Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming) Backpacking - June 2023
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2023
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In late June 2023 I continued the hiking season with (only) my second hike, but it was to a special destination - Yellowstone National Park. I joined up with my son, Christian, and Travis to do a long-anticipated hike in the Black Canyon area of Yellowstone along the Wyoming-Montana state line.
After two wonderful pre-hike 'staging' nights at the Absaroka Mountain Lodge near Cody, Wyoming, and a repeat visit to the magnificent Madison (car) campground inside Yellowstone NP, we did a 3-day, 20-mile Black Canyon hike starting at the Hellroaring Canyon trailhead. It wasn't what I expected going in. I had images of a Grand Canyon-type hike and instead the hiking was primarily across wide-open, hot, exposed, bone-dry open scrub land. It had a magnificent unique beauty to it, but not what any of us expected.
Yellowstone doesn’t have the type of spectacular mountain views that you find in Glacier, Colorado, the Winds, or the Sierra, but it has a unique ‘wild’ feel. We didn’t end up running into any ‘large animals’, but there was never a moment on this hike you weren't keenly aware we were no longer on the top of the ‘food chain.' The 'High Bear Activity' signs and non-stop bones from past kills left no doubt we were in active grizzly country.
For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same style - an hour in length, intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride', and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures.
Equipment / Gear List:
Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 amzn.to/3Q3Gsco
Lens: Nikkor 20mm f1.8 Z-mount lens amzn.to/3znpOP7
Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens amzn.to/2QZqNOo
Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod amzn.to/3bH3Rvg
Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system amzn.to/2wRdusp
Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 amzn.to/2X5dKyu
Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L
Tent: Zpacks Triplex
Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm amzn.to/2yjrUlj
Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite amzn.to/39zju6v
Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL amzn.to/2WYE5hZ
Stove: JetBoil Flash amzn.to/3azKRi7
Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 amzn.to/3dPtOL5
Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle amzn.to/3bF1RDB
Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot amzn.to/2R0JvoW
Buff: Merino wool Buff amzn.to/3dCYHSC
Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger amzn.to/2URI7G3
Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero amzn.to/2xzbwgh
Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek amzn.to/3bA3X7I
Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes amzn.to/2JwbQ2e
A few years ago you were the first person I ever saw hiking on youtube. Since then I've retired and moved from Virginia to Wyoming. thank you!
There was a stock bridge a couple miles north of river crossing you coukd have used. Adds several miles but better than that crossing.
This is wonderful. I am in the Marine Corps, stationed in Japan. I love it here, but man do I miss the great outdoors in the US. Thank you for making this video.
As usual, David, you captured the essence of a backpacking trip: the travel; the night before; the last minute prep; the exhilaration of starting the trip; the relief of finishing the trip. After watching your videos, it always gets me excited for my next backpacking trip. Hopefully, you can get in another trip this year.
That's my Sunday evening entertainment sorted
David, your back packing vlogs are equal best along with ‘My Own Frontier’ (now only on Patreon). Thank you for taking the time to share your adventures with us. Best wishes, Simon of Suffolk England.🏴
Wyoming isn't much different than Colorado. The sun will beat on you. You know. It's a clash of dry desert and lush trees and mountains. Love your work. I keep saying, hit me up.
It’s always a great day when you post a new video! That river crossing would’ve spooked me out, you guys handled it well. Looking forward to your next hikes David!
Never disappointed with your videos. It is nice to see things other youtubers dont include. Keep up the amazing work.
I love that your dog follows you out to your car even in the earliest of hours. That dog loves his papa!
I love all the "pre trip" content you include. Where you stay, getting there, etc. I can't wait to see what you have planned next.
Our family is headed to Glacier and Many Glacier to camp and hike the last weekend of this month. My happy place!
Nothing better than spending quality time with son. 👍
Hard to believe that I have been watching you for 10 yrs --- I've said "thanks" but have to again. Thank you for all your efforts that it takes to bring us along -- I know what that takes and i am grateful. You are a treasure , don't let anyone tell you otherwise...
one of your best videos Love seeing the lodges and the trip before the trip
Been watching your videos for 4 yrs now. My favorite part in each one is watching your expressions when sipping that first drink of coffee in the morning...... Lol. Keep up the good work!
Always a must see! Thanks for taking us along!
Your videos are so inspiring for my family. Thank you so much for blessing us with them!!! ❤❤❤
Great
Your videos are the best!!!