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Sorry for the long-overdue reply. Thank you so much for subscribing! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I bought a NatGeo National Forest map or two from a nearby visitor center. I think it was also a ranger station. That got me by. It helps the Uinta range runs east-west, rare in US mountains. Usually aiming roughly for the next mountain top or chasing the setting sun helped me have bearings. I see All Trails app has a Uinta Highline map. I haven't used their app much, but it looks worth researching. And you're right. It is easy to get turned around. I did briefly. It's a trail one should always bring an emergency beacon and two-way communication device. I bring a Garmin inReach and corresponding smartphone app. We used it to summon a helicopter when my wife got very sick in the Sierras. I can't recommend that little inReach enough.

Thanks for subscribing! Hope you enjoy our future content. We did 2-3 night in Red River Gorge. Beautiful terrain- minus the torrential downpour! Where have you backpacked?

@@2fargonebackpacking132 I just started backpacking last January so I’ve only hiked at the Gorge, the Fiery Gizzard in TN, and Land Between the Lakes. I plan on still focusing on Kentucky trails for 2023 and then venturing around the country after that.

@@DryBonesOutdoors Let me know what KY trails you recommend. Definitely venture out. One of the best decisions of my life.

@@2fargonebackpacking132 If your looking for a long trail the Sheltowee Trace is an amazing trail. It's around 350 miles. It Strats in Big South Fork in TN and goes north through the Daniel Boone Forest to just north of Moorehead, KY. The Pine Mountain Scenic Trail is another great trail. It goes through Blanton Forest which is the largest tract of virgin forest on the east coast. If you love big giant Eastern Hemlocks and Appalachian overlooks then you'll love that trail. Then of course there is Red River Gorge. That place will change your life. There's just something special about that place. You get a feeling there like no other place on the planet. The Sheltowee Trace will give you all you want in a trail for real. Waterfalls, arches, overlooks, creek crossings, and dense vegetation. There is also another trail I'm not sure if your familiar with that is close to KY, and that is the River to River trail. It is 161 miles and it goes through the Shawnee National Forest. I have not been on it yet but I have a really good friend who has hiked it and he say's it is an amazing trail. Plus, if you would ever want to meet up in KY and hike some trails just email me and we can coordinate that way. I plan on hitting a lot of KY trails next year and I'll probably make it to the gorge at least 3 times next year.

I scrounged up a ride in Hot Springs. My car was left at Wind Cave NP’s Norbeck trailhead without incident. To my knowledge, there’s no shuttle system in place. I would call around town ahead of time and offer to pay for a ride. If not, you can try hitchhiking like we currently do all the time on our Pacific Crest Trail thru hike. If you hike it, please let me know how it goes!

Excellent. What an amazing trail. Glad you got to experience it. Thanks a ton for the follow. Hope you enjoy all our journeys to come!

Sorry I missed ya. Just got out of the wilderness hiking the PCT. I was out there late July.

Sorry for the late reply! I’m glad you don’t live in anyone else’s fears. Risk in everything we do. Might as well go on a few adventures in the meantime.

Tyvm! Can’t definitely remember, but I think I started mid July.

@@2fargonebackpacking132 Right on, I'm going solo this July as well so probably a pretty similar situation to what you saw. Keep up the great work!

Welcome to the club! And amen to that!

Is that the rumor? Stay tuned …

@@2fargonebackpacking132 I think my friend and I met you 2 on Mt. Laguna.

@@virginiasturgeon3558 sorry! Just seeing this! Were you there for the eclipse?

@@2fargonebackpacking132 yes. My friend and I talked with you. Your destination was a tiny house in Mt. Laguna.. I think you were expecting a bigger village.. You started your pct adventure after graduating in Ohio. So do I have the correct person?

@@virginiasturgeon3558 You sure did. Good to hear from ya again?

Thank you! I went around late July. I brought way too much water at first. It was really easy to filter between Al the creeks and alpine lakes. Unless it’s a shockingly low snow pack year, I doubt anyone would have much trouble.

Awesome! Always a pleasure to meet a prodigy. You just gained a new subscriber!

@@2fargonebackpacking132 Thanks! I'll subscribe to you to

It’s one of the best wildernesses out there!

TYVM! More to come!

Thank you for the interview! The near-universal consensus is that was the best part! You so eloquently captured why so many of us love wilderness backpacking. And that highline trail certainly is something special! -Mike

Tyvm! I think editing was more of a challenge than hiking it.

Did you try counting them all? I never could get all the way through ... Thanks for watching and* the kind words!

I did find it further down in the comments. 6.5 days. That is where I am at mentally but I am comfortable with it taking 8. Thanks again for the video. I am sitting at home on a minus 10 degree day thinking about the trail. Your video and adventure got me pumped up for summer to get here.

Awesome! Doesn't matter how long it takes you. It's all about the experience and soaking it up. Hang in there! Those -10 days will be gone soon! If you post your trail experience anywhere, let us know! Good luck!

Thanks! We are always open to suggestions. The 2022 adventures are coming soon!

Thanks a ton! I'm glad we met too. If our schedules allow, let's get in another hike when it warms up!

Thanks! Glad you like the style. Sounds like you had an amazing adventure too. If you document your future ones, I'd love to check it out. Hard to get my Black Hills fix from Ohio!

Thanks! Awesome! Glad you had an awesome experience. We really appreciate the follow. Let me know how your Centennial Trail hike goes!

Tyvm! Always on the lookout for anything that slithers.

Wow, thanks for the kind words! This was my first attempt at making a video. Glad you liked it so much. And Slider is a great musician!

Nice! Best of luck on your next trek. We grabbed a meal at the marina and got a taxi into Keystone to avoid the storm. The next day we linked up with where we stepped off the trail, which takes you to the base of the dam, essentially. As I recall, the trail follows the dam's runoff stream for a while rather than immediately to the other side of the dam.

@@2fargonebackpacking132 hey thanks that clears it up for me. Definitely bailed on hikes for various reasons. Really liked all the shots you included. Reminded me if many of my favorite parts I have seen. All the best!!

Thanks! More to come!

"Seeing this inspires me to do the trek." That's 100% why I record and make videos of my hikes; I want people to see the trail and be inspired to hike it. If you do the trek and document it in some way, please let me know. And FYI, it's usually a much dryer trail than when I hiked it. Bring enough water carrying capacity.

I appreciate the kind words. Black Hills are simply amazing. I'd say 80-90% of the trail was well blazed. The blazes near roads and trailheads were sparse, thanks to some sticky fingers over the years. I never did find a solid source for water. I'd reach out to some Black Hills Hiking FB groups right before your hike to get a decent gauge. I went during a strange high-water week. It can be a pretty dry trail. I'd bring a 4-liter water capacity during normal summer months. I carried ALL my food, 10 days worth. Ended up hiking it in 6.5-7 days. Whoops. Rookie-ish mistake. The Pactola Lake marina or visitor center would likely hold on to your food. I'd call make arrangements to be sure. If I ever do the trail again, I'd definitely try to resupply. If you attempt the whole trail, please let me know!

@@2fargonebackpacking132 I section hike the AT (I live in Tennessee) so we get spoiled having every bit of info laid out in a guide book or phone app. Thanks for the response!

I was on trail for about 6.5 days. Early May might be best. May 2019 saw a surprisingly large amount of snowfall in the Black Hills. Made for less dry stretches though.

@@2fargonebackpacking132 thanks for the info. We are planning on cooler weather. Anything is warmer than the last few weeks here in Iowa. We are planning on always carrying 2-3 liters plus a backup bladder in spots where we may need it. I reached out to Roam n Around in Rapid City and he said he’d give me a water update closer to the trip.

Sounds like you are taking all the right pre-hike precautions. Good on ya. Will help you enjoy the trek all the more!

@@tonybabcock655 another Iowan here. thinking about doing this late spring too and concerned about water levels. Any planning and water level info you come across would be awesome. I saw a few videos of people that had to turn back at some of the fording spots.

@@2fargonebackpacking132 Thanks for all the reference info! I've watched a few Centennial hike videos but yours has all the extras. One guy called that metal thing the tiniest outhouse.

I was SOBO, too. Shuttled from Rapid City to Bear Butte, climbed it the first evening, then set out next day.

I wasn't familiar with the Great Plains Trail. Really enjoyed reading about it. Thank you. And glad you enjoyed your SDCT experience!

@@2fargonebackpacking132 It's a nascent trail, let's say. At this point, more of a route, though the pilot trail that I walked (some dirt roads, but a good chunk on trails, for about 300 miles) as well as most of SD north of Bear Butte and most of ND are coming into their own!

Wishing you the best of luck on your trek! If you publish your experience, please let me know!

TK- Good luck to you! I too am 67. My mind says heck yea, let's do it. My body says wait a minute. Thinking of riding the Mickelson Trail this summer.

How did the journey go?

Thanks for the kind words, man. I'm glad you liked the video and even happier you got to experience the trail, even witch such a brutal dry stretch. The ATV stretch was tough. The Canyon early on was the toughest part for me. Nemo was a true oasis and the bartender was super helpful. It's an awesome trial, one I just might attempt again sometime. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

You're in for a treat. Bring a high water carrying capacity though. It can be a pretty dry trail. I sure did. Reach out to WhiteStarStudioSD@gmail.com. They'll give you a ride for a fair price if their schedule allows. They've helped multiple CT hikers. Hope to see video of you on the trail soon!

Thanks a ton! Really appreciate it. I did work long and hard on it, with janky, free, open-source software too. But it got done in the end! Black Hills is a really great time for everyone. Great summer destination. So much to see and do.