@@TheHikingRev thank you Rev! Appreciate your kind words. We are enjoying your Ireland Way series! Hope we can hike together again in the not to distant future.
Thanks! I'm 61 and I'm looking forward to quiting the 9-5 life in the next few years too! Andrea and I can't wait to have more time for epic backpacking trips like this!
@@octico totally agree. We spend at least 2 full weeks backpacking each year in addition to many 2 and 3 day weekend backpacking trips throughout the year.
@@octico I totally agree as well and do get some long weekends in northern MN on the Superior Trail on the north shore and the Ice Age trail in WI. My issue is living in WI to get west is not that easy. Hiking the JMT I will need four weeks for travel, acclimation and hiking time.
Myself and three friends did this in mid Sept '22. We are all in our early 60's, none of us had ever done distance/overnight backpacking. My biggest concern was altitude, seeing as 2 of the group lived below 1000ft above sea level. We spent one night at Sentinel campground, Roads End side of trail head, then proceeded clockwise to Upper Paradise, then Woods Creek, Middle Rae, Vidette Meadow, Sphynx Junction then back to Roads End, 7 days, 6 nights, we weren't in any hurry at all. No major injuries, altitude wasn't a factor, a few deer and one bear. The scenery was spectacular to say the least, I've got the bug. Thanx for this video, brought back soul cleansing memories.....CRUNCH ON!
This video is beautifully shot; it is so tranquil and meditative. We we planning a trip to Lassen in two weeks, but now we have decided to the first portion of the Rae Lakes Loop instead. Thank you for sharing this video of your trip - we appreciate it very much!😊
What an amazing video. I hope you and Andrea are healthy and doing well. I went on the Rae lakes Loop in my 20’s ( a long time ago ) went out of Roads End and went counter clockwise around the loop that way an awesome trip.
Thanks Larry! Andrea and I are well and hope you and Trish had some great hiking adventures this summer. Wow, going counterclockwise looks tough. Lots of elevation gain from Roads End to Glen Pass.
I kept my mapping app running on computer every footstep to track your progress during the video. We tried to do this hike in 2022 but a hamstring and fire smoke got in the way. Really a good video, congratulations on the hike. Someday... (doing a different section in August 2024). Thank you for this inspiration.
Thank you so much for your time and effort. And for sharing this amazing adventure. Would love to see all you guys gear (shoes,bags.tent etc) thank you again. Great editing by the way!
@@ELJAGUAR1971 thanks! For the major items we have a Zpacks Triplex tent, both of us wear Altra trail runners, I have the Lone Peak 7s. We also both use Osprey bags (mines Exos 58) but I'm looking to try something lighter like a Zpacks arc haul. Thanks for the kind words!
Did the Rae Lakes Loop Trail years ago and it still remains the top backpacking trip I’ve ever done. Planning to do this particular trail soon. Great video!
Very nice video of an amazing trip. It was nice running into you both this last weekend. Thanks for your tips on PCT Section hiking! I'd like to hit up some of the closer (Southern Terminus) sections in the future. If you don't mind pointing me towards resources touching on those hikes, I'd appreciate it greatly. Take care and safe travels! Richard
Thanks! Andrea and I really enjoyed meeting you too Richard. We suggest the book "Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Southern California, Section Hiking from Campo to Tuolumne Meadows" by Shawnte Salabert, Mountaineers Books - great info with plenty of detail on PCT sections. Also, I think we mentioned the app FarOut, essential data when on the trail regarding campsites and water sources. If you message me on Instagram, @rsarpolus, perhaps we can exchange email addresses. I can suggest several weekend sections with campsite and car shuttle options, too much to write here.
This is awesome! So beautiful! I think we might have the same shirts as you in the same colors/designs. Ours are Outdoor Research, and we love them. ❤ Great video! 😊
Wow! Couldn't take my eyes away from +30minutes of video by 'senior' people (Pardon me). Not boring, Not educational, Not too personal either. Very NICE work! (Like + Subscribe and now commenting) I plan to do conventional loop starting at Woods Creek on 9/28 with two other friends. Hopefully I will enjoy the whole trip like you did. Thank you!
@@KenDaughters-x7n ahh thanks Ken! We did this hike the first week of July. We actually camped at Middle Rae Lake on July 4th. Our fireworks was the amazing display of stars and the milky way that night!
😊 hi and everything else that everybody has mentioned here in the comments, you two are awesome and I enjoy watching your videos because I can take my notes. I’ve done section A of the PCT and I want to do the next 50 miles from Warner Springs to Pine Valley Café maybe next March or April and I’m 62 👏👏thinking of doing this loop maybe in July as you both did and I thank you very much for bringing us along and being very descriptive on your notes so we can take notes, also container should I use on the Rae Lakes loop for the five day food carry?? Is water plentiful along the route? Can I find this trail and its connection to do loop on “ ALL TRAILS?” Or can you post each connection ( so I don’t get lost🤦♀️🤦♀️) 😅😅
Hi Mary, thanks so much for your kind words! I checked and I do see the Rae Lakes loop on All Trails. For a 5 day trip the Bear Vault 450 or Garcia bear canister should be fine, if you take dehydrated dinners, etc. Andrea and I use the Wild Ideas Weekender Bear Canister, lightweight but expensive. We never had to carry more than about 1.5 liters on the Rae Lakes Loop, longest stretch was 3 or 4 miles, usually crossed water sources much more often. The PCT section from Warner Springs to the PVC is a great one, we did it a few years ago with some friends, see: ruclips.net/video/RFOH8LOBKSc/видео.html
@@Heretic10001 thanks Dave! I've had problems with blisters from wet feet in the past so tried something new on this trip. Took off my socks and took out the insoles then went across. Afterwards got as much water out of the shoe as I could, dried my feet and put the socks back on and put the insoles back in. Feet felt a lot drier, no blisters.
When did you do this trip? It seems likely that it was late in the season, perhaps August of 23? Just seems like there's not much snow for early this year. Great videography all the way through it.
Hi Webfoot Wanderings! We did this hike the first week of July 2024. Yea, not a lot of snow, was a much less snowy winter compared to last year. Thanks!
@@cjjt66 thanks Christopher. Appreciate the comment about the music. I know there is a growing genre of silent hiking videos with little or no music. Thanks for the feedback!
Ok, here’s a genuine question. Why do people like to wear shorts when backpacking? Wouldn’t it increase the risk of the most important parts during a hike being injured, scratched(which may lead to infections), and bitten by ticks (or snakes or any other critters)?
Good question. Andrea almost always wears long pants, I usually opt for shorts, especially when it's hot as it was on this trip. In the Sierras most of the main trails are well maintained. Occasionally you come across some trails that are overgrown or have downed trees, long pants help. Long pants especially help with mosquitos, but I've found tics on me even when wearing long pants. Rattlesnakes probably could bite right though the typical light weight hiking pants we wear. We do a lot of off trail hiking in the desert during the winter, almost always opt for long pants do to all the pokey stuff. So, it's a personal choice, based on your comfort level and trail conditions.
Definitely one of the best loops in the Sierras I believe. Not sure about best in the US as I've not done any backpacking in the Cascades of Washington or the Colorado rockies which are both spectacular - I imagine there is some great loops there and many other places.
@@escaaaaaa893 that would be some long days via Kearsarge. You could skip Charlotte lake and camp at Sphinx Creek the first night. Then maybe Woods Creek second night. Then out over Glen and Kearsarge the 3rd day. Easier to do 3 days starting from Roads End I would think.
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Exceptional ! Thanks for the magical moments in time !
Thank You @harmonyway09! The Rae Lakes Loop is a magical place to hike!
What an adventure!! Absolutely breathtaking scenery and wilderness. Glen Pass and the Rae Lakes look incredible. Well done!! 👍
@@Sheety33 thanks so much Scott! Appreciate the kind words!
What an amazing trip thanks for sharing. I did the loop many years ago.
I miss your narration 😊
@@trishlarrysnyder1008 ha! Thanks Larry and Trish!
Thank you for sharing wonderful video!
Thanks!
You guys do such a great job with your videos. 👍. I’m jealous. I wish mine looked like that. Beautiful. 😁
@@TheHikingRev thank you Rev! Appreciate your kind words. We are enjoying your Ireland Way series! Hope we can hike together again in the not to distant future.
Such a well done video. At 57 you have me wanting to quit my 9-5 life and hit the road. Thanks.
Thanks! I'm 61 and I'm looking forward to quiting the 9-5 life in the next few years too! Andrea and I can't wait to have more time for epic backpacking trips like this!
You don't need to quit your job to go backpacking. I am 54 and still make time to go backpacking and hiking.
@@octico totally agree. We spend at least 2 full weeks backpacking each year in addition to many 2 and 3 day weekend backpacking trips throughout the year.
@@octico I totally agree as well and do get some long weekends in northern MN on the Superior Trail on the north shore and the Ice Age trail in WI. My issue is living in WI to get west is not that easy. Hiking the JMT I will need four weeks for travel, acclimation and hiking time.
Myself and three friends did this in mid Sept '22. We are all in our early 60's, none of us had ever done distance/overnight backpacking. My biggest concern was altitude, seeing as 2 of the group lived below 1000ft above sea level. We spent one night at Sentinel campground, Roads End side of trail head, then proceeded clockwise to Upper Paradise, then Woods Creek, Middle Rae, Vidette Meadow, Sphynx Junction then back to Roads End, 7 days, 6 nights, we weren't in any hurry at all. No major injuries, altitude wasn't a factor, a few deer and one bear. The scenery was spectacular to say the least, I've got the bug. Thanx for this video, brought back soul cleansing memories.....CRUNCH ON!
Hi Rod! I'm in my early 60s also. Sounds like we had very similar Iteneraries. Glad our video was able to bring back some memories for you!
This video is beautifully shot; it is so tranquil and meditative. We we planning a trip to Lassen in two weeks, but now we have decided to the first portion of the Rae Lakes Loop instead. Thank you for sharing this video of your trip - we appreciate it very much!😊
Thanks so much Alexandra! You are really going to enjoy Rae Lakes!
Awesome adventure. I like the new video style of silent hiking with music in the background.
Thanks, Andrea and I definitely enjoy the silent hiking genre of videos too!
Great video, my wife and really enjoy watch your uploads.
@@octico thanks John! Really appreciate that!
We did the hike many years ago and your video helped our memories come to life . Thank you - very well done !
@@jaminbean1256 Thanks Jamin!
Great video. Great trek.😅
Thanks@@aceyorba!
Wow! Your best work Rick! Just stunning. 👌🏻👌🏻Looked like a fantastic trip. I’m jealous😂. Again Stellar production!
Thanks so much Brad! Really appreciate your comments!
You folks are so...adventurous great photography/vidioagraphy your great I enjoyed it ❤
Thanks Jose!
My son and I were part of a group that backpacked this area about 20 years ago. Beautiful place, excellent reminder, well done,
thanks for sharing
Thanks so much Bruce, appreciate that. Backpacking is great father/son time.
Rick and Andrea what a beautiful video. Hope to do the Rae lake loop next year…
Eric
Thanks Eric! You will love it!
Hello Rick and Andrea, what a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing, reminds me of the JMT we did last year
Thanks Juergen! It was great to do a little of the JMT again on this trip!
What an amazing video. I hope you and Andrea are healthy and doing well. I went on the Rae lakes Loop in my 20’s ( a long time ago ) went out of Roads End and went counter clockwise around the loop that way an awesome trip.
Thanks Larry! Andrea and I are well and hope you and Trish had some great hiking adventures this summer. Wow, going counterclockwise looks tough. Lots of elevation gain from Roads End to Glen Pass.
I kept my mapping app running on computer every footstep to track your progress during the video. We tried to do this hike in 2022 but a hamstring and fire smoke got in the way. Really a good video, congratulations on the hike. Someday... (doing a different section in August 2024). Thank you for this inspiration.
Cool! I do the same when I'm watching other's hiking videos. Good luck in August!
Thank you so much for your time and effort.
And for sharing this amazing adventure.
Would love to see all you guys gear (shoes,bags.tent etc) thank you again. Great editing by the way!
@@ELJAGUAR1971 thanks! For the major items we have a Zpacks Triplex tent, both of us wear Altra trail runners, I have the Lone Peak 7s. We also both use Osprey bags (mines Exos 58) but I'm looking to try something lighter like a Zpacks arc haul. Thanks for the kind words!
Did the Rae Lakes Loop Trail years ago and it still remains the top backpacking trip I’ve ever done. Planning to do this particular trail soon. Great video!
@@immnotaboutthatlife2086 thanks! It is an awesome trail! One of our favorites too!
Extremely well done video!
Thanks Scott!
Marmalade just shared this with me. Wow!
What a great trip!
Thanks - It really is!
Very nice video of an amazing trip. It was nice running into you both this last weekend. Thanks for your tips on PCT Section hiking! I'd like to hit up some of the closer (Southern Terminus) sections in the future. If you don't mind pointing me towards resources touching on those hikes, I'd appreciate it greatly. Take care and safe travels! Richard
Thanks! Andrea and I really enjoyed meeting you too Richard. We suggest the book "Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Southern California, Section Hiking from Campo to Tuolumne Meadows" by Shawnte Salabert, Mountaineers Books - great info with plenty of detail on PCT sections. Also, I think we mentioned the app FarOut, essential data when on the trail regarding campsites and water sources. If you message me on Instagram, @rsarpolus, perhaps we can exchange email addresses. I can suggest several weekend sections with campsite and car shuttle options, too much to write here.
This is awesome! So beautiful! I think we might have the same shirts as you in the same colors/designs. Ours are Outdoor Research, and we love them. ❤ Great video! 😊
@@TheWanderingWulfs yes! We love the Outdoor Research Hoodie. Thanks so much for your kind words!
Wow! Couldn't take my eyes away from +30minutes of video by 'senior' people (Pardon me).
Not boring, Not educational, Not too personal either.
Very NICE work! (Like + Subscribe and now commenting)
I plan to do conventional loop starting at Woods Creek on 9/28 with two other friends.
Hopefully I will enjoy the whole trip like you did.
Thank you!
Thanks! Definitely consider myself a senior, ha! Enjoy your hike on the Rae Lakes Loop!
Hi Rick and Andrea, which month did you actually hike the Rae Lakes Loop? We enjoy your video so much we have watched it multiple times.
@@KenDaughters-x7n ahh thanks Ken! We did this hike the first week of July. We actually camped at Middle Rae Lake on July 4th. Our fireworks was the amazing display of stars and the milky way that night!
😊 hi and everything else that everybody has mentioned here in the comments, you two are awesome and I enjoy watching your videos because I can take my notes. I’ve done section A of the PCT and I want to do the next 50 miles from Warner Springs to Pine Valley Café maybe next March or April and I’m 62 👏👏thinking of doing this loop maybe in July as you both did and I thank you very much for bringing us along and being very descriptive on your notes so we can take notes, also container should I use on the Rae Lakes loop for the five day food carry?? Is water plentiful along the route? Can I find this trail and its connection to do loop on “ ALL TRAILS?” Or can you post each connection ( so I don’t get lost🤦♀️🤦♀️) 😅😅
Hi Mary, thanks so much for your kind words! I checked and I do see the Rae Lakes loop on All Trails. For a 5 day trip the Bear Vault 450 or Garcia bear canister should be fine, if you take dehydrated dinners, etc. Andrea and I use the Wild Ideas Weekender Bear Canister, lightweight but expensive. We never had to carry more than about 1.5 liters on the Rae Lakes Loop, longest stretch was 3 or 4 miles, usually crossed water sources much more often. The PCT section from Warner Springs to the PVC is a great one, we did it a few years ago with some friends, see: ruclips.net/video/RFOH8LOBKSc/видео.html
@@RickandAndreaGetOutside thank you😁
That was awesome! Beautifully shot and edited! You guys had a lot of big fords, any issues with blisters from hiking so much with wet feet?
@@Heretic10001 thanks Dave! I've had problems with blisters from wet feet in the past so tried something new on this trip. Took off my socks and took out the insoles then went across. Afterwards got as much water out of the shoe as I could, dried my feet and put the socks back on and put the insoles back in. Feet felt a lot drier, no blisters.
When did you do this trip? It seems likely that it was late in the season, perhaps August of 23? Just seems like there's not much snow for early this year.
Great videography all the way through it.
Hi Webfoot Wanderings! We did this hike the first week of July 2024. Yea, not a lot of snow, was a much less snowy winter compared to last year. Thanks!
Great video. Excellent footage. I appreciate the captions. The music is too much. I enjoy the sounds of nature & hiking better. Many thanks.
@@cjjt66 thanks Christopher. Appreciate the comment about the music. I know there is a growing genre of silent hiking videos with little or no music. Thanks for the feedback!
Beautiful videography. What month of what year? (presuming 2024)
@@2ddw thank you! We did this hike the first week of July 2024. The night at Rae Lakes was actually the 4th of July.
Ok, here’s a genuine question. Why do people like to wear shorts when backpacking? Wouldn’t it increase the risk of the most important parts during a hike being injured, scratched(which may lead to infections), and bitten by ticks (or snakes or any other critters)?
Good question. Andrea almost always wears long pants, I usually opt for shorts, especially when it's hot as it was on this trip. In the Sierras most of the main trails are well maintained. Occasionally you come across some trails that are overgrown or have downed trees, long pants help. Long pants especially help with mosquitos, but I've found tics on me even when wearing long pants. Rattlesnakes probably could bite right though the typical light weight hiking pants we wear. We do a lot of off trail hiking in the desert during the winter, almost always opt for long pants do to all the pokey stuff. So, it's a personal choice, based on your comfort level and trail conditions.
Can I ask what tent you are using?
@@richessman7168 hi Rich. We have the Zpacks Triplex, love it, roomy and very light weight.
I heard this is considered the best hiking loop in the US. Is that true?
Definitely one of the best loops in the Sierras I believe. Not sure about best in the US as I've not done any backpacking in the Cascades of Washington or the Colorado rockies which are both spectacular - I imagine there is some great loops there and many other places.
Can I do this in 3 days?
@@escaaaaaa893 that would be some long days via Kearsarge. You could skip Charlotte lake and camp at Sphinx Creek the first night. Then maybe Woods Creek second night. Then out over Glen and Kearsarge the 3rd day. Easier to do 3 days starting from Roads End I would think.