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@bartrice8278 Күн бұрын
Another amazing video Michelle! ❤
@HikeLikeaGirl 11 сағат бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@bartrice8278 4 сағат бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl is the Lime Mesa trailhead at the end of the Missionary ridge road? Did you go by Ruby, pear, Webb or emerald lakes? I’m super interested in going that way to the Chicago Basin sometime after watching this video! So cool!
@bartrice8278 3 сағат бұрын
Actually you answered my questions in your video. If you get the chance to go back, all of the lakes have (had) great fish in them! Good camping spots in the trees too!
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 сағат бұрын
@@bartrice8278yes, you can access the trailhead at the end of Missionary Ridge Road for a much shorter hike than I did. I started just north of Lemon Reservoir and hiked up to Lime Mesa on the Burnt Timber Trail before joining Lime Mesa. I hiked to the overlook of Ruby and Emerald, but I didn’t drop down to them because some weather moved in. I’m heading back up there tomorrow though so I can explore around the lakes!
@bartrice8278 2 сағат бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl that’s awesome! That sounds like a great hike! How many miles to the overlook from where you started?
@KhurshidsChannel 3 күн бұрын
Beautiful trail. Thanks for sharing. 👍5
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 күн бұрын
I think this is my new favorite trail!
@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077 4 күн бұрын
Another great preview of some trails that I might not have ever given any consideration to. Seems like the whole area is worth exploring. I feel like I should consider moving closer… so I could experience the San Juan’s more often.
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 күн бұрын
It’s amazing how many beautiful trails there are! Since many of them are so remote, I rarely see other people on the trails…so it’s always a true wilderness experience!
@bartrice8278 7 күн бұрын
It’s scary isn’t it! Glad you are ok!👍🏼
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 күн бұрын
Me, too! I’m glad our interaction went the way it did! It was a beautiful bear though!
@AnnetteKovar 11 күн бұрын
Wow!! Be careful out there!
@conniewood7787 Ай бұрын
U know... as I was praying... it occured *again to me that "everything happens for a reason, & if u got sick... maybe better than something else!! sooooo xoxo
@HikeLikeaGirl Ай бұрын
The thought crossed my mind. …that and that sometimes God has to slow me down to get me to listen!😊
@conniewood7787 Ай бұрын
Oh nooo!! I'm sorry u got ill... Hope u are on the mend quickly... xoxo Recovery prayers sent up in Jesus name!!
@conniewood7787 Ай бұрын
So awesome!!! Safety prayers sent up!! What a wonderful adventure!
@GlowingOlderandHealthier Ай бұрын
I can see why you keep going up! I can just imagine the feeling being there. Humbling yet empowering at the same time. Hope you are feeling better by now? ❤️
@HikeLikeaGirl Ай бұрын
Feeling much better now!
@bartrice8278 Ай бұрын
Another great video!! My first “real” job was when I was 15 and I helped with trail reconstruction of the clear creek trail from Hermosa creek up to the LaPlata’s. I wish I still lived in Durango! Sure miss it!
@HikeLikeaGirl Ай бұрын
What a neat first job to have! I bet that was hard but rewarding work!
@bartrice8278 Ай бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl it was hard and fun at the same time! Got spend a lot time out in the mountains as we packed in and stayed for the week and came out of Friday afternoon! Great time!
@AnnetteKovar Ай бұрын
Spectacular scenery, thank you! You never cease to amaze me with your strength, endurance and stamina. Sorry you got a bug but you have to take care of you first and foremost!
@HikeLikeaGirl Ай бұрын
Thank you! I think I just overdid it that first day….and I know better😂
@bartrice8278 Ай бұрын
Another wonderful video!! Thank You Michelle!! These videos bring back so many wonderful memories!! I love the Junction Creek area!
@HikeLikeaGirl Ай бұрын
It was really beautiful! I loved the views climbing up to Kennebec Pass. I’m glad the videos bring back good memories for you😊
@KhurshidsChannel Ай бұрын
Such stunning views! You’ve really captured the essence of these landscapes. Incredible videos! 👍10
@HikeLikeaGirl Ай бұрын
Thank you! It’s such a beautiful area. The videos only catch a glimpse of how awesome it looks in person, but I try my best😊
@ericcomp7032 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 😊
@HikeLikeaGirl Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bartrice8278 Ай бұрын
Oh my goodness another great video! I did this hike with my dad and brother when I was 10 years old with our church’s youth group! It was long…especially for a young man!
@HikeLikeaGirl Ай бұрын
The climb back up from the lake was a struggle…but it was sure beautiful!
@bartrice8278 Ай бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl we went out on the Missionary ridge route. It seems like the hike went on forever!
@HikeLikeaGirl Ай бұрын
@@bartrice8278 wow! That is a long route! I bet that was quite the adventure…especially for a 10 year old!
@bartrice8278 Ай бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl I’d love to go back up there! Your video brought back many great memories! I love that whole area! I also went on a backpacking trip from Vallecito to Purgatory when I was 14 with our youth group! It rained the whole time! It was still fun!
@bartrice8278 Ай бұрын
Maybe one day we’ll pass each other on the trail!
@DJMoore-001 Ай бұрын
Another Missing Person over there. That is odd, Alvie Webb, Jim Shadid, Daniel Lamthatch, David Lunde are all still missing over there. I went over in July to look for Jim but had no luck. You stay safe over there.
@HikeLikeaGirl Ай бұрын
That is a lot of missing people. I will do my best!
@saracalvin9173 Ай бұрын
Wow :) How bad ass!!! I'm leaving to do the same route pretty much as you, but only going till Emerald.
@HikeLikeaGirl Ай бұрын
Have fun! It’s a pretty good climb up to Emerald but has some great views along the way. Emerald is such a beautiful lake.
@tracykooken2606 Ай бұрын
impressive ladies !!!!! very gorgeous area 😊. i'm jelous😮
@HikeLikeaGirl Ай бұрын
It was beautiful! Well worth the effort!😊
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely love this area and your videos are so good!!
@HikeLikeaGirl 2 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that😊
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl I love your channel’s description! God’s creation is amazing!
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
Very beautiful scenery!!
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
Great mom and daughter time! I spent 4 days in the Chicago basin with my son 2 weeks ago! Great memories!
@HikeLikeaGirl 2 ай бұрын
Chicago Basin is beautiful! It’s so great being able to share experiences like that with our kids!
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl ❤️
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl so true!!! I grew up in Durango and hadn’t been up there till 2 weeks ago! Did you grow up in Durango?
@HikeLikeaGirl 2 ай бұрын
@@bartrice8278 no, but I’ve been visiting the area every summer and most winters for 22 years….and I’m about to be a full time resident!
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl Durango and Silverton are so addicting! Lake City too!
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing!
@HikeLikeaGirl 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
Great video! Beautiful country! ❤
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
Such beautiful country!
@HikeLikeaGirl 2 ай бұрын
I think the Weminuche Wilderness is my favorite part of Colorado❤️
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl I’d agree!!
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
I absolutely love your videos! You made the right choice! 👍🏼
@HikeLikeaGirl 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I was pretty bummed about having to bail, but I’m glad I did, too.
@KhurshidsChannel 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful views. Great video. Subd & 👍8
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!😊
@bartrice8278 2 ай бұрын
Very amazing country! I’ll be in the Chicago Basin this coming week! So looking forward to it! Great video!
@HikeLikeaGirl 2 ай бұрын
@@bartrice8278 have a great time! I love Chicago Basin! Can’t wait to get back!
@RazaAli-l3h 3 ай бұрын
Even if i wanted to still i cant ? … this is my backyard… beautiful work … Colorado is a Beautiful state ! Thanks
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
I know not everyone can get out and personally experience some of these remote places, so I’m happy to share what I can. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Colorado is a beautiful state! Thanks for watching!😊
@RealDavidN 3 ай бұрын
I know all these places well, having hiked there many years ago. Wonderful to see them again. Thanks!
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
It’s such a beautiful part of the country! I’m glad you enjoyed it and had a chance to reminisce on your own adventures! 😊
@travelwithus2there198 3 ай бұрын
Very neat, thanks for sharing,…our 30 year old son is on the same this weekend with some friends
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
That is great! I’m sure they’ll love it!
@DJMoore-001 3 ай бұрын
Awesome. I bet there is some great Elk hunting up in there. Looks like a blast, And making memories with your daughter. Can't beat that.
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
We saw signs of elk, but no elk this trip. We did see quite a few mule deer though.
@DJMoore-001 3 ай бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl Nice, You have the perfect workout for the CDT.
@gavintweedie9210 3 ай бұрын
What time of year was this? Just wondering about the creek height. I’m thinking it should be able to be crossed soon.
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
This was early July, but I was able to cross the creek at that same place 2 weeks earlier in mid June. At that point, it was just barely doable. I’m 5’8” and the water was above my waist and flowing fast from snowmelt. This time, the water was at least 2 feet higher from recent heavy rain runoff. It really just depends on snow levels and rain.
@gavintweedie9210 3 ай бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl Thanks. Looks like a great trip. I’ve been to those areas a few times and the solitude is awesome, I bet the river height kept the crowds down. That’s a lot of mileage for each day and some rough terrain/elevation.
@DJMoore-001 3 ай бұрын
This might be a dumb question but, Is the CDT over lapping Waterton Vly Trail? I have been trying to map the CDT and been looking for sections to check out. I know where it is for the Collegates but not from NM to Pagosa. I like your videos.
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
Not a dumb question at all! I’m not familiar with the Waterton Valley Trail, but I use two apps that are great resources for the CDT: FarOut (purchase required of the CDT maps) and Gaia. Thanks for watching! I’m looking forward to thru hiking the entire CDT starting May 2025!
@DJMoore-001 3 ай бұрын
@@HikeLikeaGirl Awesome, I will have to watch, The CDT is my favorite trail to watch, I guess cause it is in Colorado. I have onX maps and it shows every hiking trail. I have to pay for it as well. Thank You. I did find out that the CDT and Waterton Vly Trail are the same.
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
@@DJMoore-001oh good. OnX is great, too.
@kerrielizabeth4704 3 ай бұрын
Wow times a trillion.. the view and your adventure and I can just imagine through listening to what you were going through.. yikes… you’re amazing!
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!❤ It was a bit more excitement than I had planned for!
@AnnetteKovar 3 ай бұрын
Love your videos so very much! Thank you! You are extraordinary!
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@raktoda707 3 ай бұрын
Alive and wise...surviving.
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
Survival is definitely good😊
@cjjt66 3 ай бұрын
You made the right decision. No use endangering yourself. Your footage is excellent. Your self-talk/narration is excellent. Keep up the good work & be safe!
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I will!😊
@conniewood7787 3 ай бұрын
Is the 2025 hike solo also? Because wow!? How do u pack for something that long & far!??
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
Yes, ma’am. I will only be out for 3-8 days at a time and then resupply while on trail (either at a store or from a box I’ll have Steve mail me). I’ll carry all the same equipment as I did for this section. I’ll literally be wearing the same clothes for the entire hike and wash them when I get to towns.
@deboraht.scottapartmentlocator 3 ай бұрын
GORGEOUS views!!!❤
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
❤
@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077 3 ай бұрын
Good decision to bail out ! I wish you could’ve made the rest of the hike. Once everything gets wet, you need to make good decisions fast, and it’s good to see that you did make a good decision! Hope you have better times next time!
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
Yeah. I hated to do it, but I never had sun long enough to dry anything out. I’ll be back to finish it off though!
@deboraht.scottapartmentlocator 3 ай бұрын
WOW!!!! 95 miles… IMPRESSIVE!🎉
@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077 3 ай бұрын
A couple of rain days in a row starts to take the fun out of a hike if you let it. Looks like you kept your spirits up and had a good time. Even with all the clouds, the Weminuche is still beautiful. I’ll be headed there in a few weeks. Nice job! That’s a part of the area I’ve been interested in hiking sometime.
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
It’s such a beautiful area! Enjoy your time here! Stay safe!
@laurenwarren9434 3 ай бұрын
❤❤
@deboraht.scottapartmentlocator 3 ай бұрын
WOW!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL but it looked treacherous!!😮
@HikeLikeaGirl 3 ай бұрын
It was a bit intense…and cold!
@s.w.backcountry3982 4 ай бұрын
Dang, huge. Nice work. Thanks for posting your adventure. Looking for the other days now.
@HikeLikeaGirl 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was a big day! I think you’d really enjoy Day 2…it was epic! 🏔️
@brockgan8941 4 ай бұрын
Thank you SO much for making this video Michelle, I'm hopefully going to be following this route this July. I want to ask how safe you felt going up and particularly down the ridge after half moon lake. I'm a beginner backpacking and have never done terrain that rocky and steep before so just trying to see if this is something that should be left to advanced backpackers only.
@HikeLikeaGirl 4 ай бұрын
I think you could do it. The route finding is a little tricky on the Moon Lake side due to all the willow trees, but just take your time. The terrain is steep and rocky on the Rock Lake side, but there is a fairly defined trail to follow. Just plan your hike to give yourself plenty of time to not feel rushed. You don’t want to get caught up on that pass in the typical afternoon thunderstorm. That was my first time backpacking alone or on that type of cross country terrain. It was challenging, but I never felt unsafe. It is definitely worth the effort!
@HikeLikeaGirl 4 ай бұрын
Also, if you find a pair of Tifosi sunglasses, let me know😜. I lost them somewhere on the way up from Moon Lake!
@stephanprotzen6030 7 ай бұрын
Nice video. You owe it to your self to try Farm to Summit meals. No affiliation, just so much better. Made in Durango.
@HikeLikeaGirl 7 ай бұрын
I will definitely check them out! Thanks!
@Grandpa_Boxer 8 ай бұрын
You are a brave lady!!!
@HikeLikeaGirl 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!😊
@cjjt66 8 ай бұрын
Excellent footage. The music was overwhelming--too much & too loud. I would have rather like to hear the silence & your thoughts & observations. Keep up the good work!
@HikeLikeaGirl 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I agree with you about the music. That was one of my 1st videos.
@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077 9 ай бұрын
What an incredible view!!! I don’t think I would’ve ever given that Trail any consideration, being that it’s just an in/out hike. But, wow , what an awesome look at emerald lake. Thanks for sharing!!
@HikeLikeaGirl 9 ай бұрын
It does have some spectacular views. On a different day, I actually scrambled down to Dollar Lake. It is full of trout!
@ericcomp7032 9 ай бұрын
The creek crossing adds just enough spice for a full-blown adventure. Thanks for sharing 😊
@HikeLikeaGirl 8 ай бұрын
It did add an extra element of excitement!