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SUMMARY:The Grand Sawtooth Loop Backpack (Idaho)
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 18% · why: lots of
  people going\n\nThe Grand Sawtooth Loop Backpack (Idaho)\n\nThis undoubte
 dly is a premier North American backpacking destination. A trip of a lifet
 ime\n\nNote: Apparently has a hot spring near the trailhead for a after hi
 ke soak along with a convenient car campground.\n\nMultiple azure colored 
 lakes and granite peaks galore in this wilderness that many say resembles 
 the Sierras of California. A great well maintained trail system for good d
 aily mileage accumulation. Many fantastic clear swimming holes along the w
 ay. Be sure of your commitment. No chronic last minute bailers.\n\nPlease 
 read the contents of this event in its entirety.\n\nThere is no need to RS
 VP "No"\, if you are not attending. We only need to know who IS attending.
  The "No" feature is there for people who need to change their RSVP.\n\n(T
 HIS IS NOT A BEGINNER EVENT. DO NOT OVER-ESTIMATE YOUR ABILITIES PLEASE).\
 n\nThe Grand Sawtooth Loop is one of Idaho’s most exhilarating and burly b
 ackcountry trails. It’s a gratifying route that promises a big adventure t
 hrough some of Idaho’s most challenging and beautiful landscapes. You’ll s
 pend day after day surrounded by high alpine lakes\, majestic mountain pas
 ses\, and craggy\, towering peaks. At 60+ miles and 12\,000’+ of gain\, th
 is trail is no cakewalk\, but the wild views of the Sawtooth Range will ex
 ceed your highest expectations. Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or an
  occasional adventurer\, the Grand Sawtooth Loop offers everything you cou
 ld want in a multi-day backpacking trip.\n\nNote: There will be a possible
  pre-trip meet and greet planning session if needed prior to taking on thi
 s world famous trek sometime in late July. We can discuss checking out poi
 nts of interest along the way there and back too. Make sure to do your own
  research beforehand. Those I have multi day backpacked with previously wi
 ll get first considerations for this epic trek through the Sawtooths but n
 ot exclusively should you be quite experienced. This will be a small group
  of 6 or 8 adventurers max. Will need minimum 3 or 4 people per vehicle to
  make this trip feasible. You MUST answer the questionnaire in order to be
  considered for this epic adventure unless I'm familiar with you already.\
 n\nFun Facts:\n\nDistance: 60 to 70 miles (add or subtract mileage for sid
 e trips and route variations)\nDays needed: 5-7 days\nType: Loop\nElevatio
 n gain: 12\,340 ft\nBest travel time: Late summer to early fall (mid-July 
 to mid-September depending on weather)\nPermits: No advanced permits requi
 red. Free permits available at trailhead.\nDifficulty: Very challenging\n\
 nA very basic Itinerary for now:\nDay 1 Drive (10 hour 23 minute) to Boise
 \, Idaho. Then another 2 hours to the Grandjean Trailhead Camp Ground.\nDa
 ys 2 to 7 Backpacking an average 11.666 miles per day ( 18.6k days)\nDay 8
  or 9 Supposedly a hot spring nearby the trailhead and CG. Also\, a great 
 pub or restaurant finishers take in before heading home. I'll try to find 
 it and add it here. Found it again at the end of the video. The Sawtooth L
 odge.\nDay 9 or 10 Drive back to Canada eh!\n\nCost incurred:\nFood\nGas\n
 Campsites along the way and back.\nPermits. FREE\nSomeplace to clean up af
 terwards and to stuff our faces with massive quantities of food at the nea
 rest establishment.\n\nResource:\nSome general information here:\nhttps://
 www.cleverhiker.com/backpacking/a-complete-guide-to-hiking-the-grand-sawto
 oth-loop/\n\nHere's a good Kraig Adams vid to wet the appetite\nhttps://ww
 w.youtube.com/watch?v=3SykjY3GdMs&t=1020s\n\nGPS Alltrails: https://www.al
 ltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/grand-sawtooths-loop\n\nGear:\nIn addition to t
 he 10 essentials ([https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-brin
 g/\nEach person MUST bring a bear canister or Ursack that will hold all of
  your food This list is not exhaustive\, but things to note:\nMedical insu
 rance documentation\nUltra light camp chair (My 1 luxury item)\nInReach or
  equivalent\nBackpack with whistle attached\nHiking boots\nTrekking poles 
 (if you use them)\nHeadlamp and spare batteries\nWaterproof/wind-resistant
  jacket and pants\nLayered clothing (wool/polypro base layers\, etc)\nDown
  jacket\nBase layers\nSocks\nToque & gloves\nWater bottles and/or hydratio
 n pack\nFood\nWater treatment (filter\, tablets)\nBear canister\\Ursack\nB
 ear spray/Bug Spray\nInsect repellent and head net\nFirst aid supplies\, s
 unblock\, lip balm\nMedication for any health issues you may have\nSunglas
 ses & sun hat\nCamera / phone\nNavigation equipment (GPS\, map\, compass)\
 nTent\nSleeping bag\nSleeping pad\nStove\, fuel and cooking equipment\nFir
 e starter (waterproof matches\, lighter)\nPocket knife or multi-tool\nPlas
 tic garbage bags\nToiletries including toilet paper\nChange of clothes for
  the drive home\nBag to put your dirty/wet boots in while carpooling\n\nDi
 sclaimer/Waiver:\nBC Hiking Community on Meetup\, is not a company\, but a
 n online community\, run by its members. The Organizers are volunteers\, n
 ot professional guides and their role is to coordinate the gathering of pe
 ople at the appointed meeting place for the group to voluntarily take part
  in the organized Event.\nIt is expected that you will show up to events p
 repared (first aid\, proper footwear\, clothing\, 10 essentials etc.) and 
 that you will be physically able to take part in the event. Also\, please 
 be aware that risks are inherent in all of the outdoor type activities tha
 t we take part in and if you are injured or worse\, BC Hiking Community Me
 etup\, or your event organizer\, cannot be held responsible/liable in any 
 way. The success of each event depends on the cooperation & efforts of eve
 ry member who participates. Although we always make an effort to look out 
 for one another to the best of our ability\, each of us is nevertheless re
 sponsible for our own safety and well-being during every event. By RSVP’in
 g "yes" for this event\, you acknowledge and accept these terms.\n\nMore i
 nfo to those participating.
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