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Blake Coble
Добавлен 11 ноя 2006
Photographer | Hiker | Musician | Geek | Baseball Junkie (Go Angels!)
Colorado 2023 - 6 Days, 5 Nights Solo in the San Juan's Weminuche Wilderness in Late September
6 days backpacking along the CT (Colorado Trail) and the CDT (Continental Divide Trail) in the San Juan Mountain's Weminuche Wilderness. Including Columbine Pass, Chicago Basin, and the Animas River.
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Backpacking Olympic National Park ~ 4 Days on the Seven Lakes Basin/High Divide. (4K)
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A 4 day/3 night backpacking trip in Olympic National Park along the Seven Lakes Basin and High Divide Trail. We had camp sites at Deer Lake, Hoh Lake, and Sol Duc Park right next to a waterfall. We had wonderful views of Mt. Olympus, bear, deer, and we even went swimming in Heart Lake. It was wonderful to see what backpacking in Washington had to offer.
Superstition Wilderness 2023
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Five days, four nights backpacking the Superstition Wilderness in Arizona. We had great weather in the early spring (March 25th through the 29th, 2023). Heavy rains provided a lush, green environment full of spring flowers and swollen creeks. The hike in brought us up and past Weaver's Needle. Nights one and two had us camping in Boulder Canyon and visiting La Barge Creek. Night three was spent...
Sierra Road Trip Day 3 - The Cathedral Lakes, Yosemite (4K)
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The third and final day of our Sierra road trip had us back in Yosemite hiking to The Cathedral Lakes. We passed under Cathedral Peak on our way up to Cathedral Pass with views to both the north and the south. We then circled Upper Cathedral Lake and had lunch on the shore. After lunch, we headed to Lower Cathedral Lake. On our way out we made one last quick stop in Tuolumne Meadows. Definitely...
Sierra Road Trip Day 2 - Devil's Postpile National Monument (4K)
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Day 2 of our Sierra road trip was spent in the Devil's Postpile National Monument in the Mammoth Lakes area off of the 395. We hiked to the Devil's Postpile, Lower Rainbow Falls, then stopped for lunch at Rainbow Falls. When we were done we stopped at Sotcher Lake before we drove back to our motel in June Lake. It was a beautiful day!
Sierra Road Trip Day 1 - Yosemite Valley (4K)
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Day one of a three day Sierra road trip. We visited Yosemite Valley on our first day and hiked to the top of Vernal and Nevada Falls and hiked back down the JMT. Our home base for this trip was a little motel in June Lake.
McGee Creek Trail to Big McGee Lake 4K
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Our first overnight backpacking trip up into the Eastern Sierra takes us up McGee Creek Trail to Big McGee Lake. A beautiful alpine lake up off the famous 395 highway.
First Solo Overnight 4K
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My first solo overnight backpacking trip from Vincent Gulch, Baden Powell to Little Jimmy's trail camp. a 20 mile backpacking trip along the PCT in the Angeles National Forest, part of the San Gabriel Mountains. Had a little weather to deal with, but all in all a great trip.
Colorado 2022 - 5 Days in the Weminuche Wilderness
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Our 5 day trip, starting from Durango, through the Weminuche Wilderness in the San Juans of Southern Colorado. My wife and I could not complete the route due to illness, but the 5 and a half miles of the 40 mile route that we saw was absolutely gorgeous! I will be back to complete the route in early summer of 2023.
6 Days in the Gila Wilderness
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We spent 6 days backpacking through the Gila Wilderness. We entered through Little Bear Canyon to the Middle Fork of the Gila River. We passed the Jordan Hot Springs and camped our first night in the canyon. Day 2 had us passing The Meadows and climbing to the top of the mesa to Prior Cabin where we spent our 2nd night. Temps that 3rd morning got down to 13 degrees fahrenheit. We hiked through ...
San Gorgonio Mountain via Vivian Creak Trailhead 2022
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An overnight backpacking trip to Halfway Camp and San Gorgonio Peak in the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
Death Valley - January 1st through 3rd, 2022
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Spent the beginning of the year in Death Valley. On day 1 we made camp at Texas Springs just outside of Furnace Creek. We drove to Zabriskie Point and Dante's View. Day 2 had us busy. we started at the Devil's Golf Course, followed by a walk in the Badwater Basin along the salt flats which is the lowest place in the western hemisphere. Then we hiked to the Death Valley Natural Bridge and throug...
Capitol Reef - 2021
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Our 3 night, 4 day trip to Capitol Reef, Utah. November 20th through the 23rd. We camped 3 nights at the Fruita Campground and hiked Hickman Bridge, Cassidy Arch, The Grand Wash, and Headquarters Canyon. We also drove out to see the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Moon.
Hiking the PCT at Silverwood Lake
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A 13.9 mile out and back day hike along the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) by Silverwood Lake in the San Bernardino National Forest. Another short segment of the PCT I can mark as hiked.
Round Valley in the San Jacinto Wilderness
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Round Valley in the San Jacinto Wilderness
The Boy Scout Trail in Joshua Tree National Park
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The Boy Scout Trail in Joshua Tree National Park
Tahoe Rim Trail/Desolation Wilderness
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Tahoe Rim Trail/Desolation Wilderness
Middle Fork to Third Stream Crossing and Hidden Waterfalls.
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Middle Fork to Third Stream Crossing and Hidden Waterfalls.
Have you taken the tram to San Jacinto 3 mile hike to little Round Valley the day hike to peak 👍
@@danpayan9468 Yep! We’ve done it a couple of times. Great hike. Thanks for watching. ruclips.net/video/HU9Esb0HnH4/видео.htmlsi=KRSDP343DYOZUppM
@@BlakeCoble Half dome?
@@danpayan9468 Haha! Not yet. It’s on the list though!
@BlakeCoble did it in 77 before you needed a permit definitely a experience of a lifetime
How was getting water on this adventure?
@@EmilyWalson-v4r no problem even in late September. Water everywhere. Only carried 1 liter. Thanks for watching! 😁
Did a 17 day solo in the Weminuche in 1991. Off Narrow Gage rail at elk creek. Climb out of Elk Creek up to continental divide trail is the way of the cross with a full pack!! Went back to Ute Lakes area. Got lots of rain to exit with so it wasn’t all glory!! Never looked at a map as did the route 3 times with olde mountain buddy!! Good memories.
Around Sept 15 weather starts to get crazy with heavy rain and snow possible!! Did my solo ending in mid sept.
@@richardthornton7518 that sounds like a great adventure! Thanks for watching. 😀
@BlakeCoble Can you please tell me where you started or the trailhead? I'm going to the same hike in September. Thanks!
@@BurgessFamilyRanch Thanks for watching. I started where the CT crosses the 550 at Molas Pass. You could also start at Molas Lake that is right there. Have a great trip!
@@BlakeCoble thanks!
Great video. Those red fruits are rose hips.
@@benfrihauf2273 thanks for watching and thanks for the info. Much appreciated! 😊
Lovely video I’m sure it was a fun mental relief
@@grantskidmore6921 Thank you. Yes, there is nothing better for the soul!
Great images, very happy you are easily distracted!
Appreciate that, and thanks for watching! 😊
Blake this video inspired me! Incredible! The pictures at the end were stunning. Thank you for capturing it all.
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you and thanks for watching!! 😊
Just stumbled upon, thx. Enjoyed and starting to plan. Is your Relive basic or the monthly subscription?
Thanks for watching! I do the annual subscription for Relive. I don’t use it on the hikes because it’s a battery killer. I record on Gaia and port it into Relive. Works well.
This was really awesome, Normally we are getting ready for Elk season and don't get up there in the fall.Seeing all the colors was really nice. Hell of a job making this video.
Appreciate that and thanks for watching! 😊
What trailhead did you start on and finish? Beautiful trip! Thanks for sharing!
Hey, thanks for watching! I started where the CT (Colorado Trail) crosses route 550 by Molas Pass. My exit point was the Purgatory Flats trailhead.
@@BlakeCoble I watched your video earlier and am at this moment showing my son. We are planning a backpacking trip to Colorado in late July. We are amazed at the beauty! Thanks for the info!
@@jmash41 Enjoy the planning and happy trails!! Look out for those monsoons in July. That was one thing I didn’t have to worry too much about in September. But the flowers will be popping for you! 😃
I love the san juans ! Probably my favorite area in colorado. I would love to do some hiking up there . We normally ride our atvs on the alpine loop or owl creek pass over in ridgeway over to cimarron . Its a really beautiful area too and we always see alot of wildlife over there
Thanks for watching! Yeah, I can’t wait to go back. Would love to spend a week overlanding the area too. 😊
Amazing. What month did y'all hike this? Just secured a couple camping sites on this trail today🙌🏾
Sweet!! You’re going to love it. We went mid July, I think our first day on trail was the 16th. Thanks for watching!!😊
@@BlakeCoble thanks for the quick reply! The photos at the end are a beautiful touch. I loved each shot. Subbed!
@@goagray5 thank you. 😊
Everything is wet becuase of at best a 2 season cheap tent. The extra 2 to 3 lbs is worh takeing a real Tent
LOL. Last I checked, Six Moon Designs makes “real” tents. And in those conditions, even a double walled tent would have frosted over. 😉
BTW… Thanks for watching! 😁
@@BlakeCoble I've packed the area before. Great Fishing. If I'm going above timberline I always bring my 4 season tent. 6lbs no big deal.
@@BlakeCoble FYI I've had zero problems with my North Face 25 with excessive condensation.... Being Colorado native. It gets used a lot in high alpine areas
@@shelbyowens4763 Nice. Glad it works for you. Me being mostly a SoCal and Sierra hiker, I don’t have the need for a true 4 season tent. I would love to get into some serious winter backpacking, but until then I can deal with a night or two of frost/condensation. Happy trails! 😀🏔️🏕️
ive done 21 miles of this hike and this is so gorgeous, one of the best places in america.
Was definitely one of my favorite trips. Thanks for watching. 😄
What time of year was this?
Thanks for watching. It was the end of March. I’m actually going back again this March with a few other people.
@@sstephenson24 Thanks!! The pizza was from Forrest’s Pizza in old town Silver City. Great little hole in the wall!
@@sstephenson24 Haha! Had the chocolate after that hike and had the coffee flavor when my wife and I were there last month! Great ice cream!!
Best mountain in socal for hiking ❤
Definitely the best views on a clear day!! 🏔️
I rarely comment on others videos...but had to on this one. I've been fortunate enough to have hiked a bit of what you hiked those 6 beautiful days. You made a very profound statement near the end. I go out to Colorado almost once a year because my friend (who has completed the centennial) made the same statement. "This is to be shared." Exactly spot on! I do a lot of solo hiking, but there is nothing more satisfying than having someone along to share it all with. Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for watching and for the very kind words. I do enjoy hiking solo. It’s a great time for self reflection. But we humans are social creatures, and when I see something as beautiful as the San Juans, I just want to grab someone and say “Wow! Looked at that!”. 😁
Doesn't get any better than Colorado's San Juans!! Thx for sharing your trip!! What do you carry for "bear protection?"
My good looks!! 😂😂😂 Thanks for watching. And yes, the San Juans are incredible. I don’t really feel the need to carry anything when I’m in black bear country. Now if I went into grizzly country that would be another story!!
Love reply!!! @@BlakeCoble
Great adventure ❤
Thank you, and yes it was!!
I see that the pine beetles are starting to decimate the forests in Colorado as well.
As far as I know, it’s been like that for a while.
I have been looking at doing this exact route for a few years now, thanks for sharing.
Absolutely! Get out there and do it. It’s a beautiful route.
I’ve seen hikers get off at Cascade
Can you post a map showing your route?
Here’s a link to the route. www.gaiagps.com/public/YDrgjBEjvfFaLWLJm6x6xEbu
I love that train
Yep, it’s a beautiful ride.
Excellent production! Those fantastic still shots that closed the curtain are quite beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you and thanks for watching! 😊
Hi Blake - Great vid! We spent a two nights in the Weminuche north of Pagosa Springs last summer. Where were your entry/exit points on this trip? Trying to figure out a hike for this coming summer. Thanks!
Thank you. It’s a beautiful area. My entry point was where the Colorado Trail crosses the 550 (just north of Molas Pass). My exit point was the Purgatory Trailhead off the 550. It’s basically the same route that most people do when they take the Silverton/Durango train with added miles on both ends. The route was just a hair longer than 56 miles.
Man that makes me miss backpacking soooooo bad! Really beautiful. Thanks Blake.
Thanks Mark. I’m very fortunate that my wife enjoys it as much as I do. We backpack together a lot. Unfortunately she couldn’t make this trip so it turned into my first solo multi night trip. Absolutely loved it!
@@BlakeCoble I could NEVER get my wife to go even if I could! HA HA
@@mmlips definitely not everyone’s cup of tea! LOL.
great views....u sure know your way around up there. i tip my hat to you!
Appreciate that, thank you. So much more up there that I want to explore.
Excellent video! What a journey. Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you and Happy New Year!
Wow!! Fantastic views. Great job on the video. Thank you for sharing.
Appreciate it. Thanks for watching.
So beautiful! Really makes you want to get out there and into the outdoors.
Do it! It’s good for the soul. 😊
Love the Weminuche wilderness!! And you sir captured a beautiful hike!!! You might find this as a surprise, but , my son and I left the Johnson creek/Vallecito campsite on the morning of Sep 26th. We were there the same night that you were. I was unable to make it to columbine pass the previous day ( wasn’t feeling well). Loved the video !!! Great job! 👍
Thank you! What a trip!! Were you the one in the tarp?
@@BlakeCoble yes ! Green tarp tent. We saw another hiker just less than 100 yards from us probably closer. From the view in your video I’m guessing that was you? Would’ve messed w your solitude a bit , but sure would have been cool to have met you. We too had a late start waiting for stuff to dry up before we hiked out to the trailhead. Doesn’t seem to matter where you camp or what you do…. The tent is always either wet or frosted in the morning .
That’s so funny. Small world!
I grew up backpacking in the Olympics, so it is such a joy to see them like this, such happy memories!
Beautiful area to have in your backyard!
Absolutely beautiful!
Yes it was!! 😊
Very beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.
Appreciate that, thanks!
I hiked the Park in the early 1970's. Never had to get a permit. Never told anyone where I would end up, and sometimes I would hike 2-3 days and saw only a hand full of people. I was free. Favorite Places? Skyline Trail, Putvin Trail and Lake of Angles. Early Mildred Lakes before there was a real trail. Thousand Acre Meadows and Headwaters of Mt. Anderson's Silk Creek. Old photos of those trips on my channel. The equipment basic, but I was free.
Nice! I would have loved to see it back then.
Enjoyed the video, beautiful scenery!
Thank you. It was a beautiful backpacking trip! 😊
Are there any river crossings?
No. But on the way out you can go to the creek if you want.
Nice !!
Amazing place and video, thank you for sharing 🥾🥾
Thanks. One of my favorite spots.
How did you calculate the miles per day in such an extensive hike for 6 days?
I had a basic route planned out on Cal Topo, but we wanted to be a little flexible depending on how we felt.
I haven’t been able to see that part of the Weminuche yet. Looks like it’s as beautiful as the rest of the area. Make sure to go back when you feel better…. It’s an incredible place to be. Great video ! 👍
Love the mapping function on the video.. wonderful..love the cow...no dogs...but ya gotta cow. Musta been before Rin Tin Tin. haha
VERY NICE AREA, THANKS FOR POSTING.
Yes. I’d go back and do it again in a heartbeat!
Nice video!
Thanks!
Love that area. Echo Peak and Matthes Crest are also great spots to see nearby
Yeah, I want to go back and do a multi night trip up there in the backcountry.
For the algorithm
Umm… thanks? LOL
Nice shots dude
Thanks. Nice thing about that area… just point your camera and shoot. Always something pretty to see.
Awesome formation! Looks like you got some fall color too. Very Nice!
Thanks. Love the Sierra in October!