Another great video Chris. I agree with some of the other folks. You can get the same pics of wilderness and camps all over RUclips, but what makes yours different is you. You bring a great relatability of spirit. I feel like you are a guy that just gets it and realizes that this is about enjoying the journey. I speak for a lot of your subscribers when I say, keep making content and rest easy in the knowledge that you make the world a better place just by being in it!
I’ll say, I can find all this camping and backpacking info elsewhere. The reason I come back to this channel is due to your contagious happiness and gentle personality. You are contagious Chris, the enthusiasm and kindness that I can hear in your voice makes me come back to watch your videos!!! Thanks Chris
We’re in our mid 70’s and have been married 55 years. We spent those years hiking and camping, as well as living in the mountains. We’ve been thinking how to continue doing what we love. We recently watched your video about your tent trailer and realized that was our answer! We’re now looking at used tent trailers. Thank you! You add such value and beauty to our lives! I never get tired of watching your videos. Thank You Jesus for you, Chris!❤️Carol
You Chris have an infectious love of life and obvious empathy and you're a highly experienced, expert hiker, but many of us who care about you, which is real, worry about your safety. I was SO happy to hear about the gun you pack. Whether it's bear spray or an appropriate gun to take down a grizzly, it pleases me to know you have those self-defense items, but they need to be at your disposal in less than a second. Because that's how fast things can go from honky-dorry to grave danger. Keep those items close and available. And we need to get you a locator beacon. It's the final piece of that ring of security you need. Breaking a leg can happen with ease in the wild. And you're not going anywhere, especially with a compound fracture. The PLB is the guarantee that SAR will be there in 6 hours or so.
Agree! He needs that bear spray attached to a chest strap, and his gun in a holster when in backcountry. Thank you Chris for all of your great vids. Stay Safe and Hike On 🎉
Chris, I just have to tell you how much I enjoy your backpacking videos and enthusiasm for hiking and exploring. You very much inspire me and I love your helpful tips and honest thoughts. Keep it up! You bring joy and motivation to explore our great outdoors. Thank you!
Hi Chris ..Very attractive route. You have a chance to charge your personal weapon in the event of any attack, whether it's just pepper spray or bear banger..?? Happy B-Day and keep going buddy. Best regards from Canada .✌🙋♂🍁🌿💕🍷🍁👍
Happy birthday, basecamp Chris! My wife and i just started camping and we love your videos for all the great tips but especially your personality! So enthusiastic about outdoor life and just really entertaining to watch! Thanks
Chris- you are such a beautiful person. (Yes, I am straight). I love your videos. I am an avid backpacker. I don't go as much these days, but I appreciate you taking us along on your adventures
Chris you are definitely a Leo in astrology! Leos are with a burning passion and vision to strive and achieve their goals. Leos live for adventure, and fun which never fails to make them happy. They prefer bold choices and to be surrounded by people they love. Leos know how to spend a good time and also to make others happy. Leos are well suited for leadership roles in professional environments, especially when they are given a lot of freedom and their skills match up to the tasks at hand. After hanging out with a Leo, you may leave them with the feeling of empowerment and stimulation.
Also coming from A current wildland firefighter, next time you light a fire in the woods to keep warm, clear the bottom of your pit and the surrounding area down to mineral soil. That way you won’t start the duff layer and litter layer on fire causing it to creep. It’s incredible, even when the ground is wet, things can start up and ember and smolder without smoke, and then once things dry and the wind picks up it will light up! Then boom, wild fire!
Thanks yes, especially the Sierra there is a lot of organic matter in the soil...I'll clear it out deeper...I did soak it 3x with the bear canister - about 6 gallons.
What a cool story with the grizzlies! Spent some time in the wind river range and I'm glad I made it out. Could hear one sniffing around my tent in the middle of the night.
I am a big fan of yours and enjoy listening to your stories !! The places you camp out at is beautiful . I noticed in this video you didnt have a beer , please tell more ghosts stories
It’s my birthday and unfortunately due to severe spinal stenosis and osteoarthritis I can’t go camping anymore. I’ve been watching your videos for 8 hours straight so THANKS for the adventure.
Hi Chris. I recently came upon your page and I must say I love it!! Your videos are awesome and when I need an escape form NYC all I have to do is watch one of your adventures and I feel free. Thank you and keep em coming!!!!!
I absolutely love your videos Chris! I’ve learned tons and have bought several of the gear you’ve suggested. Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and love for this sport. It’s contagious. My favorite videos are where you take us along on your backpacking trips. Thanks Chris! Keep hiking!
I lived in Sierra City in my early 20's but my favorite job more recently was working in Crater Lake National forest. So beautiful...Happy belated Birthday Just had my 63rd...no more hiking for this old broad... grabben sun by a lake and sleepin my' own bed at night.
happy belated birthday, i am 69 have lots of bear stories from yellowstone been going there since i waS 4 love to hear more, great cooking tips, keep on hiking
Such a great BCC classic! One of my all time favorites. Hiking, story telling and cooking. That area is also very known to be Sasquatchy....Thank you Chris, KH!
Happy belated birthday Chris. Thanks for all the hard work and effort you put into making your videos. I thoroughly enjoy watching and just going on the journey with you.
I have no idea why I find myself watching you backpack. It’s about as goofy as these kids watching other kids play video games on RUclips. Maybe backpacking is my adult version of video games. Either way, I really enjoy your videos Chris. Absolutely love the scenery out west. I live in the foothills of the Smokies so i have some great but different scenery here myself. I also enjoy your friendly personality. Keep the videos coming!
Hello Chris, we must be about the same age from your story telling, which I thoroughly enjoy. The scenery is something else here! Keep safe as I continue to watch yr videos. I like the try a new beer out when u do yr videos. Entertaining us and giving us the viewers a real appreciation for hiking. After experiencing a bigfoot in 2018 I prefer to not go out to the trails and mountains now, for safety sake. Be alert and carry a transponder with you . And a beer helps too. Cheers from Nova Scotia!
Im thinking we are about the same age 59 ish and want to hike as well as you seem to...do you have bunny slope trails you can suggest to a older newbie
Hi Chris Aloha,, wowthats how ilike taking pictures the plants just bring out everything else Beautiful Pictures. T j.g e experience with the Bears sound quite spooky especially the Grizzleys Gladyouwere safeand found People camping. Love Your testimonies Awsome Video 🥰⚘🙏
I love your shows. Just found them! Yoy are you sooo brave!! I love Bigfoor Odyssey too!! Oh my .. I was barrel racing at Jackson when you were there!!! Just doing my artwork now...but.. I've started my great horse...who knows!!! Stay safe and keep it up. You are so much fun.. bring me lots of smiles!!!!!
Great video Chris! I don’t know why but I like watching your video late at night, it make me feel like I’m with you camping and having a beer just kicking back and enjoying nature, please be careful and I’m going to look into supporting your endeavor. ( keep up the great work.
Hello Chris, thank you for sharing another informative and entertaining video. I liked the story about the Grizzlies in Yellowstone. That sounds a bit scary. It's been many many years since I've been to the Ebbets pass area. Take care out there and stay healthy. 🤗
12:00 - I don't understand why Chris is not using a small tarp for under the cutting board. That way your food doesn't get dirty when they fall off the board you know ; )
HA! What are the odds! Firstly, hello fellow Leo!! 😆😋 Secondly, I am tooo impatient to watch part 1 (of ur 3 parter, esp since it’s so short! 13 min…that’s just not enough!) So I thot I’d go back watching earlier one for next couples weeks, til all 3 are uploaded, and chose this one which happens to be 3 days b4 your bday! So, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mine was 3 days ago…Aug 1st. Whopping 4-7 🤷🏻♀️ oh well I thot I was 48. My friend had to correct me 😂 Age is just a number! As u know sir! Take care & b safe! 🕊
Thank you Ems! Appreciate the Birthday jingle! 8/1 huh...yes I'm a fellow Leo and I'm 8/7 (sounds like my height )...47 nice age! You have a good friend...tip her cash and in 5 years you will be 42!! ( I'd tell you my age but I might need a 3 parter) Take care K.H! C
Great story Chris of your youth in the Park. If you really are such an avid fisherman, how about backpacking/fishing trip ? Im sure Im not the only one would enjoy watching you catch,cook, &chow down. All those beatiful alpine lakes & creeks at your fingertips, makes me enivous. Cheers from B.C. Canada
Another great video Chris. I agree with some of the other folks. You can get the same pics of wilderness and camps all over RUclips, but what makes yours different is you. You bring a great relatability of spirit. I feel like you are a guy that just gets it and realizes that this is about enjoying the journey. I speak for a lot of your subscribers when I say, keep making content and rest easy in the knowledge that you make the world a better place just by being in it!
Wow thanks Gregg for a very thoughtful comment...I appreciate that! and I'll Keep going and Hiking!
Amen to your truth! Chris is Great person! 👍
I’ll say, I can find all this camping and backpacking info elsewhere.
The reason I come back to this channel is due to your contagious happiness and gentle personality. You are contagious Chris, the enthusiasm and kindness that I can hear in your voice makes me come back to watch your videos!!! Thanks Chris
Hi Robert, Awesome, thank you! I do love it out there and sharing it!
He's a total goofball, and that's why I appreciate his videos.
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We’re in our mid 70’s and have been married 55 years. We spent those years hiking and camping, as well as living in the mountains. We’ve been thinking how to continue doing what we love. We recently watched your video about your tent trailer and realized that was our answer! We’re now looking at used tent trailers. Thank you! You add such value and beauty to our lives! I never get tired of watching your videos. Thank You Jesus for you, Chris!❤️Carol
You Chris have an infectious love of life and obvious empathy and you're a highly experienced, expert hiker, but many of us who care about you, which is real, worry about your safety. I was SO happy to hear about the gun you pack. Whether it's bear spray or an appropriate gun to take down a grizzly, it pleases me to know you have those self-defense items, but they need to be at your disposal in less than a second. Because that's how fast things can go from honky-dorry to grave danger. Keep those items close and available. And we need to get you a locator beacon. It's the final piece of that ring of security you need. Breaking a leg can happen with ease in the wild. And you're not going anywhere, especially with a compound fracture. The PLB is the guarantee that SAR will be there in 6 hours or so.
Agree! He needs that bear spray attached to a chest strap, and his gun in a holster when in backcountry. Thank you Chris for all of your great vids. Stay Safe and Hike On 🎉
🇨🇦🌞I love Chris’ happy attitude and infectious laugh! Laugh at twists thrown at you😀
I love your enthusiasm for the outdoors, also you food menu’s, nothing like eating good in the outdoors. Happy belated birthday !!
Thanks so much!
Come on this dude Is a legend Just whatched 4 straight hours great outlook in life and full of wisdom.
Thank you! We gotta have that outlook!
Chris, I just have to tell you how much I enjoy your backpacking videos and enthusiasm for hiking and exploring. You very much inspire me and I love your helpful tips and honest thoughts. Keep it up! You bring joy and motivation to explore our great outdoors. Thank you!
Thank you Ron!
🌿🌺🌿 Happy Birthday, Chris! 🌿🌺🌿 Safe hiking!! 🍰🍰
Hi Chris ..Very attractive route. You have a chance to charge your personal weapon in the event of any attack, whether it's just pepper spray or bear banger..?? Happy B-Day and keep going buddy. Best regards from Canada .✌🙋♂🍁🌿💕🍷🍁👍
Happy birthday, basecamp Chris! My wife and i just started camping and we love your videos for all the great tips but especially your personality! So enthusiastic about outdoor life and just really entertaining to watch! Thanks
That is awesome! Thanks for watching and Keep Hiking!! ( and camping! )
I love all your videos,I watch them all the time👍😊
Thank you so much 😀
Chris- you are such a beautiful person. (Yes, I am straight). I love your videos. I am an avid backpacker. I don't go as much these days, but I appreciate you taking us along on your adventures
Thanks Edward!
Absolutely LOVE Your Videos Chris!! They take Me Away to a Beautiful Different World of Peace and Tranquility. I am Forever Grateful. Thank You.
Thank you Bugsy!
HELLO.
Chris never leaves home without hash browns. A quality we can all appreciate.
Love the Hash Browns! lol...Keep Hiking!
Chris you are definitely a Leo in astrology! Leos are with a burning passion and vision to strive and achieve their goals. Leos live for adventure, and fun which never fails to make them happy. They prefer bold choices and to be surrounded by people they love. Leos know how to spend a good time and also to make others happy. Leos are well suited for leadership roles in professional environments, especially when they are given a lot of freedom and their skills match up to the tasks at hand. After hanging out with a Leo, you may leave them with the feeling of empowerment and stimulation.
Wow...very interesting...yes born in August. Thanks for the analysis. BCC
Yaaaay You did it Congratulations Chris LOVE And GOD BLESS You Your wife and Family Aloha🥰⚘🙏
Thanks so much🍁🦉👀
Bad weather and an experienced backpacker equals friendship
Good thanks
GREAT. CAMPING.
Also coming from
A current wildland firefighter, next time you light a fire in the woods to keep warm, clear the bottom of your pit and the surrounding area down to mineral soil. That way you won’t start the duff layer and litter layer on fire causing it to creep. It’s incredible, even when the ground is wet, things can start up and ember and smolder without smoke, and then once things dry and the wind picks up it will light up! Then boom, wild fire!
Thanks yes, especially the Sierra there is a lot of organic matter in the soil...I'll clear it out deeper...I did soak it 3x with the bear canister - about 6 gallons.
What a cool story with the grizzlies! Spent some time in the wind river range and I'm glad I made it out. Could hear one sniffing around my tent in the middle of the night.
I am a big fan of yours and enjoy listening to your stories !! The places you camp out at is beautiful . I noticed in this video you didnt have a beer , please tell more ghosts stories
Thank J RN! C🐻
I can’t believe you said Indian paint brush those are my favourite wild flower lots of people don’t know that name
Dang brother, you are living the good life. Very jealous!
You can too bro....planning and hard work...always, but worth it! Keep Hiking!
@@basecampchris true! true! I'm gonna do it! Thanks for the encouragement and all your great videos. You help us all live the dream.
You inspire me!
Wow...thank you - Theresa!!
Yappy birthday 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂💯💯💯
Awesome video. Scenery, stories and a pleasant likable guy. Thanks Chris.
Very welcome!
It’s my birthday and unfortunately due to severe spinal stenosis and osteoarthritis I can’t go camping anymore. I’ve been watching your videos for 8 hours straight so THANKS for the adventure.
Thank you Nanncy! Best wishes for you!!
Hi Chris.
I recently came upon your page and I must say I love it!! Your videos are awesome and when I need an escape form NYC all I have to do is watch one of your adventures and I feel free. Thank you and keep em coming!!!!!
Thank you Cybella!!
I absolutely love your videos Chris! I’ve learned tons and have bought several of the gear you’ve suggested. Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and love for this sport. It’s contagious.
My favorite videos are where you take us along on your backpacking trips.
Thanks Chris! Keep hiking!
Great to hear! Appreciated !!
Love living vicariously through these videos.
I lived in Sierra City in my early 20's but my favorite job more recently was working in Crater Lake National forest. So beautiful...Happy belated Birthday Just had my 63rd...no more hiking for this old broad... grabben sun by a lake and sleepin my' own bed at night.
Sounds like a good plan Miss Sherry!
Whoa ! Fabulous story .. fabulous scenery... beautiful breakfast...lovely fire...happy Birthday 2 years late ... ;-)
Thank you so much 😀
happy belated birthday, i am 69 have lots of bear stories from yellowstone been going there since i waS 4 love to hear more, great cooking tips, keep on hiking
Thank you...yes many bear stories form Yellowstone country. Keep Hiking!
Such a great BCC classic! One of my all time favorites. Hiking, story telling and cooking. That area is also very known to be Sasquatchy....Thank you Chris, KH!
Thanks Austin! C
Happy belated birthday Chris. Thanks for all the hard work and effort you put into making your videos. I thoroughly enjoy watching and just going on the journey with you.
Thank you very much!
That sausage sure looked good. Hash browns too. If I was Bigfoot I would have joined you for breakfast
I have no idea why I find myself watching you backpack. It’s about as goofy as these kids watching other kids play video games on RUclips. Maybe backpacking is my adult version of video games.
Either way, I really enjoy your videos Chris. Absolutely love the scenery out west. I live in the foothills of the Smokies so i have some great but different scenery here myself.
I also enjoy your friendly personality. Keep the videos coming!
Thanks Tim! That's funny ...my kids are gamers.
Love your smile Chris 😁
HI Cris!!! Happy Birthday!!! Take care yourself when in the woods... Love your videos. I watch whenever I can. Thank you
Awesome! Thank you!
I enjoy you lighthearted camping experiences and cooking as I am disabled and can not hike anymore..
I would be proud to call you me friend chris!
Thank you Calvin!
Chris you are a very good narrator. Lovely peaks
Glad you like them! Thanks! C
I love the stories. Very entertaining and the other channels don't do it.
Good to hear...Thanks!
You are awesome. And I'm living vicariously through you. lol.
😊 thank you
That view in the morning was fantastic, great pictures
I truly enjoyed hearing about your younger days while working at Yellowstone. That is so awesome.♥️
The best! Thanks Kathy!
Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY Chris. Yet again another wonderful film. Your awsome. Thankyou
Thank you so much 👍
Happy Birthday … 🎂🥳🎉
Hope you had a good birthday way back then.
Absolutely love your videos. Thank you so much. 🙏💚🙏
Start bringing a tiny telescope fishing pole with ya and a spinner! I carry one on all my hiking trips, always catch something 😁
Yes, I did see some Rainbows in the creek....even though it was low. Good idea.
One of your best adventures and an excellent video. A little bit of everything going on. Congrats
Thanks 👍
So funny your making exactly what I have planned for this evening's dinner.
Hello Chris, we must be about the same age from your story telling, which I thoroughly enjoy. The scenery is something else here! Keep safe as I continue to watch yr videos. I like the try a new beer out when u do yr videos. Entertaining us and giving us the viewers a real appreciation for hiking. After experiencing a bigfoot in 2018 I prefer to not go out to the trails and mountains now, for safety sake. Be alert and carry a transponder with you . And a beer helps too. Cheers from Nova Scotia!
Belated Happy Birthday Chris..I am your new fan 👍
Thanks and welcome!
I really miss my days in colorado as a boy when we hiked along the Big Thompson creek in the narrows near Boulder
That sounds awesome!
I love your choice of music!!! Very fitting and mindful
Thank you so much 😀
Im thinking we are about the same age 59 ish and want to hike as well as you seem to...do you have bunny slope trails you can suggest to a older newbie
What the hail Chris! 😂 you're the bestest! 🎉❤
I loved the yellowstone story/stories, would love to hear more!
Thank you Good to know!
Hi Chris Aloha,, wowthats how ilike taking pictures the plants just bring out everything else Beautiful Pictures. T j.g e experience with the Bears sound quite spooky especially the Grizzleys Gladyouwere safeand found People camping. Love Your testimonies Awsome Video 🥰⚘🙏
Keep Hiking Chris!
Thanks Calvin!
Still looking for videos I missed, fond one here. This channel is very good, I love it
Love watching you Chris happy birthday your so much fun
Thank you Pamela!
Good show Chris! Perfect way to spend a birthday.
Yes it was! Thanks!
Be safe out there!!!
- A Montana girl
Thanks for taking us along, Chris.
Any time! Thanks!
I love your shows. Just found them! Yoy are you sooo brave!! I love Bigfoor Odyssey too!! Oh my .. I was barrel racing at Jackson when you were there!!! Just doing my artwork now...but.. I've started my great horse...who knows!!! Stay safe and keep it up. You are so much fun.. bring me lots of smiles!!!!!
Ahh - Thank you Patsy!! K.H!
We also did a lot of camping here in PA and some in Maryland. Love it all. Great story too!
Awesome! Thank you!
Happy Birthday Chris, may you celebrate many more.
Happy Bday Chris!!🎂, I think your a foodie as well, LOL🤣🤗🤣
Always!
Most definitely was not expecting him to say ‘that’s a grizzly bear’ 😮
Thanks for taking us out with you Chris.
Very welcome Vic!
You should find a company to make posters of your pics.
Beautiful landscapes.🏔️Absolutely love it!
Great vid. That's how hot a job in YELLOWSTONE. For Xanterra. At Mammoth hot springs. 10yrs. Best years ever. 👍👍👍👍 your channel is great. 👏👏👏👏
What an incredible story! And happy belated birthday!!!
Thank you so much!!
You're awesome Chris, keep it up!
Thanks! Will do!
Absolutely loved your video! I cannot wait to go backpacking here!
Thank you _ yes it's a great area.
Happy 21st birthday Chris! Ha! Ha! Don't we wish we could be 21 again. But no do overs in this life.
Happy BEERthday, Chris!
LOL! Thanks.
Happy Birthday & Enjoy Yourself Chris On Your Adventures!!!😊🤍
just scrambled up there so amazing so much tasty snowmelt and snow slides to get down.
What the hail😂
Nearly ready for another birthday & Ive just see this one 🎉
Nice to hear about your past thanks
My pleasure!
Great video Chris! I don’t know why but I like watching your video late at night, it make me feel like I’m with you camping and having a beer just kicking back and enjoying nature, please be careful and I’m going to look into supporting your endeavor. ( keep up the great work.
Awesome! Thank you!
Happy Birthday Chris.. keep hiking 😅
🐻🦉👀🌲🍺I agree!
Hello Chris, thank you for sharing another informative and entertaining video. I liked the story about the Grizzlies in Yellowstone. That sounds a bit scary. It's been many many years since I've been to the Ebbets pass area. Take care out there and stay healthy. 🤗
Thanks again Ronald...yes bears are serious business...Ebbetts has some great country! will go back up again!
Happy birthday Chris
Thank you Gholm!
12:00 - I don't understand why Chris is not using a small tarp for under the cutting board. That way your food doesn't get dirty when they fall off the board you know ; )
Thank you so much Chris for sharing with us your adventures.
HA! What are the odds!
Firstly, hello fellow Leo!! 😆😋
Secondly, I am tooo impatient to watch part 1 (of ur 3 parter, esp since it’s so short! 13 min…that’s just not enough!) So I thot I’d go back watching earlier one for next couples weeks, til all 3 are uploaded, and chose this one which happens to be 3 days b4 your bday!
So, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mine was 3 days ago…Aug 1st. Whopping 4-7 🤷🏻♀️ oh well I thot I was 48. My friend had to correct me 😂
Age is just a number! As u know sir!
Take care & b safe!
🕊
Thank you Ems! Appreciate the Birthday jingle! 8/1 huh...yes I'm a fellow Leo and I'm 8/7 (sounds like my height )...47 nice age! You have a good friend...tip her cash and in 5 years you will be 42!!
( I'd tell you my age but I might need a 3 parter)
Take care
K.H!
C
Great story Chris of your youth in the Park. If you really are such an avid fisherman, how about backpacking/fishing trip ? Im sure Im not the only one would enjoy watching you catch,cook, &chow down. All those beatiful alpine lakes & creeks at your fingertips, makes me enivous. Cheers from B.C. Canada
Yes- a lot of snow in the Sierra Nevada recently should make for some great fishing....will be doing that as videos next spring / summer! KP HKING!
Yet another splendid video.
Happy birthday Chris and thankyou for sharing it with us.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it...heading out again to a NP!
Fabulous as always nicest bloke enthusiast and great filmmaker love the campfire account of the bears crazy stuff!!
Thanks 👍It was a good trip ! !...KH!
Awesome video... happy birthday!!! Love the campfire stories!
Glad you like them! It's fun for me.
Love your campfire stories!
Another enjoyable video Chris...thanks! Jeff
Thanks Jeff!
Happy birthday n thank you
Thank you!!
It’s fun to see you having fun. Love your videos, thank you!