I Failed at Backpacking - Colorado's Impassable Pass (Holy Cross Wilderness)

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @CaffeinatedChrista
    @CaffeinatedChrista 3 года назад +1

    My husband and I were born and raised in CO. Our families have been here for generations. We grew up playing in 'them there hills' and now raise our kids in them too. I hate to say this, but sometimes we take it for granted. After watching your video and listening to the awe and wonder in the dialogue, I am definitely embracing those moments of gratitude on trail again. Remembering to have an attitude of gratitude vs. grumpiness about crowded trails and the wee-morning wake up calls just to get a parking spot at the trailhead. Happy trails.

  • @TimWatsonOutdoors
    @TimWatsonOutdoors 4 года назад +6

    Epic trip!!! Glad we could do it

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      Thoroughly enjoyed it. Can’t wait to get back out together

    • @mobilewintercamp7515
      @mobilewintercamp7515 4 года назад

      I watch you both. I’ve seen you and others connect with other You Tubers. It’s nice to see people who don’t know each other connect through this forum and get together over a shared interest.

  • @D.H.CE_FL
    @D.H.CE_FL 4 года назад +14

    Quote of the week: "there's only one way to go, up or back" 😂😂😂

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +3

      Lol I’m an idiot sometimes 🤦‍♂️ My told me I don’t make sense

    • @D.H.CE_FL
      @D.H.CE_FL 4 года назад

      @@JeremiahStringer, haha great quote, just pretend you said it as a joke.

  • @kristalann1973
    @kristalann1973 4 года назад +2

    Did anyone else get up and dance with the dope song at the beginning of the video?!💖Great video Jeremiah!! Love those amazingly beautiful mountain views🌲🌲🌲Colorado is pure awesomeness!!!

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Lol had a ton of fun. The purest of awesomeness :D

  • @motherchucka1
    @motherchucka1 3 года назад

    Thank you for allowing us all to be with you.

  • @WanderLost
    @WanderLost 4 года назад +1

    Love the Rockies! Everywhere you look is beautiful!!! Great hiking, high altitude!! 😜

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      So much fun but that altitude is a killer 😂

  • @Lrose68
    @Lrose68 Год назад

    Great video, Colorado Springs resident here. Only someone that has experienced high altitude hiking know the feeling of that altitude exhaustion and sickness. It is worth it but you never forget that feeling (for a day or two anyway).

  • @stlyg777
    @stlyg777 3 года назад

    Hi JS. I just stumbled upon this video. You brought me back to my favorite place. You my remember I now live here in KY, but I was once a resident of Vail, CO. I have been to the peak of Holy Cross twice where I signed my name in the log. Thanks for reminding me of Colorado's beauty.

  • @gracefulonthetrail2244
    @gracefulonthetrail2244 4 года назад

    If anyone watches one of your videos and isn’t a little bit happier afterwards, then they’re dead. Keep spreading the joy Jeremiah!

  • @SeniorHiker77
    @SeniorHiker77 4 года назад

    Awesome hike to tough for me. You young guys are welcome to climb those mountains. To much elevation gain wow.

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Lol According to Brad F, you are a beast so I think you'd out do me on that XD

  • @crewzillakelly3655
    @crewzillakelly3655 4 года назад

    Hi Jeremiah at least you had a great experience I wouldn’t consider it a fail. You got to see the mountains of Colorado,(Those views) epic, most people only dream of an excursion like that. I’m glad that you got out there, that the main thing, you looked as though you were having the the time of your life. I love ❤️ your videos.

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      Thank you so much!!! :D We had a fantastic time. Glad you got to enjoy it with us 🙌

  • @MonkeySeeProductionsLLC
    @MonkeySeeProductionsLLC 3 года назад

    LOL, I would not call this a fail; more like accepting reality and finding the enjoyment in your remaining options. Still looked like an awesome trip. Thanks for uploading!

  • @ronaldrose7593
    @ronaldrose7593 4 года назад

    Hello Jeremiah, it's great to see you again. You were hiking with a great group of guys. Thank you for sharing this really fine video. You really captured the beauty of the Colorado back country. All the best to you and your family. Stay healthy. 🤗

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      Thank you! We had a great time, all except altitude sickness lol Appreciate the love

  • @KuntryRD
    @KuntryRD 4 года назад

    I think you boys made good decisions. Mighty fine scenery with mighty fine companions.

  • @BackpackingWithJason
    @BackpackingWithJason 4 года назад +1

    Epic trip my friend!!! Some of the best scenery I’ve ever seen. Great group of guys to do this trip with too. I hope we all have many more adventures together

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      I wouldn't change a thing about it, except maybe being in better shape XD

  • @barbarataychert4910
    @barbarataychert4910 4 года назад

    That was beautiful scenery. No need to be disappointed.

  • @freddonelson5505
    @freddonelson5505 4 года назад

    What a great group to have with you!! Great video ... sorry you couldn't make it all the way, but you definitely can't call that a "fail"! Beautiful country, beautiful people ... it doesn't get much better. Thanks for sharing!😎😎

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Love hanging out with that crew 🙌 Always a blast

  • @rdaugherty52
    @rdaugherty52 3 года назад

    Man that looked like so much fun .

  • @All_Things_Out_Doors
    @All_Things_Out_Doors 4 года назад

    Great video Jeremiah! You guys definitely made the best decision not going over the pass. It looks like there are great views on all sides of those mountains. A great hike with a great group of guys! Thanks for sharing this!

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Absolutely :D Appreciate you watching, bro! Wanna get together with you sometime

  • @HuckOutdoors
    @HuckOutdoors 4 года назад

    Looks like you had an epic trip buddy. Those views are amazing!

  • @loripavlu9323
    @loripavlu9323 4 года назад

    Here in the Rockies, we get a shower most afternoons in the summer. 🙂

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      I guess they make their own weather in those mountains

  • @kathyn1343
    @kathyn1343 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your adventure! And you were smart about what was safe to do, probably the best lesson you could teach any of us.

  • @McGuiresOnTires
    @McGuiresOnTires 4 года назад +1

    Nice. What a cool trip! Thanks for sharing. We are subscribed and will be following along.

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Appreciate you coming along for the adventure!! :D

  • @Silkstep
    @Silkstep 4 года назад

    Awesome trip and a great crew to do it with. I think Tim said it best too, in regards to Fancy Pass, you-all did all the work and just did not get the reward of the views at the top. Better safe than sorry. As exciting as it would have been to see Backpacking with Jason sliding down the snow and becoming Sledding with Jason, I like his videos too much to risk that, lol. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Lol I'd love watching Sledding with Jason! Appreciate you watching and the kind words :D

  • @JourneyontheTrail
    @JourneyontheTrail 4 года назад

    Man this video was top notch! Beautiful shots, great voice over, music, and scene changes...really made me feel like I was there. Great group and great video brother! Awesome too see you all out.

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Thank you 😊 Really appreciate the kind words. Love those guys. Awesome group to be with

  • @markcummings6856
    @markcummings6856 4 года назад

    Nice trip. Good times.

  • @JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures
    @JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures 4 года назад +1

    Great trip, great people awesome video

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Wouldn’t trade it for anything. Wish I was a beast like you

    • @JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures
      @JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures 4 года назад

      @@JeremiahStringer can't wait to hike with you all again. Great times

  • @jerryg957
    @jerryg957 4 года назад

    Thanks for posting !

  • @johnavery3372
    @johnavery3372 4 года назад

    Great video man! Glad you got to experience the Rockies!!

  • @RobinT-treehugger
    @RobinT-treehugger 4 года назад

    Great video as usual. Surprised you haven't been out West before. We love it out here.

  • @gregmortonoutdoors
    @gregmortonoutdoors 4 года назад

    You need to make another trip out here. You only got a small sample of all of the great wilderness Colorado has to offer.

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      I can’t wait to get back out there. Maybe next year 😍

  • @ImAshlynMars
    @ImAshlynMars 4 года назад

    I need to find a group to hike with 😩 this was so beautiful !

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      There's a bunch on Facebook for different geographical locations :D In KY they meet up to do the Sheltowee every month and have a section hiking challenge together

    • @ImAshlynMars
      @ImAshlynMars 4 года назад

      @@JeremiahStringer thank you for the quick reply! We’re brand spanking new to backpacking and have been watching you all day today! Great channel!

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      My pleasure! :D Glad you are enjoying 🙌

  • @Alanguz1
    @Alanguz1 4 года назад

    What a great trip! I’ve get to get back out West next year

  • @inkblots-life1111
    @inkblots-life1111 4 года назад

    Awesome video and sights. Im headed to Estes Park over labor day to summit Longs Peak at 14,200 ft

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      That will be incredible. I bet you’ll have amazing views

  • @Datsyzerberg
    @Datsyzerberg 4 года назад

    Seabass. Thats what we called newbs on post cause its whats you look like trying to run the first week. Love thr whooe crews videos. You guys are as pleasant as they come 👍

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      Love those guys 😃 Appreciate you watching and giving me a laugh

  • @BohemianAdventurers
    @BohemianAdventurers 4 года назад

    I love those bold marmots!! A volunteer at RMNP said they are actually the #1 animal attacker in the park (no joke). Great video! I love Colorado!

  • @justaguyokay
    @justaguyokay 4 года назад

    Beautiful views brother. And dude, no way was that a backpacking fail. That was just a smart decision. Great vid. Thanks for sharing!

  • @turtlecrawford6468
    @turtlecrawford6468 4 года назад

    What a crew! Awesome video. I'm in WV and have never backpacked west of Ohio. Maybe one day

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      It was my first time out there. You’ll love it when you go

  • @2laughandlaugh
    @2laughandlaugh 4 года назад

    OMG bro....that beard is taking on a life of its own. Good to see you back.

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      Lol can’t believe I’m still sporting this thing 😂 Thank you! 😊

  • @TransylvanianHikerEN
    @TransylvanianHikerEN 4 года назад

    Storms at high altitudes in exposed places are dangerous. One of the few conditions that can force me to turn back :)

  • @MADHippiesLife
    @MADHippiesLife 3 года назад

    Great video! We're looking into doing this loop, or a variant of it, and were wondering if you recall seeing any campsites away from the lakes, we're not fond of mosquitoes and tend to try and lessen our exposure by camping away from water when possible. Love the lakes, just not the flying vampires! FYI, sending the same question to the rest of the group too...you guys should come back and give it another go.

  • @Adventures_with_Sog
    @Adventures_with_Sog 3 года назад

    Great video matey 👍🤙

  • @MidwestBackpacker
    @MidwestBackpacker 4 года назад

    Really well done trip video! Nice tease at the beginning. Good voice over. Compelling story. I look forward to returning to the Colorado Trail in September. I was questioning the trip after a rough trip this past weekend, but now I am ready to go again! Thank you! BTW When are you and Jason coming to Superior Hiking Trail? Maybe this winter?? :-)

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Can’t skip out on Colorado 😁 Hopefully we can make it up there 😉 Never been up north during the winter before. Sounds like a new challenge

  • @robrich22
    @robrich22 4 года назад

    What happened to the rest of the Sheltowee?

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      I’ve published all we’ve hiked so far. Was hiking in June. Then in July it was in the 90s every day so we took a ride trip to Florida, then hiked in Colorado, then camping in Michigan then hanging with family lol

  • @farquat69
    @farquat69 4 года назад +1

    So jealous , But ill be at Dolly Sods before long with good views as well 👍🏻 Video was entertaining as always , keep it up

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      Thank you! Can’t wait until I make it to Dolly Sods. Have a blast 😃🙌

  • @LostAgainwithJim
    @LostAgainwithJim 4 года назад

    That elevation will get you! I live at 4,506' and this weekend we hit a pass at 12,880' and it hit me hard! But, you have to climb to see those views!

  • @BackcountryPilgrim
    @BackcountryPilgrim 4 года назад

    How long was it between the time you landed in the time you started hiking? It takes awhile to get acclimatized!

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Landed at 8 pm. Hiked the next morning

    • @BackcountryPilgrim
      @BackcountryPilgrim 4 года назад

      @@JeremiahStringer I once flew into Denver hopped in my buddy's car and we drove straight to the top of a 14er LOL. We only had to climb the last 200 feet and I almost didn't make it haha.

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Backcountry Pilgrim lol that would be insane. No way I could do it

  • @john_kelley
    @john_kelley 4 года назад

    Killer video! Jason really needs to be more encouraging of you channel, though! 😂😂😂

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Lol I’m going to fire him from my channel 😂

    • @john_kelley
      @john_kelley 4 года назад

      Jeremiah Stringer Hikes Just cut his pay. 🤑

  • @thebestsongs9718
    @thebestsongs9718 4 года назад

    No fire restrictions?

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      The county bordering where we hiked had a fire ban. We weren’t allowed to have a fire above tree line. It rained every day we were there, but was still fairly dry in some places

  • @ozdavemcgee2079
    @ozdavemcgee2079 4 года назад

    At those elevations, the long beard would be an asset lol

  • @MeMe-cd1wy
    @MeMe-cd1wy 3 года назад

    Plan extra days. Get acclimated by camping overnight halfway up. The. Continue.

  • @Alaska_Gal
    @Alaska_Gal 3 года назад

    Oh..yeah..I live at 6k elevation, but the highest I’ve been is over 14k. High altitude can do crazy things to you.

  • @DuckYMoots
    @DuckYMoots 3 года назад

    Welcome to my neck of the woods. You should've stayed camped by Constantine. Plenty of cover, wood and O2. Warmth is everything.

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  3 года назад +1

      I'm unfamiliar. I'll definitely check it out though!! :D

  • @Smokeybeesnatural
    @Smokeybeesnatural 4 года назад

    Good one bro! Colorado is a beautiful state. And why's Jason gotta be so mean to that marmot? He just wanted some of his awesome cooking!

  • @DetraDearmas
    @DetraDearmas 4 года назад

    I know you guys were a little disappointed, but that was one awesome, successful trip!

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      Everything in me believed we would go over that pass lol. Still a great time 🙌

  • @YankeeTankerOutdoors
    @YankeeTankerOutdoors 4 года назад

    That lack of O2 will get ya.

  • @bretthikez6567
    @bretthikez6567 4 года назад

    That certainly ain't no Kentucky my friend...cool edit

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Lol I think I fell in love out there 😂

    • @bretthikez6567
      @bretthikez6567 4 года назад

      Niceeeeee....hopefully you have many more trips out there..those views are killer

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      brett hikez i hope so too

  • @willitascend8595
    @willitascend8595 4 года назад

    You were in my state and didn't even let me know?!? I would've brought you up a hot fresh burger of your choice. Just let me know next time you're back.

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад +1

      Lol sorry about that!! I'll definitely hit you up next time :D

  • @frostriver4547
    @frostriver4547 3 года назад

    I’ve got a 12 day, 68 mile trip this summer. All between 7,200 and 10,200. If this put a hurt on you, this Georgia boy might mot make it...

  • @GoneFeralWithSquidly
    @GoneFeralWithSquidly 4 года назад +3

    Hardly a fail. Making smart choices in the face of dangerous conditions and altering plans is wisdom.

  • @mbikesrulee
    @mbikesrulee 4 года назад

    The link in the description for "backpacking with Jason " takes me to
    Getting FACE Smacked by BACKPACKING -

    • @JeremiahStringer
      @JeremiahStringer  4 года назад

      Got it fixed. Thank you! I think the link shortened I used messed it up 🤦‍♂️

  • @HikingPennsylvania
    @HikingPennsylvania 4 года назад

    Like #100!!! lol

  • @tenminutetokyo2643
    @tenminutetokyo2643 4 года назад

    Failure is good.