Just now (Jan 2023) watching this video from the summer of 2021. Loved it, of course. The nearby campsite views were totally amazing. We live in the SE, so humidity is something we’re accustomed to. But…it still sucks. It saps you of any and all energy (along with your will to live 😂). You guys did well to persevere and it was indeed worth it.
I love this hike and actually really liked how the video came out. What I DIDN'T show is where tunnel vision started kicking in and I could barely see on the way out. Learned that's how my body reacts to early symptoms of heat exhaustion/stroke since then. Definitely would have done things differently on this hike if I were to do it now. Salt chews, more UV protection, more water with electrolytes, leave earlier in the morning, etc. Nothing to play around with.
One of these days we must hike and go have Mexican! Hiked Toms Thumb last weekend and when you get up in the valley on top it was covered in orange Mexican Poppy’s ! Beautiful! Thousands of butterflies! We will be up in Rimrock this weekend and heck might just hit El Patio !
Awesome video Jerry! Great videography as always, and loved your creative solution to the two-day pass problem. We had a blast doing Wilson mountain, but it was a lot easier for us because we were only carrying about 1/10 as much water as you guys! One tip for the next time you do it: when you walk across the plateau to the other overlook, if you continue about 100 yards off trail past the "end" of that trail there is a gorgeous canyon with some incredible Bryce-Canyon like hoodoos in it -- great place for a snack!
Always fun to hike to your places after watching the videos. We went I. Vis the south trail this morning and ran into more mud and bp snow than I expected. The snow from Sedona overlook to north canyon overlook was pretty rough sledding but we did it. Pretty but definitely taxing with the conditions.
Glad you got to check it out. We did it before once and it went from light sprinkles at the parking lot to a full on white out at the top. It was incredible.
You and Tina rock! Thanks for yet another great place to visit I wouldn't have known about. But after 3 months in Cancun I think I'll wait till October and no humidity in AZ for this hike.
I enjoy your filming style, lots of cool ways to show the passing of time, great shots of the scenery and trail guidance. I primarily adventure out of Northern Nevada and California, lots of high desert, not much water equals lots of extra pack weight. Always worth it though. Thanks for sharing the bloopers also, gives flashbacks to making my videos, so many takes when you are already hot and tired. We appreciate your work though.
Gotta love a challenging hike (humidity!!) and the reward of those views (& no crowds!)!! Great video. Thanks for sharing! Blue Lizard Sunscreen is my "go to" 🦎👍🌞
Great as usual. The deer edit made me laugh out loud. Also….very stylish food shots! 👌🏼 Putting this one on my “Fall List”. Should be some nice color up there. 🍁🍂
Man that humidity will drain you...that’s how it is here in Texas most of the time. Great video and edit...the extra effects and effort are really paying off. I still watch your videos and continue to be impressed with your storytelling ability...loved it!
Thanks! Trying to get time to go through your Canyonlands videos. I really want to do Druid Arch when we're out there checking out some other stuff. AE is fun and frustrating. Trying to use it but not overdo it.
@@JerryArizona man same here with Fusion(DR)...so many fun things to do but it bogs my computer down. You guys will love the Needles District...Druid Arch is seriously one of the coolest hikes I’ve ever done. Don’t miss the Chesler Park Loop...it’s a blast.
I think we were straight across the way from you on S- Hill last Weeknd... it was miserably humid that night... and then there were the ass-clowns playing techno... didn't get a lot of sleep that night!
Saw your video and thought it looked liked S_____ overlook. Last time we were up there someone was flying some stunt drone (annoying and also kind of cool.) The humidity was insane. Forgot we had a monsoon season out here.
I’m doing bear mountain in the morning, the wife is still spent after Wilson so she will do doe mountain. Interested to see what I think of bear bc I recall you saying the best part of bear was “ doing it” meaning the challenge of conquering the hike was the best part. Reviews are really good so I will find out tomorrow. We did soldiers pass to Brins Mesa today, then teacup to coffee pot this afternoon. Both were great. Thanks again for your wonderful videos.
Enjoy! Personally, I didn't feel Bear offered the views that a lot of other stuff I've done out there did. But I'm in the minority on that. People seem to love it.
@@JerryArizona Well, I did bear this morning and thought it was incredible. I loved the hike and the views. Left the trail at 630 and was back by 1025am including lunch at the top. Absolutely wonderful hike and views. I’ve been to Sedona twice now, and have hit all the big trails. They all have something different to offer but bear was amazing. I did fall for the false summit despite your warning.
Someplace I’ve never been with absolutely amazing views I will put this one on the list. Good to see Tina was on her medication this video no F bombs she didn’t even fly the bird!!! I’m pretty sure I saw her laugh and smile… What the hell.
Loved you video, nice hike and trail beautiful. I was in the Catalina,so in July this year. It was 80f with 95% humidity in the mornings. It was a brutal monsoon Season. I hiked Mt Lemmon, took 5 litres of water, drank every drop getting to the top. Luckily there is a fantastic spring at the top. Thanks 😊
They're Trekology from Amazon. Not sure on the exact dimensions. They're around the size as our double sleeping pad. Maybe 4"X4"X14" (guessing here.) They work, but I think about any brand would work. It is really nice to have the ones with the pockets on the sides to put stuff in.
North Mountain is probably my favorite. Lower crowds and it has some trees (and also some fire damage.) There are better views of the red rocks from the south trail, but parking is trickier and there are usually more people there.
@@JerryArizona I’m pivoting to west fork I think. How far in do you all go to get to your campsite… If you don’t mind :) I have hiked back to just past the subway area, but haven’t gotten to the campsites.
As a florida man I am quite the opposite. Out here we hike in high humidity all the time so sweat is good. I typically carry a 2 liter water pouch in my backpack for a 5 mile hike and I have some pointers to share. #1 absolutely get a snap style face and neck gaiter or whatever its called. It will cool your neck arteries and keep your head cool. #2 absolutely cover your head and neck and face and stuff. I use long field hat that construction workers use. It is fluorescent yellow, designed for outdoors and people can see you from 17 miles away. I do not use sun screen but I do cover up and if I wear t-shirt and shorts then I do my best to stay in shade. With full sun exposure I use fishing silk like (whatever material it is) white long sleeved shirt and for bottom I use hiking pants that are tan and lightweight. I drink non stop. Worst thing you can do is not drink or drink by stopping. I saw in your video you used a bunch of bottles. I would suggest to discard those and go to walmart or hiking store and get proper hiking water pouches. they save on weight and you have to drink. At the very least in full exposure you want to have drank 1.5 liters going up and 1.5 going down and use the rest to wet the snap neck gaiter. For $12 it makes a world of a difference. I wear mine hiking, biking, kayaking. Mine is ohh I don’t know like 8 years old and I bought it at lowes. It keeps you cooooooooool. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are nasty so drink non stop. My pace is about 1 bottle per hour of hiking. Small sips keep you hydrated. Yes you have to pee a lot but it beats being half dead going up the mountain if you know what I mean. I once hiked down table rock mountain in south carolina with no water because family drank mine. I thought I was going to die.. and I am a pretty tough character when it comes to hiking.
I've lived plenty of places with humidity, but you lose that tolerance when you live in the desert long enough. We definitely should have worn sun protection (clothes and possibly sunblock.) That was just an oversight/miscalculation. When you see 80 degrees here, it sounds cold. We actually had water bladders (5L between the two). We were going to use Platypus collapsible bottles to transport the water to the top instead of Nalgene, but based on past experiences I was concerned they might puncture or burst if we carried them full for long distances in the tight backpacks. We also brought regular sized water bottles because they're perfect for mixing in electrolyte tablets (we use Nuun.) But I appreciate the tips. I have a floppy fisherman's hat; I need something that covers my neck better though....
@@JerryArizona FYI? You can get a sunburn in the winter, too. Temp has little to do with UV exposure which can hurt you in a million ways. And the effects are cumulative.
Oh, and sorry, one more thing. You guys need to start getting up earlier. We are on the trails by 615am and almost no one around, it is wonderful. We were first to Sedona overlook and no one showed up at north canyon overlook. This morning, virtually no one on soldiers and Brins
Seems like an expected conclusion….hike in August when it is hot and humid…..and the result will be hot and humid, NOT cool with little to no humidity. Scenery was great as usual though! You put out interesting videos for sure……..
You can pick them up at the Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center or some gas stations in Sedona. I'm sure there are other places as well. I know they sell day permits and week permits. Not sure if you can get two days. I want to say a day permit is $5 and a week permit is $10, so you just get the week permit. You can also get yearly permits at the same places. An America the Beautiful card ($80/year) works as well. Tina and I have those since we do so much hiking/backpacking. They're good at all national parks and many State Parks.
We don't. Depends on the trip. At the Wave, she had the day off and I had to work so she drove up to be able to go to the in person lottery while I was at work. For this one, we wanted to do the entire trail, north to south. That required a shuttle or hitch hiking. Tina didn't want to hitch hike and I don't know any shuttle companies (plus Sedona isn't that far from home), so we both drove. On the recent trip to Canyonlands, a shuttle was required and they wanted about $400 for it so....no thanks. But we definitely drive together when it makes sense.
Sounds about right. Unfortunately I didn't record this one and it was strange since most people go in and out one trail or the other. It's a challenge, but worth it.
Just now (Jan 2023) watching this video from the summer of 2021. Loved it, of course. The nearby campsite views were totally amazing. We live in the SE, so humidity is something we’re accustomed to. But…it still sucks. It saps you of any and all energy (along with your will to live 😂). You guys did well to persevere and it was indeed worth it.
I love this hike and actually really liked how the video came out. What I DIDN'T show is where tunnel vision started kicking in and I could barely see on the way out. Learned that's how my body reacts to early symptoms of heat exhaustion/stroke since then. Definitely would have done things differently on this hike if I were to do it now. Salt chews, more UV protection, more water with electrolytes, leave earlier in the morning, etc. Nothing to play around with.
One of these days we must hike and go have Mexican!
Hiked Toms Thumb last weekend and when you get up in the valley on top it was covered in orange Mexican Poppy’s ! Beautiful! Thousands of butterflies! We will be up in Rimrock this weekend and heck might just hit El Patio !
Best video yet, better than "regular" tv by far
Nice scenery, great hike. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a lovely week.
Very entertaining, love your videos.
So enjoyable to watch, and thanks for the set list at the end.
Thanks guys for another great video.
Love your time lapse of that killer view! You folks are inspiring 🥰
You two are the Bomb. Loved this video. 👍👍
Fantastic editing job.
Awesome video Jerry! Great videography as always, and loved your creative solution to the two-day pass problem. We had a blast doing Wilson mountain, but it was a lot easier for us because we were only carrying about 1/10 as much water as you guys! One tip for the next time you do it: when you walk across the plateau to the other overlook, if you continue about 100 yards off trail past the "end" of that trail there is a gorgeous canyon with some incredible Bryce-Canyon like hoodoos in it -- great place for a snack!
I saw your video on it! I completely forgot Adam's usual lunch spot. Maybe next time.
Always fun to hike to your places after watching the videos. We went I. Vis the south trail this morning and ran into more mud and bp snow than I expected. The snow from Sedona overlook to north canyon overlook was pretty rough sledding but we did it. Pretty but definitely taxing with the conditions.
Glad you got to check it out. We did it before once and it went from light sprinkles at the parking lot to a full on white out at the top. It was incredible.
You and Tina rock! Thanks for yet another great place to visit I wouldn't have known about. But after 3 months in Cancun I think I'll wait till October and no humidity in AZ for this hike.
Stunning views!
The south overlook especially has some of the best views in Sedona.
I enjoy your filming style, lots of cool ways to show the passing of time, great shots of the scenery and trail guidance. I primarily adventure out of Northern Nevada and California, lots of high desert, not much water equals lots of extra pack weight. Always worth it though. Thanks for sharing the bloopers also, gives flashbacks to making my videos, so many takes when you are already hot and tired. We appreciate your work though.
Always fun filming when you're exhausted, right? Glad you enjoyed. This was a fun (but difficult) trip.
Gotta love a challenging hike (humidity!!) and the reward of those views (& no crowds!)!! Great video. Thanks for sharing! Blue Lizard Sunscreen is my "go to" 🦎👍🌞
Great as usual. The deer edit made me laugh out loud. Also….very stylish food shots! 👌🏼 Putting this one on my “Fall List”. Should be some nice color up there. 🍁🍂
Fall is much smarter. We've done summer (this trip) and winter (complete white out.)
Once again a fantastic video!
you guys need a national parks pass that would cover Sedona too! With everywhere you go you would save so much money!
We have one! I didn't even think about it.
@@JerryArizona Yeah the National parks pass covers areas run by the Department of Agriculture, which is what Sedona falls under!
Awesome video! Also, that Mexican food looked fantastic!
El Patio at the Cornville exit off the I-17. Our favorite. It's a dive, but of course it is.
Man that humidity will drain you...that’s how it is here in Texas most of the time. Great video and edit...the extra effects and effort are really paying off. I still watch your videos and continue to be impressed with your storytelling ability...loved it!
Thanks! Trying to get time to go through your Canyonlands videos. I really want to do Druid Arch when we're out there checking out some other stuff. AE is fun and frustrating. Trying to use it but not overdo it.
@@JerryArizona man same here with Fusion(DR)...so many fun things to do but it bogs my computer down.
You guys will love the Needles District...Druid Arch is seriously one of the coolest hikes I’ve ever done. Don’t miss the Chesler Park Loop...it’s a blast.
I think we were straight across the way from you on S- Hill last Weeknd... it was miserably humid that night... and then there were the ass-clowns playing techno... didn't get a lot of sleep that night!
Saw your video and thought it looked liked S_____ overlook. Last time we were up there someone was flying some stunt drone (annoying and also kind of cool.) The humidity was insane. Forgot we had a monsoon season out here.
I’m doing bear mountain in the morning, the wife is still spent after Wilson so she will do doe mountain. Interested to see what I think of bear bc I recall you saying the best part of bear was “ doing it” meaning the challenge of conquering the hike was the best part. Reviews are really good so I will find out tomorrow. We did soldiers pass to Brins Mesa today, then teacup to coffee pot this afternoon. Both were great. Thanks again for your wonderful videos.
Enjoy! Personally, I didn't feel Bear offered the views that a lot of other stuff I've done out there did. But I'm in the minority on that. People seem to love it.
@@JerryArizona
Well, I did bear this morning and thought it was incredible. I loved the hike and the views. Left the trail at 630 and was back by 1025am including lunch at the top. Absolutely wonderful hike and views. I’ve been to Sedona twice now, and have hit all the big trails. They all have something different to offer but bear was amazing. I did fall for the false summit despite your warning.
Someplace I’ve never been with absolutely amazing views I will put this one on the list. Good to see Tina was on her medication this video no F bombs she didn’t even fly the bird!!! I’m pretty sure I saw her laugh and smile… What the hell.
Wow. I didn't realize she didn't get in either of those. She must not have been feeling well.
Loved you video, nice hike and trail beautiful. I was in the Catalina,so in July this year. It was 80f with 95% humidity in the mornings. It was a brutal monsoon Season. I hiked Mt Lemmon, took 5 litres of water, drank every drop getting to the top. Luckily there is a fantastic spring at the top.
Thanks 😊
Another to add to the list! Thanks guys 😊
What Margarita mix do you and Tina use on your trips? It looks great.
Packit Gourmet Moonshine Margarita. We take it on most trips. That and their Queso Rico cheese dip are our go-to treats on the trail.
Those chairs you are always sitting on ?
What brand and how small do they fold up ?
They're Trekology from Amazon. Not sure on the exact dimensions. They're around the size as our double sleeping pad. Maybe 4"X4"X14" (guessing here.) They work, but I think about any brand would work. It is really nice to have the ones with the pockets on the sides to put stuff in.
@@JerryArizona tired of sitting on rocks . You two looked cooked up on Wilson mountain ! But that view . That was Epic !
Red Osprey Talon pack with 15lbs of water......been there........spine discs won't alloy me back :( That looks amazing
Climbed it a couple years ago, lost several toenails on the way down, ill fitting hiking shoes..
I thought I was going to lose my toes to frostbite the last time we did this....Luckily, my shoes fit well.
It seems like there are two routes to take up Wilson Mtn. Do you recommend the North Wilson Mtn trail
North Mountain is probably my favorite. Lower crowds and it has some trees (and also some fire damage.) There are better views of the red rocks from the south trail, but parking is trickier and there are usually more people there.
“Maybe don’t go in August” While I am watching this to plan on doing this in august. Lol
Oh man. It’s gonna be HOT. Take twice as much water as you think you need, then take more. And electrolytes and all that. Be careful and enjoy.
@@JerryArizona I’m pivoting to west fork I think. How far in do you all go to get to your campsite… If you don’t mind :) I have hiked back to just past the subway area, but haven’t gotten to the campsites.
As a florida man I am quite the opposite. Out here we hike in high humidity all the time so sweat is good. I typically carry a 2 liter water pouch in my backpack for a 5 mile hike and I have some pointers to share. #1 absolutely get a snap style face and neck gaiter or whatever its called. It will cool your neck arteries and keep your head cool. #2 absolutely cover your head and neck and face and stuff. I use long field hat that construction workers use. It is fluorescent yellow, designed for outdoors and people can see you from 17 miles away. I do not use sun screen but I do cover up and if I wear t-shirt and shorts then I do my best to stay in shade. With full sun exposure I use fishing silk like (whatever material it is) white long sleeved shirt and for bottom I use hiking pants that are tan and lightweight. I drink non stop. Worst thing you can do is not drink or drink by stopping. I saw in your video you used a bunch of bottles. I would suggest to discard those and go to walmart or hiking store and get proper hiking water pouches. they save on weight and you have to drink. At the very least in full exposure you want to have drank 1.5 liters going up and 1.5 going down and use the rest to wet the snap neck gaiter. For $12 it makes a world of a difference. I wear mine hiking, biking, kayaking. Mine is ohh I don’t know like 8 years old and I bought it at lowes. It keeps you cooooooooool.
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are nasty so drink non stop. My pace is about 1 bottle per hour of hiking. Small sips keep you hydrated. Yes you have to pee a lot but it beats being half dead going up the mountain if you know what I mean. I once hiked down table rock mountain in south carolina with no water because family drank mine. I thought I was going to die.. and I am a pretty tough character when it comes to hiking.
I've lived plenty of places with humidity, but you lose that tolerance when you live in the desert long enough. We definitely should have worn sun protection (clothes and possibly sunblock.) That was just an oversight/miscalculation. When you see 80 degrees here, it sounds cold.
We actually had water bladders (5L between the two). We were going to use Platypus collapsible bottles to transport the water to the top instead of Nalgene, but based on past experiences I was concerned they might puncture or burst if we carried them full for long distances in the tight backpacks. We also brought regular sized water bottles because they're perfect for mixing in electrolyte tablets (we use Nuun.)
But I appreciate the tips. I have a floppy fisherman's hat; I need something that covers my neck better though....
@@JerryArizona FYI? You can get a sunburn in the winter, too. Temp has little to do with UV exposure which can hurt you in a million ways. And the effects are cumulative.
Oh, and sorry, one more thing. You guys need to start getting up earlier. We are on the trails by 615am and almost no one around, it is wonderful. We were first to Sedona overlook and no one showed up at north canyon overlook. This morning, virtually no one on soldiers and Brins
We definitely get up early when it comes to Sedona. Three ways around crowds up there; get up early, backpack or canyoneer/rock climb.
When it's that humid you should be able to satisfy all your hydration needs simply by breathing. Right?
Seems like an expected conclusion….hike in August when it is hot and humid…..and the result will be hot and humid, NOT cool with little to no humidity. Scenery was great as usual though! You put out interesting videos for sure……..
How do you get overnight permits for Sedona trails?
You can pick them up at the Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center or some gas stations in Sedona. I'm sure there are other places as well. I know they sell day permits and week permits. Not sure if you can get two days. I want to say a day permit is $5 and a week permit is $10, so you just get the week permit. You can also get yearly permits at the same places. An America the Beautiful card ($80/year) works as well. Tina and I have those since we do so much hiking/backpacking. They're good at all national parks and many State Parks.
@@JerryArizona thank you! Even though I Ended up opting out for a backpacking trip at west fork this weekend 👍🏼
Love your content
How come Tina and you always bring 2 trucks?
We don't. Depends on the trip. At the Wave, she had the day off and I had to work so she drove up to be able to go to the in person lottery while I was at work. For this one, we wanted to do the entire trail, north to south. That required a shuttle or hitch hiking. Tina didn't want to hitch hike and I don't know any shuttle companies (plus Sedona isn't that far from home), so we both drove. On the recent trip to Canyonlands, a shuttle was required and they wanted about $400 for it so....no thanks. But we definitely drive together when it makes sense.
@@JerryArizona makes sense, thanks for answering my impertinent question. You make beautiful, honest and engaging videos.
How long of a hike is this? All trails says 10 miles from the picnic area ?
Sounds about right. Unfortunately I didn't record this one and it was strange since most people go in and out one trail or the other. It's a challenge, but worth it.
That bridge always looks so far away from the first bench.
It definitely looked far away on this trip.
Should have kept north Wilson a secret!
Tina just can't shake those "shots" the government made us take..
This was before that, I think. It was just nasty humid that day and lots of full sun and elevation gain.
Hiking in collard shirts? Why? Lol
It's a formal attire only trail. I'm surprised they didn't kick me out for not tucking in my shirt.
And 5 lbs worth of nalgenes 🤦🏻