Lake Minnewanka 3-Days Backcountry Camping | Banff, Alberta |

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At the end of May, 2019, I suffered a concussion while playing ultimate frisbee. At first, I was unable to go for walks or spend any time on screens without getting a really bad headache, nausea, and dizziness.
After a couple of weeks of recovery, reading some studies on active concussion recovery, and talking with my doctor, I decided to go on a 3 day solo "retreat" into the backcountry of Banff National Park - Lake Minnewanka. In the video, I talk about how I'm feeling after hiking into the campsite and then how my time alone at the campsite affected my symptoms.
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Комментарии : 56

@shamhafiz7585 3 дня назад

I’ll be doing solo overnight kayak camp out at Lake Minnewanka this Friday!!!and im getting excited I’m happy to find this video

@skidaddledude1997 9 месяцев назад

All the best with the concussion recovery. I had one about 10 years ago and as far as I know recovered fully. I think most people do recover fully.

@chrisb8434 2 года назад

Oh my goodness that hike looks sooooo spectacular! Awesome video Justin

@MMA_Maverick 7 месяцев назад

Great vid Justin :) Thanks for taking us along

@rebdyck 5 лет назад

That looks like a lovely little get-a-way. It's wonderful when one can enjoy their own company.

@JustinOutdoors 5 лет назад

Definitely, I always underestimate how rejuvenating a solo trip can be.

@BackpackingWithJason 5 лет назад

The scenery is incredible out there. That is some good advice about concussion. I always sleep for a long time in the woods too. Really cool video 👍

@JustinOutdoors 5 лет назад

Thanks Jason! It's amazing how much progress has been made in concussion research over the last few years. I think doctors need to prescribe the woods for people with concussions!

@Totalpackageism 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing! Was a good virtual experience 😀 Stay safe on your hikes and continue posting on RU-vid! 😁

@JustinOutdoors 5 лет назад

Thanks! And I have a ton more trips and videos up my sleeve!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 5 лет назад

tough break .....great recovery plan ! godspeed

@JustinOutdoors 5 лет назад

Thanks! Also hoping for a quick recovery.

@HuntingFarmerOfficial 5 лет назад

Great time away! Hope you have a speedy recovery! Beautiful scenery!! I joined your channel 🔔

@JustinOutdoors 5 лет назад

Thanks! It was a great trip for recovery. Been getting away as much as possible as that's the only time I feel asymptomatic.

@spinachandrice 5 лет назад

Hope you have recovered and keep making awesome videos! Also Canadian accent is so soothing

@JustinOutdoors 5 лет назад

Thanks! So many more videos coming out this summer. I'm going on an epic 4-day trip this weekend and then in two weeks I'm hiking Berg Lake Trail for 5 days, which is supposed to be one of the best trails in Canada!

@SewGood 5 лет назад

Wow, thems some real hills! 🤘

@BackcountryForward 5 лет назад

Haha that slow mo run out of the water! 😂 Sorry to hear about the concussion though. Seems like you’re taking a thoughtful and healthy approach to your recovery though. Get well soon!

@JustinOutdoors 5 лет назад

After seeing the footage, I could not slo mo it. Haha. And thanks. It's super tough as someone who likes to be active and use their brain. Rather break a bone any day.

@alpineearth 4 месяца назад

Hope you are fully recovered now

@AmyRoutt 5 лет назад

What a nice retreat! Glad you're recovering. I've never been to Canada. For a short time I lived really close to the border, but I didn't have my US passport so I couldn't go haha I've since gotten a passport but haven't been up there yet, still. Banff looks beautiful!

@JustinOutdoors 5 лет назад

It was really nice! If you're ever thinking of visiting Canada, I'm sure Jesse, Matty, and I could take you on some spectacular hikes!

@AmyRoutt 5 лет назад

@@JustinOutdoors I gotta keep that in mind!

@ItsGoodintheWoods 5 лет назад

Just in time for lunch !!!

@nalhurst9042 2 года назад

Going to do this this summer just got to get through this s***** winter

@DannyBoyOutdoorsTravel 6 месяцев назад

Hi Justin, is this the lake minnewanka lakeside trail, about 16km? Thanks.

@chelseasmith5506 5 лет назад

I personally prefer the non chocolate coated M&Ms.

@JustinOutdoors 5 лет назад

🤦‍♂️

@Ak-jm5fm 3 года назад

Hey bro, how do those bear lockers work and are they found across all national parks in Banff like lake louise as well? Thanks

@JustinOutdoors 3 года назад

A lot of camp sites have them but others have hanging poles too - or nothing. The reservation info will let you know.

@wanderingaloudwithmark3057 5 лет назад

Looks like you are wearing Altra's. Do you know if they make a boot? I need the ankle support. Had my ankles rock over a few times. But my boots did the trick

@JustinOutdoors 5 лет назад

They make a lone peak "boot" bit they don't come up the ankle very high. I've never had a boot that allowed good foot movement but also protected my ankles. I've always strengthened my ankles while healthy and then wear a brace when they are injured or healing. I have had ankles too from playing competitive soccer for decades.

@jennamontgomery7092 3 года назад

Hi Justin! Just booking Lake Minnewanka now and I'm wondering which campsite you stayed at specifically, as there are a few. Thanks in advance!

@JustinOutdoors 3 года назад

LM8!

@musingwithreba9667 3 года назад

Aw man, concussion is no fun at all! Looks like you're doing ok though. Don't try to move too fast, take some time to smell the roses. Or talk to the deer. ☺

@JustinOutdoors 3 года назад

It's been over a year now and I think I'm pretty much healed. Hard to say without a baseline though :(

@MattyOutdoors 5 лет назад

Concussions are zero fun. Tough to find a prettier recovery spot! You sending that clip in as your audition for the next baywatch movie? lol

@JustinOutdoors 5 лет назад

Hoping The Rock and Zac allow me on board. Need to get out and work on my tan more though :P

@MattyOutdoors 5 лет назад

@@JustinOutdoors LOL!! Get it!!!!

@mjohanson 3 года назад

Justin, this great! Is it possible to make longer videos for example look at abbey barnes her channel. Which is a awesome channel also.

@Ak-jm5fm 3 года назад

Am I able to just pitch a tent anywhere in lake louise off the trails or close to trails?

@JustinOutdoors 3 года назад

Nope. You need a permit for anywhere in the parks.

@Ak-jm5fm 3 года назад

@@JustinOutdoors thought so thank you. Ok so pick up a permit then I can go ahead and take any trail and am able to set up camp pretty much anywhere correct?

@JustinOutdoors 3 года назад

@@Ak-jm5fm www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/arrierepays-backcountry

@Ak-jm5fm 3 года назад

@@JustinOutdoors thank you . subscribed!

@mushroominCanada 2 года назад

where is this place located?

@stevetobias9097 Год назад

Banff Canada

@johngreenhow2645 5 лет назад

Watch out for The Spirit of the Lake

@JustinOutdoors 5 лет назад

I was watching out! Didn't see it :(

@jacoblemay3857 3 года назад

Do you have to book?

@JustinOutdoors 3 года назад

Yes!

@stevetobias9097 Год назад

Hope you didn’t get run off the trail by mountain bikers cuz that’s such a popular mtb trail. It’s my absolute favourite in the Rockies. Great video Justin, glad you had a great recovery trek.