Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the views. We were lucky with the weather. It was a bit chilly at times but I'll take that over the searing heat any day! We had an amazing time. The views were so rewarding. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
Awesome video my friend!!! Thanks for the shout out! Super happy that you both had a blast hiking this stunning peak! Brings me so many memories...I remember all the spots you've shown. One of the best views EVER! You made it to the summit, Congrats!!! I did the reverse drive lol... Left Guadalupe to go to El Paso hahaha. Take care and stay safe.
Thanks Alex. It was an amazing hike and we are so glad we were able to complete the adventure. You just never know how the day will go when the weather is iffy especially at the higher altitudes. Glad you had a stroll down memory lane! Thanks for watching. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Never in a million years would I guess those views were in Texas. What an awesome hike, guys. Some of that cliff trail looked sketchy. Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks John. I guess I never really knew Texas had these types of mountains and views either. Glad we decided to give this trail a try. It was challenging in parts but so worth the effort. The views were fantastic. Glad you enjoyed the views and the video. Have a wonderful day.
Challenging hike- awesome views! Great that it’s so open that you can see where you’re heading and the trail below! It probably helped a lot that it wasn’t too hot, or windy. Whew, that was a huge climb and a few sketchy places. Great job reaching the top, yay for skittles and oranges!! 😄👌👍👍
Thanks Jennifer! This was fun adventure. I'm glad the weather and the altitude sickness did not shut us down. This is certainly a trail you would not want to do in the heat. It is pretty exposed for most of the trail. The weather was perfect for us this day. We got lucky. The views were amazing and the trail was fun to navigate too. This was definitely a trail to celebrate completing. CZ, skittles, and oranges hit the spot! Glad you enjoyed the views. Have a wonderful day.
Thanks Tony! Glad you enjoyed the scenery and views. The views from this hike were very rewarding and beautiful. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Congratulations on tagging the summit there, Steve! You had great weather and the clouds added to the view without socking in the summit. Thanks for the shoutout my friend!!✌️
Thanks! It was an amazing hike with amazing views. We lucked out with the weather. It was a nice rewarding hike with lots of beautiful views! Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Thanks Max! This was a challenging but super fun hike. The views did not suck either! LOL. We lucked out with the weather and it turned out to be an amazing adventure! Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
CONGRATS on the ascent!! What a climb! Smooth climb in only 6hours those smooth skittles must work wonders 😂 i’m more of a Sour Patch kids myself lol Thank You for the Shout out! Guadalupe Peak is always a must go place in Texas. Hope to head back out there in Nov. Amazing Hike Sir!
Thank you. It was a fantastic and rewarding hike. Guadalupe Mountains NP was a fun place to visit. It is super close to Carlsbad Caverns NP too. We visited there as well. Such a fun trip. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Wow those views were amazing! You had some crazy looking drop offs on this trail, wow made my hands sweat lol. We visited this NP back in 2017, but our youngest was only 2 so we stayed on the bottom and enjoyed the views from there, but now my oldest son would love this hike, wow what an adventure! Crazy it was snowing on you guys at the top, haha lovers bridge, that was funny!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the views. This hike was really fun and I'm sure that you would all enjoy it. There were a couple exposed areas with drops but overall a very doable hike for most. It was fun, somewhat strenuous, and very rewarding. Especially, with the lovers bridge! LOL. It is amazing what the altitude will do to the weather. You need to be prepared for it for sure. I hope you make it back here to hike it with the family. Be safe and have a great day.
Thanks Jason. It was a fun hike with some exposed edges of the trail. It certainly added to the adventure! It was fun to see the wooded side of the mountain plus the open views of the rest of the trail. Fun and rewarding. Have a great day.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. It was a super fun and challenging hike with lots of beautiful views of your home state! Awesome! Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
Thanks Thomas. Glad you enjoyed the hike and the views. It was an awesome adventure. So glad that we were able to complete the summit. Have a great day.
Beauty of a view for sure...a little warning of them cliffs would have been appreciated!! LOL Quite the amazing rock formation out there!! Summit success, freeze-dried ice-cream, kissing bridge and snow! Now that's an adventure!!
Thanks Bruce. I thought I did mention that that was quite the drop off. Glad you were safe and sound and not next to the cliff with us! LOL. We had a bit of everything on this trail. So much fun and rewarding too. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Looks like a great peak to bag! Part of a National Recreation Trail! I’ve never seen Yucca at those elevations! You certainly had the views! Hard to believe that’s Texas. You two are making it a tradition to do these summits on your spring break trips! Good job! 👏
Thanks Christian. This was a fun one for sure. Challenging but super rewarding. We were glad the weather held out for us and that it all went well on the trail. Road tripping to some of these destinations has been very fun and gives us some diversity in our adventures too. Thanks so much for watching. Have a great day.
Thanks. This was an adventurous trail to navigate. So much fun! Glad you enjoyed the views. Hopefully you will check it out someday. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Thank you! It was a fun and challenging hike. The views were well worth the effort. I'm sure you could do it too! Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Pretty amazing hike up there. It always impresses me how one can start from warm weather and then head up to altitudes where snow is possible in just a few hours. Amazing views up there and I enjoyed seeing the different pine trees in the area. Very cool looking back and seeing all the trails zig zagging around, too.
Thanks Donna. It was a fun hike. Challenging at times but super rewarding. It is amazing what a little altitude will do with the weather. Glad you enjoyed seeing the area and views. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
Wow, you made it all the way up there! That was quite a climb. It did look like a bit of a challenge at times. I'm sure it will be too hot to climb when the sun comes out! Still pretty views, even with some clouds! Great one! All the best! Kaat
Thanks Kaat. It was a fun adventure with lots of awesome views. Definitely too hot to climb in the summer. It is pretty exposed, little shade, and no water. Glad you enjoyed seeing the adventure. Have a great day.
This looks amazing. ❤ We have Guadalupe Peak on our bucket list, so hopefully, we will get there in the future. We have family in Texas, so this would give us another excuse to get down there. 😂 Looks like a butt-kicker, too. We love that. ❤ Those drop-offs are no joke. Love all the views! I think we'd need some Mexican food after this one! Lol! Hooray for snow at the top! ❄️ Thanks for taking us with you! 🥰
Thanks! This was a fantastic hike. This trail is pretty exposed with very little shade. I'd recommend going early in the day and not in the summer months. The trail has some ledges to be mindful of but otherwise it is very doable. I hope you get a chance to cross it off your list when you head to Texas! Mexican food sounds great too. We went for Thai. LOL. Have a great day.
Thanks Jim. This was a fun hike. The views were well worth the challenge. There were some exposed edges at times but overall a fairly safe if you are careful in those areas. Glad you enjoyed seeing the adventure. Hope you are doing something fun over the long weekend. Have a wonderful day.
Wow! Awesome guys - we have heard that is a tough hike!! We were there in March and it was all socked in so we hit some of the lower trails - but wow - the Guadalupe Mountains area is STUNNING!! Happy hiking!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the views! The hike had some challenging parts but very doable for most hikers. Lots of fun and fantastic views all the way. Glad you were able to do some of the trails in this area. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Awesome hike and views from the top. Those exposed trail segments had me spooked. Can't get away from the snow anywhere...haha. Great video. "If Mick wants his hat he can go get it himself" Hahaha.
Thanks Stacy. I'll let him know where his hat is if he wants to go get it! LOL. Glad you enjoyed the scenery. It was a fun and challenging hike. It had views for days! Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Great summit hike. The weather was of a great help to you. Otherwise hiking the summit in Texan weather would have been brutal. Awesome trail with scary ledges. Brilliant views from the top. Take care. Stay safe.
Thanks! This was a fun and rewarding hike to the summit. Glad the wet weather held out for us and did not get too hot either. The trail had some fun and challenging areas. It definitely added to the adventure. Glad you enjoyed the views. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
Made our first attempt yesterday but only made up to about the 16:00 minute mark. We’ll try again but man it was gorgeous. Challenging but gorgeous. Definitely agree on the “hike worth hiking “ comment.
@@TheGruffness Glad you attempted it. The views are definitely worth it. We do not do the heat very well so starting early at first light and on a cooler day would be preferred. Good luck on the challenge. Be safe and have a great climb. 👍😀
We did stop and take a look at this peak but did not even think of climbing it. We contented ourselves with a lower level walk. I know now that I would struggle with those drop offs. I am just not secure on those sort of trails now. You were getting some magical views though pretty much all the way. More so looking down on El Capitain. You would not want much snow of some of those sketchy parts of the trail. Brilliant to watch you both so enjoy the climb. what a place for lunch!
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the video and the views too. The trail was challenging and very rewarding. Glad you were able to check out the area even if it were from the lower areas. The sketchy trail sections could be an issue for some. Better to be safe than risk it. The views of El Capitan were certainly a favorite for us as well. Perfect view for lunch! Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
This is the only thing I miss in Florida no mountain to hike 😕 awesome video 👍 spectacular view of the mountains good job guys 👏 stay safe out there Steve ⚓
Thanks Gary! You are right about the mountains. Hopefully you can find some mountains to climb as well. Florida is pretty nice in its own right though. We will be visiting there later this year. Can't wait. Glad you enjoyed the views on this hike. Have a wonderful day.
Um. Hmmm. Guadeloupe. I think we drive up through there. We were in a caravan. Friend of ours teases us about leaving him behind cuz his class A couldn’t keep up climbing the hill. We stopped at a rest area like at the peak or part way up or something. Man you got some great views there. Jessie said it was Guadalupe that we drove up through or by. Wasn’t Kristy wearing a coat when this started? You know, I got some hiking poles. Probably a year ago. Still haven’t used them 🫤 Crazy how it’s all wooded now. It’s getting prettier as you go. Wow! What a hike. Looks like the summit is still very far away. No please do NOT fall off. Sheesh. Interesting that there’s a bridge. Wonder if the mountain gave way there. Yeah. Probably wouldn’t survive that drop off. That view is so crazy good. How beautiful! I can’t get over how high up you guys are. Wait! You are t done? Dang! Looks like you’re almost even with the clouds. That’s almost as good as pikes peak. Cool monument. Would have hated to be the guy who had to set that up lol. Actually, might be better. Can see below. When we did pikes peak, it was foggy/cloudy 😞 oh yeah. Let’s eat. I’m starving after watching all this hiking. Oh there’s Kristy’s coat. Just dawned on me that she had it on again. Oh heck yours is back on too. I can barely hear the vid cuz Jessie is watching something on tv as I’m trying to watch vids. Only half way down? Cripes. You guys are killing me. I’d love to see these views, but I could never hike all that. You guys are beasts! Did you say that was a hat? 6 hours isn’t bad. I mean I still couldn’t now, but back in the day, I’d been all over that. For sure gotta end with a Coke Zero. Have you seen the Dr pepper creamy coconut zero? Oh man. It’s so good. Ties with the cream soda one lol. Great vid guys!
Thanks Felix. I guess Jessie just needs to turn it down a bit especially when you are watching videos! LOL. This trail had a bit of everything. Challenging, open areas, wooded areas, changing weather, fun cliffy areas, and best of all a kissing bridge! LOL. The views were fantastic and the summit was rewarding. It got cold on that trail at times. You know it is when I start to put on the layers! Yeah, someone lost their hat off the cliff. Sucks for them! LOL. I have not tried the DP but I certainly will. Sounds amazing! Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the views and the adventure. Have a great day.
Great video! I have a great love of hiking and a great fear of heights. How often would you guess the sketchy parts are? I'm committed to tackling this but want to start preparing myself mentally.
Thank you very much. There were a few areas that were narrow on the trail but nothing really to worry about as long as you are paying attention the edge. For the most part the trail is pretty wide and very doable. There were really only 2 or 3 places that seemed sketchy. I could send you a map showing the areas that are sketchy. Just email me at Packsalotutah@gmail.com and send something your way. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you make the challenge and conquer it too. Good luck. Have a wonderful day.
That was a hell of a climb! The views are well worth the work. But the question everyone is wanting to know.. Did you kiss her on the bridge!??? 😂 Great video.
Thanks! It was definitely a view we had to work for. So rewarding though. Of course, we had to kiss on the bridge! LOL. Glad you enjoyed seeing the adventure. It is a hike well worth doing if you are in the area. Have a great day.
Thank you for watching and commenting. I would recommend doing the trail early in the day when it is cooler. Take plenty of water, electrolytes, snacks, and maybe lunch. Altitude can be an issue for some if you are not used to higher elevations. The trail is pretty wide, highly trafficked, and fairly safe. However, there are a couple of exposed cliff sections but very doable if you are mindful of where you are stepping and keep your distance from the edge. This is a great trail with fantastic views and rewards. I don't think age is a concern but you do want to be fairly in shape as it is pretty steep and quite a bit of elevation gain and over 8 miles RT. My wife and I are 53. Enjoy your hike and please let me know about your experience.
I did this hike last weekend (June 8th). I'm 60 and in good shape. I trained by wearing a 12 pound weighted vest while working out the last few months. It was forcast to reach 93 degrees the day that I went. It's recommended to bring a gallon of water with you per person. I had 112 ounces (7 pints) and drank all of it. I could have used the 8th pint if not more. Started at 0920 and it took 3:40 to reach the summit, 2:50 to come back down. The trail is steep and rocky with not much of a respite until you reach the top. All of my joints hurt and my hips were especially sore and stiff the next day. Also, my left big toe is black and blue, and I will probably lose the nail. I would recommend trying it when the weather is cooler. You can't really prepare other than get yourself in as good a shape as possible. It will test you mentally as well. Definitely an accomplishment, for sure.
@@greglamm5986 Congratulations on your accomplishment!!! It would be a tough one especially in the heat! When it is that hot we always try to start the hike prior to sunrise. I've also had similar hikes where you lose a toe nail or two. Not recently though, now that I have increase my shoe size by one full size. It gives room for your feet to swell and keeps your toes from hitting the toe box of the shoe. Certainly a hike to be proud of that you finished. It sounds like it was one that you will never forget! Well done on your successful completion. Have a great day.
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Wow very beautiful sharing my dear ❤❤❤
Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed the views. Have a nice day.
In a word......."Challenging"
Great views, congrats on conquering the summit.
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Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the views. It was a fun and challenging adventure. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
Wow! Beautiful sharing my friend, sending support
Thank you! Glad you liked the video. Have a nice day!
What a spectacular view. I’m glad Mother Nature cooperated with you.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the views. We were lucky with the weather. It was a bit chilly at times but I'll take that over the searing heat any day! We had an amazing time. The views were so rewarding. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
Awesome video my friend!!! Thanks for the shout out! Super happy that you both had a blast hiking this stunning peak! Brings me so many memories...I remember all the spots you've shown. One of the best views EVER! You made it to the summit, Congrats!!! I did the reverse drive lol... Left Guadalupe to go to El Paso hahaha. Take care and stay safe.
Thanks Alex. It was an amazing hike and we are so glad we were able to complete the adventure. You just never know how the day will go when the weather is iffy especially at the higher altitudes. Glad you had a stroll down memory lane! Thanks for watching. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Never in a million years would I guess those views were in Texas. What an awesome hike, guys. Some of that cliff trail looked sketchy. Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks John. I guess I never really knew Texas had these types of mountains and views either. Glad we decided to give this trail a try. It was challenging in parts but so worth the effort. The views were fantastic. Glad you enjoyed the views and the video. Have a wonderful day.
Very awesome 😎 Thank you so very kindly for sharing this amazing adventure and views on this peak!😊❤
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. This was a real fun hike with lots of scenery. Awesome! Take care and have a wonderful day.
Challenging hike- awesome views! Great that it’s so open that you can see where you’re heading and the trail below! It probably helped a lot that it wasn’t too hot, or windy. Whew, that was a huge climb and a few sketchy places. Great job reaching the top, yay for skittles and oranges!! 😄👌👍👍
Thanks Jennifer! This was fun adventure. I'm glad the weather and the altitude sickness did not shut us down. This is certainly a trail you would not want to do in the heat. It is pretty exposed for most of the trail. The weather was perfect for us this day. We got lucky. The views were amazing and the trail was fun to navigate too. This was definitely a trail to celebrate completing. CZ, skittles, and oranges hit the spot! Glad you enjoyed the views. Have a wonderful day.
Awesome trip, reat country and sceneries Steve, well done team, thanks, thumbs up and greetings from NZ,, Tony.
Thanks Tony! Glad you enjoyed the scenery and views. The views from this hike were very rewarding and beautiful. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Absolutely gorgeous hike man, views are phenomenal.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the views. This was an amazing and rewarding adventure. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
What a wonderful hike/climb. Not so easy but the views are awsome 😊
Thank you! It was a challenging hike. The views were amazing. Glad you enjoyed the views and the trail. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
That was quite the trek! Amazing views away up there!
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the adventure and the views. So much fun! Have a wonderful day.
Congratulations on tagging the summit there, Steve! You had great weather and the clouds added to the view without socking in the summit. Thanks for the shoutout my friend!!✌️
Thanks! It was an amazing hike with amazing views. We lucked out with the weather. It was a nice rewarding hike with lots of beautiful views! Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Nice mountain to climb. Great job getting to the top 😊
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the adventure. It was a super fun hike with awesome views all around. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
Well that looked like an awesome climb.. A good day as well.. Quite the view from up there.
Thanks Max! This was a challenging but super fun hike. The views did not suck either! LOL. We lucked out with the weather and it turned out to be an amazing adventure! Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
CONGRATS on the ascent!! What a climb! Smooth climb in only 6hours those smooth skittles must work wonders 😂 i’m more of a Sour Patch kids myself lol Thank You for the Shout out! Guadalupe Peak is always a must go place in Texas. Hope to head back out there in Nov. Amazing Hike Sir!
Thanks! It was an awesome adventure. I think the skittles definitely made it smooth! LOL. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Very nice trail, so difficult, thanks for sharing this landscapes which I don't Know, have a great day and take care
Thank you. It was a fantastic and rewarding hike. Guadalupe Mountains NP was a fun place to visit. It is super close to Carlsbad Caverns NP too. We visited there as well. Such a fun trip. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Wow those views were amazing! You had some crazy looking drop offs on this trail, wow made my hands sweat lol. We visited this NP back in 2017, but our youngest was only 2 so we stayed on the bottom and enjoyed the views from there, but now my oldest son would love this hike, wow what an adventure! Crazy it was snowing on you guys at the top, haha lovers bridge, that was funny!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the views. This hike was really fun and I'm sure that you would all enjoy it. There were a couple exposed areas with drops but overall a very doable hike for most. It was fun, somewhat strenuous, and very rewarding. Especially, with the lovers bridge! LOL. It is amazing what the altitude will do to the weather. You need to be prepared for it for sure. I hope you make it back here to hike it with the family. Be safe and have a great day.
That’s some sketchy cliff walking. Crazy to see pines up there. Have a great day.
Thanks Jason. It was a fun hike with some exposed edges of the trail. It certainly added to the adventure! It was fun to see the wooded side of the mountain plus the open views of the rest of the trail. Fun and rewarding. Have a great day.
Gorgeous views!! Beautiful country Texas is! Thanks for sharing your ventures!
Thanks Scott. It was a fantastic hike with awesome views. Challenging and fun too. Glad you enjoyed the views. Have a great day.
So glad you enjoyed your hike to the top of Texas!! Fantastic video!!!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. It was a super fun and challenging hike with lots of beautiful views of your home state! Awesome! Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
It's actually a nice hike up and the views are amazing!
Thanks Thomas. Glad you enjoyed the hike and the views. It was an awesome adventure. So glad that we were able to complete the summit. Have a great day.
Beauty of a view for sure...a little warning of them cliffs would have been appreciated!! LOL Quite the amazing rock formation out there!! Summit success, freeze-dried ice-cream, kissing bridge and snow! Now that's an adventure!!
Thanks Bruce. I thought I did mention that that was quite the drop off. Glad you were safe and sound and not next to the cliff with us! LOL. We had a bit of everything on this trail. So much fun and rewarding too. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Looks like a great peak to bag! Part of a National Recreation Trail! I’ve never seen Yucca at those elevations! You certainly had the views! Hard to believe that’s Texas. You two are making it a tradition to do these summits on your spring break trips! Good job! 👏
Thanks Christian. This was a fun one for sure. Challenging but super rewarding. We were glad the weather held out for us and that it all went well on the trail. Road tripping to some of these destinations has been very fun and gives us some diversity in our adventures too. Thanks so much for watching. Have a great day.
Looks like a great hike! Looked a bit narrow in parts. What a view! Thanks for showing us a new spot to visit. Have a great week.
Thanks. This was an adventurous trail to navigate. So much fun! Glad you enjoyed the views. Hopefully you will check it out someday. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Way to make it all the way up. I’d be completely out of breath. 👏
Thank you! It was a fun and challenging hike. The views were well worth the effort. I'm sure you could do it too! Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
Pretty amazing hike up there. It always impresses me how one can start from warm weather and then head up to altitudes where snow is possible in just a few hours. Amazing views up there and I enjoyed seeing the different pine trees in the area. Very cool looking back and seeing all the trails zig zagging around, too.
Thanks Donna. It was a fun hike. Challenging at times but super rewarding. It is amazing what a little altitude will do with the weather. Glad you enjoyed seeing the area and views. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
Wow, you made it all the way up there! That was quite a climb. It did look like a bit of a challenge at times.
I'm sure it will be too hot to climb when the sun comes out!
Still pretty views, even with some clouds!
Great one! All the best! Kaat
Thanks Kaat. It was a fun adventure with lots of awesome views. Definitely too hot to climb in the summer. It is pretty exposed, little shade, and no water. Glad you enjoyed seeing the adventure. Have a great day.
This looks amazing. ❤ We have Guadalupe Peak on our bucket list, so hopefully, we will get there in the future. We have family in Texas, so this would give us another excuse to get down there. 😂 Looks like a butt-kicker, too. We love that. ❤ Those drop-offs are no joke. Love all the views! I think we'd need some Mexican food after this one! Lol! Hooray for snow at the top! ❄️ Thanks for taking us with you! 🥰
Thanks! This was a fantastic hike. This trail is pretty exposed with very little shade. I'd recommend going early in the day and not in the summer months. The trail has some ledges to be mindful of but otherwise it is very doable. I hope you get a chance to cross it off your list when you head to Texas! Mexican food sounds great too. We went for Thai. LOL. Have a great day.
WOW! Man what views from up there! A little cliff edgy for me though but that was an awesome hike you two!
Thanks Jim. This was a fun hike. The views were well worth the challenge. There were some exposed edges at times but overall a fairly safe if you are careful in those areas. Glad you enjoyed seeing the adventure. Hope you are doing something fun over the long weekend. Have a wonderful day.
Wow! Awesome guys - we have heard that is a tough hike!! We were there in March and it was all socked in so we hit some of the lower trails - but wow - the Guadalupe Mountains area is STUNNING!! Happy hiking!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the views! The hike had some challenging parts but very doable for most hikers. Lots of fun and fantastic views all the way. Glad you were able to do some of the trails in this area. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Awesome hike and views from the top. Those exposed trail segments had me spooked. Can't get away from the snow anywhere...haha. Great video.
"If Mick wants his hat he can go get it himself" Hahaha.
Thanks Stacy. I'll let him know where his hat is if he wants to go get it! LOL. Glad you enjoyed the scenery. It was a fun and challenging hike. It had views for days! Thanks for watching. Have a great day.
@@Packsalot Happy Summer break! Hope you and Kristy have a great summer planned.
Great summit hike. The weather was of a great help to you. Otherwise hiking the summit in Texan weather would have been brutal. Awesome trail with scary ledges. Brilliant views from the top. Take care. Stay safe.
Thanks! This was a fun and rewarding hike to the summit. Glad the wet weather held out for us and did not get too hot either. The trail had some fun and challenging areas. It definitely added to the adventure. Glad you enjoyed the views. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
Made our first attempt yesterday but only made up to about the 16:00 minute mark. We’ll try again but man it was gorgeous. Challenging but gorgeous. Definitely agree on the “hike worth hiking “ comment.
@@TheGruffness Glad you attempted it. The views are definitely worth it. We do not do the heat very well so starting early at first light and on a cooler day would be preferred. Good luck on the challenge. Be safe and have a great climb. 👍😀
We did stop and take a look at this peak but did not even think of climbing it. We contented ourselves with a lower level walk. I know now that I would struggle with those drop offs. I am just not secure on those sort of trails now. You were getting some magical views though pretty much all the way. More so looking down on El Capitain. You would not want much snow of some of those sketchy parts of the trail. Brilliant to watch you both so enjoy the climb. what a place for lunch!
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the video and the views too. The trail was challenging and very rewarding. Glad you were able to check out the area even if it were from the lower areas. The sketchy trail sections could be an issue for some. Better to be safe than risk it. The views of El Capitan were certainly a favorite for us as well. Perfect view for lunch! Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful day.
This is the only thing I miss in Florida no mountain to hike 😕 awesome video 👍 spectacular view of the mountains good job guys 👏 stay safe out there Steve ⚓
Thanks Gary! You are right about the mountains. Hopefully you can find some mountains to climb as well. Florida is pretty nice in its own right though. We will be visiting there later this year. Can't wait. Glad you enjoyed the views on this hike. Have a wonderful day.
Um. Hmmm. Guadeloupe. I think we drive up through there. We were in a caravan. Friend of ours teases us about leaving him behind cuz his class A couldn’t keep up climbing the hill. We stopped at a rest area like at the peak or part way up or something. Man you got some great views there. Jessie said it was Guadalupe that we drove up through or by. Wasn’t Kristy wearing a coat when this started? You know, I got some hiking poles. Probably a year ago. Still haven’t used them 🫤 Crazy how it’s all wooded now. It’s getting prettier as you go. Wow! What a hike. Looks like the summit is still very far away. No please do NOT fall off. Sheesh. Interesting that there’s a bridge. Wonder if the mountain gave way there. Yeah. Probably wouldn’t survive that drop off. That view is so crazy good. How beautiful! I can’t get over how high up you guys are. Wait! You are t done? Dang! Looks like you’re almost even with the clouds. That’s almost as good as pikes peak. Cool monument. Would have hated to be the guy who had to set that up lol. Actually, might be better. Can see below. When we did pikes peak, it was foggy/cloudy 😞 oh yeah. Let’s eat. I’m starving after watching all this hiking. Oh there’s Kristy’s coat. Just dawned on me that she had it on again. Oh heck yours is back on too. I can barely hear the vid cuz Jessie is watching something on tv as I’m trying to watch vids. Only half way down? Cripes. You guys are killing me. I’d love to see these views, but I could never hike all that. You guys are beasts! Did you say that was a hat? 6 hours isn’t bad. I mean I still couldn’t now, but back in the day, I’d been all over that. For sure gotta end with a Coke Zero. Have you seen the Dr pepper creamy coconut zero? Oh man. It’s so good. Ties with the cream soda one lol. Great vid guys!
Thanks Felix. I guess Jessie just needs to turn it down a bit especially when you are watching videos! LOL. This trail had a bit of everything. Challenging, open areas, wooded areas, changing weather, fun cliffy areas, and best of all a kissing bridge! LOL. The views were fantastic and the summit was rewarding. It got cold on that trail at times. You know it is when I start to put on the layers! Yeah, someone lost their hat off the cliff. Sucks for them! LOL. I have not tried the DP but I certainly will. Sounds amazing! Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the views and the adventure. Have a great day.
Great video! I have a great love of hiking and a great fear of heights. How often would you guess the sketchy parts are? I'm committed to tackling this but want to start preparing myself mentally.
Thank you very much. There were a few areas that were narrow on the trail but nothing really to worry about as long as you are paying attention the edge. For the most part the trail is pretty wide and very doable. There were really only 2 or 3 places that seemed sketchy. I could send you a map showing the areas that are sketchy. Just email me at Packsalotutah@gmail.com and send something your way. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you make the challenge and conquer it too. Good luck. Have a wonderful day.
That was a hell of a climb! The views are well worth the work. But the question everyone is wanting to know.. Did you kiss her on the bridge!??? 😂 Great video.
Thanks! It was definitely a view we had to work for. So rewarding though. Of course, we had to kiss on the bridge! LOL. Glad you enjoyed seeing the adventure. It is a hike well worth doing if you are in the area. Have a great day.
Congratulations! Sir, how old are you? I'm 75 and thinking about giving it a shot. What were the most dangerous parts of the trail, if any? Thanks.
Thank you for watching and commenting. I would recommend doing the trail early in the day when it is cooler. Take plenty of water, electrolytes, snacks, and maybe lunch. Altitude can be an issue for some if you are not used to higher elevations. The trail is pretty wide, highly trafficked, and fairly safe. However, there are a couple of exposed cliff sections but very doable if you are mindful of where you are stepping and keep your distance from the edge. This is a great trail with fantastic views and rewards. I don't think age is a concern but you do want to be fairly in shape as it is pretty steep and quite a bit of elevation gain and over 8 miles RT. My wife and I are 53. Enjoy your hike and please let me know about your experience.
I did this hike last weekend (June 8th). I'm 60 and in good shape. I trained by wearing a 12 pound weighted vest while working out the last few months. It was forcast to reach 93 degrees the day that I went. It's recommended to bring a gallon of water with you per person. I had 112 ounces (7 pints) and drank all of it. I could have used the 8th pint if not more. Started at 0920 and it took 3:40 to reach the summit, 2:50 to come back down. The trail is steep and rocky with not much of a respite until you reach the top. All of my joints hurt and my hips were especially sore and stiff the next day. Also, my left big toe is black and blue, and I will probably lose the nail. I would recommend trying it when the weather is cooler. You can't really prepare other than get yourself in as good a shape as possible. It will test you mentally as well. Definitely an accomplishment, for sure.
@@greglamm5986 Congratulations on your accomplishment!!! It would be a tough one especially in the heat! When it is that hot we always try to start the hike prior to sunrise. I've also had similar hikes where you lose a toe nail or two. Not recently though, now that I have increase my shoe size by one full size. It gives room for your feet to swell and keeps your toes from hitting the toe box of the shoe. Certainly a hike to be proud of that you finished. It sounds like it was one that you will never forget! Well done on your successful completion. Have a great day.