Continental Divide Trail #25: Augusta to East Glacier

Entering "The Bob"—Montana’s legendary Bob Marshall Wilderness—meant stepping into a wild, rugged expanse with the highest density of grizzly bears in the world. Fresh off the PCT, I expected the final stretch of the CDT to be an easy victory lap, but cold temps, treacherous blowdowns, relentless rain, and freezing condition-checking "boss fights" quickly proved otherwise. Join me as I navigate breathtaking views along the Chinese Wall, dodge near-hypothermia alongside fellow hiker Pitstop, and process deeply personal reflections on loss and memory through the silence of multi-day solo stretches. From unique route shortcuts to close encounters with bear tracks (and one very vengeance-seeking campsite rat), this journey through section 5 proves that the trail isn't over until you reach the finish line. inks & Mentioned Channels: Check out Bubblehead’s Channel: @bubblehead_hikes Follow my journey & subscribe for more thru-hiking adventures:    • Continental Divide Trail #0: Just Get There   Timecodes / Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & Leaving Great Falls 2:04 - Entering "The Bob" (Bob Marshall Wilderness) 3:45 - Views of the Chinese Wall 6:53 - Grief, Memories, and the Trail 9:55 - Blowdowns & Navigation Shortcuts 12:23 - Reconnecting with Pitstop & Grizzly Warnings 13:44 - The Ultimate Cold-Rain "Boss Fight" 15:22 - The Revenge of the Outhouse Rat 17:48 - Rolling into East Glacier Village #cdt #continentaldividetrail #thruhiking #bobmarshallwilderness #backpacking #ChineseWall #GrizzlyBearCountry #CDT2024 #ultralightbackpacking #MontanaHiking #hiking