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Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!

Good catch! Yep, loving the Wolverine and so glad I went with the self-bailer. Thanks also for the tip -- I actually did move it to my pfd after the first 10 minutes of it banging against my feet. I usually do keep it clipped to the pfd (for the reason you mentioned), but lately was thinking that might present a different issue of difficulty with reentry. Using the carabiner clip provided by Garmin is too loose, I think. Guess I need a different pfd that has more pockets. Cheers!

Thank you so much! Glad it was useful.

Thanks! That is the plan . . . although you may be the only one willing to watch! 😉

Dan I will watch a video like that with a big smile the whole time.

Thanks so much and good fishing!! Was wishing I had brought my rig when I saw how clear the water was. ;-)

Very kind of you John. Some mind find it grating!! ;-)

Actually, this was just the first part of the trip. After this float, I hiked up the N fk to the Headquarters Creek packbridge, floated the N fk Sun back down, then hiked back out to the beginning at Benchmark (52 miles total). More vids to come showing the rest! The Klick ranch is now owned by the Wallis family (super nice folks) and is called the K Bar L Ranch. And yes, it's beautiful country!!

@@ShastaBubba Wow that sounds like a great trip! I was wondering how you would get back to Benchmark! Thanks again for sharing!

It was a blast! Whenever you're ready to give it a try . . . . 😉

Thanks for this; you're partly correct that it's a typical guy thing not to seek help. However, to be completely honest, it's even more about money -- fearing the cost of a trip to the ER (even with good insurance), only for them to do nothing and send me home. Since I thought the situation was improving, that's why I delayed to the next day. As it was, the ER set me up with an indwelling Foley catheter, which I wore for a week until my Urologist appointment. That was not a fun experience and I figured out later that all I really needed was to be taught how to use a self catherter. Would have saved a lot of discomfort if they had taken the time to do that instead. You are correct about the TURP, I had that surgery in September, 2023, and it took care of everything with minor side effects. There's a lot of bad and scary information out there about the TURP being too aggressive, but the results have been great for me. Glad to hear it's still working for you 10 years later too. Thanks!!

It touches my heart to have been helpful to you; thanks so much for sharing this!! And happy hiking!

Nope. I've done several section hikes of the CDT, but not longer than a week. You?

I haven’t, but I might. Am a very similar age to you. I’m not from US tho. I’m surprised you haven’t done a full thru hike, no inclination to do one ?

@@Andy-ku3jy Not really. I love my home too much to be away for long. 7 days seems to be the sweet spot for me in the woods; after that, I just spend all my time dreaming about what I'm gonna do when I get back home.

Good choice! I was surprised by how much fun this hike was and plan to do it again someday.

Glad it was helpful!

Doesn't sound like a gift. ;-) Thanks!

Thank you for sharing your experience! It's wonderful to hear how the poles have helped you enjoy your hikes without back pain.

The N fk and S fk of the Sun are both beautiful streams! I edited out the part where Adam talked about the "golden" trout at Bear lake, which he though were actually Yellowstone cutthroat that turned gold in the sunlight. It would be a slice of heaven for a week.

@@ShastaBubba Before I can sign up for a KBarL week, I gotta figure out what to do with my pup since I see no pets allowed. That is if I drove out, which I prefer. If I decide to fly, that question becomes a lot simpler.

@@DrJohn493 Tricky, for sure.

Thanks! I do use deet, but as sparingly as possible. When practical, I prefer to just put on long sleeves/pants instead. In this case, deet wouldn't have helped because it has no effect on those little flies.

Right?! I've often said so myself. And what on-screen pressence! A natural star. 😉

Hope you enjoy them and thanks for your support in using the link! Happy hiking!!

It's the REI Sahara Guide Hat: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&website_id=345523ea-2f51-482a-8572- I'm anxious to do packrafting too! Planning to try again in a couple weeks, if the predicted sunshine doesn't push the water level to flood stage. The videos I've seen at Alpaca Raft seem to indicate that the Gnarwhal is only really appropriate for big/tall folks, like 6'2" and up. I'm 6' even and the Wolverine feels perfect to me.

@@ShastaBubba I’m 58 and 6’2”, do you think that extra 2” would make the Wolverine uncomfortable for me? Im assuming your feet touch the front, how much are your feet bent or can you actually straighten out your legs? Thanks for any info on this big purchase.

@@ShastaBubba I’m 58 and 6’2”, do you think that extra 2” would make the Wolverine uncomfortable for me? Im assuming your feet touch the front, how much are your feet bent or can you actually straighten out your legs? Thanks for any info on this big purchase.

@@dansutherland1083 It is a huge purchase, so I get the anxiety about getting it right. The folks at Alpaca Raft were really good at answering my email questions about the right boat to pick. I think that 6'2" is right on the edge between boats. My feet touch the front, but they are against an inflatable foot rest, so there might be some adjustment there. Also, there's a back band that I have a couple inches away from the back of the boat, so a little leeway there too. Good luck!

Glad you enjoyed it. I believe beauty can be found anywhere (and in anyone) if we're willing to look.

Thanks so much, appreciate the kind words!

Glad it helped. Have fun at Philmont!

Awesome. Enjoy the ride!!

Thanks John! Can't help giggling like a little girl when it's so much fun. ;-)

The Fisher River.

Actually, I said that I was three hours away from home when I realized my mistake. Kalispell area. Thanks!

Thanks, it did turn out to be pretty fun!

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks man!

Smooth!! Thanks a bunch. Lots more hike videos on the channel, if you're interested.

Really love that place! Thanks!! It's fun to see the same territory through another's perspective, eh?

Oh, it happens from time to time. 😉 Thanks!!

Thanks! It was cool indeed. Downright cold, in fact. 😉

Thanks a ton Woods! Yeah, that was a lot of work, but a really fun trip just the same. I'll be using that pack again in a couple weeks when I try again for a packrafting trip (and try to remember my paddle)!!

Thanks so much! Having one now . . . 😉

Thank you kindly!

It really is! Thanks!

Thanks, it did! All back to normal and out backpacking again.

Thanks! It's called the Solo Stove and they make several sizes. Looks inviting, but doesn't actually radiate much heat, which is why it can sit on a picnic table and not burn a spot. Fun ambiance, but I was freezing and wishing for a real fire!!

@@ShastaBubba Thanks!

Yes! so am I. ;-) Thanks!

Thanks for watching and commenting!!

Thanks so much, glad it was useful. The poles I use are the Black Diamond Carbon Cork: amzn.to/3QReFOq, but they are pretty expensive. Very durable, but you can also get the aluminum version, which are called BD Trail Cork: amzn.to/3WFHfWH and nearly as good (there's a 'womens' version too, but not sure the difference). Even better for budget beginners are the poles that Costco carries about now: www.costco.com/cascade-mountain-tech-100%25-carbon-fiber-trekking-pole%2C-2-pack-.product.4000026930.html. Of course, you get what you pay for and they might not stand up to serious hiking. Happy hiking to you as well!

@@ShastaBubba thank you. I will be on the lookout for more of your videos.

Thanks for watching and for the kind words, really appreciate it!

LOL, that's a fond connection to make! Thanks!

Happy to hear it! Keep on hiking!!

You're the best. Thanks!!

You are welcome to do whatever works for you, of course! I take tiny steps when going uphill too, but just shorten the swing to match.

Hey, thanks! Youngs Creek is much harder than this section of the Spotted Bear, which would be closer to the actual South Fork of the Flathead (class II). Pretty impressive first float for you!

Ha, should have saw me turn in the wrong directions while taking lines through Hole in the Wall section. A few times panicking and rowing without my paddle actually in the water haha. Thanks for the info, this little route looks fun. I think I would try and fish blue and shelf lake to make it an overnight float.