I’m 75, and due to peripheral neuropathy, and a needed knee replacement, I’m unable to hike anymore. But from my mid-20s to just a few years ago, I hiked and backpacked often and everywhere in the US, Canada, and Switzerland. I had a hike planned for the Wind River Range in 2013, but had to postpone it because of an injury to 2014, when I then had to postpone it again due to another injury. I never made it to the Winds, but thanks to stumbling upon your video, I feel like I did make it even if only only as an armchair traveler. Thank you so much for sharing such a Scenic Wonderland with us. Your trip brought a smile to my face!
This brought back some wonderful memories from my youth hiking the Winds (I am almost 73, and I am really slowing down now). I always enjoyed running into Europeans on our western trails, since Europeans were always so kind to me on my three hiking trips in the Alps. You made a great choice visiting the Winds- pound for pound, the finest backpacking range in the Rockies. I guess you're not into trout fishing- most of the lakes you passed have excellent fishing for large trout, including the famous Golden Trout, which are native to the High Sierra in California, and were transplanted in the Winds back in the early 1900's, where they grew to world record size (over 5 kilos). If you go back there, definitely bring a fly fishing road and lots of small mosquito flies. You can pretty much count on catching plenty of fish, to supplement your food supply and carry less of it. Also, be sure to visit nearby Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons, the most "alpine" of all of America's ranges, and then head north through Yellowstone to the Beartooth Range on the Wyoming-Montana border. It's a lot like the Winds- but even wilder- and the fishing is just as good! Looking forward to more of your videos! Have fun and keep trekking!
Thank you for your comment, and I must agree, for such a relatively short length, the Winds delivered so much of natural beauty! And I'm glad to hear you had positive experience in the Alps as well, it's somewhat of a difference experience in Europe as we typically have towns, villages and huts regularly throughout the trails, yet still manage to allow solitude. And thank you for the recommendations, I had heard of the Tetons, Jackson Hole and Yellowstone and didn't get to visit them on this trip. Glacier national park is also a place I'll be curious to hike in, let's see when will that happen.. I hope you will also manage to get out there and have a good time in nature this summer. Cheers!
@@luboyanev Thanks again Lubo- yes, Glacier is fantastic- you should see grizzles up there for sure. The western half of Montana is my favorite place in all the world. The last of the "Old West." Glacier is pretty crowded, being a national park- I advise also hitting some of the lesser known mountain ranges- the Beartooths, as I mentioned, are terrific backpacking country, with lots of great off-trail routes. Happy Trails! Tom
Thank you for sharing your journey with us.Absolutely loved seeing this! Great achievement mate and an incredible memory for you. Watching from JAPAN.🤙🤙😉
Fantastic video! I was just planning a much shorter hike in the Green River Lakes area this June, when your video popped up. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make these awesome films.
I thought the area around the Green River Lakes was beautiful. This video shows me I was barely scratching the surface of how beautiful the Wind River Range is.
Such a pleasure to see your hike through the Wind River Range, especially while I'm laid up with a pinched nerve in my back and having to take pain meds and muscle relaxers to try and recover. It seems like yesterday when I was hiking in the mountains as you're doing, but I'm 75 now and just can't any more. So, enjoy it while you are able, as the years go by so fast. Thanks for sharing your journey!!
In 1968 & 1969 we climbed in the Wind River Range. There was much more snow then but the advice to pitch your tent in a sheltered place and be off the peaks before noon still apply!
Oh yes, with those strong winds, pitching the tent at the wrong place near the mountain passes could result in some pretty dangerous consequences. And amazing that people have been exploring that natural beauty for decades and it still attracts us and brings us there!
@@luboyanev I agree. When we arrived at upper Titcomb lake in 1969 we pitched our tent on the edge of the lake but soon the wind blew the tent flat. I straightened the tent pole and re-erected the tent- it happened again! Plus, it blew my stuff sack out into the middle of the lake. Then we moved our tent back to the shelter of big boulders. Lesson learned.
@@neilalbaugh4793 Wow, what an experience to remember! When I was passing by the Titcomb basin I remember I was also worried for not getting sick from the really strong head winds and cool temperatures.. Luckily in my case lower down at Island lake it was at calmer weather :)
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy watching them! In the edit I would usually try to keep the viewer engaged and the story progressing, but with hiking films it can be more on the chill side :) Enjoy your summer!
Your hiking adventure looks absolutely breathtaking! Reminds me of my recent trek through the mountains. Nature truly is our greatest playground.Liked!
Your thru-hiking videos are amazing! So crisp, so beautiful, so peaceful. Only, the music distracts from the beauty and makes it really difficult for me to understand the information you give about your hike, which I love btw, the way you comment your experience. Just find myself keeping wishing the background music wasn’t there, so I can stay focused on the cinematic beauty and the info journal of your videos..Thank you for taking the time to document, edit, and share your videos on youtube!! Smiles from Greece!
The hiking King of wilderness 🙂 Congrats on yet another great adventure! I am every time amazed by the motivation you have for doing these trails. Thanks for sharing, it is always a pleasure watching. ❤
Wow! I could only dream of doing such a thing and I even live in America! Where’s that courage I’ve been looking for? Nicely filmed and great narration! 😸
Thank you so much! Slowly, slowly the courage comes to go on such adventures :) I was lucky enough to grow up by the mountains and be introduced to them from a young age.. I hope you get a chance to get out there, happy hiking!
LOVE .the Tetons ! Your route was epic (like most in that area) !! My first backpacking trip was 40 mi partially on the Highline 52 years ago. I hope to hike there again in a year or two - after I complete some other hikes. Haven't considered the Green River area - but it looks fantastic.
Thank you for the comment! Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to visit the Tetons nor Yellow stone, another reason to come back to the area! And the Green River lakes were definitely worth the visit, happy hiking!
I love the Wind River Range and was bless to have spend several week long backpacking trips there. I often debate with myself whether the Winds or the Sierras are my favorite. I am near 80 and unable to do those climbs with a pack, so I enjoy to RUclips adventures of others. They remind me of the areas that I once enjoyed in person. Since my trips were mostly before the iPhone and small video cameras all I have are slides from those days. Anyway, thanks for posting your adventure and hope you have many more. The Winds feel more wild, so I think they get my favorite status.
Thank you! And I used the Zpacks duplex tent (they have now discontinued the camo color) and for sleeping pad I used the Nemo Tensor (regular mummy, but considering if I should change to a regular wide version, but it adds more that 100g) Happy hiking!
Благодаря! От доста време се каня да кача видео с екипировката която използвам, даже го бях снимал на 2 пъти, но не съм ги качвал. Имам един лист от предишен поход като доста от нещата са подобни, само дето на този поход използвах по голямата ми раница, и 2-местна палатка, и 2-те са от Zpacks. А ето го листа от предишен подход по GR20 в Корсика: lighterpack.com/r/a6ymqg
What trail hiking app were you using? I go here every year and I’m visiting the same location in a few months again and would love to know what you used for navigation. Great video btw, Wind River Range is truly amazing and I’m glad it brings people from around the world to enjoy it!
Thank you! And for this trail I used the Farout app (used to be called Gut hooks) and downloaded the CDT section for Wyoming. It is pretty useful, it has lots of information like river crossing, alternate routes, junctions, as well as comments from other hikers, so you can know the current condoms. Note that not all trails in the US or in the world are on the app, but many of the major trails are already there. Best of luck and happy hiking!
My friend and I want to do this hike and I have a question. Do we leave our car at the Green River trailhead and then when we make it to the Sandy Lake trailhead, how do we get back to our car? Another 80 miles going back?
CAUTION My wife and I did some parts of this same hike thirty years ago and many of the beautiful locations were familiar. I know from personal experience that the mosquitos can be viscous. Bring a headnet and or mosquito net jacket and eat on a breezy ridge away from camp and I know it sucks, but you may need to quickly stuff food under the neck hole of your headnet to eat miserably and survive the flying bloodsuckers…but NEVER, ever, under ANY god damned circumstances eat inside your tent!!!!!!!You are asking for a late night visit from a grizzly. Once it catches the food scent and investigates and starts peeling apart your tent the surprise you both have is likely to trigger extreme aggression from the bear. You do not want to end up like a zebra on a wildlife show that is still alive while the lion is pulling out its guts! Don’t eat don’t brush your teeth or do anything that will leave a scent in your tent. All even vaguely odiferous things should be packed away with all your food in a bear canister, locker or hung from a tree properly. Always eat 100-200’ away from your camp and if at all possible downwind from your tent. A bear following the scent to food will then stop well short of your camp location. Once while doing laundry at Yellowstone I read through the wall of years of clipping of bear attacks …most of the fatalities were not from surprising a bear on the trail, which could easily get you a charge, aggressive swatting and and sometimes mutilating, severe attacks -most of the fatalities involved eating in or near one’s tent as it can trigger predatory behavior. Save the bears, save yourself or even save somebody who comes after you by not leaving behind a smelly campsite with a habituated bear. Do not invite trouble! Ps-don’t use smelly soaps or antiperspirants in bear country stinking like a human is of benefit in this case. FWIW Old timers lore used to say that if a woman was menstruating, it might be best not to stay overnight in grizzly country.
Thanks for the well worded reply. I was going to advise the same in bear country. I might add that one needs to be cautious around moose and their calves as well.
Thank you for posting this! I couldn’t believe the level of ignorance displayed by the presenter. Some good hearted Wyoming-ite gave him their bear spray as well because apparently the presenter didn’t bring his own, then eating in his tent🤦♂️. Also - DON’T click your trekking poles together to warn bears…that sound is too close to clacking teeth which is a sign of aggression. Make human sounds like singing, talking, or a bell.
I also found his video hard to watch. I live in Pinedale. Most of the Winds trails are above 10,000ft and he didn't seem to have any oxygen with him. Texas Pass is almost 11,500 ft. No rope for hanging his pack. I wouldn't hike alone back there as well. I forgot to mention for anyone making the trip: There's shuttle service from Rock Springs or Pinedale to the trailheads. Call ahead and schedule with GotCo or Down River. You don't have to hitchhike.
Great job on this video. The scenery is beautiful and looks like something in Europe, I wouldn't have guessed it was Wyoming. I'd love to do this trek someday. How did you keep your phone charged the entire time? And how did you carry enough water? Thank you for doing this video, I really enjoyed watching it.
Thank you! And yes it was surprising to see how much beauty there was in a relatively short hike. And for keeping my phone and camera batteries charged I brought two power banks of 10 000mah, and for most of the day I would keep my phone in airplane mode and turn it off completely during the night. If I didn't bring camera gear just one power bank would have probably been plenty for the 5 day hike. And regarding water, there were plenty of sources to fill up every day. I was only carrying a single 1L bottle and my water filter also had a 1L capacity, and that worked out well for me. I made sure to fill up on water before going up the ridges where there would be less water, and when down in the valleys I wouldn't carry more than half of litter as there would be many sources to fill up. I hope that's helpful. Happy hiking!
Anaother great hike, Lyubo! I have a little recommendation. The narrative audio have a little bit too much low frequencies and have too weak middle and high frequencies. This makes it hard to understand, because human voice lives mostly in the middle frequencies. The audio from the camera during the hike for example is much easier to understand. You can try lowering the low frequencies and boosting the mids a little bit (for the narrative audio). Keep up the good work! 🙌
Hey, thank you for the feedback! May I ask what device you're watching it on? I apply a multiband compressor to the voiceover and use monitoring headphones, and it sounds ok, but I'm no expert. I might have to look into it to make it more balanced.
I watched it on my PC, using M-Audio BX5 monitors. They have pretty neutral frequency curve and I don't apply any EQs. I'm no expert too, so it might be something in my setup (or ears :)). If nobody else is telling you this, probably it's not a big problem. :)
Hey, as Austen mentioned I used the Zpacks Arc Haul backpack on the trip. This model is now discontinued but it's 49L internal volume and 62L in total. Happy hiking!
Here is the latest model of the backpack that I have: zpacks.com/products/arc-haul-ultra-60l-backpack/?aff=204 Btw. if you decide to purchase it, it is an affiliate link where you get the backpack for the listed price and I get a small commision. Happy hiking!
I had to Google his name, from a quick glance to me it seems like he does silent style films without narration, but if mine or his connect inspires people to go out and appreciate nature, that's all that matters to me. Happy hiking!
I’m 75, and due to peripheral neuropathy, and a needed knee replacement, I’m unable to hike anymore. But from my mid-20s to just a few years ago, I hiked and backpacked often and everywhere in the US, Canada, and Switzerland. I had a hike planned for the Wind River Range in 2013, but had to postpone it because of an injury to 2014, when I then had to postpone it again due to another injury. I never made it to the Winds, but thanks to stumbling upon your video, I feel like I did make it even if only only as an armchair traveler. Thank you so much for sharing such a Scenic Wonderland with us. Your trip brought a smile to my face!
Praying for you friend ✝️❤️
Thank you for your comment! And I'm glad I could take you along this beautiful trail with the help of this video! Have a lovely summer ☀️
This brought back some wonderful memories from my youth hiking the Winds (I am almost 73, and I am really slowing down now). I always enjoyed running into Europeans on our western trails, since Europeans were always so kind to me on my three hiking trips in the Alps. You made a great choice visiting the Winds- pound for pound, the finest backpacking range in the Rockies. I guess you're not into trout fishing- most of the lakes you passed have excellent fishing for large trout, including the famous Golden Trout, which are native to the High Sierra in California, and were transplanted in the Winds back in the early 1900's, where they grew to world record size (over 5 kilos). If you go back there, definitely bring a fly fishing road and lots of small mosquito flies. You can pretty much count on catching plenty of fish, to supplement your food supply and carry less of it. Also, be sure to visit nearby Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons, the most "alpine" of all of America's ranges, and then head north through Yellowstone to the Beartooth Range on the Wyoming-Montana border. It's a lot like the Winds- but even wilder- and the fishing is just as good! Looking forward to more of your videos! Have fun and keep trekking!
Thank you for your comment, and I must agree, for such a relatively short length, the Winds delivered so much of natural beauty! And I'm glad to hear you had positive experience in the Alps as well, it's somewhat of a difference experience in Europe as we typically have towns, villages and huts regularly throughout the trails, yet still manage to allow solitude. And thank you for the recommendations, I had heard of the Tetons, Jackson Hole and Yellowstone and didn't get to visit them on this trip. Glacier national park is also a place I'll be curious to hike in, let's see when will that happen.. I hope you will also manage to get out there and have a good time in nature this summer. Cheers!
@@luboyanev Thanks again Lubo- yes, Glacier is fantastic- you should see grizzles up there for sure. The western half of Montana is my favorite place in all the world. The last of the "Old West." Glacier is pretty crowded, being a national park- I advise also hitting some of the lesser known mountain ranges- the Beartooths, as I mentioned, are terrific backpacking country, with lots of great off-trail routes. Happy Trails! Tom
I have hiked this terrain over the past 14 years. This video really captures what being there is really like.
I like your comment about enjoying the day instead of worrying about bad weather.
I’ll keep that in mind on my next trip.
Thank you! And yes, not always easy, but a good reminder not to worry about something that might not even be the case.. Happy hiking!
I appreciate you sharing your backpacking trip with us. I'm looking forward to walking in the wind river range soon. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your journey with us.Absolutely loved seeing this! Great achievement mate and an incredible memory for you. Watching from JAPAN.🤙🤙😉
Thank you for watching all the way from Japan! Cheers from Europe and Happy hiking! 🏔️
Wyoming is one of my favorite places to visit! Mad respect to you for having the balls to adventure travel the way that you do!
A viewer from Texas, I really enjoy your videos and wish you happy and safe travels and hikes in the future. Thanks for your hard work on your films!
great scenery, very serene to see, wish I could have this much time in nature. thanks. stay safe.
Thank you! I hope you do manage to get the chance to spend some time in nature somewhere near you. Happy hiking!
The picturesque scenery is intoxicating！
Wholeheartedly agree :)
This video made me so happy. I love Wyoming. And for you to see it. Fantastic
Thank you SO MUCH for this video!
Thank you for watching!
What a beautiful video, friend!
beautiful indeed-- well shot, narrated and edited too!!
Thank you for appreciating the work that goes into making them, and I'm glad you enjoyed watching it!
Fantastic video! I was just planning a much shorter hike in the Green River Lakes area this June, when your video popped up. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make these awesome films.
The area around the Green River lakes was so beautiful! It's a bumpy read to get there, but it's totally worth it!
Wow! You covered in one trip what I've done in the Winds in 2 trips. Beautiful!
I would say the Winds are definitely worth more than one visit :) I hope you had a great time out there as well!
I thought the area around the Green River Lakes was beautiful. This video shows me I was barely scratching the surface of how beautiful the Wind River Range is.
Oh the Green River lakes area was incredible, but the mountains continued to deliver and deliver every day :) Happy hiking!
Thanks for sharing the beautiful hike! Wonderful video.
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
Such a pleasure to see your hike through the Wind River Range, especially while I'm laid up with a pinched nerve in my back and having to take pain meds and muscle relaxers to try and recover. It seems like yesterday when I was hiking in the mountains as you're doing, but I'm 75 now and just can't any more. So, enjoy it while you are able, as the years go by so fast. Thanks for sharing your journey!!
Thank you for your comment and for the encouragements! I hope you will be recovered and back on your feet in no time. Have a good summer sir ☀️
In 1968 & 1969 we climbed in the Wind River Range. There was much more snow then but the advice to pitch your tent in a sheltered place and be off the peaks before noon still apply!
Oh yes, with those strong winds, pitching the tent at the wrong place near the mountain passes could result in some pretty dangerous consequences. And amazing that people have been exploring that natural beauty for decades and it still attracts us and brings us there!
@@luboyanev I agree. When we arrived at upper Titcomb lake in 1969 we pitched our tent on the edge of the lake but soon the wind blew the tent flat. I straightened the tent pole and re-erected the tent- it happened again! Plus, it blew my stuff sack out into the middle of the lake. Then we moved our tent back to the shelter of big boulders. Lesson learned.
@@neilalbaugh4793 Wow, what an experience to remember! When I was passing by the Titcomb basin I remember I was also worried for not getting sick from the really strong head winds and cool temperatures.. Luckily in my case lower down at Island lake it was at calmer weather :)
Great little hike. Looked like lots of fun.
Thank you! Definitely a trip to remember 🏔️
Just finished 45 miles of this exact hike. Had an amazing time
You picked a great place to hike. The Winds are incredible!!
Thank you, I couldn't agree more!
Great video again. I'm not particularly into hiking but I like the pace and your story telling/voice over.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy watching them! In the edit I would usually try to keep the viewer engaged and the story progressing, but with hiking films it can be more on the chill side :) Enjoy your summer!
Fantastic as usual Lyubo. Keep the inspiration coming. Thanks for sharing your adventures again.
Thank you for watching! Another video from the Alps is also in the works :) Happy hiking!
Excellent video Lyubo! Thanks for sharing this gem - loved getting a preview beforehand, you finished it suuppeeeerrrr!
Thank you Nico! You are the first person that had a little premiere of it :) Cheers Nico, I hope Arizona is treating you well 🏔️
@@luboyanev Thanks bro - hope to see you here again in the future!
@@realNicoCollu I hope so too Nico! I'll keep you posted ☀️
Thanks for taking us with you again! Stunningly beautiful as always!
Thank you! And happy hiking this coming summer!
Subscribed great video and a kind heart!
Thank you so much!
What a very fine piece of filming and narration.
I need to get back to the Winds!
Thank you! Totally agree, the Winds are incredible! Happy hiking!
Your hiking adventure looks absolutely breathtaking! Reminds me of my recent trek through the mountains. Nature truly is our greatest playground.Liked!
Thank you, and I'm glad it brought back good memories!
Thank you so much, for this amazing Video. What shoes an socks do you use for the trails? Greetings from Austria/Tyrol.
Love your adventures! Fantastic filming, editing and narration. Thanks for taking us along.
Thank you! I am glad it read enjoyable to watch!
Brilliant filming man, this is breathtaking! Panoramic views are incredible! 👏 Bravo
Thank you, I'm glad it was enjoyable to watch!
can't get enough of these breathtaking views! Kudos to you for this masterpiece and for capturing nature's beauty so brilliantly!
Thank you for the kind words! The nature in the Winds was the masterpiece :) Happy hiking!
Your thru-hiking videos are amazing! So crisp, so beautiful, so peaceful. Only, the music distracts from the beauty and makes it really difficult for me to understand the information you give about your hike, which I love btw, the way you comment your experience.
Just find myself keeping wishing the background music wasn’t there, so I can stay focused on the cinematic beauty and the info journal of your videos..Thank you for taking the time to document, edit, and share your videos on youtube!! Smiles from Greece!
Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing
My pleasure, thank you for watching!
The hiking King of wilderness 🙂 Congrats on yet another great adventure! I am every time amazed by the motivation you have for doing these trails. Thanks for sharing, it is always a pleasure watching. ❤
Thank you for the kind words and for the continuous support! Always nice to see that the effort is appreciated :)
great video! definitely going to have to look into this one day.
Thank you! I hope you'll get the chance to visit the Wind River Range 🏔️
Really inspiring video. Great work
Thank you, I'm glad to hear it was inspiring!
I'm gonna watch this later tonight... this trip is on my bucket list. Yeah Buddy 🏕 🏔 🕺🏼☕️🌄
fantastic video sir.
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
this is one of the most well edited adventure video I've ever watched
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Thank you!!
Thank you for commenting!
Wow! I could only dream of doing such a thing and I even live in America! Where’s that courage I’ve been looking for? Nicely filmed and great narration! 😸
Thank you so much! Slowly, slowly the courage comes to go on such adventures :) I was lucky enough to grow up by the mountains and be introduced to them from a young age.. I hope you get a chance to get out there, happy hiking!
Nicely done!
Thank you!
Tak for, endnu en gang, en virkelig absolut fantastisk vandrefilm, kære Lyubo! ❣️✨🙃💫❣️
Love you, man! 🌱😃👍
Obrigado, Thank you for the continuous support Joao! 🏔️
Excellent work!
Thank you!
LOVE .the Tetons ! Your route was epic (like most in that area) !!
My first backpacking trip was 40 mi partially on the Highline 52 years ago. I hope to hike there again in a year or two - after I complete some other hikes. Haven't considered the Green River area - but it looks fantastic.
Thank you for the comment! Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to visit the Tetons nor Yellow stone, another reason to come back to the area! And the Green River lakes were definitely worth the visit, happy hiking!
Nice job!!
Thank you!
I love the Wind River Range and was bless to have spend several week long backpacking trips there. I often debate with myself whether the Winds or the Sierras are my favorite. I am near 80 and unable to do those climbs with a pack, so I enjoy to RUclips adventures of others. They remind me of the areas that I once enjoyed in person. Since my trips were mostly before the iPhone and small video cameras all I have are slides from those days. Anyway, thanks for posting your adventure and hope you have many more. The Winds feel more wild, so I think they get my favorite status.
What brand of tent and sleeping pad are you using? The pad looks very comfortable! Great video!!
Thank you! And I used the Zpacks duplex tent (they have now discontinued the camo color) and for sleeping pad I used the Nemo Tensor (regular mummy, but considering if I should change to a regular wide version, but it adds more that 100g) Happy hiking!
Btw. I have now also added links to the gear that I use in the description of the video, so it should be easier to find everything that I use.
Great film, thank you for sharing this with us.
My pleasure, I'm glad you liked it! And thank you for your comment!
Поздравления за прехода и филма! Ще ми е интересно да видя списъка с екипировката.
Благодаря! От доста време се каня да кача видео с екипировката която използвам, даже го бях снимал на 2 пъти, но не съм ги качвал. Имам един лист от предишен поход като доста от нещата са подобни, само дето на този поход използвах по голямата ми раница, и 2-местна палатка, и 2-те са от Zpacks. А ето го листа от предишен подход по GR20 в Корсика:
lighterpack.com/r/a6ymqg
Благодаря, че ни показваш тези красоти!
Благодаря! Радвам се че ги оценявате!
Epic!
What trail hiking app were you using? I go here every year and I’m visiting the same location in a few months again and would love to know what you used for navigation. Great video btw, Wind River Range is truly amazing and I’m glad it brings people from around the world to enjoy it!
Thank you! And for this trail I used the Farout app (used to be called Gut hooks) and downloaded the CDT section for Wyoming. It is pretty useful, it has lots of information like river crossing, alternate routes, junctions, as well as comments from other hikers, so you can know the current condoms. Note that not all trails in the US or in the world are on the app, but many of the major trails are already there. Best of luck and happy hiking!
Love it!
🏔️🙌😎
My friend and I want to do this hike and I have a question. Do we leave our car at the Green River trailhead and then when we make it to the Sandy Lake trailhead, how do we get back to our car? Another 80 miles going back?
CAUTION
My wife and I did some parts of this same hike thirty years ago and many of the beautiful locations were familiar.
I know from personal experience that the mosquitos can be viscous. Bring a headnet and or mosquito net jacket and eat on a breezy ridge away from camp and I know it sucks, but you may need to quickly stuff food under the neck hole of your headnet to eat miserably and survive the flying bloodsuckers…but
NEVER, ever, under ANY god damned circumstances eat inside your tent!!!!!!!You are asking for a late night visit from a grizzly. Once it catches the food scent and investigates and starts peeling apart your tent the surprise you both have is likely to trigger extreme aggression from the bear. You do not want to end up like a zebra on a wildlife show that is still alive while the lion is pulling out its guts!
Don’t eat don’t brush your teeth or do anything that will leave a scent in your tent. All even vaguely odiferous things should be packed away with all your food in a bear canister, locker or hung from a tree properly.
Always eat 100-200’ away from your camp and if at all possible downwind from your tent. A bear following the scent to food will then stop well short of your camp location.
Once while doing laundry at Yellowstone I read through the wall of years of clipping of bear attacks …most of the fatalities were not from surprising a bear on the trail, which could easily get you a charge, aggressive swatting and and sometimes mutilating, severe attacks -most of the fatalities involved eating in or near one’s tent as it can trigger predatory behavior.
Save the bears, save yourself or even save somebody who comes after you by not leaving behind a smelly campsite with a habituated bear.
Do not invite trouble!
Ps-don’t use smelly soaps or antiperspirants in bear country stinking like a human is of benefit in this case. FWIW Old timers lore used to say that if a woman was menstruating, it might be best not to stay overnight in grizzly country.
Thanks for the well worded reply. I was going to advise the same in bear country. I might add that one needs to be cautious around moose and their calves as well.
Thank you for posting this! I couldn’t believe the level of ignorance displayed by the presenter. Some good hearted Wyoming-ite gave him their bear spray as well because apparently the presenter didn’t bring his own, then eating in his tent🤦♂️. Also - DON’T click your trekking poles together to warn bears…that sound is too close to clacking teeth which is a sign of aggression. Make human sounds like singing, talking, or a bell.
I also found his video hard to watch. I live in Pinedale. Most of the Winds trails are above 10,000ft and he didn't seem to have any oxygen with him. Texas Pass is almost 11,500 ft. No rope for hanging his pack. I wouldn't hike alone back there as well.
I forgot to mention for anyone making the trip: There's shuttle service from Rock Springs or Pinedale to the trailheads. Call ahead and schedule with GotCo or Down River. You don't have to hitchhike.
Awesome video. We did our wedding ceremony at Green River lake . So nice up there
Beautiful nature
Thank you, and I agree the Wind river range is so beautiful!
Great job on this video. The scenery is beautiful and looks like something in Europe, I wouldn't have guessed it was Wyoming. I'd love to do this trek someday. How did you keep your phone charged the entire time? And how did you carry enough water? Thank you for doing this video, I really enjoyed watching it.
Thank you! And yes it was surprising to see how much beauty there was in a relatively short hike. And for keeping my phone and camera batteries charged I brought two power banks of 10 000mah, and for most of the day I would keep my phone in airplane mode and turn it off completely during the night. If I didn't bring camera gear just one power bank would have probably been plenty for the 5 day hike. And regarding water, there were plenty of sources to fill up every day. I was only carrying a single 1L bottle and my water filter also had a 1L capacity, and that worked out well for me. I made sure to fill up on water before going up the ridges where there would be less water, and when down in the valleys I wouldn't carry more than half of litter as there would be many sources to fill up. I hope that's helpful. Happy hiking!
Those "little pyramids" are called cairns....which is Welsh for pile of rocks...😉
Thank you! I was trying to remember the word.. in my home language we call them pyramids, hence to confusion :) happy hiking!
Thank you for the video. Fantastic. Are you a vegetarian? Thank you again.
Thank you! And yes, actually vegan :)
Wow!! What an amazing video. Thanks for sharing. sub & 👍290
I'm glad you liked it and thank you for the support!
I like your style Lyubo, hitching in&out making your own way across the rocks. What make tent is yours?
I want to go to the wind rivers and catch golden trout
Anaother great hike, Lyubo!
I have a little recommendation. The narrative audio have a little bit too much low frequencies and have too weak middle and high frequencies. This makes it hard to understand, because human voice lives mostly in the middle frequencies. The audio from the camera during the hike for example is much easier to understand. You can try lowering the low frequencies and boosting the mids a little bit (for the narrative audio).
Keep up the good work! 🙌
Hey, thank you for the feedback! May I ask what device you're watching it on? I apply a multiband compressor to the voiceover and use monitoring headphones, and it sounds ok, but I'm no expert. I might have to look into it to make it more balanced.
I watched it on my PC, using M-Audio BX5 monitors. They have pretty neutral frequency curve and I don't apply any EQs.
I'm no expert too, so it might be something in my setup (or ears :)). If nobody else is telling you this, probably it's not a big problem. :)
Is that Outdoor Vitals backpack?
Zpacks
Hey, as Austen mentioned I used the Zpacks Arc Haul backpack on the trip. This model is now discontinued but it's 49L internal volume and 62L in total. Happy hiking!
God level video !
Поредното прекрасно приключение :)
Благодаря Иво! Поздрави и весело лято!
И на теб братле@@luboyanev
Extremely beautiful places, great video) Forced to subscribe)
What brand is your backpack?
Hey, I responded to your other comment with the details, cheers!
Here is the latest model of the backpack that I have: zpacks.com/products/arc-haul-ultra-60l-backpack/?aff=204
Btw. if you decide to purchase it, it is an affiliate link where you get the backpack for the listed price and I get a small commision. Happy hiking!
thought i was watching a harmen hoek vid🤣
I had to Google his name, from a quick glance to me it seems like he does silent style films without narration, but if mine or his connect inspires people to go out and appreciate nature, that's all that matters to me. Happy hiking!
Lake in Europe = Skinny Dipping! This area is so isolated and far removed that you don't see too many people...Enjoy!
This Is a Certified Hood Classic
Wyoming was stunning! Definitely recommend the visit! :)
I should have scrolled down first, I found it.
Ah Utah. You are living.
Пускам с кафето :)
Хехе да ви е сладко и приятно гледане!
Why do those recording such films think it’s better if they speak?
pyramids 🤣