Backpacking the Selway River Trail

Where to go backpacking in the early season when the mountains are still full of deep snow? My buddy Chris and I decided to try hiking along the Selway River in Idaho, hoping that the river corridor would be free of snow and the feeder streams not impossible to ford. This was a 4-day trip, covering 50 miles out and back from Race Creek Trailhead to Moose Creek Ranger Station in April, 2022, and it led to some great surprises. Gear used on this trip: Bandana: https://amzn.to/33IaHOv Bear Spray: https://amzn.to/3mB8Gwl Enlighted Equipment Enigma: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Quilt stuff sack: https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/pro... Bear Hang Bag: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Boxers (extra): https://amzn.to/35QZmi0 Sit Pad: https://amzn.to/2FJA4Yn Camera (Sony Alpha a6400): https://amzn.to/3Ft0KqU Coat (RAB Xenon): https://amzn.to/33JAUMB Shoulder season coat (Western Mountaineering Hooded Flash Jacket): https://amzn.to/3dKyNyz Reflectix Cozy: https://amzn.to/2FMASvv Deet: https://amzn.to/35U9C94 DCF stuff sacks: https://alnk.to/7WWtyPD Shelter (dcf Locus Gear Khufu): https://locusgear.com/items/khufu-dcf... Stakes (MSR): https://amzn.to/3iKPKZO Fire starter: https://amzn.to/3kvgC0e First Aid kit: https://amzn.to/32MFPgF Fleece Hat: https://amzn.to/2FJagf0 Fuel: https://amzn.to/3hFAkEM Tyvek ground cloth: https://amzn.to/2FOSl6q Glasses (Nooz armless): https://amzn.to/33Jvph1 Garmin InReach: https://amzn.to/2FTrCW2 Glide anti-chafe: https://amzn.to/3hSX7x6 Fleece gloves: https://amzn.to/3clxdAL Headlamp (Petzl e+light): https://amzn.to/32MHAKN Knee brace (neoprene): https://amzn.to/2EfOyOU Knife (SWK Classic): https://amzn.to/3mAXW10 Lighter (x2): https://amzn.to/3kxMS2R Lip Balm: https://amzn.to/2Emj8Xm Maps: Caltopo.com Pack (HMG 3400 Junction): https://alnk.to/7WWtyPD Pack Towel: https://amzn.to/3hNx9L4 Pad (TR Xlite): https://amzn.to/33G5AyA Shoulder season pad (TR XTherm): https://amzn.to/3vs64EP Trekking poles (Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork): https://amzn.to/2RXVXJk Tripod (Slik 450g): https://amzn.to/3nh55Ev Pillow (down): Goosefeet Gear at GGG https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Rain Coat (EE Visp): https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Rain Kilt (Zpacks): https://zpacks.com/products/rain-kilt Socks (extra hiking): https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Socks (night): https://amzn.to/3kydPDo Spoon (Toaks): https://amzn.to/2RGLHSb Shirt (extra): https://amzn.to/2RIfqKM Steripen (Classic 3): https://amzn.to/3iM41VT Stove (MSR Pocket Rocket 2): https://amzn.to/3hLvgyJ Pot (Toaks): https://amzn.to/3mD7zfG Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/364bix5 Sunscreen: https://amzn.to/3hOgdnT Thermal Polypro bottom: https://amzn.to/3mB4jRM Thermal Polypro top: https://amzn.to/2FAtCD7 Thermometer (AcuRite): https://amzn.to/2RDY5CC Travel toothbrush/paste: https://amzn.to/3hUipuh Travel clock: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/t... Water bottles (x2): Gatorade and Snapple bottles Wind Shirt (Montbell): https://www.montbell.us/products/disp... As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you purchase an item after clicking on the links. This comes at no extra cost to you and will help this channel to continue producing videos with the goal of inspiring people get out and enjoy the wilderness. Thanks for your support! Music courtesy of YouTube Free Music Library Empty Hearted Man - The 126ers World War Blues - Mini Vandals My Fault - Small Tall Order Lazy Porch Swing Blues - Unicorn Heads Wood - Dan Henig Black Terrier Blues - Mini Vandals Bill Higley - Mini Vandals Middle Age Blues - Mini Vandals I Wanna Be A Machine - Punk Rock Opera Sweet Release