I love the editing of your videos. They feel like a quality documentary of your experience and a love letter to whichever trail you're on specifically and nature generally. I wish I could get out more but having two small kids and a wife who is allergic to "the outdoors" truly hinders my desire in a uniquely frustrating way. When you describe that rawness that comes with being alone in an environment and coping with whatever it decides to give you, I feel it. I used to wander the countless acres of wood behind my childhood home and it provided the same feeling. Thank you for these videos as I'm not aware of anyone doing what you do. It's truly appreciated.
Your comment is truly appreciated too. Thanks for taking the time to watch and share your thoughts. Now I'm really determined to get you out for a night in the woods. I don't know what I'd do without my occasional mental resets in the woods. It's interesting you mention your childhood wandering, because recently I've been thinking about how backpacking recreates the feelings of exploration and discovery I had as a kid in the woods. Maybe that's all I'm really looking for. Thanks again, and I'll talk to you soon!
I will forever look forward to your videos. I can’t seem to find the words to explain how I feel when I watch your videos and this one wasn’t any different. I had all the feels watching this one. Maybe it was more emotional because I know the pain you endured or maybe it was the beautiful narration and music. Even though I don’t know the exact reasoning behind the emotions I felt while watching, thanks for letting me experience your journey through another amazing video! 💜
I'll keep making them so you can keep looking forward to them. Plus, there's a backlog now 😉 You don't have to find the right words. I failed at that too, and that's why I'm making videos now. I'm happy just knowing it means a lot to you, and for you screening it with me and picking out the mistakes 😋 Thank you for all the support, and the protein shakes of course!
Thanks for the kind words, Eric! I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the videos. Hopefully it doesn't take me another 2 months to put out the next one, haha.
Another epic BTC episode! Like I’ve mentioned previously, this one hit different for me. The narrative you painted for your JMT journey was so honest, raw, and transparent. Thank you for being willing to open up about your life and how the trail impacts you. It was introspective and made me reflect on my own life, too! And let’s not forget all this beautiful footage! I’ll jump right into my thoughts: -0:05 Owls! I love the wildlife audio addition to your channel intro. I hope there are lots more of these to come. -0:13 This is just one of many macro shots that are just incredible. Is this shot with your 14-140? If so, it’s impressive you can get that great depth of field with your lowest aperture being f3.5. -Your emotions of not being able to bear missing out on the short window of spring are so relatable. I feel that every year when the flowers start to appear. -1:19 Oh how I wish I could get to experience more days like this on trail when things are ahead of schedule! It seems like every time I plan a solo trip, I am constantly behind and fighting with time. This is a gift for backpacking! -2:00 Ah, the good ole’ Clear Fork. This makes me miss the BSF and this watershed. Such pretty water to walk alongside. -2:08 I remember this rock shelter! Icon JMT shot, right here. -3:20 Such a good perspective here. It’s such a tendency for me to beat myself up when I find myself drawing back to my phone or thoughts of other pursuits when I am on trail, but it shouldn’t be seen that way. A trip into the woods like this should be seen as a “tool”, or a “remedy” to help us reset from the things that entangle our mind and spirit from living more truly and freely. Thanks for sharing this. -3:49 Again, your Macro shots are impeccable. Whatever lens you are using, I want one haha! -3:57 All those legs moving at the same time is hypnotic! -4:30 “And the messages I’ve yet to respond to”….I believe I might be guilty of adding to that burden, brother! Haha Sorry for always bombarding your inbox 😉 -4:40 “Really see them.” YES. Being able to shake those hindrances off gives me a new sight for things I normally don’t notice. -4:54 “Treating everyday with the same reverence that I treat those ephemeral wildflowers”. Not to get overly spiritual here, but this reminds me so much of the words “If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you-you of little faith?” in Matthew 6. I really really love these words you’re speaking here. It’s a challenge I face myself and strive to be better at. -5:18 That famous rope climb! So much fun - 6:30 Another great reflection here. Conflict in life feels like an unescapable prison that I can’t seem to get out of sometimes- but hard resets like this trip remind me that it’s still my mission to strive for those qualities you mentioned- forgiveness, understanding, empathy, etc., even if I can’t reach them to perfection or completion. -6:52 Another iconic JMT shot. Sketchy rock scramble for sure! -7:42 That looks like a tired hiker who is glad to get to camp! You made good mileage this day! -7:58 The light glowing the hills in the distance is such a cool shot. -8:35 A warm fire and hooting owls. Campsite perfection. -9:40 “All that matters now is that I am alone in the woods.” That’s the conclusion I come to so often, as well. I often set my expectations way too high when going out on trips, thinking I am going to receive profound revelations about life and reality, when mostly what I need most is just for my mind to take a break and enjoy the silence and solitude and the challenge I am putting my body through. -10:02 “After a long winter, all life is a miracle.” Such a great statement. -10:20 I like this angle of you walking across O&W bridge. Showcases the scope of its size. - 11:59 Super cool macro shot of this snake. The detail is crazy- you can see its body thumping from its heartbeat and breathing. So neat. - 12:32 Another classic JMT shot- the cables along the rock wall! Love this section. -12:42 My slowmo sense is tingling and I’m lovin’ it! -13:25 Glad you took the detour to Angel Falls Overlook. Really like this perspective of the massive rock wall with the raging river behind. This could get framed. -14:24 I remember this ridge walk section very vividly. One of my favorite parts of the trail. -15:11 I’m impressed you were able to make this spot work out! That looks like a tight fit #TWSS ;) -15:52 Ah, the glorious camp shoes. I feel hear your feet sigh in relief with you. -17:00 I really enjoyed this extended campfire sequence along with the music. -18:23 “But I wake up to agony.” Oh noooooooooooooo! -18:32 “It will be with me for the remaining 27miles.” OOF. So sorry that this happened to you, brother. That is about as “embrace the suck” as anything I’ve ever heard. -18:44 I like this macro shot of you with your trekking pole handle. It has significance, too. I bet you relied on those things SO much to help push you through to the end. An invaluable tool. -19:05 “You don’t have to go fast, but you do have to go.” That was a powerful mantra to tell yourself during this fight to the finish. I had several days on the Sheltowee where I was subconsciously thinking/feeling that. - 20:10 Bluebells! And all the spring beauties in the background- the forest really was exploding in flowers this trip. -22:30 “The pain seems to distort time,” SO TRUE. I’ve had days on trail where my feet were hurting so bad a minute felt like an hour. -23:13 I love this slomo pan of the JMT overlook. Gotta love that IBIS! -23:52 Shewee, I can visibly see your pain and discomfort in this shot. It hurts me just watching it haha. -24:00 “One of those nights where all I want to do is sit motionless in my tent.” That is pretty much how I felt every night on the R2R Thru Hike. I can relate so much to this haha. -24:20 You really have nailed these Timelapses of the sky! You gotta help me acquire this skill, cause I love these shots. -24:34 The fact that whatever lens you are using is able to get the detail of the morning clouds through the midst of those trees is mind blowing. -25:55 Yep, that Rock Creek section is ROUGH. I bet that would be pure torture on an injured ankle. Glad you were still able to enjoy yourself through these moments. -26:09 Amazing macro shot of these fronds. -26:35 Oh no, the rain! Adding insult to injury, literally. -26:48 If I had a dollar for every time I fell and my only reaction I could do was laugh, I’d have a nice gear trust fund! -27:19 I really love the water droplets on these mayapples. -27:25 Another killer macro shot. The reflection on the shell is crazy! -27:56 “The loathing is the veneer….It’s the love that runs deep.” Such profound truth here. It’s humbling to see what our minds are capable of deceiving ourselves to think and believe sometimes. It’s such a breakthrough when we are able to catch it and see the real truth about the world and our place in it. -28:14 I don’t remember this hole being so wet when I was in it. ;) #TWSS -28:37 I really think there is profound meaning in this shot right here. You coming out of the dark cavity of the tunnel and into the light fits so nicely with the lessons you’ve learned and how you’ve helped yourself return to “the light” of love and purpose. -28:58 “I have to get away to understand how much I love them.” I empathize with this, as well. This is such a good practice and purpose for going out into the woods. It gives our trips so much more meaning and weight. -29:32 I smiled so much when I saw this clip the first time. That has got to be one of the best shots of the video right here. The relief in every cell of your body shows up on camera here. I bet you were giddy to be done! (Except for that 3 mile road walk, but we won’t talk about that….) -30:34 That is one of those near falls that seems to last a lifetime haha! -30:35 What a risqué tree! I bet she was a size “HH” for “Healthy Hardwood” haha. The things you see in the woods. -30:50 Im so glad Big Chungus is okay! That guy has been through the ringer since you acquired him. Thanks again for the amazing production you put together on this episode, along with the honesty and profound messages you delivered. It was so encouraging, and very emotionally stirring for me. And congrats on joining the JMT Thru Hike Club!! Can’t wait to see you knock out the next 50mile trail soon! Excited to hang out again, brother! Until then, Cheers!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leave such detailed and insightful comments. I appreciate it immensely. I know we already talked about a few of these things, but I'm going to leave my thoughts here anyway: - I'm relieved to hear that you (and others) appreciate the narration on this one. I was torn on what I wanted to do with it, which is the biggest reason it took so long to put this video out. I wanted to do something completely different than the intentionally impersonal narration of my Le Conte video. It seemed like a good time to go with this very personal style, since I was alone on the trail and thinking about the things I included in the narration. - Yes, almost everything in this video was shot with the 14-140. Just a few of the camp shots were taken with the prime lens. I can usually get decent shallow depth of field as long as I have good lighting and decent separation from the subject at 140mm. - This might have been the first backpacking trip where I started earlier than expected, haha. I'm usually behind schedule too. - I love those millipedes! I couldn't stop looking at those moving legs. I wish I had more time to shoot them. - I have a tendency to beat myself up over the phone thing too. - No worries on bombarding my inbox 😝 - You're totally right about Matthew 6. It very much contributes to what I was trying to say here. - That first night's campsite was a huge morale boost, with the glowing gorge walls, the nice fire, the owls, and some fancy ramen! - That long ridge walk on day 2 might have been my favorite part of the trail. I'd like to go back and just do that section, with a night spent at one of those overlooks. - Your TWSS comments made me laugh out loud 🤣 - The extended campfire sequence is my favorite part of this video. - I can't tell you how many times "embrace the suck" went through my mind! - Great point about the significance of the trekking pole! I hadn't thought of that, but you're completely right and I'm glad I shot it at this exact moment. - I didn't even plan on capturing my pain and fatigue at the end of day 3. I think I forgot the camera was rolling and just zoned out while trying to collect myself, haha. But I'm glad I preserved that part. - For these sky timelapses, I've just been shooting like 5 minutes of sky and then speeding them up in Davinci. It's working out pretty well! - The fern fronds are one of my favorite shots in this video. - I'm glad you noticed the significance of coming out of the cave. It really did feel like a revelation when I was on the trail, both because of the things that were on my mind and because I knew the end was near! - I agree: let's not talk about the 3 mile road walk uphill to my car 🤣 We'll just consider this the end of the hike, hahaha. For what it's worth, I remember the relief and accomplishment of this moment a lot more clearly than the pain of the road walk. I'm glad it's that way. - I really tried to think of a joke to make about the tree with the bra. I'm glad you provided it for me. It kinda goes along with your tent lingerie 😂 - Poor Big Chungus. One of these days he's not going to get back up after one of these falls. I need to take better care of him! I'm very glad to finally join the JMT thru-hike club! Maybe one day the three of us can do it together. I'm sure I'll be up for it again one day. In the meantime, I definitely plan on getting some more 50+ mile hikes under my belt. Hopefully you can join me on the next one (or the one after that 😉). I'll talk to you and see you soon. Cheers brother 🍻
Thanks for sharing such a nice video. I live in Oneida and spend lots of time on the JMT in Big South Fork. Your video showcases some of the local scenery I have come to sometimes take for granted in my backyard playground.
You're welcome, and thank you for watching! I'm glad I was able to give you a different perspective on your local area. My hikes are usually a good way for me to learn not to take things for granted, so I'm glad to have captured some of that feeling. Thanks again and take care.
Your commentary and narratives are epic. Your struggles with culture vs nature are the exact same as mine. Great meeting you at the top of mount le conte earlier this year
Great to hear from you, Drew! I'm glad to hear you can relate. Sometimes I think my trips into the woods are the only thing keeping me sane in the civilized world. Thanks for watching and I hope to see you on the trail again one day.
Thanks for watching! I've never been to Northrup Falls, but I'll make sure to get there someday. It looks beautiful. I hope you get a chance to hike part or all of the JMT!
Another wonder episode of Beyond the Campfire! I sorry that you had to endure such pain for so long. I now know how much that hurt! Your sense of rejoice at your completion was PERFECT! Was this your first SOLO thru-hike? Ofcourse those bloopers, I bust out laughing at the last! Poor big chungus!
Thank you, brother! I'm sorry I had to pass on the ankle pain to you. And you had double the pain for even more miles! Hopefully we've seen the last of it. If felt so good to get to that parking lot... until I remembered I had 3 more miles to go, uphill, to my car 😵 It was my first solo thru-hike, and hopefully not my last. I figured you'd like that last blooper 😉 I crack up every time. It's the sound that gets me. I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts. See you soon!
Good trip. Thanks for sharing
I love the editing of your videos. They feel like a quality documentary of your experience and a love letter to whichever trail you're on specifically and nature generally. I wish I could get out more but having two small kids and a wife who is allergic to "the outdoors" truly hinders my desire in a uniquely frustrating way. When you describe that rawness that comes with being alone in an environment and coping with whatever it decides to give you, I feel it. I used to wander the countless acres of wood behind my childhood home and it provided the same feeling. Thank you for these videos as I'm not aware of anyone doing what you do. It's truly appreciated.
Your comment is truly appreciated too. Thanks for taking the time to watch and share your thoughts. Now I'm really determined to get you out for a night in the woods. I don't know what I'd do without my occasional mental resets in the woods. It's interesting you mention your childhood wandering, because recently I've been thinking about how backpacking recreates the feelings of exploration and discovery I had as a kid in the woods. Maybe that's all I'm really looking for. Thanks again, and I'll talk to you soon!
That's really cool and interesting vidz my friend. Keep it up and more vidz to come.
I will forever look forward to your videos. I can’t seem to find the words to explain how I feel when I watch your videos and this one wasn’t any different. I had all the feels watching this one. Maybe it was more emotional because I know the pain you endured or maybe it was the beautiful narration and music. Even though I don’t know the exact reasoning behind the emotions I felt while watching, thanks for letting me experience your journey through another amazing video! 💜
I'll keep making them so you can keep looking forward to them. Plus, there's a backlog now 😉 You don't have to find the right words. I failed at that too, and that's why I'm making videos now. I'm happy just knowing it means a lot to you, and for you screening it with me and picking out the mistakes 😋 Thank you for all the support, and the protein shakes of course!
Thanks for sharing! I always enjoy your videos and this one is top notch!
Thanks for the kind words, Eric! I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the videos. Hopefully it doesn't take me another 2 months to put out the next one, haha.
Another epic BTC episode! Like I’ve mentioned previously, this one hit different for me. The narrative you painted for your JMT journey was so honest, raw, and transparent. Thank you for being willing to open up about your life and how the trail impacts you. It was introspective and made me reflect on my own life, too! And let’s not forget all this beautiful footage! I’ll jump right into my thoughts:
-0:05 Owls! I love the wildlife audio addition to your channel intro. I hope there are lots more of these to come.
-0:13 This is just one of many macro shots that are just incredible. Is this shot with your 14-140? If so, it’s impressive you can get that great depth of field with your lowest aperture being f3.5.
-Your emotions of not being able to bear missing out on the short window of spring are so relatable. I feel that every year when the flowers start to appear.
-1:19 Oh how I wish I could get to experience more days like this on trail when things are ahead of schedule! It seems like every time I plan a solo trip, I am constantly behind and fighting with time. This is a gift for backpacking!
-2:00 Ah, the good ole’ Clear Fork. This makes me miss the BSF and this watershed. Such pretty water to walk alongside.
-2:08 I remember this rock shelter! Icon JMT shot, right here.
-3:20 Such a good perspective here. It’s such a tendency for me to beat myself up when I find myself drawing back to my phone or thoughts of other pursuits when I am on trail, but it shouldn’t be seen that way. A trip into the woods like this should be seen as a “tool”, or a “remedy” to help us reset from the things that entangle our mind and spirit from living more truly and freely. Thanks for sharing this.
-3:49 Again, your Macro shots are impeccable. Whatever lens you are using, I want one haha!
-3:57 All those legs moving at the same time is hypnotic!
-4:30 “And the messages I’ve yet to respond to”….I believe I might be guilty of adding to that burden, brother! Haha Sorry for always bombarding your inbox 😉
-4:40 “Really see them.” YES. Being able to shake those hindrances off gives me a new sight for things I normally don’t notice.
-4:54 “Treating everyday with the same reverence that I treat those ephemeral wildflowers”. Not to get overly spiritual here, but this reminds me so much of the words “If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you-you of little faith?” in Matthew 6. I really really love these words you’re speaking here. It’s a challenge I face myself and strive to be better at.
-5:18 That famous rope climb! So much fun
- 6:30 Another great reflection here. Conflict in life feels like an unescapable prison that I can’t seem to get out of sometimes- but hard resets like this trip remind me that it’s still my mission to strive for those qualities you mentioned- forgiveness, understanding, empathy, etc., even if I can’t reach them to perfection or completion.
-6:52 Another iconic JMT shot. Sketchy rock scramble for sure!
-7:42 That looks like a tired hiker who is glad to get to camp! You made good mileage this day!
-7:58 The light glowing the hills in the distance is such a cool shot.
-8:35 A warm fire and hooting owls. Campsite perfection.
-9:40 “All that matters now is that I am alone in the woods.” That’s the conclusion I come to so often, as well. I often set my expectations way too high when going out on trips, thinking I am going to receive profound revelations about life and reality, when mostly what I need most is just for my mind to take a break and enjoy the silence and solitude and the challenge I am putting my body through.
-10:02 “After a long winter, all life is a miracle.” Such a great statement.
-10:20 I like this angle of you walking across O&W bridge. Showcases the scope of its size.
- 11:59 Super cool macro shot of this snake. The detail is crazy- you can see its body thumping from its heartbeat and breathing. So neat.
- 12:32 Another classic JMT shot- the cables along the rock wall! Love this section.
-12:42 My slowmo sense is tingling and I’m lovin’ it!
-13:25 Glad you took the detour to Angel Falls Overlook. Really like this perspective of the massive rock wall with the raging river behind. This could get framed.
-14:24 I remember this ridge walk section very vividly. One of my favorite parts of the trail.
-15:11 I’m impressed you were able to make this spot work out! That looks like a tight fit #TWSS ;)
-15:52 Ah, the glorious camp shoes. I feel hear your feet sigh in relief with you.
-17:00 I really enjoyed this extended campfire sequence along with the music.
-18:23 “But I wake up to agony.” Oh noooooooooooooo!
-18:32 “It will be with me for the remaining 27miles.” OOF. So sorry that this happened to you, brother. That is about as “embrace the suck” as anything I’ve ever heard.
-18:44 I like this macro shot of you with your trekking pole handle. It has significance, too. I bet you relied on those things SO much to help push you through to the end. An invaluable tool.
-19:05 “You don’t have to go fast, but you do have to go.” That was a powerful mantra to tell yourself during this fight to the finish. I had several days on the Sheltowee where I was subconsciously thinking/feeling that.
- 20:10 Bluebells! And all the spring beauties in the background- the forest really was exploding in flowers this trip.
-22:30 “The pain seems to distort time,” SO TRUE. I’ve had days on trail where my feet were hurting so bad a minute felt like an hour.
-23:13 I love this slomo pan of the JMT overlook. Gotta love that IBIS!
-23:52 Shewee, I can visibly see your pain and discomfort in this shot. It hurts me just watching it haha.
-24:00 “One of those nights where all I want to do is sit motionless in my tent.” That is pretty much how I felt every night on the R2R Thru Hike. I can relate so much to this haha.
-24:20 You really have nailed these Timelapses of the sky! You gotta help me acquire this skill, cause I love these shots.
-24:34 The fact that whatever lens you are using is able to get the detail of the morning clouds through the midst of those trees is mind blowing.
-25:55 Yep, that Rock Creek section is ROUGH. I bet that would be pure torture on an injured ankle. Glad you were still able to enjoy yourself through these moments.
-26:09 Amazing macro shot of these fronds.
-26:35 Oh no, the rain! Adding insult to injury, literally.
-26:48 If I had a dollar for every time I fell and my only reaction I could do was laugh, I’d have a nice gear trust fund!
-27:19 I really love the water droplets on these mayapples.
-27:25 Another killer macro shot. The reflection on the shell is crazy!
-27:56 “The loathing is the veneer….It’s the love that runs deep.” Such profound truth here. It’s humbling to see what our minds are capable of deceiving ourselves to think and believe sometimes. It’s such a breakthrough when we are able to catch it and see the real truth about the world and our place in it.
-28:14 I don’t remember this hole being so wet when I was in it. ;) #TWSS
-28:37 I really think there is profound meaning in this shot right here. You coming out of the dark cavity of the tunnel and into the light fits so nicely with the lessons you’ve learned and how you’ve helped yourself return to “the light” of love and purpose.
-28:58 “I have to get away to understand how much I love them.” I empathize with this, as well. This is such a good practice and purpose for going out into the woods. It gives our trips so much more meaning and weight.
-29:32 I smiled so much when I saw this clip the first time. That has got to be one of the best shots of the video right here. The relief in every cell of your body shows up on camera here. I bet you were giddy to be done! (Except for that 3 mile road walk, but we won’t talk about that….)
-30:34 That is one of those near falls that seems to last a lifetime haha!
-30:35 What a risqué tree! I bet she was a size “HH” for “Healthy Hardwood” haha. The things you see in the woods.
-30:50 Im so glad Big Chungus is okay! That guy has been through the ringer since you acquired him.
Thanks again for the amazing production you put together on this episode, along with the honesty and profound messages you delivered. It was so encouraging, and very emotionally stirring for me. And congrats on joining the JMT Thru Hike Club!! Can’t wait to see you knock out the next 50mile trail soon! Excited to hang out again, brother! Until then, Cheers!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leave such detailed and insightful comments. I appreciate it immensely. I know we already talked about a few of these things, but I'm going to leave my thoughts here anyway:
- I'm relieved to hear that you (and others) appreciate the narration on this one. I was torn on what I wanted to do with it, which is the biggest reason it took so long to put this video out. I wanted to do something completely different than the intentionally impersonal narration of my Le Conte video. It seemed like a good time to go with this very personal style, since I was alone on the trail and thinking about the things I included in the narration.
- Yes, almost everything in this video was shot with the 14-140. Just a few of the camp shots were taken with the prime lens. I can usually get decent shallow depth of field as long as I have good lighting and decent separation from the subject at 140mm.
- This might have been the first backpacking trip where I started earlier than expected, haha. I'm usually behind schedule too.
- I love those millipedes! I couldn't stop looking at those moving legs. I wish I had more time to shoot them.
- I have a tendency to beat myself up over the phone thing too.
- No worries on bombarding my inbox 😝
- You're totally right about Matthew 6. It very much contributes to what I was trying to say here.
- That first night's campsite was a huge morale boost, with the glowing gorge walls, the nice fire, the owls, and some fancy ramen!
- That long ridge walk on day 2 might have been my favorite part of the trail. I'd like to go back and just do that section, with a night spent at one of those overlooks.
- Your TWSS comments made me laugh out loud 🤣
- The extended campfire sequence is my favorite part of this video.
- I can't tell you how many times "embrace the suck" went through my mind!
- Great point about the significance of the trekking pole! I hadn't thought of that, but you're completely right and I'm glad I shot it at this exact moment.
- I didn't even plan on capturing my pain and fatigue at the end of day 3. I think I forgot the camera was rolling and just zoned out while trying to collect myself, haha. But I'm glad I preserved that part.
- For these sky timelapses, I've just been shooting like 5 minutes of sky and then speeding them up in Davinci. It's working out pretty well!
- The fern fronds are one of my favorite shots in this video.
- I'm glad you noticed the significance of coming out of the cave. It really did feel like a revelation when I was on the trail, both because of the things that were on my mind and because I knew the end was near!
- I agree: let's not talk about the 3 mile road walk uphill to my car 🤣 We'll just consider this the end of the hike, hahaha. For what it's worth, I remember the relief and accomplishment of this moment a lot more clearly than the pain of the road walk. I'm glad it's that way.
- I really tried to think of a joke to make about the tree with the bra. I'm glad you provided it for me. It kinda goes along with your tent lingerie 😂
- Poor Big Chungus. One of these days he's not going to get back up after one of these falls. I need to take better care of him!
I'm very glad to finally join the JMT thru-hike club! Maybe one day the three of us can do it together. I'm sure I'll be up for it again one day. In the meantime, I definitely plan on getting some more 50+ mile hikes under my belt. Hopefully you can join me on the next one (or the one after that 😉). I'll talk to you and see you soon. Cheers brother 🍻
Thanks for sharing such a nice video. I live in Oneida and spend lots of time on the JMT in Big South Fork. Your video showcases some of the local scenery I have come to sometimes take for granted in my backyard playground.
You're welcome, and thank you for watching! I'm glad I was able to give you a different perspective on your local area. My hikes are usually a good way for me to learn not to take things for granted, so I'm glad to have captured some of that feeling. Thanks again and take care.
Your commentary and narratives are epic. Your struggles with culture vs nature are the exact same as mine. Great meeting you at the top of mount le conte earlier this year
Great to hear from you, Drew! I'm glad to hear you can relate. Sometimes I think my trips into the woods are the only thing keeping me sane in the civilized world. Thanks for watching and I hope to see you on the trail again one day.
Thanks for sharing. I live in Jamestown Tennessee and I’ve not been to the John Muir trail yet. I hope you made it to Northrup Falls.
Thanks for watching! I've never been to Northrup Falls, but I'll make sure to get there someday. It looks beautiful. I hope you get a chance to hike part or all of the JMT!
Another great video - deserves way more views.
Thank you! I'm hoping this one catches on one day. Sometimes they take a while 🙂
Another wonder episode of Beyond the Campfire! I sorry that you had to endure such pain for so long. I now know how much that hurt! Your sense of rejoice at your completion was PERFECT! Was this your first SOLO thru-hike? Ofcourse those bloopers, I bust out laughing at the last! Poor big chungus!
Thank you, brother! I'm sorry I had to pass on the ankle pain to you. And you had double the pain for even more miles! Hopefully we've seen the last of it. If felt so good to get to that parking lot... until I remembered I had 3 more miles to go, uphill, to my car 😵 It was my first solo thru-hike, and hopefully not my last. I figured you'd like that last blooper 😉 I crack up every time. It's the sound that gets me. I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts. See you soon!
Did you hire a shuttle driver in the area?