It must be tough to find people to check up on these ladders all over the mountains. The trail work is never ending. I don't understand why videographers dub music on their videos. I want to hear the sounds of the trails.....the outdoors. That's a big reason I go hiking. I often sit on a mossy boulder and just listen for awhile..
Well, Adam, I heard the change in the voice, and you were definitely not playing at it. That was getting to you. Please do not put yourself at unnecessary risk for us. Brilliant vlog with amazing views. Thanks for sharing.
I've done this! I remember ladder #4 because when you are wearing a full size overnight pack, you need to lean to the left so you don't get stuck under the cliff. I don't remember the rock scramble after it, but this was like 30 years ago and I probably didn't care!
Thank you for all the videos you make. Not only do you do a great job making them...they are so valuable to everyone to preview trails that they should or should not do....keeping people inspired and safe at the same time...thank you for all you do!
Another kick-butt adventure. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for giving me hiking ideas, especially for times I want to step out of my comfort zone!! Love some of the close up scenic shots you got!!
Can't believe the number of times you went up and down the ladders and rock scrambles to get all the angles. Wow is all I can say... Thanks for all the work showing us these T-25 trails!
I started the 48 in earnest this year. I just did caps ridge and i loved it! Im finally getting comfortable with scrambles. Your videos are excellent prep for me as now i want to do the T25. Thank you!!
Yes I finally just posted my video for that trail as well. Such a fun little scramble. But this one oo gosh still giving me nightmare's! yikes. Glad this one was useful for you as you started your T25 journey!
I kept hoping someone was filming you, because I did this trail once and I cannot fathom hiking back on certain parts for the camera! This made me relive some terrifying moments haha.
Great video! That does look terrifying! I was so ready to go out there until I saw that ladder scramble. (I froze for a couple minutes on Mt. Morgan, I have to admit!) Well, I hope to try this one someday!
I will say the ladders are taller than the Morgan one but luckily do not have a sideways ladder transfer like Morgan. There are more of them and there is the one halfway up the rock. The worst was the one that dumped you directly onto a rock slab at an angle that made me hyperventilate!
Hi Adam. Enjoyed this adventure, thankful you made it safely. It appeared the rocks were wet. If so, that made it even more difficult! Questions: Have you done the Huntingdon Ravine Trail? Were these trails marked, I did not see any paint blazes? I assume the loop route you took back avoided the steep sections above the ladders (?). Thanks for another good video...
I have not done that trail yet and had been planning to do it in September before I got injured. But then it was no longer possible. maybe next year! No blazes because this was mostly in a wilderness area and they do not use blazes in the wilderness. Yes I went back and descended via the sphinx trail as described in the guide section. Happy hiking!
The first time I hiked this trail, in 2005, one of the ladders that is there now was not. I don't remember which one, but I remember looking around in disbelief and, seeing no alternative, scrambling up and then along a very narrow horizontal ledge with a muddy surface and an overhang giving less than a foot and a half of clearance, so that I had to take off my pack and push it along the ledge ahead of me. When I returned in 2012, there was a new ladder, which disappointed me, because it took away the fun. (It blocked the route I'd taken before.)
I thought you were moving pretty quickly over that rough terrain. That 1 does look truly terrifying. I definitely would have loved to hike that in my 20s. Never gonna do that at my age now. But was fun to watch You do it.
Looks like a heart pounding hike but it really looks more to be a climb than anything else. It must have been a bit nerve-racking to go back down! I know I'd much rather climb up than down! Thanks for sharing this amazing adventure! 😉
This was awesome. Looks like a great hike if you want to avoid the crowds. Also, I'm curious how much extra distance do you think you walk setting your camera up and then going back to retrieve it?
I frequently say that the Terrifying 25 does not usually life up to the name and that it was named more because of how terrifying it was for the originator, Patricia Herr, to watch her young daughters climb them than because they are terrifying themselves. That one MAY live up to its name based on your video. Hopefully I'll see next summer when I try and finish that list.
Who else hates rickety ladders?
I've decided the only trail I will be hiking is Franconia Falls.
It must be tough to find people to check up on these ladders all over the mountains. The trail work is never ending. I don't understand why videographers dub music on their videos. I want to hear the sounds of the trails.....the outdoors. That's a big reason I go hiking. I often sit on a mossy boulder and just listen for awhile..
Don't go up Goodrich Rock in Waterville Valley!
Well, Adam, I heard the change in the voice, and you were definitely not playing at it. That was getting to you. Please do not put yourself at unnecessary risk for us. Brilliant vlog with amazing views. Thanks for sharing.
Yes I really was getting scared on this one. Just try and keep it adventurous!
Thanks. This was my first backpacking trip into the presidential range. Memorable.
Glad it brought great memories!
I've done this!
I remember ladder #4 because when you are wearing a full size overnight pack, you need to lean to the left so you don't get stuck under the cliff. I don't remember the rock scramble after it, but this was like 30 years ago and I probably didn't care!
Wow this one looks like one hell of a hike. I was scared just watching your video. Another great job, thanks Adam!
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes this one was a doozy for sure!
Did trail maintenance on that trail this summer, clearing brush on those ladders was a doozy.
dannnnnnnnnnnnnnng
Thank you for all the videos you make. Not only do you do a great job making them...they are so valuable to everyone to preview trails that they should or should not do....keeping people inspired and safe at the same time...thank you for all you do!
You are very welcome!
Another kick-butt adventure. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for giving me hiking ideas, especially for times I want to step out of my comfort zone!! Love some of the close up scenic shots you got!!
Glad it could inspire you and look forward to you tackling it too! Tyr my best to always get the best angles!
This was such a beautiful hike! Did it myself last fall. The views did not disappoint!
Its so ruggedly beautiful back there!
Can't believe the number of times you went up and down the ladders and rock scrambles to get all the angles. Wow is all I can say... Thanks for all the work showing us these T-25 trails!
You and me both!
I started the 48 in earnest this year. I just did caps ridge and i loved it! Im finally getting comfortable with scrambles. Your videos are excellent prep for me as now i want to do the T25. Thank you!!
Yes I finally just posted my video for that trail as well. Such a fun little scramble. But this one oo gosh still giving me nightmare's! yikes. Glad this one was useful for you as you started your T25 journey!
Going to do the Franconia ridge loop tomorrow morning! See you up there Adam!
Lol hope the smoke clears for you!
@@AdamHoyt smoke!? Weather looks OK, what did I miss?!
Great beta for Six Husbands. I haven't hiked or camped in that area - so I appreciate this.
Glad you found it useful. I hope you have fun hiking and camping in the area when you do!
I kept hoping someone was filming you, because I did this trail once and I cannot fathom hiking back on certain parts for the camera! This made me relive some terrifying moments haha.
Nope it was all me and it was a doozy!
Now that is a hike!!
It kicked my butt!
Great video! That does look terrifying! I was so ready to go out there until I saw that ladder scramble. (I froze for a couple minutes on Mt. Morgan, I have to admit!) Well, I hope to try this one someday!
I will say the ladders are taller than the Morgan one but luckily do not have a sideways ladder transfer like Morgan. There are more of them and there is the one halfway up the rock. The worst was the one that dumped you directly onto a rock slab at an angle that made me hyperventilate!
Hi Adam.
Enjoyed this adventure, thankful you made it safely.
It appeared the rocks were wet. If so, that made it even more difficult!
Questions:
Have you done the Huntingdon Ravine Trail?
Were these trails marked, I did not see any paint blazes?
I assume the loop route you took back avoided the steep sections above the ladders (?).
Thanks for another good video...
I have not done that trail yet and had been planning to do it in September before I got injured. But then it was no longer possible. maybe next year! No blazes because this was mostly in a wilderness area and they do not use blazes in the wilderness. Yes I went back and descended via the sphinx trail as described in the guide section. Happy hiking!
This place is magnificent! Watching this just makes me feel good! Bravo my friend 🔥🔥
thanks!
The first time I hiked this trail, in 2005, one of the ladders that is there now was not. I don't remember which one, but I remember looking around in disbelief and, seeing no alternative, scrambling up and then along a very narrow horizontal ledge with a muddy surface and an overhang giving less than a foot and a half of clearance, so that I had to take off my pack and push it along the ledge ahead of me. When I returned in 2012, there was a new ladder, which disappointed me, because it took away the fun. (It blocked the route I'd taken before.)
This is absolutely wild to me. that is so crazy. I thought it was still so sketchy in the modern days!
Also the beginning music and scenery is great! Its giving studio ghibli
I agree!
I thought you were moving pretty quickly over that rough terrain. That 1 does look truly terrifying. I definitely would have loved to hike that in my 20s. Never gonna do that at my age now. But was fun to watch You do it.
You and me both!
Looks like a heart pounding hike but it really looks more to be a climb than anything else. It must have been a bit nerve-racking to go back down! I know I'd much rather climb up than down! Thanks for sharing this amazing adventure! 😉
You literally can only climb it up and not down hahahaa
@@AdamHoyt So true, LOL! I'm a caver, forgive me! ;)
This was awesome. Looks like a great hike if you want to avoid the crowds. Also, I'm curious how much extra distance do you think you walk setting your camera up and then going back to retrieve it?
I’m good xD I just did Flume slide trail and that was enough thrills for me.
That one is crazy!
Do you do guided hikes adam?! That would be so wonderful i think youd be great for it
I have never done that but maybe someday ill do a group hike
NIce video. Thanks for sharing. 👍117
Thank you! Cheers! 👍
Great hike but even 50 yrs ago this & huntington ravine are ones I would
NEVER descend !
Tom
LFOD !
So so so true. I definitely took a different trail now haha
wow. that is the breathing of a guy who thinks he might die.
Nope! That rock scramble after the ladder is NOT for me.
it was barely for me!
I'm always amazed at how many people hike these trails in shoes that are not waterproof.
not sure why it matters.... its just a day hike...
@@AdamHoyt Wet feet = blisters = bad deal
@@mikecronan550 guess their waterproof enough since that doesn’t happen to me 🤣
No poles yet?
Before the accident
White mt
Yessir
I frequently say that the Terrifying 25 does not usually life up to the name and that it was named more because of how terrifying it was for the originator, Patricia Herr, to watch her young daughters climb them than because they are terrifying themselves. That one MAY live up to its name based on your video. Hopefully I'll see next summer when I try and finish that list.
This one was a doozy!
Nope fuck that
yup that was a terrible time lol