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@SippyCupAdventures Thanks! I kept thinking of you guys on this trip. You've done so many fun places to stay videos. This area for me can have a touch of rif raff in the evenings. Not so much the time of year when we went, more so the on season when the Boardwalk is open. We've always considered this side, the west side, the more touristy spot. I'd like to find a place on the east side and try that out. This place felt very safe. We believe the rif raff we were hearing was coming from the outside bar at Jack's. I haven't been in the water for a minute, so idk how the vibes have been lately. We had a blast, and I'd love to do more of these videos. Cheers!

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Yeah, hoots and hollers from local bars is normal. I do have a video I am working on now that is SOO dam detailed, it's making me overthink it. 😁You know how that goes. Trying to find the perfect title too, about the Fishermans' Wharf/Pier 39 area, typically where we DON"T stay. Trying to navigate a unique title different than most, but, yet gets a good Tubebuddy score.

@SippyCupAdventures That video sounds awesome and fun. I know, titles are tough, and you wanna be unique but not misleading. I'll be looking for that video when it goes live 🤙

@@wollertz I don't think you'd be allowed to even go 🤷‍♂️

@@SippyCupAdventures Thank you! Yes, so many wonderful memories. I sure do miss him ❤️

@@alialvarez5131 Thanks for sharing, I was curious about it. I did Jiu-jitsu for about a year a few years back. I loved it!

@wollertz This is California. It says it in the thumb and title. Did you watch the video?

Oh dang, I'll have to make a dog friendly hike for her. Didn't think about that 🤔

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@SippyCupAdventures Thank you! The drone footage was courtesy of the race director: Everyday Endurance Races. I never get blisters, so getting so many was a massive shock! Essentially what happened was I wore old sandals on race week. They cut up my feet a bit. I didn't think much of it because I've always had bulletproof feet. The cuts opened and blisters formed. It was very painful. The quote is by Brianna Wiest, from her book 'The Mountain is you'. Your new life is going to cost you your old one. It’s going to cost you your comfort zone and your sense of direction. It’s going to cost you relationships and friends. It’s going to cost you being liked and understood. It doesn’t matter. The people who are meant for you are going to meet you on the other side. You’re going to build a new comfort zone around the things that actually move you forward. Instead of being liked, you’re going to be loved. Instead of being understood, you’re going to be seen. All you’re going to lose is what was built for a person you no longer are.

Thank you, Brian 🤙

@@charliewollertz 🤣

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle 😁

@@wollertz 🤣. It was an epic, unforgettable journey. A touch crazy for sure 😂

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle for a belt buckle 🤦‍♂

@@wollertz It's a really nice one though

@@Aplumber Thank you! This was an epic adventure. Thank you, I miss my Dad very much. This race was a great outlet for me to process. On to the next adventure 🤙

Thank you! Making this film was a lot of fun for me. So much history and beauty.

Thank you 😊

Thank you! The views and environment of Jack's is awesome. Shadowbrook is my favorite of all time 🤙

Thank you! That means a lot. I really enjoyed this run. Running on Catalina Island is my favorite. 🤙

Thank you! 😊

@pennylane8318 The surrendered dogs are very heartbreaking. We always say we wish we could adopt more animals. They all need good forever homes 😊

It's challenging and an awesome hike!

Thank you! That means a lot 🤙

That's awesome! Yay! That makes me happy 😊

That's awesome! 🤙

Thanks! It's crazy how much history this boat has. It's lived many different lives. Cheers!

@ppgwhereeverett4412 hey and thanks. Since the making of this I actually changed my mind. You can see in my film about Big News or something like that. Essentially my races are adventurous. I'm running across islands, through forests. Even if you don't Run, it's still on trails people can hike. The channel name 'choose Adventure' is Adventure of all kinds. Not everyone will like every Adventure. This channel is not just about showing hikes but about sharing my personal journey through life; even if that means ultra races. I won't put my running training on here but my races ARE epic adventures in the outdoors. I've had many people reach out to me about being inspired to sign up for their first 5k, 10k, marathon because my videos. Choose Adventure is about inspiring others to get outside, whether that's walking, biking, running, or just exploring. Hope you enjoy my other content. Cheers! And Adventures of all kinds will always keep coming here 🌞

Feather Falls looks awesome! Thanks. All trails says it's closed till next year. I'll keep a lookout for it to open. Always looking for fun hikes or places to explore 🤙

I always thought so, too, but he did not. Hugh Bradner - a UC Berkeley physics professor and a Manhattan Project scientist - began working on a new material for the U.S. Navy’s Frogmen team in 1951, according to the Diver’s Institute of Technology. Bradner's wetsuit wasn't perfect, though. It tore easily, the seems let in water... Jack O’Neill took that wetsuit and made massive improvements. Jack O'Neill did not invent the wetsuit, but he did create the modern-day wetsuits we have today, out of the original design by Bradner. Fun fact 🤙

What time do you think I would need to get there? I have a reservation and it opens at 8 but not sure what time to line up for a good spot

Hey, and thank you. Yes, there have been groups that have watched my films and gone on the hikes. Most notably was Channel 3 here in Sacramento went on my Wapama Falls hike, and I was on the news about it. I'm not involved with any of the groups and currently wouldn't know. I just get messages sometimes about people doing the hikes and letting me know after the fact that they loved the experience.

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle thanks

Has it helped?

The Triple Crown is awesome. Catalina Island is my favorite place to run. Yes, we normally show up the day or 2 before the race and stay a day after. Keep in mind Catalina Island Jacks up their hotel prices BIG time during these races. A hotel that would normally be $80 a night could be $300 or $400 a night. Book early! I'm already booked for the Avalon 50 miler in 2025. I got a hotel for about $270, and that's a steal during these races. Plus, factor in the boat ride round trip. It's a pricy endeavor but really worth the experience. There is camping on the island which is much cheaper. I've never done it, but I've had friends do it and say it's a good time. I made a film on the channel, like, 4 days in Catalina. It highlights things to do on the island and 2 places we stayed. If you have any more questions, ask away. The Triple Crown is a very memorable experience, and I highly recommend it. Cheers!

Thank you! The training continues 💪

I totally agree. I'd never do this again. I went back about a year ago to just go the the water hole by the bridge. I saw a truck coming my way and decided to go back and not even try. Extremely dangerous.

Awesome! Ya, we take ours everywhere. It's so big but SO comfy! We don't even use the sack, we just stuff it in the car 😂. Teton makes great stuff for sure.

Could be 🤷‍♂️

@SippyCupAdventures I didn't get it on film, but there was a touch of chaos at the river 🤣. A handful of folks were crossing next to us, out of frustration of having to wait. The problem is it was overhead deep there, so they all got drenched 🤣. I had zero clue about all the slow downs I'd encounter. Hopefully, my video can be valuable for those looking to run the race. I really loved this run. The single track was legit gnarly though, I did not like that section. I tried to run it, tripped, and almost fell down the hill. It was a good mile of about 6 inches to walk and not fall down this hill. Admittedly, I saw people sprint this section. This was definitely more of an adventure than a race for me. On to the next 🍻

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Yeah, not sure what race organizers are supposed to do. They love promoting their location, certainly, and the chance to just run, yet, they can't really change the footprint of these trails without city/county approval and all the red tape that goes with that.

@SippyCupAdventures I know. Personally I think they should stagger the start time. There was nearly 500 people starting at once. There was only 45 people in my race. If they would start each individual race 30 minutes apart There would be very little slow downs. I felt bad for the people turning around at the water only station. They not only got stuck in the beginning but had to now take on the back of the pack on their way back. Awesome event but they definitely could fix a few things. And the aid station at Henry Cowell's, why don't they move the aid station by the bathrooms and make that part of the course? That walk was a little ridiculous.

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle As I have mentioned before, I am an event planner, by trade and ALL of these little nuances drive me nuts! This is why you do these events, or, one reason why, in entering these, to see how organized they are, or not so you have a better idea if you're going to do them again. Of course, location has a lot to do with it. If you and your family have a good time, separate from the event, then a few miscues during the race are acceptable.

@SippyCupAdventures agreed. I will admit that after my first ultra (24 hours), I figured all races were put on with such high attention to detail and care. Now that I've done 6 ultras, I can say that most races seem thrown together. I don't know if it's a money issue or permits or laziness... the volunteers are always amazing, helpful, and really add to the enjoyment of the adventure. A lot of the issues in these events, to me, seem like easy fixes, but they don't get fixed. So far, my biggest complaint about these races is: #1 The aid station food sucks! I'm running for over 6 hours in the mountains, and you're feeding me snacks. How about real food. #2 bathrooms. For example, this race had 4 Porta pottys at the start. 500 people and only 4 toilets. Then the next toilet was 7 miles away. When you're constantly eating and drinking, you gotta go often. So my big things to fix in all these ultras are: better food, more porta pottys, put aid stations close to the bathroom, and write a brutally honest description of the course. Like, expect to be delayed 30 minutes in the beginning, at the river... with all that being said, I loved this run, I love these events. I'm sure it's a ton of work to put these on. There's definitely room for improvement. Maybe with ultras becoming more popular, we'll see some improvements.

I also grew up playing in these mountains as well. I remember they did this race and prior to being a runner, I thought it sounded so cool. Back then I said I'd never be able to run that far in the mountains. This was so much fun for me, despite being so close to dnf'ing 🫣. I'm glad you enjoyed following me along and seeing the trails, river... this was on a weekend and I'll say maybe the busiest I've ever seen the river! The whole stretch of it had people.

Thanks, Jeff! I was very unaware of all the slow downs. I was so impressed and inspired by those 50k runners in this race. Despite the hold ups, they ran a great race! They must've been running 6 minute miles when they could. I ran everything runnable, I gotta work on my speed 🤣. In the film, when I talk about not being the fastest... that was a pep talk I was giving myself. I felt like I wasn't good enough to be out there. I knew a positive attitude would get me to that finish. I reminded myself to have fun, no matter what happened. And I did, I had a ton of fun. I grew as a person on this one. Something these ultras gift us; to know more about ourselves and how to be better. The journey continues. Hope your training is going well. On to the next adventure 👊💥

@charliewollertz Dude! There are so many spots I lost time at. I still can't believe how far away the bathrooms were 🤯. When I realized I got lost, I thought I wouldn't make the cut off. I had to run faster more than planned to make up time. The 50k field was fast runners! I found out if I was in the 30k I would've podiumed my age group. Goes to show how fast those 50k runners were and how tough the course is. Very impressive athletes.