We had to hike 158 miles in 3 days to become Marines at the end of bootcamp. It was the culminating event so we could claim our title "Marine". We got about an hour or an hour and a half of sleep for the two nights. Most of the 158 miles was done the first two days, then a short 11 mile hike in the last 3 hours. We did this with 80 pound plus packs too. Godspeed and happy trails. 10 miles a day is a leisurely stroll.
Well done Marine. Thank you for your service! What was your elevation gain? We covered a total of 17,000 vertical and 15,000 decent. The miles might not be big but the climbs were
@WanderJessica when I lived in Jackson Wyoming, and did cold weather training in the Sierra Nevada mountains, we ascended and descending over 40,000 feet of terrain a day, covering 28 miles in our longest day. With 135 pound packs.
@WanderJessica and, even Marines pale in comparison to the wild men like Mick Dodge. There was an argus-is file of footage drones took of a giant wild mountain man who lived in Yellowstone who ran, from Jackson Wyoming, all the way to West Yellowstone in about 13 hours. 80 miles he ran. He only stopped 4 times to plunge his head into the snake River to gulp down a gallon or two of water. There's alot of wild men like milk dodge who can do 100 miles in a 24 hour period through the mountains on foot. They store their packs in old dugouts and hollowed out trees. The only thing that limits man from becoming his truly perfect physical self is living indoors. Comforts make humans soft. Those men like Mick dodge prove if you live in nature, and learn to withstand the elements, you become the master of your domain. Stay in nature ya'll...all day and all night. Sleep in the heat and cold, the bugs amd beasts will not devour you if you stay good to God. God bless...and check out the mystery of Mick dodge. There are more just like him who never reveal themselves...and who can't be captured by the current system.
Hey there - thanks for sharing! Looks like an amazing hike! Would love to know your gear for the trip, also what you would suggest for a shorter 3 day 2night trip, thinking Mowich to Ipsut/Carbon River to Spray Park and back to Mowich. Thanks!
Been mostly watching your reels on Instagram. So glad I saw this! Mount Ranier is turning into a long-term goal for me. Helpful to see the surrounding topography and begin to appreciate the beauty and the scale of it all.
Lovely video. I'd be interested in your gear thoughts after completing, what worked , what didn't. Thanks again for going to the trouble very well produced
Great video! Looks fun
11:55 The Whoop Whoop Whoop sound is a grouse. We hear them all the time at MRNP and ONP and all around North Bend.
That is really good to know. Because I had no clue and it totally freaked me out 🤣
We had to hike 158 miles in 3 days to become Marines at the end of bootcamp. It was the culminating event so we could claim our title "Marine". We got about an hour or an hour and a half of sleep for the two nights. Most of the 158 miles was done the first two days, then a short 11 mile hike in the last 3 hours. We did this with 80 pound plus packs too. Godspeed and happy trails. 10 miles a day is a leisurely stroll.
Well done Marine. Thank you for your service! What was your elevation gain? We covered a total of 17,000 vertical and 15,000 decent. The miles might not be big but the climbs were
@WanderJessica when I lived in Jackson Wyoming, and did cold weather training in the Sierra Nevada mountains, we ascended and descending over 40,000 feet of terrain a day, covering 28 miles in our longest day. With 135 pound packs.
@WanderJessica and, even Marines pale in comparison to the wild men like Mick Dodge. There was an argus-is file of footage drones took of a giant wild mountain man who lived in Yellowstone who ran, from Jackson Wyoming, all the way to West Yellowstone in about 13 hours. 80 miles he ran. He only stopped 4 times to plunge his head into the snake River to gulp down a gallon or two of water. There's alot of wild men like milk dodge who can do 100 miles in a 24 hour period through the mountains on foot. They store their packs in old dugouts and hollowed out trees. The only thing that limits man from becoming his truly perfect physical self is living indoors. Comforts make humans soft. Those men like Mick dodge prove if you live in nature, and learn to withstand the elements, you become the master of your domain. Stay in nature ya'll...all day and all night. Sleep in the heat and cold, the bugs amd beasts will not devour you if you stay good to God. God bless...and check out the mystery of Mick dodge. There are more just like him who never reveal themselves...and who can't be captured by the current system.
Hey there - thanks for sharing! Looks like an amazing hike! Would love to know your gear for the trip, also what you would suggest for a shorter 3 day 2night trip, thinking Mowich to Ipsut/Carbon River to Spray Park and back to Mowich. Thanks!
Been mostly watching your reels on Instagram. So glad I saw this! Mount Ranier is turning into a long-term goal for me. Helpful to see the surrounding topography and begin to appreciate the beauty and the scale of it all.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s such a stunning place to experience. Someday I hope to summit it
Would love to know more about your gear
Lovely video. I'd be interested in your gear thoughts after completing, what worked , what didn't. Thanks again for going to the trouble very well produced
Very much appreciate you watching. I work on putting together a video for my gear list
does the 35lb include food
Yes that was total weight before water and bevy’s