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Thank you for the compliment. It should be a pretty unique trip.

It is a bit confusing. Some places you reserve on a specific website, others you have to go to their own website and it still isn’t clear when 2025 accommodations open but I’ll figure it out.

@@CzyzAdventures Good luck putting it all together. I’m sure you’ll be able to do it.

Fingers crossed 🤞

You know none of our plans go exactly to plan but a grand adventure it will be for sure.

Hope the information is helpful. I’ll have another video soon on the resources I’m using.

Very busy on the home front. Hopefully I can handle a couple of weeks. I’m a bit rusty.

@@CzyzAdventures ❤️

I ran into him again one other time. He was cooking at Lampert Shelter the old fashioned way. I give him tons of credit for honoring the past the way he did. You can see him at 10:36 in this video: ruclips.net/video/RXHVEYUke4U/видео.htmlsi=jZnhnGbh4Umv5Tfy. A unique individual indeed. I liked him. I do agree with you that the best part of the trail was the people. I randomly met one of my hiking partners who I hiked about 600 miles with at a hostel in Georgia. I also randomly met Pollyanna who I now consider a very good friend. We hiked over 300 miles of the AT together and have done the Foothills Trail, 5 sections of the Colorado Trail, a bit of the Long trail, and a portion of the Tahoe Rim Trail together since then. I crossed paths with so many people and when I think back it’s the people that bring me the biggest smile. Thanks for commenting. You gave me a chance to reminisce a bit 😊

Thx. It was great to relax and enjoy ourselves.

@@CzyzAdventures Hi there, I went to your RUclips channel, I like the videos but I see the subscribe and views are very low and monetization is not done, I found some problems in the channel, if you solve them and SEO the videos, the subscribe and views will increase and can be monetized. I'm a RUclips expert, can do something about it I am waiting for your response. thank you

I do this for fun and am not in it for the views, subscribers, or the monetization. Appreciate you reaching out but I am not interested. Thank you.

It’s a great trail. I started backpacking when I lived in Idaho in my late 20’s. I had a long hiatus (work, kids) until I got back into it in my late 50’s. What I love about backpacking is that you are able to get to some amazing places that you can only get to by foot. I’m glad you enjoyed watching the videos. We definitely had a unique way to complete that hike 😊. Best wishes to you on your future trips. I’m sure they will be AMAZING!!!

We arrived on July 7 to acclimate a few days. Our first day on trail was July 11 (slack pack to ease into it and to address the water situation). We ended up making quite a few adjustments to our original schedule for many reasons , took more zero days than originally planned, & had some bigger mile days than originally planned. Our last day on trail was July 28(we weren’t in a hurry and we were able to enjoy some of the towns along the way). July was great this year. We had planned on doing this trail in 2023 but delayed due to the high snow year. We only had one major thunderstorm, and rain for a short time on a couple of days. Bugs weren’t too awful for us although I heard a week or 2 earlier they were pretty bad. We hit a heat wave the first week on trail and it was chilly the last 2 days on trail. Every year will be different but I’m glad we went when we did. We saw LOTS of wildflowers. If you have any questions I can help you with don’t hesitate to reach out. Happy Trails! 🥾🥾

@@CzyzAdventures Thanks, I’ll definitely reach out if I have more questions. How many miles a day did you do? I’m an older hiker so I go slow. While I was on the AT I averaged 9-12 miles a day. How does the TRT compare to AT?

@horsedog713 our miles varied but here’s a breakdown…12.8(slackpack), 10.5, 10, 9.4, 15.9(slackpacking), 0, 9.1, 8.3, 13.8, 20.3(incl 1.6mi on PCT in error), 0, 19.6(slackpacking- we actually went CCW on that section to avoid major uphills), 0, 13.7, 6.9, 0, 14.6, 9.7. The AT terrain is more difficult but don’t underestimate the altitude or the heat and you have to make sure you have your water planned out. You won’t find a straight up and down trail like the AT (they use switchbacks on the TRT) and there are definitely a lot less roots and rocks. The higher elevations have rocks but nothing like the scrambles you have on the AT. I try to show the terrain as I’m hiking so you should be able to get a pretty good feel on what you’ll see as you work through some of the posted videos. I can’t emphasize enough how the altitude and heat can impact someone’s hike. We had 2 of the 4 of us that didn’t complete the trail and these were a big factor for our oldest member of the group at 72. She is an accomplished hiker with many trails completed including the AT, Foothills, Art Loeb, & part of the Colorado Trail. I am 63 and the Terry who finished with me is 62.

@@horsedog713 Just wanted to add…I think you’ll be fine at your avg distance. There are a couple of places where you can’t camp (if you are within a 3 mile of Watson Lake - you have to camp at Watson Lake) and between Tunnel Creek Road and Spooner there are designated camping areas - Marlette and North Canyon Campgrounds). Best wishes as you plan this hike. We loved the trail!

@@CzyzAdventures Appreciate all your advice! Thanks so much!

@@gypsygirl6887 definitely 👍

Thanks for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed watching our most recent adventure. I agree 100%, Terry is a fantastic hiking partner. I’ll be posting when we get to the Adirondacks for some day hikes during the fall foliage. Terry and Pollyanna will both be joining me for that one 😊. Welcome to the channel ❣️

That’s exciting. Have you narrowed in on a date? I’m leaning towards later August 2025. Can’t wait!

2025 would be ideal, but I need to find out how much leave I can take so I can know if the full tour is doable, or just a partial.

@Lizzybeth1973 I hope everything comes together! 🥾⛰️🥾

I was all smiles this day!😊

The weather has been pretty good here lately. I’m glad I was on the TRT when I was because it seemed to rain a lot while I was gone. Fall is just around the corner. I’ve got to get into an exercise routine before time gets away from me. Good luck on your training. 🍀

Thank you. I give you huge kudos for getting out there and hiking on your own. I bet your dog loves going with you. I prefer going with others but have gone SOLO. I actually met Pollyanna on the Appalachian Trail while I was SOLO. I have a playlist for the first 5 segments of the Colorado Trail if you want to see what the first part of the trail is like. (ruclips.net/p/PLnRAyIvPpjPijB0oTjdj5nwvpyJUvUmaU&si=4a83fEJqTkGA-uLc). One of our hiking partners had some issues with the elevation and I took Diamox as a precaution. Elevation is a big deal and I attribute me not being able to finish the John Muir Trail to it. Colorado definitely has those thunder storms coming through in the afternoons. We even had hail one day. I wish you success on your Colorado hike and a speedy recovery for your wife. Happy Trails 🥾🥾

Thanks Anthony. Terry and I will be in the Adirondacks early October. Hoping we hit peak fall colors.

Looks like we just missed you. We were there on 7/17. I loved the scenery through here. This day and the next were some of my favorite days on trail. Nice that you got to get out and enjoy it. Beautiful area!!!

Ohhh I was thinking that our days were probably pretty close to each other. Enjoying your videos!! 👍🏻

Glad you are enjoying the content 😊

The best was our highlight for the day. It was a better day than I expected.

I enjoyed this section very much. Terry’s (SR’s) feet didn’t appreciate it so it was good to take a zero day after this

@@ioonthetube thank you and congratulations on your TMB completion, especially SOLO 👏 Great advice on the ear plugs and definitely something to consider for going later in the season. Maybe later in August and early September?? I first need to agree with Terry on how many days we want the hike to be and then that will set everything in motion. If you don’t mind sharing, what was the highlight of your trip, any must do’s? Did you take any variants or cable cars? Anything to avoid? Thanks for chiming in!

@@CzyzAdventures As it was my 1st ever multi-day (I don't backpack at home) - I did it almost "by the book" (according to the 11-day plan in cicerone guidebook). I started at Les Houches & hikes counter-clock. I took the "high" variant via Col de Tricot & Refuge de Miage on my day 1. And did a very short variant en-route La Fouly to stay away from the road. Otherwise, I took the 'main TMB route' (as far as I recall, it was 14 years ago lol). It's really hard to chose highlights on this trail. I'm not avoiding... it truly is so beautiful throught. Many skip the section between La Fouly and Lake Champex because it is considered less dramatic, which it is. But I still enjoyed it and would not recommend the skip. Everything else was truly superb !!! 2 TMB variants that I got to do on other occasions: 1. Last summer while section-hiking the GR5, I took the "valley route" between Les Houches and Contamines (day 1 of my TMB - in which I took the high variant, as explained above). It was surprisingly good, and not very flat at all as the name might hint at (but still significantly easier than the high one). Very pastoral, lovely little villages... If struggling, I would take it even though the high-one is definitely more dramatic. 2. When walking from Chamonix to Zermatt on 2011, I took the 'Fenetre D'Arpette' TMB-high-variant. This one is super rocky and at times steep; is recommended only in good weather! the TMB-low-variant (Alp Bovine; I think it is the 'main-TMB') is MUCH easier. But again - although the high-route is excellent - I loved both... the low-variant is easy walking and still rewarding so - if in doubt, don't feel like you are missing-out on the low-route (in comparison with the high). Regarding end-of-Aug vs. early September: I've hiked in Europe several times since this first one. Crowds are an issue for me, especially on a super-popular hike like the TMB. I find that September works the best all considering. The weather always worked out well for me during the 1st half of the month (as much as mountain weather can...). So I personally go during September. The only disadvantage imo is - less green Scenery. The Alps are at their best early in the season... :-)

If you are looking for a pre-hike / post-hike town to spend a day or two at: Chamonix is stunning (even though it is super -touristic); so I recommend it. In addition: I strongly recommend the cable-car to Aiguille-du-midi and on-wards to Italy (to Pointe-Helbronner). It is very expensive but truly amazing.

I appreciate your explanation. I will keep these in mind as I do my planning. Thank you!

I'm sure I have more to say about the TMB but those are my main points (that come to mind right now). I have a whole blog I've written back in 2010 on my TMB experience but it is in Hebrew ... lol And anyway my info is out-dated (to walk without pre-booking today is un-heard-of). If you have specific Q please don't hesitate to ask ! If I can recall I'll answer gladly 🙂 Also, I apologize for any English mistakes (I'm not native...)

@@ioonthetube It could have been a lot worse for sure. It was a bit frustrating at the time but those views were pretty nice 😊. As you said, it happens and you make the most of it.

I hope everything falls into place. Happy Trails 🥾🥾

I appreciate your comments. Thanks for tagging along and I hope to hear from you in the future!

Thanks! Hope to hear from you again soon.

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. I just realized September is just around the corner. Time to stop procrastinating and get to planning 😊

@@CzyzAdventures Good luck with your planning for Mont Blanc. From what you said it sounds complicated.

@ginnyhillmann7532 my initial research shows that getting the Refugio’s set up in the sequence and date that you need them can be complicated since all reservations are not on-line and sometimes you have to call them direct. In that case, the language barrier could be an issue. I know enough German to hold a conversation but French and Italian I do not have a grasp of. It should be interesting to say the least.

@@CzyzAdventures Hope it goes smoothly. I like the idea of staying in the Refugio’s. Are they like Bnb’s or hostels?

@ginnyhillmann7532 like hostels. Some do have single rooms available instead of the bunk room. They also serve dinner (same for everyone).

Happy Trails, Snowwhite. I think of you often🥾🥾

@@ioonthetube thank you. Glad to have you following along❣️🥾🥾

@@Wulingshi I’m looking forward to it. Any favorites for places to eat or stay while there?

@@traceydimperioTnT We’re hoping to catch the full Adirondack colors. Pollyanna will be joining me and SR! Will you be hiking while you are there? I just wrote down the 50 mile and 135 mile Adirondack trails you mentioned. I’ll have to do some research. I’m guessing early fall may be the best time to avoid the bugs and wet conditions. Happy to hear you are enjoying the channel. Adventuring on!😊

@@CzyzAdventures yes after labor is the best for those trails. Cooler temps, no ppl, no bugs, fall leaves and drier trails. If there are beaver dams on the trails that area is always wet but passable in the fall. That is wonderful they will be joining you! Not sure when I’ll be in ADKS September or October. Happy place! The best is your tent stakes go on like butter!

Enjoy your trip❣️

@@CzyzAdventures ❤️🥾🐕

People come from all over to this lake. It’s a tourist town. Everyone does seem to be enjoying themselves.

Have to stay flexible. I always say plans are made to be changed. 🥾🥾

@@suecox8355 thank you!! We had to make some adjustments along the way but we did it ‘our way’. Great to hear from you. Thanks for joining us in this adventure.

@@ginnyhillmann7532 so glad you decided to join us. We loved the variety this trail provided!

@@carolvassey1247 thanks, Pollyanna. It felt great to finally check this one off the bucket list ✅

I loved seeing the horses pass us by. They weren’t a nuisance at all. Almost done 😊

@@MtnWanderer-TieDye- Thank you for joining us. Both of us enjoyed the trail and its variety. I think it was worth making the trip out west. I am lucky to have a hiking partner like Terry (Sitting Rock). We’ve been friends for over 35 years.

@@angiebee598 thank you so much! Too funny on the channel name. I’m sure having “Czyz (my pronunciation ‘Chez’) as part of our channel name makes it hard to find on RUclips but I wanted to make sure my husband felt included in the channel and what better way than to use our last name. I did try to ask for my Mother in law at a Polish function one time and no one could figure out who I was asking for so apparently I don’t pronounce it the correct Polish way 😂😂. Hope to have you join us on our future adventures!

@@vs123 thank you for joining us on this adventure. Hope to hear from you in our next!

@@LynnStAubin-od5qe I didn’t realize you had Polish heritage. Vito and I stopped in Poland to visit his cousin and to explore the area when we did our 30 day European Adventure last year. I too hope to be able to publish some of his trip especially when they visit Zakopane but if you want a glimpse of Poland checkout this one and the ones posted after this one… Polish Easter Celebrations, Traditions, & Cuisine - Day 16,17 European Adventure @CzyzAdventures ruclips.net/video/1e7ayYM3gjk/видео.html

@@lynnpavlik7253 Glad you enjoyed! Thank you for joining us on this adventure 😊.

The race was 50 miles. It was an endurance race. The wind was really crazy especially just before camp. I almost got blown over 🌬️

It was great meeting you too and thank you for your interview. What did you think of the Mount Rose to Brockway section? I hope you enjoy the rest of the trail. Desolation Wilderness is beautiful! 🥾🥾

@@CzyzAdventures It was awesome! I ended up hiking Mt. Rose to Watson so it was a long day but beautiful. The water carry was hard but I was glad to finish up that section in a day. I finished yesterday and the water taxi was so fun! Great way to cruise into the finish line!

@@teddyhcuts Congratulations!!. You are a very strong hiker. Way to go. Woohoo 🙌 Glad you got to enjoy the water taxi for your finish. Best wishes on future hikes. I have a feeling there may be more to come. 🥾🥾

@@CzyzAdventures ☺️❤️ thank you!

We had another spot that was flat that we could have taken. It was close to someone else’s tent so we were trying to figure out who the tent belonged to because we didn’t want to be rude when we were offered to share the site with the people we had previously met. The camp was not full but most of the good spots were taken. I think people are always willing to help each other out and would try to accommodate you if there was a way to fit you in. In this area in particular, you are only allowed to camp at Marlette or hike 5.5 miles further to North Canyon campground but there was no need to hike further.

Lots of beauty on this trail 😊

The horse riders were very considerate. I really enjoyed watching the horses going past. I appreciate all your comments. Hard to believe the trail will be coming to an end. Trail on 🥾🥾

@@CzyzAdventures ❤️

Thanks, Lynn. That wind was pretty wild. I’m glad we hit it on an odd numbered day as I’m sure there would have been a whole bunch of mountain bikers. I still can’t believe how many were on trail when they weren’t suppose to be. I really enjoyed seeing the horses on trail, though.

Me either. We made a few adjustments to our original plan but we’re getting it done!

It was a busy day.