All Alone in the Eastern Sierra
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2022
- Winter hiking in the Eastern Sierra is a hiker's paradise! On a chilly winter morning in Bishop driving down Highway 395 we decided to take the Kearsarge Pass trail up to the stunningly beautiful Matlock Lake. With a high wind advisory and a fresh snowfall, the trail was completely deserted, making it one magical winter hike.
Note - The Eastern Sierra got a MASSIVE dump of fresh snowfall the evening/days after we did this hike, so attempting this same trail with current conditions is not advised and may not be possible with seasonal road closures.
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Gosh, loving all the new music. Numinous and ethereal. Love the bass, guitar added to the new vocals. Thank you!
Mark that makes us really delighted to hear -- the one good thing that has come from this injury rehab is lots of new music. So happy you like it!! ❤️
Elise, it's so good to see you out there again and doing what you guys do best, allowing me to live vicariously!
Haha thank you so much, and it's our pleasure! I was afraid I was going to have to send Adam out alone and live vicariously for a while myself, but so grateful that these hikes didn't seem to make the back any worse and really looking forward to some beautiful winter adventures. ❤️ --E
THAT song at the beginning has to be my favorite of the new music! Also yes, can never complain about alpine lakes!
Yay Bonnie so happy to hear that! We've def been wanting to do more acoustic stuff, so more of that to come in upcoming videos!! ❤️
I think this is some of the prettiest views of any of your videos! Thank you so much!
So glad to hear that -- thank you! We really love the Sierra in wintertime, and even though more snow is already falling we're going to break out the snowshoes and take you there soon when the whole place is glistening white! ❤️
Just so breathtakingly beautiful it looks with the snow
Totally agree -- we love the Sierra any time of year, but winter is the most beautiful of all. ❤️
So cool.
Great energy.
Gorgeous imagery.
I am so jealous.
Thank-you for sharing.
Haha thank you -- provoking jealousy is the ultimate compliment to an adventure! And honestly, looking back on it we're feeling jealous of ourselves because we already miss the Sierra. Will prob head back this weekend with snowshoes! ❤️
Stunned by the view at Gilbert Lake ... Til I saw the next one.... And then Matlock Lake! So thankful for you guys and the trips you take me along for! Keep pushing!
We couldn't even believe how pretty they looked with the light reflecting off the ice, Paul! Really feeling grateful for every step. ❤️
You guys are among my absolute favorite RUclipsrs!!
Aw well that really just made our morning - thank you! We promise to try to keep making good stuff and maintain that status! ❤️❤️
The Sierras are so beautiful!!
Right?!? Just wait until you see the views from Dragon Peak coming up next week! ❤️
The intro music was dope, haha. Loved the next song. So pretty. And the mountains were cool, too 😊
Ashwin so happy you like the new songs! Lots more new music to come in future videos!! ❤️
Such a gorgeous hike! Sad I'm not out there. You guys have been knocking it out of the park with the soundtracks on the last couple of videos. Thanks for taking us along!
Matt you should definitely be out here -- it's totally the place to be right now! Really happy you're liking the soundtracks -- we had lots of downtime to work on music with the back injury, and it's so fun to be able to put it in the videos again!! ❤️
Thank you for the beautiful video !!
Thank you, and it's our pleasure -- the Sierra is so amazing at this time of year that we're really happy to be able to share the joy of being up there. ❤️
This is magical... I really love all of your adventures... Than you 😍❤️
Thanks Edu -- very happy you enjoyed it! The whole way down on this hike, we were talking about how lucky and grateful we are to live so close to the Sierra. So glad we can you along on these adventures with us! ❤️
Beautiful. Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it -- still can't believe there was no one else out there the whole day!! ❤️
I love this hike, and at 1:08 you can see the picturesque spot where I spread my father's ashes because he loved the Sierra's so much. Great choice on Matlock lake as even in high summer it's a great escape from the crowd since it's not on the well-beaten Kearsarge Pass Trail.
Ellen that is so lovely about your dad. We've actually talked about doing something very similar when our time comes. The Sierra just feels like the right place. Great to know about Matlock in the summer -- we will need to go back for a plunge once it warms up! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I’ll send you a photo of it in summer. By the way there is another lake above it that I’ve never seen that is less easy to get to.
@@ellenclary Would love to see the pic. Ya we thought about scrambling up further, but decided to keep it easy for now. But will def go up to it in future!
Each lake was beautiful, but Adam is right, Matlock Lake knocks it out of the park. 🥰🦌
Ya it's really hard to beat a reflective lake surrounded by jagged peaks -- those are always my favorite! ❤️ --A
Amazing views! Love it!
Thanks so much -- the Sierra never ceases to amaze us!! ❤️
Good to see you are out and about again and to be in such a gorgeous place too - thank you for sharing as I have never been to that part of California
Thanks Rick! This is definitely a must-visit area -- there are so many different hikes along here that can go for days or just a few hours. Plus the little towns, like Bishop, are totally adorable places to stay. Highly recommend that you come out for a few days -- you will not regret it!! ❤️
Beautiful!!
The Sierra completely empty is pretty much the embodiment of the hiking dream, Bob! We felt really lucky to have this place all to ourselves for a day. ❤️
Beautiful!
Thanks Fred! It was such a joy to be out there at this time of year. ❤️
Wow this place really Amazed me 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Great journey my friend
Greetings from Pacific
Thank you very much! We also felt amazed on this hike, especially by the way the light through those clouds lit up the water and mountains up at Matlock Lake. We never wanted to leave that place! ❤️
Gorgeous!
Thanks Karen -- yes the Sierra is just unbelievable. It's one of those few places in the world where you could just close your eyes and point the camera in any direction and the shot would probably be beautiful! ❤️
Such a lovely place!
The Sierra's the best, Harlan! Every time we go we come back full of awe and gratitude. ❤️
Gorgeous landscape mountain
Sierra! It never disappoints. Hoping to head back up there in a couple of weeks for some snowshoeing and maybe even some snow camping! ❤️
Yay - more Eastern Sierra hiking :-) This trail was one of the first I did many years back. If I recall it was June after a huge snow year so the trail was covered shortly after the Onion Valley trailhead. I probably didn't make it very far before losing the trail and post-holing to frustration. I made it back there that fall and hiked up to the Pass. The view into Kings Canyon was _amazing_ and I've been chasing the feeling ever since. Your video is a quick reminder I need to get back there sooner rather than later. That view of Matlock Lake - breathtaking. Thanks for brightening my Thursday :)
That's a great memory, Tom! And a good reminder of what we're going to be getting into soon now that even more snow has fallen. Adam loathes post-holing but loves the adventure and solitude of breaking the trail, so we always have a love-hate relationship with being the first ones out after a big snow. And it's never a bad idea to get back into the Sierra -- we're so freaking lucky to live close to it! ❤️
I always tell people you may never be back to the top of a mountain. Or pass. Especially if traveling from east to west.
When all my friends ask why do go up there? I say when do you think you are going age 65?
I go by watching them now. Mostly. Great video collection. Great content.
All the lakes are just postcard-beautiful. Love the music at Lake Gilbert and Matlock Lake. Love you guys!
So excited for Thanksgiving with you guys!! ❤🦃
ELISE and ADAM a good morning from France. Another superb hike, and always accompanied by a video of exceptional quality. Beyond your challenge to brave the snow and cold, you give an artistic side to all your adventures, the 4K images are beautiful. We feel that you took a great pleasure, and it is very communicative, once again I liked your video. Kisses to both of you... Dan
ELISE et ADAM un bonjour de France. Encore une superbe randonnée, et toujours accompagnée par une vidéo à la qualité exceptionnelle. Au-delà de votre challenge pour braver la neige et le froid, vous donnez un côté artistique à toutes vos aventures, les images 4K sont magnifiques. On sent que vous avez pris un grand plaisir, et c’est très communicatif, une fois de plus j’ai aimé votre vidéo. Bises à vous deux… DAN
Merci beaucoup, Dan! So glad you're enjoying the art of the videos -- we've definitely been practicing our editing skills and having a lot of fun with it. Hopefully many more snow adventures to come this winter! ❤️
Great video. You made my day!
Thanks so much -- we're just really overjoyed to be back out on the trail where we belong, and of course to be sharing the adventures with you guys as well. So glad you enjoyed! ❤
Lovely time of the year indeed!! I’ll have to put this one on the list. Great video and songs love birds.
Thanks so much! Definitely add this one to the list. There are also tons of options to expand this out if you want to keep exploring. You can take Kearsarge pass all the way to Rae Lakes and beyond!
Hi!!! Awesome video! Eastern Sierras are so incredible! Happy to watch you two enjoy beautiful California!
Thanks Paul! Totally agree about Eastern Sierra -- we love it so much that we'll probably settle there one day (but not before traveling the world first!). ❤️
Some great scenery there. Best wishes from north west England.
Thanks very much. You've got some gorgeous scenery over there too -- the Lake District is one of Adam's favorite places to hike and trail run. Hope you're doing a lovely adventure today! ❤️
Another impeccable video guys, the quality is always top! the area here is absolutely breathe taking too!
Thanks Carl! Yes the area was incredible, honestly even the drive up to it was utterly gorgeous and felt adventurous with the slope dropping off to one side. It was just a pure and beautiful Sierra experience. So happy to be back there!! ❤️
Your videos just keep me adding to my lists in AllTrails. WOW, what a place, Matlock Lake!
Thomas this one is a must! And your partner can do it as a high-altitude trail run as well because it's a class 1 trail pretty much the whole way. You will love it!! ❤️
Fantastic scenery. Mountains look alpine. Thanks for sharing. Since my hiking days are over, i enjoy these things vicariously
So happy we could take you along with us, Werner! Yes the Sierra has a lot in common with the Alps and Dolomites when it comes to majesty and beauty. Our Alps and Dolomites adventures this summer convinced us that we need to spend part of the year in here in the Sierra and part of it in Europe, so that's what we're going to do each year going forward. Literally the best of both worlds! ❤️
So grateful you are out and about, and in my favorite place in the world! Your video is stunning, and so are your songs Elise! Thanks so much for your beautiful video. I look forward to each and every one. I have been where you you are numerous times, will get back there one day, and always prettier in the confectioner covered granite⛄️🎄
Aww thank you Mary! Your sweet words just make us so happy. Glad you've gotten to experience this area for yourself. While the footage is pretty it's nothing compared to being there in person and being engulfed by the beauty! -E
Wow, these shots are freaking breathtaking! Epic upload folks! 🔥🔥
Aw thank you so much! We really got blessed with those storm clouds - they made for quite the eerily majestic experience at Matlock!
This adventure=short, sweet and beautiful. Love it guys!
Thanks Michael! With this back injury we've both found a new level of appreciation for short and sweet hikes like this. So much beauty to be found with the little things :)
Wow, incredible scenery and a wonderful video!
Thanks so much! It was quite an experience to spend the whole day in the Sierra all alone. We had such a good time that we've already gotten the snowshoes out, and are ready for some more winter Sierra adventure now that the snow's really started to fall. ❤️
So breathtaking! You capture the astounding beauty in your videos is so amazing and impressive. How can people give it a thumbs down . Jealous, I guess.
Haha yeah they'd have to be pretty grumpy to give spectacular Sierra solitude a thumbs down 😂 Very glad you enjoyed -- we love this area so much, and it's a pleasure to be able to share it. ❤️
Good to see you out on the trail. Thanks for the hike along! Stay safe.
Thanks so much!! This one felt pretty glorious. Could not get over how majestic Matlock was with the storm clouds rolling in. Glad you enjoyed!
Beautiful hike, looks like the perfect time of year to be there, you got really clear ice covered lakes rather than snow covered and you had the place to yourself. Nice! 😉
Thanks -- we felt exactly the same way. We honestly didn't expect to be all alone until we got to the parking area and were the only car there. Then we were like, this is going to be special, and it definitely was! ❤️
Matlock Lake was my favorite spot from two months of hiking last summer.
Love it! Such a beautiful lake. The Eastern Sierra is really magical like that -- the right lake at the right time is utterly unforgettable. ❤️
Winter in the Eastern Sierra looks awfully pretty!
Yes Dalia, and all the more so because it's completely empty at this time of year (except for the deer)! ❤️
That beautiful and no crowds very tempting to make a winter trip to the Eastern Sierras and give it a try.
Oh you absolutely should go! It can be a bit tricky to navigate which roads and routes are open (like I'm pretty sure this one might not be doable anymore with the recent dump of snow they got) but there's plenty of areas that stay open all winter long. Mammoth is a good place to check out especially if you're interested in snowshoeing. We plan to go there ourselves hopefully in a few weeks!
What an amazing day for a hike in the Eastern Sierra! I'm glad you were able to take in those gorgeous views. I was out there last summer and I already miss it so much. I'll make a mental note to order a blueberry muffin at Jack's!
OMG please do and report back about your blueberry muffin experience! This area is just perfect year round, we can't wait to get back as well :)
What a dramatic landscape
It was so beautiful in person, with the icy water reflecting the light and fast-moving clouds. Just otherworldly! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard wow
So glad to see you feeling better, Elise! You look like you’re back to normal: that’s great! Also, I love Jack’s!
Thanks Caroline! Yes Jack's!!! We've eaten there so many times we've lost count, and are still super excited to go back every time. Those blueberry muffins are divine! ❤
Beautifully done, I don't understand why more people don't hike there, snow was trivial. I have to say I am kind of in beauty overload, having been working on my four pass loop videos. So I came for the mountains, but stayed for the music. Love the new recordings, don't ever stop making your music, I am so hooked.
Wow, thank you so much! Really means a lot that you like the new music. This video had some new sounds so I was hoping you all would like it :) But yes, we love finding gems like this that are relatively untouched in the off season. Unfortunately with this trail I am pretty sure they closed the road to the trailhead the day after we went, so that explains why more people don't attempt this during winter! But there are plenty of other trails in the area that stay open :)
Navigation is tougher in winter as far as trail goes. But if 4 to 8 feet deep better than tripping over rocks! Here it kinda self guides you up.
So beautiful! I was just at Twin lakes near Bridgeport last week. My God it's so beautiful up there. Thanks for sharing your adventures and giving me a new place to hike. 🤘
OMG yes Bridgeport is gorgeous! We have a ton of peaks we want to do in that area, and also just west of it in Stanislaus. Amazing place. And glad you're going to come down to the Bishop/Independence area too -- there are SO many gorgeous hikes there. You could spend a month and barely scratch the surface! ❤️
Beautiful lakes. Absolutely loved your adventure. Nature where you are is so different to here. I enjoy walking with you in those films. Here in Switzerland we have miserable weather. Cold and rain. It will stay like this for a while. All the more enjoyable to see you guys again in such beautiful places. Elise I hope you back is not causing you too much trouble.
Yes Anna it's a paradox because you have such incredible mountains and other natural features, but the weather really is a challenge there even in the summer. Still, we're planning to come next summer for a month of climbing in Switzerland and Austria! ❤️
Solitude, Beauty, sunshine, what else can you ask for? Been a minute, missed you guys and your wonderful videos, the music is magical Elise!
We were saying the same thing when we were up there, Bill -- it was all beauty and joy!!! So happy you're liking the new music. Lots more to come in future videos as well, because we had a lot of time to work on music during injury rehab! ❤️
So glad you are on the mend or recovered!
Thats why a few of us are blessed enough to call Inyo home.
For sure! We're planning to travel the world doing adventures for at least a couple of years, but if and when we finally settle down and buy a home it will most likely be in Bishop! ❤️
Nice job !!
Thanks so much -- what a blessing to be back on the trail!! ❤️
Pure beautiful😎😎😎👍👍👍!!!
So grateful we live so close to all this beauty!
Looks like someone is well on the mend! Awesome!!! Take your time ramping things back up... Great scenery. Watching this def helps put me in a winter time frame of mind. Hard to believe it has been cold enough already out there to freeze over the lakes. Adam actually wearing sleeves - such a light weight. ;)
Haha yes Christine! I was definitely teasing him about that -- feeble! Meanwhile I am taking my time for sure -- just intermediate class 1 and 2 trails for now and seeing how my body responds. Hopefully well, because we've got a lot of fun plans for winter if I can get fully back into action! ❤️
The background music match perfectly with the spectacular views! Love this video!
I'm beyond happy that you liked the music on this one! I'm always so nervous when we use a new song in a vid, so thanks for your words of encouragement! - E
Great video! Have you ever hiked Dinkey Lakes, just east of Shaver Lake just northeast of Fresno? AMAZING! There are 5 beautiful lakes in a 7 mile loop. You would be blown away by how beautiful it is! Honestly, I have backpacked all over the Sierras, and I feel this is one of the most beautiful places in the Sierras…for what it’s worth…
Thank you so much -- we LOVE getting recommendations like this, and it is ultimately where a lot of our adventures come from. We've never done that hike, but now we most definitely will, probably sooner rather than later! ❤️
Awesome guys. Glad your back is feeling better. Stay safe and well
Thanks so much! Making slow progress but this was just what we needed! Hope you're doing well :)
@@LiveHardxLoveHard progress is good. doing great thank you. nice and mild fall in TN, try to get some hiking gear for the family and we should start hiking soon.
Pink is a great color 💗 .. thank you.. It may be sunny and clear but you can definitely tell its cold up there
Haha yes it was gorgeous in the sun and out of the wind (and especially felt warm when climbing uphill), but in the shade and wind it was freezing! 🥶
Great timing to get up there before the snow shuts it down for winter and no people a perfect filming opportunity without interuptions!🏃♀🏃♂ Thank you so much for sharing this breathtaking scenery! Nature's artwork is such an inspiration for the heart and soul which create lasting memories.🌈 We are so jealous. Our local high altitude Idaho trails are buried in deep snow.⛄ God bless the students in Moscow!💔May they rest in peace!🌹
Ron we've been thinking so much about Moscow lately. Did you know that Adam grew up in Pullman? He had many friends in Moscow and of course spent a lot of time there at the mall, etc. God bless those poor kids. And as for the massive snowfall, don't worry -- we've already got the snowshoes out, and are going to go back for some spectacular snowshoe adventures this winter! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard That must be really tough for Adam since these are such peacefull communities. Now there has been a horrible crime in our former home Colorado Springs. So much violence in our country. Sorry to be negative but there are so many people out there are in a depressed mental state that need help and innocent people pay the price. We hope you two carry protection. You are welcome to delete this response if it appears to negative. You can reach me on Facebook to share some awesome hikes. Please be safe! I guess I need to stop watching the news, and start watching more happy inspiring people like you two! LOL
@@ronthompson338 That's exactly right, Ron -- we stay aware of major news, but make sure not to get bogged down in it because it is so slanted toward the negative. The more we can be outdoors and interacting with people who love the outdoors, the happier we feel about the world and the more we remember that most people are basically good and kind, but we'd never know that from watching the news!
Just outstanding video, so beautiful, I can't say that one lake is better than another, once you guys got on the trail it was all special, it would seem your back is doing better, I hope so, it's been really beautiful up here, thanks so much for sharing your adventures, Larry Owens
Thank you Larry! Yes it's always quite hard to say which one is the most beautiful. I usually go with whichever one I am currently looking at ;) The back is on the mend! Been working hard on the PT and slowly building back up the mileage, so fingers crossed it will continue healing so we can get back out there for some more adventuring!
Adam is a big man and needs the calories for energy! I went hiking yesterday here in Florida and had a sunny day with temps in the high 60s, very nice. Unfortunately my legs were cramping up on me on the drive home after hiking around 8 miles. I have to start drinking more fluids!
You're right Joseph -- I definitely need those calories! I bet a lot of people are jealous that your hike was so warm even in mid-November, but definitely gotta hydrate with some electrolytes! --A
Super!
Thanks Albert! The Sierra is our favorite place in the whole world! ❤
Very pretty and pretty cold and chilly .... ice is 32 last I checked and I see no protection from cold .... good luck and pretty views ....
Yes Fred it got up to the low 60s in the sun, which was very warm when hiking uphill, but then in the shade and wind it felt very cold and we would immediately layer back up. The best way to do these late season Sierra hikes is to bring lots of layers and be prepared to add or remove them often. ❤️
So glad to see you can enjoy your best in life... Hiking... But still don't push your back too much Elise... 🙄👌🤗
Thanks so much, Serge -- that's exactly what I've been telling myself. Enjoy these beautiful spots, but nothing too hard or dangerous until the back gets better! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard that's what I really meant Elise... ENJOY...
those panoramic shots 😍
We could not believe our timing with the storm clouds rolling in! Started dumping snow just a few hours later, but it really made for the most majestic lake experience!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard it was meant to be
Amazing my dears !! :-) Ciao 🙂
Thank you Petr! Hope you've got some fun winter adventures planned ahead :)
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Yes, I'm leaving for Mauritius in three weeks. 🙂
@@petr-podrouzek Wonderful!
Glad to see you guys back in the Sierra’s! Early June I went in at Onion Valley and took the JMT to exit Mt. Whitney. Thank you for bringing back the memory! 🙏🏽😎
Oh that is awesome! Must have been a great route. Now we've scoped the trail we can't wait to take it out to Rae Lakes!
Rae lakes is on my hit list too! If you’re ever hiking around the Independence/Lone Pine area and need to drop a car at a trail exit and get a ride to another trailhead to start, call the Lone Pine chamber of commerce and schedule a ride in advance of your trip.
Fantastic location, and excellent edit!! I'm cracking up that it's mid-Nov. and the snow has moved in. We're we all just enjoying summer runs/bikes/hikes? I guess I blinked. Too bad "RedHouse BBQ" in Tehachapi is maybe a bit too much of a detour off the 14, down the 58, because I think you guys would love a meal there.
Mmmmm barbecue is definitely one of our post-hike favorites! We will for sure keep that in mind, because def head that way at some point. Meanwhile ya, where the heck did summer go? But luckily winter hiking in the Sierra is even more beautiful, so it's a fair trade for the warm weather. ❤️
OMG! Kearsarge pass area is one of my favorite places and your videography is stunning! I really loved my winter camping days for the very reasons you state here. It makes me sad though because I really miss those days 😢. Well done and thanks as always for taking us along! I’m hearing a lot of new music too- any of it on band camp yet?
Thanks Jeff! Oooh that must have been amazing winter camping up there. We were actually talking about doing that on this hike, so stay tuned. We've got the snowshoes out and are thinking about some snowshoe camping ideas. Meanwhile, stoked you like the new music -- we're still tweaking the new songs, and will put some of it up over Christmas break! ❤
They absolutely kill the video.
Love it all
Thanks John. You gotta get out to this area this winter :)
This looks awesome! Definitely gotta make a trip out there. I’m a new subscriber. Cheers
Thanks Manny, so happy to have you along for the adventures! Yes the Sierra is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and there are so many amazing hikes to do at all times of year. You will love it! We've gotten out the snowshoes, so hopefully will be bringing you some true Sierra snow hikes coming up in the next couple months! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard awesome 🙌
Breathtaking scenery! And again, how in the world did you guys get to reserve the whole place to yourselves??? So glad you were able to sneak in there before the weather turned. What a great video! Can't wait to see what's next!
Thanks Tom! Yes this one was really crazy -- it wasn't like we were just all alone for a couple hours, we were all alone for the entire day!!! It was really joyous, and even though it's snowed a lot in the past week don't worry -- we're planning to get the snowshoes out after Thanksgiving break and do some serious Sierra snow adventures!! ❤️
Usually there is always someone up Whitney. Most folks do not want to walk up the road here. Kearsarge/ onion valley. They keep it open though. Been up there in 8 inches of snow in a Honda civic. 9200 feet at parking lot. Rocks are the problem. Some 4 to 6 foot.
You are in our backyard, we live in Big Pine. I feel so blessed to live where we do, it’s so beautiful!
Oh you are living the dream! We are very seriously contemplating a move at some point out to Bishop. We just love it there and it's always the perfect place to acclimate, with an endless opportunity to adventure. Maybe we will be your neighbors one day! :D
Did Kersarge in August, slightly warmer. Nice to see the wintery view.
Just a smidge warmer we imagine :) Can't wait to go back in summer and take the pass all the way up and beyond!
I haven’t seen Elise share in too many snack spots with Adam. The next step is one small bite of the poptart! Of course it’s blueberry (along with the muffin).
Haha it's true. I eat pretty good breakfast but don't snack nearly as much as Adam. On hiking days he probably eats about every hour or 90 minutes. I do that on huge sufferfests too, but on shorter hikes not so much. Unless I have jelly beans... ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard how long are your typical hikes? It’s usually difficult for me to eat before exercising. I prefer afterwards. I saw some interesting flavors of Trader Joe style poptarts. I think pomegranate was one. My wife loves jelly beans too! The jelly belly tour at its headquarters near the bay area was a lot of fun with free samples!
@@prowrestlingisart6742 We normally do between 10-20 miles, but this one was a lot shorter since we're just starting back from Elise's injury. Mmmmm, pomegranate pop tarts sound amazine!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard that makes perfect sense easing back into things. You don’t want to do too much too quickly. 10-20 mile hikes certainly provides ample snack opportunities lol. And when I saw those “poptarts” I immediately said to my wife, “Adam would love these!”
Adam is a stud. Does sugar not salt. Doesn't pass out in the heat readily. Elise definitely will.
She should have big bag of Fritos at all times.
And pepperoni.
How is your back now? Good to see you back 😊 (excuse the pun)
Haha thanks Simon. Well it's basically just stabilized -- not getting better, but not getting worse either. So we've been going on some hikes and longer walks, and soon will be starting some snowshoe adventures and see how it does with that! ❤️
I missed last week's video so when I saw the title I thought, "Did Adam really go to the Eastern Sierra without Elise?" But after a few seconds reflection and seeing the thumbnail I realized you all are back in action ... so good to see! Please keep these awesome videos coming!
LOL! That did not cross our minds when titling this vid but that is funny. As you may know by now, our Live Hard Love Hard credo is "Leave no Elise behind", so I would have been pretty bummed if Adam did this one with me! Looking forward to getting back out there for some winter adventuring :)
@@LiveHardxLoveHard My first reaction was actually the opposite - "Did Elise really go hiking without Adam?" 😂
@@catherinewatson5519 😂
Did this hike in June and its soooo gorgeous!
Yesss! Need to go back now and scramble up University and/or take it out to Rae Lakes. Matlock was just the beginning!
What a beautiful place. Nice to see a video from you and especially Elise's hiking again?! The back is better? Pls tell me your secret to getting back on the trail.
Thanks so much -- yes I'm back on trail! On last week's hike I talked a little bit about how even though the back isn't better yet, I've found that at least light hiking doesn't seem to make it worse while lying around doing nothing definitely does make it worse. So we just decided to start with some nice, beautiful class 1 and 2 trails, and so far it's going great! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Yay! Happy for you!
Beautiful country. Popular access trail to the PCT/JMT.
Yes! We have our eyes on using this trail as an entry point for a single day Rae Lakes adventure, and also want to head back to scramble up University in the summer months. Lots of adventuring to be had from this trail!
Heck yes
Love it I live in Bishop
Lucky!! We’ve been seriously looking at Bishop real estate for a while now. In our minds it is one of the best places in the world to live if you love the outdoors :)
I bet Sawmill Lake is lovely this time of year. It takes a bit longer to get up there.
Yes! Sawmill could be a really great snowshoe adventure even later in winter as well -- totally gorgeous, but not too dicey in term of things like avalanche danger. ❤️
I love the trial hikes guys! This was postcard perfect. Beautiful. Elise since I gave you the trial hiker handle Jellybean we must find one for Adam. It’s pretty obvious aka “Poptart”. What else could it be? Thanks for sharing. Love you guys! ❤️
For sure, Larry! Poptart is definitely Adam's trail name, and hopefully one day Jellybean and Poptart are gonna make some noise on the PCT! ❤️
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Very much appreciate her wardrobe decision.
You may consider it your Christmas gift 😂
Absolutely great. I just came back from independence. Can someone tell me when this hike actually took place.
That's awesome, Michael -- what a great area, right? We did this hike three Sundays ago. We heard there's been snow since then, and supposedly more coming this week. We might go back to the Sierra next weekend but will def need the snowshoes! ❤️
Thank you for responding. I really appreciate it. That means a lot to me that you have taken the time to reply. I did not make it all the way to Onion valley campground due to ice on the road. I stopped about two miles short. This is why I asked when you made that trip. I love your videos because the Sierras is my kryptonite. Keep up the great work as I will keep viewing
Amazing landscape panoramas - your videos have made me realise how beautiful it is in the Californian mountains (I'm from Scotland/live in Denmark)! Elise, don't you ever feel the cold? :)
Haha for sure, Catherine! I'm actually pretty susceptible to both heat and cold, so when we're hiking hard uphill even in cold weather I get sweaty unless I take off all my layers, but then when we stop to eat or when we're going lazily downhill I put on ALL the layers because I'll start shivering in about 2 minutes 🥶. Hope you get a chance to visit the Sierra at some point -- we've been fortunate to travel all over the world (though not to Denmark yet) and both still think it's one of the most beautiful places that exists. Everyone knows about Yosemite of course, but these other lesser known parts are just as lovely! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Haha, it sounds like your temperature regulation functions pretty much like mine and anyone else's, Elise. I think it's just from the video-viewer point of view (ie. outside the context) that your attire and the surrounding terrain sometimes seem to clash fairly spectacularly. 🤣 Layering is always the answer, I know. Hope to maybe visit the mountains over there one day. I don't know if you guys have ever been to Scotland (where I come from) - the mountains there are not as high and the ranges not as expansive, but there are some very beautiful places, eg. the Cairngorm mountains and the Cuillins on the Isle of Skye. Edinburgh (with its ups and downs, steps, views etc) could also provide you both with a day's urban sufferfest of dimensions (a la your Venice video). Maybe something for a couple of years hence, when you are travelling full-time. 😊
@@catherinewatson5519 Yes to Scotland! Adam has spent time there and loves it, but I've never been. It is a top priority for us once we start full-time travel. ❤
@@catherinewatson5519 I think they'd be up for the Cuillin Ridge Traverse. Glenbrittle to Sligachan with a pint in the climbers bar at the end.
@@nickcrispe1321 Sounds like a good recommendation! :)
WoW!
Your video is stunning.
Please tell me what you use for a camera, lens and filters.
Thanks so much! We shoot everything with ultra-light portables -- a combination of iPhone 13 and GoPro 10. No filters at all -- the light effects you see are just the result of the beautiful fast-moving cloud-cover that day, plus of course final editing of the video in Final Cut Pro. ❤️
They are the kings for socal. Let's go flying is another stellar channel.
Roads closes in winter but not bad walk up it, just 6 extra miles. So camp. Do Matlock side in winter. Follow lake edges up and right aka west. I don't walk across frozen lakes. You can if you want. Up Carillion Creek at Whitney is tough haul but if you go to the top epic view of iceberg lake and Whitney. Lone Pine creek is route to ice berg. Carillon is sweet if you push up to top. You can go higher than crest. Stay right out of creek initially. Very tough with pack. Gear. Easy is Kearsarge. Mono behind Tom's Cabin. But Mono's road is long way back and over 7400 feet. Independence is best winter area/Lone Pine. Roads right up to THs to walk on. High passes. Biggest mountains.
And we're almost definitely going to use this info. 6 miles won't be bad as long as the snow's not too heavy on the road and, as you say, just camp like in Onion Valley campground and then snowshoe up the next day. ❤️
My home away from home ...Hiway 395 ...
Yes!! They just got another big snow dump, so it might be snowshoes from here on out, but we're planning another 395 trip before the end of the year. ❤️
Love all your material. So awesome. Just wondering how Elise doesn’t wear warmer clothing in those cold environments? I’m freezing just watching 😊
Thank you so much! I do always bring multiple layers (actually usually more layers than Adam, contrary to popular belief). But I hate getting my layers even the slightest bit sweaty, because I have learned the hard way that on the way down that sweat can turn to ice haha. So on a hike like this where I'm pretty warm on the way up, I'll just save the layers for the way down when I'm not generating so much heat!
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Glad you enjoyed! ❤️
Absolutely beautiful! Was this a day trip Or did you guys camp somewhere?
Thank you! We definitely plan to do some snow camping this winter, but on this trip we just stayed overnight at a motel in Bishop. It's such an adorable town, and motel rates are really cheap this time of year so it worked out great. But every time we camp in the Sierra we love that too, so there's pretty much no way to lose whichever choice you make! ❤️
For big mountain trip Shepherd next door is it. Williamson bowl. Williamson and Tyndall. When you walk around 30 foot rock and see Tyndall it will blow your mind. That lake at the pass is next to a hill panoramic peak. Drop pack walk up it. 13000 feet right there. Bam. Epic viewpoint. These 13k peaks are way easier and monster views. Dana. Gould. Panoramic hill. University.
Said it before cause it is true. For deep winter trip do Taboose. Or Whitney during full moon.
This is fantastic info as always, Dan -- you're like a Sierra encyclopedia! ❤️
They finally picked a trail that I can do 😅
Haha yes!! This trail is totally doable, and soooo beautiful. Highly recommend it (though after the most recent snowfall you might want snow shoes!). ❤
Mono pass is as easy. But up to Matlock is easier. Just meander. Not sure where sign is but it's just past the huge rock Adam is on uptrail to left. The beach where Elise is first is first stop. You can walk up to other lakes. Takes 3 hours to wander entire area. University is not a scramble. Gould is. Choose wisely.
How long did it take to hike? I would like to try it in February before skiing in Mammoth. When did you go? Website says "The road is usually open from May to November, depending on snow conditions".
We did it two weeks ago, Carol, right before the first really big snow. So maybe the road is already closed, but hopefully not because wow, what a hike! We've heard that it can be a really great show shoe adventure as well. The hiking part didn't take long, under four hours total and that's with a LOT of filming and snack breaks. Probably plan on 2-3 hours of hiking time, depending how fast you normally hike. ❤️
Frozen lakes, snowy trails and Elise with bare arms? How do you do it? Are you impervious to the cold?
Haha it's all in the layers, Maurice! When we're in the sun and hiking up hill I de-layer so I don't get sweaty, but then as soon as we stop, or the sun goes behind the clouds, or we start hiking downhill, I add layers immediately. The Sierra is crazy like that -- sometimes you're adding or subtracting a layer about every 10 minutes!
Are those the lakes that house the high Sierra golden trout??
Yes! This is right up above Independence, very near the lake that is actually named "Golden Trout Lake." ❤️
It’s so beautiful there! I want to see deer 🦌😍 did you guys jump in the lake?
Haha! I brought my swimsuit but the wind chill was just too fierce to justify hiking all the way back to the car as a frozen popsicle. One day I will be brave enough. Would you have gone in?!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard brrrrr maybe not with wind