Hahah Yeah, it was my first time seeing a glacier, so I was pretty excited about that. Lol Happy I could put a smile on your face and thanks so much for watching! 🙂🤙🏼
We have been there many times and you have made the best video of the hike I have ever seen. People can get a very good idea of what the hike is like, as far as you went. Good job. PS: don't worry about bears there.
@@thomaswayneward Thank you so much for the kind words! I was just there again this past June actually. Easily one of my favorite backpacking destinations! My goal is to capture these places as I am seeing them the best I can, so I appreciate that feedback more than you know! Cheers! 🤙🏼
@@jeffreyvasquez3911 It was! Lol I actually just got back from a trip back there last week and the snow made it even more challenging! But totally worth it!
@@ManivanAdventures Hell yeah, I hope you have a GREAT time in June and PLEASE make sure to post that video! I hope you RUclips channel grows and prosper $$$! Have a great weekend my man :)
Just found your video and want to go next may 2024. Would love to see a haul of what you packed. You got some great content and it was enjoyable to go on the journey with you. Thank you for sharing!!!
Hey, thanks for the kind words! I am far from an expert, but I think May might have snow still btw. Just a heads up that you may have to prepare for different conditions than I did in Sept, but not too sure. I don’t remember exactly what I brought on this trip, but I’d be happy to give you a list of everything I remember lol REI Flash 55 pack REI Quarterdome SL2 tent Nemo Tensor insulated pad Kammock Firebelly 30 deg quilt Thermarest compressible pillow Nitecore NU25 headlamp Nitecore NB10000 power back ACR Res Q Link 400 emergency beacon Bear Vault 500 Toaks 650 titanium pot Boundless Voyage 300ml titanium cup BRS 3000T stove Sawyer Squeeze Filter Cnoc Vecto water bag Bogler Trowel Kammock Roo Single hanmock Kammock Python 10 UL hammock straps Helinox Chair Zero Decathlon Trek 100 down jacket Frogg Toggs Xtreme Lite jacket Columbia Fleece Carhartt Fleece sleep pants Darn Tough ultralight socks Darn Tough heavy wool socks Fleece beanie Minus 33 wool glove liners Buff Under Armor Shower Sandals I’m sure I’m missing something, but that’s most of it. If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask! I’m actually going back to do the south fork of this trail in Sept, but I got a bunch of new gear since this trip, so my gear load-out will be quite different. I’ll try to remember to include that in the video, or at least put a list in the description when it comes out 😉 Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Happy hiking! 🤙🏼
Wow, this area has been on my bucket list. Need to inch it to the top. Great video. Am jealous of your agility. Am 60 now, gets harder. May or may not be able to tackle the glacier portion.
It is easily one of my favorite spots I have been to. I’m hoping to go back this year if I can get a permit. Even if you just go to Second Lake, I highly recommend it! If you can make the glacier work, it is totally worth it though. Just incredible. Thanks for the kind words and for watching! 🤙🏼
2nd lake is absolutely epic... but 5th lake is my favorite. 6th and 7th are fantastic as well if you ever make a trip back out there. Excellent video my friend. I subscribed. I'm headed back out there on October 19th. Take care!!
Great video! Keep up the creation. Would you share your camera? Great colors and contrast in your filming. Keep up the content!!! Love John Muir wilderness!!!!
John Muir Wilderness is incredible. Easily one of my favorite areas! I’ll actually be backpacking the south fork of this trail and climbing Middle Palisade Mountain in Sept, so I’m very excited to go back! You aren’t the first person to mention the video quality and I love it because I do all of my filming and editing with just an iPhone 13 and a sometimes a GoPro hero 9. Lol Nothing fancy and I shoot in 1080p and 60fps. I actually just bought a new laptop for editing though and I’m going to start shooting in 4k/60fps for an even more crisp/clear picture. I also want a different iPhone model with better zoom, but I am so satisfied with the iPhone quality, plus it’s nice that I would already have my phone on the trail anyway, so I have no desire to get an actual camera at the moment. Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! Happy trails to you! 🙂🤙🏼
Epic hike, spectacular scenery. I would skip the glacier though, too tough for me and I don't feel comfortable on loose boulder fields like that. However, it was quite interesting close up. Glad you made it up and back safely. I think rain in the Sierra is magical, as long as it's not a bad downpour. Love to see the low clouds swirl around the mountain tops. Thanks for a great video.
Hey, thanks for watching! I totally understand skipping the glacier for that reason if you don’t feel comfortable on that stuff, especially climbing down to the little lake at the end of it (a lot more loose rock here). I live for that kinda stuff though, so I couldn’t resist lol And it was incredible getting up close to it! I was more afraid of a rockfall coming down on me while I was in a pretty dangerous spot. Lol I also have to agree about the rain. Usually not ideal to me, but it made for a great experience and as you said, the clouds… love getting time lapses of them over the mountains. Thanks again for watching and commenting! 🤙🏼
@@ManivanAdventures We backpacked to Thousand Island Lake from Rush Creek in the Ansel Adams Wilderness in July this year. 3 days 2 nights. Our second day we day hiked and explored all around Garnet Lake. 28.8 miles and 5000 ft. of elevation gain total. We love the Sierras too.
@@TrekkingTheRockies I’ve heard great things about this one! May have to put in on the list! Just working on a video for my trip to the Cirque of the Towers in the Wind River Range in Wyoming. Similar vibes to the sierras and it was just an incredible trip. 3 days, 2 nights and about the same milage and elevation gain as the trek you just mentioned actually. Highly recommend it and my video should be up in about a week or so.
@@ManivanAdventures I'll look forward to it. The Wind River Range is incredible. We've watched many videos. We're a bit weary of Grizzlies so don't know if we'll ever do the WRR. You obviously made it back in one piece.
@@TrekkingTheRockies That was honestly a fear of mine as well, but luckily I didn’t encounter anything other than a deer and some smaller animals. Lol Of course you never know what can happen, but as long as you keep your level of awareness high and keep your bear spray on you, shouldn’t have an issue. I felt very safe and just made sure I made noise going through heavily wooded sections, so I wouldn’t accidentally sneak up on a bear.
Excellent video! Thank you for not adding music. Would have liked to hear you introduce yourself with your first name and given the hike starting date; otherwise perfect! Was that log crossing part of the trail or did you cross to get a better creek view? I have watched tons of backpacking videos and you are the first backpacker who knew to setup his camp kitchen away from your sleeping area! I've been wanting to hike into the Palisade Glacier for years. Did a day trip just to 2nd Lake years ago. So awesome to see it through your lens. Thanks!
Hey, thanks for the kind words and feedback! I am still very new to this and have actually started experimenting with music in my newer videos, but I’m still trying to figure out my style. I personally really like some parts with music, like the driving montages for example, but I also like having parts with no music. I definitely think I overdid it on a couple videos after going back and rewatching though. Lol I am still trying to find that good balance. Not sure if you have ever watched Kraig Adams, but I love the way he uses subtle background music in his videos. My thought is to mesh that with my own kind of vlog style editing if that even makes sense. Lol The video I’m editing right now has very little or very subtle background music, other than a couple driving montages and the intro/outro and I think it is turning out really well. I highly recommend going to the glacier too! It was incredible in person, but second lake was probably the highlight of the trip in my eyes. Just so incredibly beautiful! Oh and that log crossing was actually just me playing around by the creek just off the trail lol Again, thanks for the feedback and for watching! Happy hiking!🤙🏼
Just there in June fishing. Never can get enough of glacier lodge. Me n my husband hike those trails probably 20 times in 30 years love it. The south fork is nice but very strenuous.
@@ManivanAdventures I watch ur whole video and I felt like I was hiking with you. Really enjoyed it. That park of my life is over. A knee replacement n my husband died from Covid. The memories remain strong in my heart.
💕 Wow!!! Amazing video of our DREAM BACKPACKING trip!!! I have dreamed of doing these lakes for many years now. Your video has cemented that dream...we are going next summer!!! Btw....when did you have to get your permit to go in Sept?? And was it a difficult process???
Thank you so much for the kind words! This is easily one of my favorite spots, so I highly recommend it! The permit process is fairly simple. Just go here www.recreation.gov/permits/233262 and scroll down to “Explore Available Permits”, then put in your dates and it will show a list of trails. Look for Big Pine Creek North Fork. 60% of the permits are released at 7am PST 6 months in advance on the matching date, so if you want to hike in Sept 3rd for example, those permits will be released on March 3rd. The rest of the permits are released 2 weeks in advance. They go fast apparently, but I got online right at 7am when I got mine and had no problems. Good luck and happy hiking! 🙂🤙🏼
Dayum - that was an amazing trek! Whitney is beautiful to be sure, but from watching this vid (never made this trek before), I think you had the better location by far - especially having the trail to yourself like that is EPIC. Great shots all around and probably your best vid so far as well (IMHO). Interested to know, what gear did you use on this adventure? Thx for posting this up!
Glad to hear I made the right choice! Lol I’ll tackle Whitney some day. This has been my favorite video to make by far, so I’m glad you enjoyed it! I highly recommend this trip. Just absolutely breathtaking. As far as gear goes: - REI Flash 55 pack (Love this pack! Especially for the easy to reach water bottle holders and for being lightweight and affordable) - REI Quarter Dome SL2 tent - Kammock Firebelly 30deg quilt - Nemo Tensor insulated sleeping pad - Thermarest compressible pillow - Sawyer squeeze water filter with CNOC Vecto bag - Toaks 650ml titanium cook pot - BRS stove (lightweight and less than $20) - Helinox Chair Zero - Kammock Roo Single hammock with Kammock Ultralight straps - Decathlon Forclaz Trek 100 down jacket (AMAZING budget option! Love this jacket!) - Frogtoggs Xtreme Lite rain jacket (Again, great lightweight budget option) - Random New Balance fleece jacket - Warm long johns, extra pair of warmer socks, and a fleece lined beanie for sleeping - BearVault BV500 - Vargo Dig Dig trowel - Teva sandals for camp shoes - Nitecore NU25 headlamp - Nitecore NB10000 battery bank - GoPro Hero 7 Black and iPhone 13 for filming - Joby Gorillapod 1k tripod - ACR ResQLink emergency PLB - ThermoWorks ThermoDrop Thermometer - I think that is pretty much it other than food and some other random smaller items…👍🏼 Thanks again for watching! It isn’t really my intent to gain a following, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t love that someone else is enjoying my videos too! Lol Cheers!
@@ManivanAdventures - Nice list - thanks, I absolutely love the Flash 55 pack! Now if I can get my total pack weight down another 5 lbs so I am not overloading it. Still working out my gear issues. I attempted Whitney in '79, near then end of what I call the medieval times of gear, especially packs and tents. having to turn back at the top of the switchbacks when lightning came up on us and we went back around the overhang and tried to wait it out to no avail. We scurried down as fast as we could back to camp and by that time had run of time to try again. I started getting back into hiking/backpacking in the last two years a couple of decades slaving at a desk. A year ago I started planning to do Whitney again this summer but our highest point is only 5k - but I realized during my recent trip to the AZ/Grand Canyon that after living at sea level for the last 40 years that I can no longer handle any serious altitude. Only after 5 days did I start to feel "normal" and we were camping at only 7500'. Fortunately there are so many more places to explore at lower altitudes - Stay safe!
@@laidbacktraveler2580 I feel like gear always seems to be a work in progress. There isn’t a whole lot I can do to go lighter at this point without giving up a comfort I’m not willing to give up though. I like being light, but also don’t mind carrying a little bit more weight for extra comforts at camp, especially when relaxing at camp is usually my favorite part about backpacking. Good news is that my gear is already light enough that the Flash 55 carries the weight just fine. Will be a true test this weekend in the Wind River Range to the Cirque of the Towers. Should be low 30s, possibly into 20s at night, so I’m going to need to pack a couple extra layers and my other quilt. Sorry to hear that you couldn’t summit Whitney and about your altitude issues. I’ve lived in the midwest my entire life up until this year and strangely have never noticed any effects of altitude. Have yet to go above 13,294’ though (James Peak in Colorado), so we’ll see what 14,000 does to me. I’m 34, so maybe it will start getting to me more as I get older…. but I hope not. Haha Hopefully someday you can find a way to tackle Whitney, but like you said, definitely plenty to explore at lower altitudes too! Happy hiking! 🤙🏼
It really is amazing! Thank you for the kind words! And yeah, I absolutely love this area! I was actually just back there a few weeks ago doing the south fork. Also an epic hike. The permit process is fairly simple. Just go here www.recreation.gov/permits/233262 and scroll down to “Explore Available Permits”, then put in your dates and it will show a list of trails. Look for Big Pine Creek North Fork. 60% of the permits are released at 7am PST 6 months in advance on the matching date. The rest of the permits are released 2 weeks in advance. They go fast apparently, but I got online right at 7am when I got mine and had no problems. Good luck! 🤙🏼
I appreciate the kind words! And yes, there is a permit required for overnight trips on this trail. Go to recreation.gov and search for Big Pine Creek North Fork. They start releasing some of the permits 6 months in advance and it is a very popular trail, so I recommend getting online first thing in the morning, as soon as your permit date is released. Good luck! This is easily one of my favorite spots! 🤙🏼
For overnight trips, yes. You need to get a permit for Big Pine Creek North Fork. You can reserve them up to 6 months in advance I believe at Recreation.gov. I think they release more permits 14 days out too, in case you don’t snag one when they are first released.
@@joshrahn7535 Happy to help! It is an amazing place and permits go fast, so make sure you get on the website first thing in the morning as soon as the permits are released! Good luck!
I was there late Sept last year and don’t remember mosquitos being a problem at all. Went back this year in early Sept and I think there were more bugs. I don’t really remember though, so it obviously couldn’t have been bad enough to hurt my trip if there were lol
Mucha gente va de excursión a los lagos en un día. Es posible caminar hasta el glaciar en un solo día, pero sería un día largo. 26 km y unos 1500 metros de desnivel positivo. gracias por ver!
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My favorite moment was when you touched the glacier and said “glacier!”. I could really relate to that. Made me smile.
Hahah Yeah, it was my first time seeing a glacier, so I was pretty excited about that. Lol Happy I could put a smile on your face and thanks so much for watching! 🙂🤙🏼
The 1 st lake is breath taking
We have been there many times and you have made the best video of the hike I have ever seen. People can get a very good idea of what the hike is like, as far as you went. Good job.
PS: don't worry about bears there.
@@thomaswayneward Thank you so much for the kind words! I was just there again this past June actually. Easily one of my favorite backpacking destinations! My goal is to capture these places as I am seeing them the best I can, so I appreciate that feedback more than you know! Cheers! 🤙🏼
Wow wee that was quite a climb!
@@jeffreyvasquez3911 It was! Lol I actually just got back from a trip back there last week and the snow made it even more challenging! But totally worth it!
Amazing 😍 thank you for sharing!!
It really was an incredible place. Thank you for watching! 🙂
Super video thanks
Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching! 🤙🏼
Dude, what a great video. I really want to go🎉🎉🎉
@@luannproctor672 Thank you so much! You need to go for sure! This is easily one of my favorite spots.
I backpacked a year ago during Memorial Day weekend to the 2nd lake. The water was very low. Now, I want to go in sept 2023! Awesome video
It was incredible! Highly recommend it!
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
@@TylerR-q2g Thank you very much for the kind words and for watching! 🙂
I really enjoyed this hike. Absolutely beautiful views. Thank you for sharing. I hope you continue to do more.
Being there was such an incredible experience! I’ll back out that way this year actually to climb Middle Palisade Mountain! Definitely more coming!
@@ManivanAdventures Awesome!
Second video I've seen from you and I have only one thing to say about it...Subbed! Thanks for sharing your Dash!!! - Davey.
Thank you so much for the sub and for watching, Davey! Very much appreciated! Cheers! 🤙🏼
FKKN A....That's a NICE SPOT! Beautiful...WOW. Great vid!
Hahah Yeah, it was amazing! I’m going to try to go back in June. Just hoping I can get a last minute permit! Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼
@@ManivanAdventures Hell yeah, I hope you have a GREAT time in June and PLEASE make sure to post that video! I hope you RUclips channel grows and prosper $$$! Have a great weekend my man :)
@@charliecarter1878 I think I will post another video from that trip. I really want those views in 4k! Lol Thanks again for the support!
Just found your video and want to go next may 2024. Would love to see a haul of what you packed. You got some great content and it was enjoyable to go on the journey with you. Thank you for sharing!!!
Hey, thanks for the kind words! I am far from an expert, but I think May might have snow still btw. Just a heads up that you may have to prepare for different conditions than I did in Sept, but not too sure.
I don’t remember exactly what I brought on this trip, but I’d be happy to give you a list of everything I remember lol
REI Flash 55 pack
REI Quarterdome SL2 tent
Nemo Tensor insulated pad
Kammock Firebelly 30 deg quilt
Thermarest compressible pillow
Nitecore NU25 headlamp
Nitecore NB10000 power back
ACR Res Q Link 400 emergency beacon
Bear Vault 500
Toaks 650 titanium pot
Boundless Voyage 300ml titanium cup
BRS 3000T stove
Sawyer Squeeze Filter
Cnoc Vecto water bag
Bogler Trowel
Kammock Roo Single hanmock
Kammock Python 10 UL hammock straps
Helinox Chair Zero
Decathlon Trek 100 down jacket
Frogg Toggs Xtreme Lite jacket
Columbia Fleece
Carhartt Fleece sleep pants
Darn Tough ultralight socks
Darn Tough heavy wool socks
Fleece beanie
Minus 33 wool glove liners
Buff
Under Armor Shower Sandals
I’m sure I’m missing something, but that’s most of it. If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
I’m actually going back to do the south fork of this trail in Sept, but I got a bunch of new gear since this trip, so my gear load-out will be quite different. I’ll try to remember to include that in the video, or at least put a list in the description when it comes out 😉
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Happy hiking! 🤙🏼
@@ManivanAdventures haha we changed to June! This list is awesome thank you 🙏🏻 excited to see your next video! Keep sharing ☺️
@@rachellemullins693 No worries, more than happy to help! Enjoy your trip! It is way more incredible in person! Thanks again for the support! 🙂
Wow, this area has been on my bucket list. Need to inch it to the top. Great video. Am jealous of your agility. Am 60 now, gets harder. May or may not be able to tackle the glacier portion.
It is easily one of my favorite spots I have been to. I’m hoping to go back this year if I can get a permit. Even if you just go to Second Lake, I highly recommend it! If you can make the glacier work, it is totally worth it though. Just incredible. Thanks for the kind words and for watching! 🤙🏼
This is an outstanding video..hope to get there in the next couple years. I just hiked over Kearsarge to Bullfrog lake last week! Subscribed 🫡
@@stepheng6166 Thank you so much! I highly recommend this place for sure. I appreciate the sub and kind words!
Sweet campsite.
Surley has the 'wow factor'
Agreed! This has to be my favorite campsite I have ever found I think. Such an incredible experience!
2nd lake is absolutely epic... but 5th lake is my favorite. 6th and 7th are fantastic as well if you ever make a trip back out there. Excellent video my friend. I subscribed. I'm headed back out there on October 19th. Take care!!
Thank you! And good to know! This is easily one of my favorite places, so I definitely plan on going back. Enjoy your trip! Very jealous. Lol
Great video! Keep up the creation. Would you share your camera? Great colors and contrast in your filming. Keep up the content!!! Love John Muir wilderness!!!!
John Muir Wilderness is incredible. Easily one of my favorite areas! I’ll actually be backpacking the south fork of this trail and climbing Middle Palisade Mountain in Sept, so I’m very excited to go back!
You aren’t the first person to mention the video quality and I love it because I do all of my filming and editing with just an iPhone 13 and a sometimes a GoPro hero 9. Lol Nothing fancy and I shoot in 1080p and 60fps. I actually just bought a new laptop for editing though and I’m going to start shooting in 4k/60fps for an even more crisp/clear picture. I also want a different iPhone model with better zoom, but I am so satisfied with the iPhone quality, plus it’s nice that I would already have my phone on the trail anyway, so I have no desire to get an actual camera at the moment.
Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! Happy trails to you! 🙂🤙🏼
Epic hike, spectacular scenery. I would skip the glacier though, too tough for me and I don't feel comfortable on loose boulder fields like that. However, it was quite interesting close up. Glad you made it up and back safely. I think rain in the Sierra is magical, as long as it's not a bad downpour. Love to see the low clouds swirl around the mountain tops. Thanks for a great video.
Hey, thanks for watching! I totally understand skipping the glacier for that reason if you don’t feel comfortable on that stuff, especially climbing down to the little lake at the end of it (a lot more loose rock here). I live for that kinda stuff though, so I couldn’t resist lol And it was incredible getting up close to it! I was more afraid of a rockfall coming down on me while I was in a pretty dangerous spot. Lol I also have to agree about the rain. Usually not ideal to me, but it made for a great experience and as you said, the clouds… love getting time lapses of them over the mountains. Thanks again for watching and commenting! 🤙🏼
Beautiful videography! We are avid hikers and backpackers from Loveland CO.
Thank you so much! I’m still very new to it and only use an iPhone and GoPro lol, so I appreciate the kind words very much! 😊
@@ManivanAdventures We backpacked to Thousand Island Lake from Rush Creek in the Ansel Adams Wilderness in July this year. 3 days 2 nights. Our second day we day hiked and explored all around Garnet Lake. 28.8 miles and 5000 ft. of elevation gain total. We love the Sierras too.
@@TrekkingTheRockies I’ve heard great things about this one! May have to put in on the list! Just working on a video for my trip to the Cirque of the Towers in the Wind River Range in Wyoming. Similar vibes to the sierras and it was just an incredible trip. 3 days, 2 nights and about the same milage and elevation gain as the trek you just mentioned actually. Highly recommend it and my video should be up in about a week or so.
@@ManivanAdventures I'll look forward to it. The Wind River Range is incredible. We've watched many videos. We're a bit weary of Grizzlies so don't know if we'll ever do the WRR. You obviously made it back in one piece.
@@TrekkingTheRockies That was honestly a fear of mine as well, but luckily I didn’t encounter anything other than a deer and some smaller animals. Lol Of course you never know what can happen, but as long as you keep your level of awareness high and keep your bear spray on you, shouldn’t have an issue. I felt very safe and just made sure I made noise going through heavily wooded sections, so I wouldn’t accidentally sneak up on a bear.
Hi manivan, i really like your video
Thank you so much! Many more to come! 🤙🏼
Excellent video! Thank you for not adding music. Would have liked to hear you introduce yourself with your first name and given the hike starting date; otherwise perfect! Was that log crossing part of the trail or did you cross to get a better creek view? I have watched tons of backpacking videos and you are the first backpacker who knew to setup his camp kitchen away from your sleeping area! I've been wanting to hike into the Palisade Glacier for years. Did a day trip just to 2nd Lake years ago. So awesome to see it through your lens. Thanks!
Hey, thanks for the kind words and feedback!
I am still very new to this and have actually started experimenting with music in my newer videos, but I’m still trying to figure out my style. I personally really like some parts with music, like the driving montages for example, but I also like having parts with no music. I definitely think I overdid it on a couple videos after going back and rewatching though. Lol I am still trying to find that good balance.
Not sure if you have ever watched Kraig Adams, but I love the way he uses subtle background music in his videos. My thought is to mesh that with my own kind of vlog style editing if that even makes sense. Lol The video I’m editing right now has very little or very subtle background music, other than a couple driving montages and the intro/outro and I think it is turning out really well.
I highly recommend going to the glacier too! It was incredible in person, but second lake was probably the highlight of the trip in my eyes. Just so incredibly beautiful! Oh and that log crossing was actually just me playing around by the creek just off the trail lol
Again, thanks for the feedback and for watching! Happy hiking!🤙🏼
Just there in June fishing. Never can get enough of glacier lodge. Me n my husband hike those trails probably 20 times in 30 years love it. The south fork is nice but very strenuous.
Yeah, the scenery here blew me away! I can’t wait to go back at the end of August. Thank you for watching and commenting! 🤙🏼
Great video never went to the glacier
Thank you! The glacier was totally worth it. Highly recommend!
@@ManivanAdventures I watch ur whole video and I felt like I was hiking with you. Really enjoyed it. That park of my life is over. A knee replacement n my husband died from Covid. The memories remain strong in my heart.
@elaineresendez4419 So sorry to hear about your loss. Glad I can bring you along in some way. I really do appreciate you watching and the kind words!
💕 Wow!!! Amazing video of our DREAM BACKPACKING trip!!! I have dreamed of doing these lakes for many years now. Your video has cemented that dream...we are going next summer!!! Btw....when did you have to get your permit to go in Sept?? And was it a difficult process???
Thank you so much for the kind words! This is easily one of my favorite spots, so I highly recommend it!
The permit process is fairly simple. Just go here www.recreation.gov/permits/233262 and scroll down to “Explore Available Permits”, then put in your dates and it will show a list of trails. Look for Big Pine Creek North Fork.
60% of the permits are released at 7am PST 6 months in advance on the matching date, so if you want to hike in Sept 3rd for example, those permits will be released on March 3rd. The rest of the permits are released 2 weeks in advance. They go fast apparently, but I got online right at 7am when I got mine and had no problems.
Good luck and happy hiking! 🙂🤙🏼
Dayum - that was an amazing trek! Whitney is beautiful to be sure, but from watching this vid (never made this trek before), I think you had the better location by far - especially having the trail to yourself like that is EPIC. Great shots all around and probably your best vid so far as well (IMHO).
Interested to know, what gear did you use on this adventure?
Thx for posting this up!
Glad to hear I made the right choice! Lol I’ll tackle Whitney some day. This has been my favorite video to make by far, so I’m glad you enjoyed it! I highly recommend this trip. Just absolutely breathtaking.
As far as gear goes:
- REI Flash 55 pack (Love this pack! Especially for the easy to reach water bottle holders and for being lightweight and affordable)
- REI Quarter Dome SL2 tent
- Kammock Firebelly 30deg quilt
- Nemo Tensor insulated sleeping pad
- Thermarest compressible pillow
- Sawyer squeeze water filter with CNOC Vecto bag
- Toaks 650ml titanium cook pot
- BRS stove (lightweight and less than $20)
- Helinox Chair Zero
- Kammock Roo Single hammock with Kammock Ultralight straps
- Decathlon Forclaz Trek 100 down jacket (AMAZING budget option! Love this jacket!)
- Frogtoggs Xtreme Lite rain jacket (Again, great lightweight budget option)
- Random New Balance fleece jacket
- Warm long johns, extra pair of warmer socks, and a fleece lined beanie for sleeping
- BearVault BV500
- Vargo Dig Dig trowel
- Teva sandals for camp shoes
- Nitecore NU25 headlamp
- Nitecore NB10000 battery bank
- GoPro Hero 7 Black and iPhone 13 for filming
- Joby Gorillapod 1k tripod
- ACR ResQLink emergency PLB
- ThermoWorks ThermoDrop Thermometer
- I think that is pretty much it other than food and some other random smaller items…👍🏼
Thanks again for watching! It isn’t really my intent to gain a following, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t love that someone else is enjoying my videos too! Lol Cheers!
@@ManivanAdventures - Nice list - thanks, I absolutely love the Flash 55 pack! Now if I can get my total pack weight down another 5 lbs so I am not overloading it. Still working out my gear issues.
I attempted Whitney in '79, near then end of what I call the medieval times of gear, especially packs and tents. having to turn back at the top of the switchbacks when lightning came up on us and we went back around the overhang and tried to wait it out to no avail. We scurried down as fast as we could back to camp and by that time had run of time to try again.
I started getting back into hiking/backpacking in the last two years a couple of decades slaving at a desk. A year ago I started planning to do Whitney again this summer but our highest point is only 5k - but I realized during my recent trip to the AZ/Grand Canyon that after living at sea level for the last 40 years that I can no longer handle any serious altitude. Only after 5 days did I start to feel "normal" and we were camping at only 7500'. Fortunately there are so many more places to explore at lower altitudes - Stay safe!
@@laidbacktraveler2580 I feel like gear always seems to be a work in progress. There isn’t a whole lot I can do to go lighter at this point without giving up a comfort I’m not willing to give up though. I like being light, but also don’t mind carrying a little bit more weight for extra comforts at camp, especially when relaxing at camp is usually my favorite part about backpacking. Good news is that my gear is already light enough that the Flash 55 carries the weight just fine. Will be a true test this weekend in the Wind River Range to the Cirque of the Towers. Should be low 30s, possibly into 20s at night, so I’m going to need to pack a couple extra layers and my other quilt.
Sorry to hear that you couldn’t summit Whitney and about your altitude issues. I’ve lived in the midwest my entire life up until this year and strangely have never noticed any effects of altitude. Have yet to go above 13,294’ though (James Peak in Colorado), so we’ll see what 14,000 does to me. I’m 34, so maybe it will start getting to me more as I get older…. but I hope not. Haha
Hopefully someday you can find a way to tackle Whitney, but like you said, definitely plenty to explore at lower altitudes too!
Happy hiking! 🤙🏼
Weather in the sierras is very unpredictable
Code of ethics among the back packers community
Saw some marmots on the south fork
Lon Chaney most known for The Wolf Man movie.
EPIC VID! Thanks! Going to do this in a few weeks. Was it difficult to get a permit?
It really is amazing! Thank you for the kind words! And yeah, I absolutely love this area! I was actually just back there a few weeks ago doing the south fork. Also an epic hike.
The permit process is fairly simple. Just go here www.recreation.gov/permits/233262 and scroll down to “Explore Available Permits”, then put in your dates and it will show a list of trails. Look for Big Pine Creek North Fork.
60% of the permits are released at 7am PST 6 months in advance on the matching date. The rest of the permits are released 2 weeks in advance. They go fast apparently, but I got online right at 7am when I got mine and had no problems.
Good luck! 🤙🏼
Just got my permit on line!! Stoked!
@@sandiegojody Awesome! You are going to love it. Enjoy! 🤙🏼
Awesome video man, do I permit to camp a night there or is it a permit to park overnight?
I appreciate the kind words! And yes, there is a permit required for overnight trips on this trail. Go to recreation.gov and search for Big Pine Creek North Fork. They start releasing some of the permits 6 months in advance and it is a very popular trail, so I recommend getting online first thing in the morning, as soon as your permit date is released. Good luck! This is easily one of my favorite spots! 🤙🏼
Hello, was this hike during the first half of September or second half? What time did you start? Thanks
@@FuncAndFlow This was the beginning of September and definitely a good time to go!
Hello, how many miles is the glacier from 2nd lake? TIA!
Just a little over 3 miles from 2nd Lake I believe and it is totally worth it!
Lon Chaney: the original phantom of the opera, Frankenstein, the Mummy. His son was the original Wolf Man.
Always nice to learn a bit of history while on trail! Thanks for watching and happy trails! 🙃
Are there any permit requirements for the overnight camping in this area?
For overnight trips, yes. You need to get a permit for Big Pine Creek North Fork. You can reserve them up to 6 months in advance I believe at Recreation.gov. I think they release more permits 14 days out too, in case you don’t snag one when they are first released.
@@ManivanAdventures thanks for the info!
@@joshrahn7535 Happy to help! It is an amazing place and permits go fast, so make sure you get on the website first thing in the morning as soon as the permits are released! Good luck!
how was the mosquito situation?
I was there late Sept last year and don’t remember mosquitos being a problem at all. Went back this year in early Sept and I think there were more bugs. I don’t really remember though, so it obviously couldn’t have been bad enough to hurt my trip if there were lol
Una tiene uno que acampar osea puede conocer en un solo día todo
Mucha gente va de excursión a los lagos en un día. Es posible caminar hasta el glaciar en un solo día, pero sería un día largo. 26 km y unos 1500 metros de desnivel positivo. gracias por ver!
Pine pines lakes are pretty than mount Whitney
Good to know I made the right decision haha
I've visited Whitney Portal 4 times . JAN 2000 to last spring 2002.
Just a day trip