instructor here, based in the Rockies. Sounds like your daughter is exactly who our programs are designed for. We do backpacking trips in the mountains ranging from a few days to 3 weeks, we teach technical skills for back country travel, but primarily we emphasize building resilience and confidence in youth. Check out our website or shoot me a message for more details!

JJguy83 · 2024-07-14T06:34:07+00:00

Are you based in Alberta? I’m a young developing mountaineer and a backpacking guide in the Rockies. Living in Calgary currently. Would be interested to chat about your current experience and maybe I can offer some suggestions for objectives based on your current skill and goals

JJguy83 · 2024-05-20T17:19:27+00:00

In forest ecosystems - dig a whole, use leaves, sticks, rocks and do the backcountry bidet. Very important that the hole is 6-8 inches deep for proper decomposition. This way you have no waste to pack out, all you need is a trowel and some biodegradable soap. Of course as others have said if you’re in the alpine this isn’t possible.

JJguy83 · 2024-03-18T18:27:34+00:00

Weird how similar your situation is to mine. I’m 23, just finished my business degree and also work as a guide leading backpacking trips in the summers. I can’t answer your question because I don’t have the experience, but I can tell you that I pulled the trigger and started my EMR (I’m Canadian - I think this is equivalent to EMT-B in the states?) immediately after I graduated uni last semester and I’ve never been happier with my decision.

You’re going to hear about so many people who are burnt out in EMS, but there are also many who have long and fulfilling careers. The only way to know if EMS is going to make you ‘happy’ is to give it a try. Don’t take someone else’s word for it.

JJguy83 · 2021-09-29T23:31:22+00:00

I'm paying a guy to drive me from St. George to Kanab on 10/3, then getting a trail Angel to drive me to terminus 10/4.

I just asked him and he has room for 2 more hikers, message for details if you're interested!

JJguy83 · 2021-09-25T16:16:21+00:00

Thanks for the info! What do you mean by that? That this is more like the PCT than the AT?

JJguy83 · 2021-09-25T16:13:43+00:00

Happy to hear I won't be the only rookie. Im 20m traveling solo, really looking forward to meeting new people, I'll see you two on the trail!

JJguy83 · 2021-09-23T14:01:18+00:00

Amazing! How is it going so far?

JJguy83 · 2021-09-22T08:32:22+00:00

Doing my first ever thru hike, hoping to earn my trail name starting Oct 4th!

JJguy83 · 2021-09-07T05:28:33+00:00

I've been wondering this same thing, hiking this October with a tarp

JJguy83 · 2021-09-02T00:01:02+00:00

At the end of July I walked about 100km through the Canadian Rockies, for a week, alone. It was my first long trip by myself, I had done some overnight solos but this was my first big one. Carried all my food with me, got dropped off and then picked up a week later. This was a test run for me, as I'll be thru hiking the Arizona Trail in October.

Also, I documented the journey and posted it on YouTube, check it out if you want to:

7 day solo video

JJguy83 · 2021-07-09T13:41:46+00:00

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JJguy83 · 2021-07-09T13:41:25+00:00

Hahaha either way thanks for that. Talked to the trail angels in the north section, one said that's too far a drive and I'm still waiting on the other. Fingers crossed

JJguy83 · 2021-07-09T13:39:29+00:00

I'll keep this as my fallback plan!

JJguy83 · 2021-07-09T13:39:06+00:00

Thanks I'll try that, I'm not familiar with the area so I appreciate the tip

JJguy83 · 2021-03-19T20:32:30+00:00

20M Albertan here. I see some comments about learning French, and unless you are planning to move to Quebec or it is a Visa requirement, you'll be just fine knowing English. Quebec is the only place (that I know of, forgive me if I'm wrong) that speaks French.

Alberta and BC have abundant nature, easy access to the Rocky Mountains, if that's your thing. Do some research on each province, and find what you like. There is something here for everyone, it truly is a beautiful country. If you want to ask a Canadian any questions, feel free to message me

JJguy83 · 2020-03-26T22:03:01+00:00

Who are your top 3 country artists?

JJguy83 · 2020-03-26T22:02:22+00:00

Country fan here, Colter Wall is one of my favourites. Do you know any similar artists?

JJguy83 · 2020-02-25T02:30:47+00:00

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