Thanks for showing the other side of backpacking, how sometimes you need to think on the fly and go with plan B. As a novice I get intimidated by the thought of "what if I get bad weather" or "what if the campsites are full" etc, and its good to remember that this happens a lot, you just need to take a breath and weigh your options. And most importantly, so if something does happen, maybe you already have a plan B in mind!
Hello my friends hope you are well and having a great day so far. Nearly the weekend yeah. Colarado looks totally awesome bro. You really captured the magic of the place. Pretty damn scary though at night. Stay hydrated bro, stay safe and take care my friend catch up soon God bless you both 👍❤️🙏
Thanks for taking us along! I hiked the same loop, in reverse, in August of 2017. Sorry it didn't work out the way you planned, but glad you all stayed safe.Given the circumstances, I would have felt comfortable staying in a campsite, if you found one open.
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Looked like a good trip overall, my wife suffers from the altitude sickness so I understand completely! We currently live in Pueblo, so gives a ring when y'all come back down and we'll take y'all kayaking. Safe journeys and keep the videos coming.
I visited some friends in Crested Butte, CO... I wasn't doing anything close to exercise and I was dying. I know what you mean, it is rough if you are not used to it.
Yeah, based on our experiences at high altitude so far, the best thing to do is take the proper time and steps to acclimate, which we really didn’t do this time. Next time can’t come soon enough...
Enjoyed your video. Stuff happens on adventure trips. The important thing is you guys still had fun. The wood piles are pine-beetle killed trees stacked for burning in the winter. You probably would have seen the same kind of wood piles at RMNP eventually. www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2017_winter_pile_burning_operations.htm
Have you considered a small oxygen can for next time? There's at least one PTC thru hiker using one right now. And your videos are showing a nice progression with editing and storytelling. Good job.
Yes! We actually grabbed a couple before we hit the trail. We forgot to mention it in front of the camera. Overall we found that they do some offer relief, but it’s suuuuper temporary. As soon as you stop, the symptoms come back. Thank you! That’s a great compliment.
Backpacker Brothers I'm finding the editing part is more work than the filming. It's definitely a challenge. Of course there are no elk traipsing through my office.
Altitude sickness sucks! I'm all the way over in Buffalo NY, elevation 600' so when I head West I need at least 2 days to acclimate. If you want to try some mountains without worrying about altitude sickness, try the Adirondack high peaks. The trails are tough though, I don't think they believe in switchbacks in those mountains.
I believe the reason for those wood piles is because of the emerald ash borer. It's a bug not native to that area that infects the trees and kills them. To prevent the spread of the bug the park cuts down the infected trees, piles them up and i believe they eventually burn the pile. The black hills in south dakota are having the same issue with the bugs as well.
You made a wise choice getting down. Altitude sickness is not a good thing to have or ignore. If you get west again try the High Uintas. It is a beautiful place and I miss it dearly. Have always wanted to visit Garden of the Gods. My brother lives in Colorado Springs so maybe one day soon.
Just think - If you hadn't turned around, you never would've discovered the definitive proof of alien visitation. Thanks for sharing the experience. Sorry you weren't able to complete Plan A, but glad you rallied and made the best of it. Ps, how was the cajun ranch lunch?
I live close to Manitou Springs and I have always heard things since I was a child of witch craft being a thing there and kids being taken. I dont know if it's true or it was just some crap made up fo scare me haha
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Thanks for showing the other side of backpacking, how sometimes you need to think on the fly and go with plan B. As a novice I get intimidated by the thought of "what if I get bad weather" or "what if the campsites are full" etc, and its good to remember that this happens a lot, you just need to take a breath and weigh your options. And most importantly, so if something does happen, maybe you already have a plan B in mind!
Good words from Mr. Shwayfs.
Hello my friends hope you are well and having a great day so far. Nearly the weekend yeah. Colarado looks totally awesome bro. You really captured the magic of the place. Pretty damn scary though at night. Stay hydrated bro, stay safe and take care my friend catch up soon God bless you both 👍❤️🙏
You should come to NH/ME. Plenty of elevation gains and steep mountains to climb without the sickness.
Thanks for taking us along! I hiked the same loop, in reverse, in August of 2017. Sorry it didn't work out the way you planned, but glad you all stayed safe.Given the circumstances, I would have felt comfortable staying in a campsite, if you found one open.
Yeah, those are always tough choices. We very likely would’ve been fine doing that, but we also want to make sure to set a good example, ha!
An unbelievably great video guys, really well done.
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words.
Another great one boys! I’m headed home to Central Oregon in two weeks to spend a week on the PCT.
Thanks, and sounds awesome, enjoy!
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'I'm sure you are wondering why we are night hiking and having a faceoff with an elk. We're the Backpacker Brothers and here's our story'
Not a cliche intro at all right?
Looked like a good trip overall, my wife suffers from the altitude sickness so I understand completely! We currently live in Pueblo, so gives a ring when y'all come back down and we'll take y'all kayaking. Safe journeys and keep the videos coming.
Thanks! Sound fun.
Sucks that you got sick, Joey. But still a pretty cool adventure you shared.
Thanks, yeah it wasn’t fun, but still got some great hiking in.
I visited some friends in Crested Butte, CO... I wasn't doing anything close to exercise and I was dying. I know what you mean, it is rough if you are not used to it.
Yeah, based on our experiences at high altitude so far, the best thing to do is take the proper time and steps to acclimate, which we really didn’t do this time. Next time can’t come soon enough...
Enjoyed your video. Stuff happens on adventure trips. The important thing is you guys still had fun. The wood piles are pine-beetle killed trees stacked for burning in the winter. You probably would have seen the same kind of wood piles at RMNP eventually. www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2017_winter_pile_burning_operations.htm
Have you considered a small oxygen can for next time? There's at least one PTC thru hiker using one right now.
And your videos are showing a nice progression with editing and storytelling. Good job.
Yes! We actually grabbed a couple before we hit the trail. We forgot to mention it in front of the camera. Overall we found that they do some offer relief, but it’s suuuuper temporary. As soon as you stop, the symptoms come back.
Thank you! That’s a great compliment.
Backpacker Brothers I'm finding the editing part is more work than the filming. It's definitely a challenge. Of course there are no elk traipsing through my office.
It is definitely lots of work, and trail & error. Best way to improve is keep going!
Altitude sickness sucks! I'm all the way over in Buffalo NY, elevation 600' so when I head West I need at least 2 days to acclimate. If you want to try some mountains without worrying about altitude sickness, try the Adirondack high peaks. The trails are tough though, I don't think they believe in switchbacks in those mountains.
Ha! Would love to hike in the Adirondacks at some point. Actually, it’s on our radar!
Backpacker Brothers do you guys have an IG account where you're posting pics?
Yep! Linked in the video description. Check it out.
when you eventually get to the adks be sure to put Indian Head on your list, just got back there from watching the meteor shower last week
Awesome thanks for the rec!
I believe the reason for those wood piles is because of the emerald ash borer. It's a bug not native to that area that infects the trees and kills them. To prevent the spread of the bug the park cuts down the infected trees, piles them up and i believe they eventually burn the pile. The black hills in south dakota are having the same issue with the bugs as well.
We figured they were just trail cleanup, but that’s a more interesting and informed answer - ha! Thanks for the info.
You made a wise choice getting down. Altitude sickness is not a good thing to have or ignore. If you get west again try the High Uintas. It is a beautiful place and I miss it dearly. Have always wanted to visit Garden of the Gods. My brother lives in Colorado Springs so maybe one day soon.
Thanks for the support in that decision, appreciate hearing that! Would love to visit the High Uintas - Great suggestion.
video quality very good what were you guys shooting with
iPhone 8 and Osmo Mobile 2 :) also a couple shots with the Moment Wide Lens.
Just think - If you hadn't turned around, you never would've discovered the definitive proof of alien visitation. Thanks for sharing the experience. Sorry you weren't able to complete Plan A, but glad you rallied and made the best of it. Ps, how was the cajun ranch lunch?
Thanks! And yep, we basically made history.
The Packit Gourmet lunch was great. Only suggestion is give it more time to “steep” than it recommends.
Right on. I just got back from a quick car camp. We had to slum it with steak and potatoes lol
Ha! Rough life.
The struggle is real haha.
remember to show me how lofty the sleeping bag is by stepping on it.
I live close to Manitou Springs and I have always heard things since I was a child of witch craft being a thing there and kids being taken. I dont know if it's true or it was just some crap made up fo scare me haha
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That big pile of brush though was beetle kill they pile them up then burn them later on in the year to prevent spread.
We figured it was something like that haha. Thanks for the info def interesting to know.
No problem love the videos keep it up!