Found your videos through an ad. Never click on ads but glad I did for this one. Love the sawtooths. Doing a tent camping trip around Bulltrout lake in a few weeks. Super stoked! Greetings from meridian Idaho
Sawtooths are stunning in every season and take on a new beauty each and every day in the way the light illuminates them and shows a new face. However winter was always my favorite ❄️❤️ Thanks for taking us to places usually unseen in the snow.
That...was AMAZING. I have never even attempted to try to hike the Sawtooths in the winter, though I did make the trip to Alice Lake in mid-October a few years back, after the mountains had already received their first snowfall. Your trip however was beautiful and intense.
The little tucked away ponds are great, one specifically! Stayed a couple nights there last summer. The main lake was way too busy for camping. Wonderful vid man! I bet it was breathtaking! I wish I had the gear for backin the snow. 🥶❄️🏔
Thanks Jess! Hey I saw you did a year no alcohol, congrats! I’m on year 3, it definitely clears your mind, forces you to find more meaningful endeavors to pass the time of life.
@@JonConti Thank you! Congrats to you as well! 3 years! That inspires me to keep moving forward on this journey! It definitely does mold new pathways. That is how all the nature activities that I do now, become too blossom.
Cold camping is fun. We would do it around Mt. Hood and pick a weekend that it would be blizzard conditions. Now I need to plan on doing out here in Idaho.
I had similar boot for winter snow camping and loved them. Super warm. Only thing I didnt like was taking them off and putting them on. Get some snowshoes.
Great video. I'm actually planning on heading to Idaho to hit up the hot springs this winter. I've been watching all your hot springs videos as well and plan on staying for awhile and exploring the hot springs this winter. I'll be starting in the stanley area. I have a 14ft toy hauler that I'll be staying at in free campgrounds. I'll be in the area for a couple months exploring so if you have any future hikes planned and want some company and a camera man let me know. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work! Matt
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing and inspiring future Sawtooth winter adventures. I was up around Sawtooth Lake in late October and ended up getting 4-5” … what you show here looks amazing! Will you consider taking a pair of snowshoes next time? Should make a big difference! And they aren’t all that heavy.
This one didn't need snow shoes until I tried navigating around the lake. But ya if I were to go into the Sawtooths again this winter I would need snowshoes.
That was a great video, just did that hike Sept and no snow. I am so impressed you made that trek solo in the winter hats off and thanks so much for sharing
@@JonConti it was not bad really parking lot was 1/2 full and most were already somewhere on the trail. I am over weight and out of shape and this hike pushed my limits but I had this as a goal to achieve as I just turned 55 this month and wanted to make the hike as a bucket list item. There was more traffic heading to sawtooth lake when were on our way down vs the way up. It was funny how folks stopped at the little pond a few hundred yards shy of sawtooth lake thinking they had reached it. being a good guy I let them know the hike was not yet over. I would love to hike and do an over night at alpine lake in the future. I have an over night hike planned for Alice lake this coming summer and then set up camp and hike to twin lakes with much less gear
@@USATAZZILLA The hike to Alice lake is the hard part. The mile between Alice and Twin isn't bad. Better camping at Twin too. I would push on past Alice to Twin with your gear. If you can make it to Alice, getting to Twin will be a piece of cake.
@@JonConti Thanks for the advice I will re-look at our trek and rethink our plans for that adventure. I am also going to hike rainbow basin next July I love the Trinities and just can't wait to go back
@@USATAZZILLA Hey I've been trying to get back up in the Trinities for years now! Last year the smoke and road closure stopped me. Maybe I'll see you there next year.
I haven't blogged in a minute. We did a whole brand change this year and built a brand new website. Our old website was a squarespace site and it was really easy to blog with it. Now we're on wordpress and I'm struggling a bit with the learning curve. I need to though to help that site with the SEO so hopefully I can get back to it soon.
Beautiful video. I was there in August and day hiked to Goat Lake and wanted to hike Alpine & Sawtooth the next day, but didn't make it. But I do have a question for you. I did hike Hell Roaring from the lower parking lot then, but next year I would like to try it from the upper parking lot so I can get to Imogene easier. Have you parked at the upper parking lot to get to Hell Roaring?
O ya. I usually park at the upper lot. Worst drive in the Sawtooths 😂 That is the hike I've done the most in the Sawtooths the hike from the upper lot to Hell Roaring so ask away.
I tried to drive to the upper parking lot of Hell Roaring...and didn't make it. You need a quad runner or a jeep or 4wd pickup with at least 24" clearance; even a 4wd Subaru Forester/Legacy won't cut it. It's a nice hike to Hell Roaring though but it's 9 or 10 mi. round trip from the lower lot and I didn't have time or energy to make it up past to Imogene, sadly.
Love watching your videos Jon! If you're ever in the Pacific Northwest, let me know if you'd want an overnight partner somewhere. Lots of great places to see here. Take care!
@@JonConti truthfully, I've never thought of Idaho as the PNW. But now that I'm thinking about it, I wouldn't know exactly how to classify Idaho! Lol is it Northwest? It makes sense to me!
@@MrBcozzie4 Ya I've asked this in facebook group discussions before. It's wild the differing opinions on what is actually the Pacific Northwest. I think of it as Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California above San Fransisco.
@@JonConti I'll accept your answer! So far, I've done all my backpacking in Washington and one trip in Oregon. I'm gonna have to add the Sawtooths to my list after your video though. Idaho is underrated for it's beauty. Maybe the goal is to keep it that way? 🤔
@@MrBcozzie4 It's unknown to the common folk. To rich oil tycoons like the Wilkes brothers from Texas who are buying up massive amounts of land around Stanley, McCall and the Boise foothills and then closing it off to the public, it's very well known. We need more people to care about this land and fast so we can raise the funds needed to buy it and protect it. Or no one will be able to use it.
I have yea. One of the pioneers in avalanche safety is the guy that started Sawtooth Mountain guides. I'm gonna take one of their courses. Expensive though so I'm trying to get a trade worked out.
@@JonConti Excellent! Just mentioned Sawtooth Mountain Guides to you. Also, you should check the Sawtooth Avalanche Center reports. And give them YOUR reports. I believe close to FOUR FEET of new snow fell in the Sawtooths, since this past Saturday morning. Avalanche danger currently is VERY HIGH. Your timing after Thanksgiving was perfect. 🏔️
I am considering a trip into the deep Sawtooths, Spangle Lake/Ardeth Lake Area in December/January. Would you be interested in thinking about it with me? I am in Boise.
Grab a map homie. Look up iron creek trailhead. That’s where I flew. Not wilderness. But way to just assume and leave this comment you’re doing the lords work ✌️
@@TK-vs2sn Lol it’s a mile to the wilderness. Trailhead is closer to the highway. Maybe watch the livestream about the hike. I pull out google earth and everything you can check for yourself 😀
Every scene you shoot is just mesmerizing. I can't stress enough how much I look forward to your videos.
Thanks Tony!
So cool to see you had it all to yourself. Stunning footage as always!
✌️ thanks my man
Time for some MSR snowshoes!
Lol, I have snow shoes! I just hate wearing them 😩 They are such a pain in the ass to shoot in.
Did that same thing a week before.
Did you camp? If so where at?
@@JonConti yes, same spot as you!
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Found your videos through an ad. Never click on ads but glad I did for this one. Love the sawtooths. Doing a tent camping trip around Bulltrout lake in a few weeks. Super stoked! Greetings from meridian Idaho
Glad you found us! 😀
Nailed it with the thumbnail! 👏
My favorite compliments are when people say nice things about the thumbnail. Cheers 🍻
Sawtooths are stunning in every season and take on a new beauty each and every day in the way the light illuminates them and shows a new face. However winter was always my favorite ❄️❤️
Thanks for taking us to places usually unseen in the snow.
You're welcome 😀
I wondered about this hike in the winter but I don't think I want to stay overnight! Awesome trip for you.
Thanks! Watch out for avalanche
Brave man walking that close to cold lake on snow covered shoreline. Great video! Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Brave or stupid 😂
Stupid would have jumping in like you usually do…..
That...was AMAZING. I have never even attempted to try to hike the Sawtooths in the winter, though I did make the trip to Alice Lake in mid-October a few years back, after the mountains had already received their first snowfall. Your trip however was beautiful and intense.
The little tucked away ponds are great, one specifically! Stayed a couple nights there last summer. The main lake was way too busy for camping. Wonderful vid man! I bet it was breathtaking! I wish I had the gear for backin the snow. 🥶❄️🏔
Thanks Jess! Hey I saw you did a year no alcohol, congrats! I’m on year 3, it definitely clears your mind, forces you to find more meaningful endeavors to pass the time of life.
@@JonConti Thank you! Congrats to you as well! 3 years! That inspires me to keep moving forward on this journey! It definitely does mold new pathways. That is how all the nature activities that I do now, become too blossom.
Cold camping is fun. We would do it around Mt. Hood and pick a weekend that it would be blizzard conditions. Now I need to plan on doing out here in Idaho.
O wow. Ya I’m not picking blizzard conditions I’m looking for the nicest cold days 🥶
Great video! I have always wanted to hike to Alpine Lake in the Spring with snow shoes.
You should! But not right now. A lot of avalanche activity right now.
I had similar boot for winter snow camping and loved them. Super warm. Only thing I didnt like was taking them off and putting them on. Get some snowshoes.
I have a few pairs of snowshoes. I just hate using them. It makes the camera work much harder.
Another epic vid from Grand Master "J" That sure is some beautiful area, Washington has some but not like the Sawtooths.....
I'm gonna change my channel name to grand master j 😀
@@JonConti LOL just give me the credit for your new name... :)
Beautiful hike! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Great video. I'm actually planning on heading to Idaho to hit up the hot springs this winter. I've been watching all your hot springs videos as well and plan on staying for awhile and exploring the hot springs this winter. I'll be starting in the stanley area. I have a 14ft toy hauler that I'll be staying at in free campgrounds. I'll be in the area for a couple months exploring so if you have any future hikes planned and want some company and a camera man let me know. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work! Matt
Awesome man! Join us in Stanley Feb 18th and 19th it's the best winter get together in Idaho. I'll be there!
Beautiful hike Jon! Thanks for sharing! 💓
You bet!
Great video man
Appreciate it ✌
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing and inspiring future Sawtooth winter adventures. I was up around Sawtooth Lake in late October and ended up getting 4-5” … what you show here looks amazing! Will you consider taking a pair of snowshoes next time? Should make a big difference! And they aren’t all that heavy.
This one didn't need snow shoes until I tried navigating around the lake. But ya if I were to go into the Sawtooths again this winter I would need snowshoes.
Awesome vid.
Thanks!
That was a great video, just did that hike Sept and no snow. I am so impressed you made that trek solo in the winter hats off and thanks so much for sharing
Thanks! How crowded was it in September?
@@JonConti it was not bad really parking lot was 1/2 full and most were already somewhere on the trail. I am over weight and out of shape and this hike pushed my limits but I had this as a goal to achieve as I just turned 55 this month and wanted to make the hike as a bucket list item. There was more traffic heading to sawtooth lake when were on our way down vs the way up. It was funny how folks stopped at the little pond a few hundred yards shy of sawtooth lake thinking they had reached it. being a good guy I let them know the hike was not yet over. I would love to hike and do an over night at alpine lake in the future. I have an over night hike planned for Alice lake this coming summer and then set up camp and hike to twin lakes with much less gear
@@USATAZZILLA The hike to Alice lake is the hard part. The mile between Alice and Twin isn't bad. Better camping at Twin too. I would push on past Alice to Twin with your gear. If you can make it to Alice, getting to Twin will be a piece of cake.
@@JonConti Thanks for the advice I will re-look at our trek and rethink our plans for that adventure. I am also going to hike rainbow basin next July I love the Trinities and just can't wait to go back
@@USATAZZILLA Hey I've been trying to get back up in the Trinities for years now! Last year the smoke and road closure stopped me. Maybe I'll see you there next year.
You've inspired me! I'm headed to three forks on the owyhee next week.....no snow. Atleast I hope.
Great vid!
Lol. Good luck! I was just in that area today, very little snow.
Beautiful video!!! Thank you!!!!
No problem, thanks for watching 😀
You still blogging about these trips as well? Love the vids but enjoyed reading your insights too!
I haven't blogged in a minute. We did a whole brand change this year and built a brand new website. Our old website was a squarespace site and it was really easy to blog with it. Now we're on wordpress and I'm struggling a bit with the learning curve. I need to though to help that site with the SEO so hopefully I can get back to it soon.
Right on. I'll keep my eyes peeled
Once the snow gets waste deep.. I usually only hike in a couple miles.
Ya in total I think I did about ten on this trip.
Beautiful video. I was there in August and day hiked to Goat Lake and wanted to hike Alpine & Sawtooth the next day, but didn't make it. But I do have a question for you. I did hike Hell Roaring from the lower parking lot then, but next year I would like to try it from the upper parking lot so I can get to Imogene easier. Have you parked at the upper parking lot to get to Hell Roaring?
O ya. I usually park at the upper lot. Worst drive in the Sawtooths 😂 That is the hike I've done the most in the Sawtooths the hike from the upper lot to Hell Roaring so ask away.
Years ago I did that drive. You may save time walking! (And a lot of stress!)
I tried to drive to the upper parking lot of Hell Roaring...and didn't make it. You need a quad runner or a jeep or 4wd pickup with at least 24" clearance; even a 4wd Subaru Forester/Legacy won't cut it. It's a nice hike to Hell Roaring though but it's 9 or 10 mi. round trip from the lower lot and I didn't have time or energy to make it up past to Imogene, sadly.
Love watching your videos Jon! If you're ever in the Pacific Northwest, let me know if you'd want an overnight partner somewhere. Lots of great places to see here. Take care!
Thanks! So what is the Pacific Northwest? I've had this fun debate with people before. Is Idaho the Pacific Northwest?
@@JonConti truthfully, I've never thought of Idaho as the PNW. But now that I'm thinking about it, I wouldn't know exactly how to classify Idaho! Lol is it Northwest? It makes sense to me!
@@MrBcozzie4 Ya I've asked this in facebook group discussions before. It's wild the differing opinions on what is actually the Pacific Northwest. I think of it as Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California above San Fransisco.
@@JonConti I'll accept your answer! So far, I've done all my backpacking in Washington and one trip in Oregon. I'm gonna have to add the Sawtooths to my list after your video though. Idaho is underrated for it's beauty. Maybe the goal is to keep it that way? 🤔
@@MrBcozzie4 It's unknown to the common folk. To rich oil tycoons like the Wilkes brothers from Texas who are buying up massive amounts of land around Stanley, McCall and the Boise foothills and then closing it off to the public, it's very well known. We need more people to care about this land and fast so we can raise the funds needed to buy it and protect it. Or no one will be able to use it.
Have you looked into any avalanche safety courses?
I have yea. One of the pioneers in avalanche safety is the guy that started Sawtooth Mountain guides. I'm gonna take one of their courses. Expensive though so I'm trying to get a trade worked out.
@@JonConti Excellent! Just mentioned Sawtooth Mountain Guides to you. Also, you should check the Sawtooth Avalanche Center reports. And give them YOUR reports. I believe close to FOUR FEET of new snow fell in the Sawtooths, since this past Saturday morning. Avalanche danger currently is VERY HIGH. Your timing after Thanksgiving was perfect. 🏔️
I am considering a trip into the deep Sawtooths, Spangle Lake/Ardeth Lake Area in December/January. Would you be interested in thinking about it with me? I am in Boise.
Sure, DM me on Instagram. @jon_conti
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Did you wish you had snowshoes?
Naw not for this one. I would've carried them most of the time.
Flying a drone in the designated wilderness area, Huh? Guess the rules don't apply to you.
Grab a map homie. Look up iron creek trailhead. That’s where I flew. Not wilderness. But way to just assume and leave this comment you’re doing the lords work ✌️
@@JonConti bout 200 yards into Iron creek trail is wilderness. Your outdoor karma wears thin.
@@TK-vs2sn Lol it’s a mile to the wilderness. Trailhead is closer to the highway. Maybe watch the livestream about the hike. I pull out google earth and everything you can check for yourself 😀