Hey Mike - a bay area local as well, I'm pretty sure we live in the same town as I know a lot of the areas in your videos. I'm in my early-mid twenties, and this hike was never even on my radar until I saw last year's attempt. I'm too busy with school right now, and hopeful to be starting a physically intensive career in the next couple months, but this is absolutely a hike I'm looking to do before I'm 30. Thanks for putting it on my radar.
Glad to help! I'm in San Jose. It's a great hike/climb and one you will never forget. I think I will go back again with Matt next year. He goes every year.
What a blessing to have such a great group of people to experience Mt. Whitney with. Your video captured how intense this hike truly is. Congrats Mike!!
Thank you! It really was a wonderful group. i wondered if I spent too much time showing such an extensive look at the cliffs, but I figure I want this to be a video that I'M going to want to watch, and I loved it all :)
Congratulations 🎊 That was really hard to watch in some spots! Dicey! Could you imagine if that guy hadn't seen your go pro amd returned it? 😮 You hike all the way down to find out the footage is up on the mountain still? It was beautiful up there! I enjoyed watching your trek! Great job! 😊
@@nationalparksprincess3216 Thank you, NPP! I freak out thinking about that footage being lost. I should figure out a way to get my phone number on that camera. I'd gladly give all my cameras away just to get that SD card back. The cliffs were definitely a trip. I though I'd be scared but I wasn't too much...it was sketchy though and I was cautious for sure. What a great day!
So happy for you Mike! I know how much it meant to you and all your family and friends are very proud of you. You and Matt make a great team and I love how he was encouraging everyone at the summit. Great video and I look forward to all the others you will do in the future. Love you, your Mom!!
I came across your videos last week as I got a last minute overnight permit for this saturday 9/21. I didn’t even plan on hiking whitney until this past monday. so this past week was a scramble to find info to prepare. anyways… checked alltrails the day before my hike and was so stoked to see your comment that you had a successful summit. I had perfect conditions and successfully summited as well yesterday on sunday! did it solo! congratulations!
Thank you and way to go! The weather makes a big difference. My previous trips were below freezing. The cold wasn't a problem so much but the ice is sketchy.
Hey Mike! What a great video and truly inspirational. It's really something to see you achieve a goal that has been so elusive and the video really conveys how important this was to you and the journey you had to take to achieve. Well done on all accounts!
@@highcountrychronicles Ya that's where. That part in the video is the first time I saw him since the trailhead. I thought he was on his way down but I guess not. I think he followed Catra from the start but I'm really not sure.
Right on bro, best video ever! so inspiring I felt the emotion with you watching it. Amazing accomplishment. They guy with the biggest brain I know is now the most fit person too!
Thanks bro. By the way you're mentioned in my video description. Anyone who has ever encouraged me in any way made a difference getting through the tough times this year. You've always been a good friend man. Thinking about doing the Grand Canyon soon. Matt lives in AZ.
Congrats on your summit Mike! We all know how much this meant to you. I’ve so appreciated your videos, showing your determination and realness of your preparation work. Hope to see many more from you. You’re a real inspiration. What time did you start? How long did the hike up (and then down) take? Looked like you kept a good pace and took breaks where needed.
Hey there! Thank you I really appreciate it. We started at around 1:15 am, it took Rod and I 19 hours or so to finish. Fairly long time for Whitney, but most of the group took our time. I don't know the exact times. There's a link to a tracking map in my previous video description where you can click on waypoints and see how long it took. And to think I thought about cancelling the trip. Soooo glad I didn't. Having completed this will make it easier to stay motivated for my next big challenge, whatever that may be. Maybe Grand Canyon, Matt lives near there. Thanks again for the comments!
@@outsidewithmikeI think that’s a perfectly reasonable time for the day hike. Probably helped you not be affected by the altitude as well. I’ll check the link. Thanks so much. Can’t wait to see your further adventures (and I suspect a return to Whitney at some point as well😊) happy hiking!
It's a Marmot! I had to steal your line for the video LOL. Thank you so much! Trying to finish your/Matt's video. That race was inspiring and I got some awesome footage following you in to the finish. Thank you! Say hi to Jackie :)
Congratulations on the great accomplishment! We conquered it on Labor Day weekend this month and it was a real beast. We know how you feel. 🙌🏻 Great job!
HUGE CONGRATS Mike!! The Grand Canyon is calling, and now through end of Oct. is a great time to do a Rim2Rim from the North Rim to the South Rim. (Park at the South Rim, near Bright Angel Lodge. Take the TransCanyon Shuttle at 1pm to the North Rim. Either stay at Kaibab Lodge or the lodging options at the North Rim Lodge. The next morning, leave just before sunrise, so that you can enjoy the North Rim Trail in it's entirety) 24mi from trailhead to trailhead. Water stations located at the trailhead, then at 5.25mi down at Manzanita Rest, then at 7.25mi down at Cottonwood Campground, and at 14.5mi down at Phantom Ranch. So you don't need to carry much water at all, and you can keep the packs very small and very light. After Phantom, there's water 5mi away at Havasupai Garden, and then in 1.5mi at 3 Mile Rest House, and in another 1.5mi at 1.5 Mile Rest House. Perfect temps this time of year, both for start time, and once you get towards the bottom, and into the inner gorge where Phantom and the Colorado River are. You'll absolutely love it, and the Canyon is just amazing to be in. Some helpful links incase you're interested: Shuttle: trans-canyonshuttle.com/ Kaibab Lodge: kaibablodge.com/ They will drive you to the trail head if you pre-arrange it at time of booking (20min drive). North Rim lodging: reservations.ahlsmsworld.com/GrandCanyonNr/Plan-Your-Trip South Rim lodging: secure.grandcanyonlodges.com/booking/lodging
Hey thanks! My brother lives in Phoenix and has done the canyon a few times. I'd like to do it for sure! I'm sure he'd take me. Looking for a new challenge!
@@outsidewithmike Easily done on your own. The trail is very easily followed, and other than the option at Phantom, to veer left, and go across the Black Bridge and up the S. Kaibab Trail, you'll easily just stay on one trail(you'll be veering right as you leave Phantom and pass the round Mule Pen, and then crossing the silver walled aluminum bridge, walking through the Bright Angel Campground, and continuing to veer right at the Colorado and crossing on the large Silver Bridge. Again, veer right after the bridge, and remain on that trail to the top).
@@outsidewithmike It's absolutely amazing to look over the rim, see how massive it is, and how the scale is almost incomprehensible, and then take those first steps down into the trail. Mind candy! You'll find tips on how to do it successfully in the description boxes of my runs there; from clothing and hat, to footwear and amount of stuff you bring. Pack really light, and only carry enough water to get you to the next water station, especially on the downhill. That's only 5.25mi distance from the top of the North Rim, down to Manzanita Rest Stop. Carrying too much weight in the canyon will destroy your legs, especially on the that steep 5.25mi of descent. Don't wear boots in the Canyon. Too heavy and too cumbersome, plus the big clunky soles pitch your feet and ankles all over the place, because it's not a smooth trail, and there are 10,000 mule steps made of rocks and logs. Same goes for stiff hiking shoes with narrow toe boxes. Recipe for disaster. A trail runner style shoe or even better, VivoBareFoot Primus Trail FG, are a great tool. You'll see that I run there in Vibram FiveFingers, and so does my daughter. We also backpack there in fully loaded packs, in the FiveFingers. I'm now 61 and she's 25.
Haha I just uploaded one a few minutes ago but it won't go live until 2:00 tomorrow. Just a short one to get things going again. Hoping to do the Grand Canyon soon and some other cool stuff.
Hey Mike - a bay area local as well, I'm pretty sure we live in the same town as I know a lot of the areas in your videos. I'm in my early-mid twenties, and this hike was never even on my radar until I saw last year's attempt. I'm too busy with school right now, and hopeful to be starting a physically intensive career in the next couple months, but this is absolutely a hike I'm looking to do before I'm 30. Thanks for putting it on my radar.
Glad to help! I'm in San Jose. It's a great hike/climb and one you will never forget. I think I will go back again with Matt next year. He goes every year.
What a blessing to have such a great group of people to experience Mt. Whitney with. Your video captured how intense this hike truly is. Congrats Mike!!
Thank you! It really was a wonderful group. i wondered if I spent too much time showing such an extensive look at the cliffs, but I figure I want this to be a video that I'M going to want to watch, and I loved it all :)
Fantastic video. You earned it! We were really fortunate to have perfect weather. It was awesome that everyone was able to get down safely. Congrats!
Thanks and same to you! Have you ever seen such magnificent views? Was great hiking and camping with you! What a fun day that was.
Hey Mike 👋 Im starting to watch this one now, I may have to finish watching tomorrow 😊
Congratulations 🎊 That was really hard to watch in some spots! Dicey! Could you imagine if that guy hadn't seen your go pro amd returned it? 😮 You hike all the way down to find out the footage is up on the mountain still?
It was beautiful up there! I enjoyed watching your trek! Great job! 😊
@@nationalparksprincess3216 Thank you, NPP! I freak out thinking about that footage being lost. I should figure out a way to get my phone number on that camera. I'd gladly give all my cameras away just to get that SD card back. The cliffs were definitely a trip. I though I'd be scared but I wasn't too much...it was sketchy though and I was cautious for sure. What a great day!
So happy for you Mike! I know how much it meant to you and all your family and friends are very proud of you. You and Matt make a great team and I love how he was encouraging everyone at the summit. Great video and I look forward to all the others you will do in the future. Love you, your Mom!!
Thanks Mom! Love you too! It was great hanging out with Matt again. ❤😃
Hell yeah, Mike, I’m so happy for you, and proud of you!!
Thank you very much! 😃
I came across your videos last week as I got a last minute overnight permit for this saturday 9/21. I didn’t even plan on hiking whitney until this past monday. so this past week was a scramble to find info to prepare.
anyways… checked alltrails the day before my hike and was so stoked to see your comment that you had a successful summit. I had perfect conditions and successfully summited as well yesterday on sunday! did it solo!
congratulations!
Thank you and way to go! The weather makes a big difference. My previous trips were below freezing. The cold wasn't a problem so much but the ice is sketchy.
Mike, WoW! What an atmospheric video you did! Loved it!
Thank you!
Absolutely inspiring to watch your video! Bronco sent me this and I’m so grateful. Rock on! ❤️
Cool thank you very much! And thanks to Bronco. He was very cool to hike with, very friendly and energetic! 😃
Congrats! I summited with my 21 year old son on the 17th coming from Guitar Lake. What a great hike!.
Very nice! That sounds like a great way to go. Congrats!
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Hey Mike! What a great video and truly inspirational. It's really something to see you achieve a goal that has been so elusive and the video really conveys how important this was to you and the journey you had to take to achieve. Well done on all accounts!
Thank you, Jim I really appreciate it. Was great to do it with you and the rest of the team.
@@outsidewithmike Question for you, where did you guys pick up Bronco? Seems like you met him before the last pitch to the summit?
@@highcountrychronicles Ya that's where. That part in the video is the first time I saw him since the trailhead. I thought he was on his way down but I guess not. I think he followed Catra from the start but I'm really not sure.
@@outsidewithmike Yeah, he did but he dropped right below Trail camp. We hiked together for a little while. Thanks!
saw your rescue vid from last year, so I was stoked to see you made it!
Thank you! Feels great, going to do it again next year probably too. 😃
Right on bro, best video ever! so inspiring I felt the emotion with you watching it. Amazing accomplishment. They guy with the biggest brain I know is now the most fit person too!
Thanks bro. By the way you're mentioned in my video description. Anyone who has ever encouraged me in any way made a difference getting through the tough times this year. You've always been a good friend man. Thinking about doing the Grand Canyon soon. Matt lives in AZ.
3rd time's a charm
That's what my Mom told me haha! Thanks for watching! What a great trip.
Congrats on your summit!
Thank you! It was a perfect day for a hike.
Yay! Another Mike video and another Whitney hike! Congratulations on your summit! ❤❤❤
And one with the ending I was looking for too LOL. Finally!
@@outsidewithmikeMuch deserved! The hike couldn’t have been more perfect. 3rd time’s the charm.
Fantastic video! Thanks, Mike! It's amazing!!!
Thanks I appreciate that!
Congrats on your summit Mike! We all know how much this meant to you. I’ve so appreciated your videos, showing your determination and realness of your preparation work. Hope to see many more from you. You’re a real inspiration. What time did you start? How long did the hike up (and then down) take? Looked like you kept a good pace and took breaks where needed.
Hey there! Thank you I really appreciate it. We started at around 1:15 am, it took Rod and I 19 hours or so to finish. Fairly long time for Whitney, but most of the group took our time. I don't know the exact times. There's a link to a tracking map in my previous video description where you can click on waypoints and see how long it took.
And to think I thought about cancelling the trip. Soooo glad I didn't. Having completed this will make it easier to stay motivated for my next big challenge, whatever that may be. Maybe Grand Canyon, Matt lives near there.
Thanks again for the comments!
@@outsidewithmikeI think that’s a perfectly reasonable time for the day hike. Probably helped you not be affected by the altitude as well. I’ll check the link. Thanks so much. Can’t wait to see your further adventures (and I suspect a return to Whitney at some point as well😊) happy hiking!
@@KateKay28 Thanks you too! I will probably do Whitney again next year. My brother does it every year at this time to celebrate his sobriety.
So proud of you Mike ♥️ you never gave up!! Way to go team!!
It's a Marmot! I had to steal your line for the video LOL. Thank you so much! Trying to finish your/Matt's video. That race was inspiring and I got some awesome footage following you in to the finish. Thank you! Say hi to Jackie :)
Congratulations on the great accomplishment! We conquered it on Labor Day weekend this month and it was a real beast. We know how you feel. 🙌🏻 Great job!
Thank you, and congratulations to you as well!
HUGE CONGRATS Mike!! The Grand Canyon is calling, and now through end of Oct. is a great time to do a Rim2Rim from the North Rim to the South Rim.
(Park at the South Rim, near Bright Angel Lodge. Take the TransCanyon Shuttle at 1pm to the North Rim. Either stay at Kaibab Lodge or the lodging options at the North Rim Lodge. The next morning, leave just before sunrise, so that you can enjoy the North Rim Trail in it's entirety) 24mi from trailhead to trailhead. Water stations located at the trailhead, then at 5.25mi down at Manzanita Rest, then at 7.25mi down at Cottonwood Campground, and at 14.5mi down at Phantom Ranch. So you don't need to carry much water at all, and you can keep the packs very small and very light. After Phantom, there's water 5mi away at Havasupai Garden, and then in 1.5mi at 3 Mile Rest House, and in another 1.5mi at 1.5 Mile Rest House. Perfect temps this time of year, both for start time, and once you get towards the bottom, and into the inner gorge where Phantom and the Colorado River are. You'll absolutely love it, and the Canyon is just amazing to be in.
Some helpful links incase you're interested:
Shuttle: trans-canyonshuttle.com/
Kaibab Lodge: kaibablodge.com/ They will drive you to the trail head if you pre-arrange it at time of booking (20min drive).
North Rim lodging: reservations.ahlsmsworld.com/GrandCanyonNr/Plan-Your-Trip
South Rim lodging: secure.grandcanyonlodges.com/booking/lodging
Hey thanks! My brother lives in Phoenix and has done the canyon a few times. I'd like to do it for sure! I'm sure he'd take me. Looking for a new challenge!
@@outsidewithmike Easily done on your own. The trail is very easily followed, and other than the option at Phantom, to veer left, and go across the Black Bridge and up the S. Kaibab Trail, you'll easily just stay on one trail(you'll be veering right as you leave Phantom and pass the round Mule Pen, and then crossing the silver walled aluminum bridge, walking through the Bright Angel Campground, and continuing to veer right at the Colorado and crossing on the large Silver Bridge. Again, veer right after the bridge, and remain on that trail to the top).
@@outsidewithmike Rubi Hammer's vids here on YT would be an excellent reference source, as would my run vids.
@@austinado16 Cool thanks I'll check it out. Matt has wanted me to do GC and I've never seen it.
@@outsidewithmike It's absolutely amazing to look over the rim, see how massive it is, and how the scale is almost incomprehensible, and then take those first steps down into the trail. Mind candy!
You'll find tips on how to do it successfully in the description boxes of my runs there; from clothing and hat, to footwear and amount of stuff you bring.
Pack really light, and only carry enough water to get you to the next water station, especially on the downhill. That's only 5.25mi distance from the top of the North Rim, down to Manzanita Rest Stop. Carrying too much weight in the canyon will destroy your legs, especially on the that steep 5.25mi of descent.
Don't wear boots in the Canyon. Too heavy and too cumbersome, plus the big clunky soles pitch your feet and ankles all over the place, because it's not a smooth trail, and there are 10,000 mule steps made of rocks and logs. Same goes for stiff hiking shoes with narrow toe boxes. Recipe for disaster. A trail runner style shoe or even better, VivoBareFoot Primus Trail FG, are a great tool. You'll see that I run there in Vibram FiveFingers, and so does my daughter. We also backpack there in fully loaded packs, in the FiveFingers. I'm now 61 and she's 25.
Congratulations! Well done!
Thank you and thank you! Was a lot of fun!
No new videos?
Haha I just uploaded one a few minutes ago but it won't go live until 2:00 tomorrow. Just a short one to get things going again. Hoping to do the Grand Canyon soon and some other cool stuff.