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@abdushakur 12 сағат бұрын
This is very informative. I’m looking for ways to help my wife ease into backpacking and camping and it’s one thing I don’t see in prepper videos. Thank you.
@SCK9-Feline 3 күн бұрын
Late June to early July is perfect for CDT SOBO. Pinedale, between Dubois and Lander is an incredibly easy hitch, since it ends at a trailhead.
@willsmith7475 3 күн бұрын
heard the podcast episode about this and it's great to see the video - it's like seeing a perfect film adaptation of a book :-D
@two_dog 5 күн бұрын
Very nice job on completing one of the toughest, if not the toughest, route in the Winds. And you still held it together enough to do a nice video while doing it! Very nice. I've been all over the Winds, sectioned Dixon's route. You went places I've not, hard as nails places, and did well. I still giggle at my name for the Alpine Lakes section "The Valley of the Shadow of Death". The day long endless rock hopping is brutal. Loved your CDT videos too, took me back. you're a God!
@nealmartin4711 13 күн бұрын
Awesome video. I watched your WRHR video a dozen times prior to soloing it last fall, it was very helpful. You're a beast! The WRHR totally crushed me and when I go back and watch it you and your partner seem not-so-phased by the physicality of that hike. I just printed out the Skurka guide to the Pfiffner and will be firing that up fall 2025, but this time I know better than to think about how easy you make it look. Great videos, way to get after it. Following.
@Get_Some_Nature 14 күн бұрын
As far as stubbornness and thoughts on quitting. I always think to myself all the events ahead and people I will never meet ahead on the trail if I were to quit a thruhike. Also I consider the time, money and effort that I have put in and quitting would be a waste of all that progress. I'm stubborn as they come and have successful thruhiked the Colorado, Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails in the last 4 years. The CDT is next! I WILL be a Triple Crowner!!! 💪
@Get_Some_Nature 14 күн бұрын
Unpopular but brutally honest opinion after 5500 trail miles in the last 4 years, when in grizzly country, use an Ursack. Any other time on a thruhike, SLEEP WITH YOUR FOOD! Black bears wouldn't mess with your tent when they smell you inside. They are looking for easy unguarded food.
@Get_Some_Nature 14 күн бұрын
I've thruhiked the Colorado Trail, Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail all in the last 4 years. My first BSR3000t stove died this year on the PCT after 4500 miles. The threads on the stove wore out and wouldn't thread on a can. Bought another from Amazon and my new one is working great. All your other items to never carry, I agree with. I love my Lightheart Gear Rain Jacket! Truly waterproof and durable. Huge pit zips.
@davidfantle6721 21 күн бұрын
Excellent video and accomplishment! I've made 4 trips to The Winds before, have climbed Pingora, but have always wanted to do one of the High Routes. I may have aged-out by now, with trashed knees, but still hope to sample portions of it. I really like your approach to audio, with mostly scripted voice-over, rather than 'talk and walk' commentary. Much easier to listen to, more informative and gives a better feel for what you were feeling at the time, and why.
@BucolicAholic 27 күн бұрын
Drop those F bombs in the narration, I don't understand why we go all Attenborough narrator but then Carlin on scene. Unite these worlds! "Feeling enervated, we sauntered up the fkin arduous trail"
@mikebrittain6191 28 күн бұрын
I think you could go even lighter if you ditch your phone and all electronic and rechargeable devices. A paper map and a compass is all you need .
@nicolemalinowski5960 Ай бұрын
I love the outdoor vitals skyline pants! They are super light weight and very breathable. They are only in Men’s sizes right now but I would definitely recommend!
@Pescaditoadventures Ай бұрын
Hello was watching with my gf and she liked your long sleeve, which is it??
@eliseott Ай бұрын
It's the "Yogalicious Seamless Zaia longsleeve" haha found it at Sierra, but found a link here: www.90degreebyreflex.com/products/seamless-zaia-long-sleeve-active-shirt-slw-1785l?srsltid=AfmBOopfOAbisgI9JfPNkUUEtnZ6w2xQdNavu3CeNqoDC7tUSuMxYg7M
@Andrew_Briscoe Ай бұрын
You two are hardcore. Note to self: Take the non-Skurka route.
@PeteKnox-q4r Ай бұрын
One of the best WRHR videos I've seen!
@_chimera_ Ай бұрын
Lose 5 lbs right before the hike😂 here's your free 5 lbs🎉 Alternatively cold soak, eat grass, sleep on the ground and yes! The big one: ditch band aids😂 really??? There is really not many ways. You cut into your safety or comfort. Lift heavy - travel happy
@eliseott Ай бұрын
eat grass?! that sounds awful 🤣. and yeah, you cut into your comfort to be more comfortable, everything is a trade off. The good news is we all get to do whatever we want!
@Suz_place Ай бұрын
Love your videos!
@eliseott Ай бұрын
thank you so much!
@addicted2tools Ай бұрын
Dollar tree has huggies baby wipes in like 25 count packs for 1.25 i get those for hikes i highly recommend
@trexinvert Ай бұрын
I follow a lot of PCT hikers every year. A few good ones do almost daily vlogs. I don't see that with CDT. My impression of the CDT is 3000 miles of Desolation. I'm guessing town stops may be once/twice a month. Probably zero trail magic, and random hitches or even car pass by is rare. So, is it more scenic than PCT? I also get a sense of claustrophobia like the trail is a continuous trench with east and west on either side. It doesn't seem enjoyable unless you hike 16 hrs a day and eat cold soaked oatmeal every day. Tell me I'm wrong.
@eliseott Ай бұрын
@@trexinvert wrong in some ways right in others! I think daily vlog editing is really hard to do on any trail because of the time commitment and I’m picky about how I edit things together - much prefer doing it on a computer rather than a phone. I think there are just a lot less hikers on the CDT and that’s why you don’t see as many vlogs (also not as many people know about it so the algorithm doesn’t push it out as much maybe). CDT is definitely a lot less populated and way more “out there” than the PCT. Towns are farther apart but you can definitely still stop at least once a week (much more if you want in certain sections like central Colorado). You are correct about there being very little trail magic. Hitches were mostly fine except a few spots! Some sections (like lots of New Mexico) are not as scenic as the PCT. The rest is awesome and very scenic. I’d say the trail is more of a continuous ridge (riding the spine of the divide) than a trench). It’s certainly much more difficult hiking than the PCT and requires some long days. I have a video series of my hike If you are interested in seeing more of what the day to day is like!
@dannelson5879 2 ай бұрын
love the video, Sauce! the fastest 50min watch of my life. sooo incredibly informative. I really like the trail towns and PCT comparison sections, as well as your logical approach to handling on-trail challenges #CDT2026!! -Donks
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
thanks so much!! WOOHOOOO! hope prep is going well!
@jimbojones6169 2 ай бұрын
Good vid. I am now a chair guy now. Butt cannot tolerate logs or rocks anymore.
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
That's fair! Thanks for watching!
@joshlikessurfing 2 ай бұрын
Heck yeah! Distance AND elevation!
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
The double whammy!
@TheNikoavella123 2 ай бұрын
Crazy distance. Great job.
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@Yasmine4939-vz4el 2 ай бұрын
good job
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@jacquesparvex8682 2 ай бұрын
Met Josh down there this weekend! Maybe we’ll see you down there next time Elise!
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
That's awesome!! He is so obsessed I'm sure we will be back many times (and I love it too haha)
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
Dollar tree knife the mini scissors are in the Dollar tree medical kit
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
Bamboo toothbrush or take a metal straw and brush head for the straw
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
Go ahead and get the travel tooth paste the tablets suck...
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
Travel bottle or sample size for soap or sheet soap or wet wipes, hand sanitizer
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
Cooking gloves latex or non latex instead of bread bags for hands or just carry gloves or socks...bread bags for feet yes
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
Dollar tree wash cloth super light no need for bandanas and you can keep it in mesh pocket
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
I take a camp towel because I can also use it as a heat barrier between me and the ground at night...it also is gritty so less slippery
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
I put blistex in mine and tweezer I think
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
Dollar tree med kit has everything
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
I do the poncho to
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
I bought a shovel from dollar tree that's big in size but super light they put them out in spring it can attach to a broom handle...so walking stick plus...
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
I also carry a hand crank flashlight from dollar tree so Incase I don't have any batteries...or no way to recharge
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
I buy dollar headlamps that take those flat batteries and they our super light one small container from dollar tree carries like 5
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
Nobody takes books it's called a Kindle app
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
They make hiking Crocs
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
Wallet app for phone and also gift card instead of cash
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
I only use one stuff sack for my clothes
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
The stuff sack takes the air and water out making things lighter
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
I wanna try filling the blowup pillow with helium to see if it effects the weight of my pack... also a blow up pillow isn't that much weight... when empty
@MikeHacker 2 ай бұрын
People only smell because they don't bring deodorant... Bring a small travel size deodorant or body spray...
@romererunamerika9437 2 ай бұрын
sorry late question? you and I are similar size 5'8" 150lb I think you said? what size were the dollar general leggings you got??
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
yes! that's about what I am, the leggings are a size large!
@samimurtomaki5534 3 ай бұрын
I think that if you don't have a trowel holes ararely really 8-inch deep and you just cheat. Prove me wrong.
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
I do think it's really hard to get a good hole without a trowel.
@SuperMeiMei 3 ай бұрын
Sorry, but the tan line 18:27 had me die laughing! I have similar ones on my thighs from kayaking! but man, your face and hands are just intense!!!
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
haha I KNOW!!! I'm trying to be better in the future, it got out of hand
@michaelking5490 3 ай бұрын
I did the Alan Dixon route a couple years back and want to go back to do this Skurka route. Such a beautiful place. Great video
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
that's awesome! I want to check out the parts that differ! Thanks for watching!