Ben Jones

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@qeull 21 күн бұрын

That was very enjoyable Ben. Thank you.

@benspencer8783 26 күн бұрын

WeLcome back! How’s life been since coming back to aus?

@anothertravelflog 24 күн бұрын

Ups and downs on the 9 to 5 !

@Timeouttreks 28 күн бұрын

Nice. Shame you had to show sleeping in the huts though, really gives poeple the wrong impression

@Earlofmar1 29 күн бұрын

loved this part of the AAWT, especially after the tough first third from Walhalla. Dearly hope to get back there next year, but it's a long way from home.

@seanharwood974 Ай бұрын

Looks like there’s lots of flies. Beautiful scenery

@anothertravelflog Ай бұрын

Yep, they were obscene!

@seanharwood974 29 күн бұрын

@@anothertravelflog my two sons and I did the Mt Kozi walk a few years back in summer and the flies were crazy

@Derrenf66 Ай бұрын

Nice work Ben. I was expecting to see a few more people about. Looking forward to the next one. I start the TA South Island in few days time🤞

@anothertravelflog Ай бұрын

Good luck Derren. I look forward to the updates on IG

@mickbeckers Ай бұрын

Nice one. How good is the variety of US drink mixers. Wish you buy them here. I still have a few left.

@anothertravelflog Ай бұрын

Australia is genuinely the worst country in the world for powdered drink mixes, we have nothing apart from those Gatorade tubs

@theuobtube Ай бұрын

How good are those huts

@goinferal5815 Ай бұрын

My ankles were going out in sympathy Ben😲… those slopes would test you out after a year off… great to see you out walking again👍

@anothertravelflog Ай бұрын

Yeah I need to do more, I've become fat and lazy

@glennrogers7357 Ай бұрын

Great to see you back on deck, thanks mate

@Derrenf66 Ай бұрын

Entertaining and informative as always. It's been too long. Great work Ben.

@Tel-the-Hiker Ай бұрын

Hi Ben I did the AAWT Walhalla to Hotham Solo and found myself Narrating in Ben Jones voice.. gets lonely out thier😂😂😂 great to see you back Tel

@anothertravelflog Ай бұрын

Haha , oh dear...

@gooster777 Ай бұрын

Thanks Ben. It is good to see you again and always good to follow you on your journeys. I hope to see more.

@Joel-tr5hg Ай бұрын

Great to see you back in the mix

@tash4249 4 ай бұрын

Hi Ben, just finished watching your cdt hike - congrats!!! Just wondering please - were you getting weather updates from your phone when in range or you had a garmin watch or something? Also what powerbank did you use? Thanks!

@anothertravelflog 4 ай бұрын

Hi Tash. I just got weather updates on my phone when I had service. Being up high you get service often. Powerbanks, just two anker 10,000s. Could of probably got away with one tbh

@tash4249 4 ай бұрын

@@anothertravelflog thanks so much for your reply. Hope life's been good since your finish and look forward to watching any future hiking adventures you might have.

@anothertravelflog 4 ай бұрын

@@tash4249 I have put on about 18kgs since I finished haha , and I have plantar fasciitis in both feet, so not sure when/ if there will be another one. Never say never

@tash4249 4 ай бұрын

@@anothertravelflog oh plantar fasciitis sucks bad hey! Lots of ppl have had success with it being able to be fixed though, so if the hiking bug gets into you again there'll be a way. As you say, never say never!

@gusgus2539 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@billthekelpies8461 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting. Really enjoyed your content .

@anothertravelflog 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Bill

@FreddieGrace-l6b 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos, I’m looking to do the AAWT in a couple years. Your Durston tent, would you recommend the single or double? Cheers mate.

@anothertravelflog 8 ай бұрын

The single works. The double is pretty big, maybe not that practical if you're in a pinch for a spot late in day and there's only a small site. Though if you want to spend more time relaxing the double would be good. Good luck !

@craigsilcox5694 8 ай бұрын

amazed how many snakes you come across, love your chatter.

@marthaee 9 ай бұрын

So San Pedros Parks remind you of New Zealand? Very interesting! I’ve never been to NZ, but I’ve been to SPP many, many times! So love it! Loved your videos!

@trailblazermatt 9 ай бұрын

Amazing hike... Congrats, mate!!

@anothertravelflog 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt

@trailblazermatt 9 ай бұрын

Getting excited to see the ending. Stunning views around every corner..

@trailblazermatt 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning scenery wow....

@trailblazermatt 9 ай бұрын

Love it when you say "hike your own hike man" in your Australian accent, snarky way lol.. Cracks me up.. Definitely desolate country in Wyoming.. Looking forward to grizzly country..

@anothertravelflog 9 ай бұрын

Haha...lots of U.S hiking podcasts in the years leading up..

@trailblazermatt 9 ай бұрын

I love your journey so far.. It's hard to be depressed in such beauty I'd imagine.. I can only dream of such places...

@trailblazermatt 9 ай бұрын

I never realized how beautiful New Mexico was.. I always thought it was mostly desert. Gorgeous country..

@idontwantahandle._. 9 ай бұрын

weight on day one and weight on finish day?

@anothertravelflog 9 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure it was 77kgs, and finished at 65.8kgs. what's that ,25lbs? Funnily I'd lost most of that by 2 weeks into Colorado, then I stayed at a similar level after. 6 months on im over 80kgs...

@BrettMatson-f8c 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@kampersadventures958 9 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed watching your thru-hike and joined your channel. Congratulations on a beautiful but tough hike. I thru-hiked the AT in 2020, and would recommend mixing that one in before the PCT. Just more resupply opportunities and water sources throughout, which requires less weight to carry. Plus, a lot more social.

@anothertravelflog 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yeah not sure when I'll be back , just have to see what happens, for now back to normal life...

@mitchellvillafania3943 10 ай бұрын

Just binge watched your videos and enjoyed following along. I'm doing my research going into this years CDT class. Out of curiosity, how did you get from the terminus back to civilization?

@anothertravelflog 10 ай бұрын

Good luck, it's coming around quick now. How are the snow levels shaping up, I haven't been taking notice ? From the border I hitched back to East glacier. There's an Amtrak station there that goes to Portland or Seattle each night. I got the train to Portland and flew to LA from there, then back home. Some people went to Kalispell and flew out of there .

@peterdejong6473 10 ай бұрын

Is Happy's Hut still there after the fires?

@anothertravelflog 10 ай бұрын

No , it's not so happy now... I am not sure if it's scheduled to be rebuilt or not

@peterdejong6473 10 ай бұрын

Great memories (2018). I enjoyed that icecream. Well done Ben.

@anothertravelflog 10 ай бұрын

Well done Peter on finishing

@peterdejong6473 10 ай бұрын

@@anothertravelflog heading to MWT soon.

@markgoodwin4691 11 ай бұрын

Even greater appreciation for your efforts and character in view of your political commentary. Good on you mate. 👍🏼

@anothertravelflog 10 ай бұрын

Haha, they were dark days

@theuobtube 11 ай бұрын

This is absolutely box office. Legendary stuff

@davelipsiea1553 11 ай бұрын

Well done. Enjoyed your videos and commentary. I did it sobo this year; quite an adventure.

@anothertravelflog 11 ай бұрын

Congrats! Did we pass ?

@davelipsiea1553 11 ай бұрын

@@anothertravelflog I don't think so.

@M.Pavlich 11 ай бұрын

BEER MONEY! I didn't know you had an f'n youtube channel dude lol. Thanks for helping to relive this Chama to Pagosa stretch!!! I still remember when you tried to go up and over the mountain to avoid that crazy traverse but we did it anyway. Happy I was able to get those rad pictures of you while you were practically shitting your pants hahahaha. Love you brother, till next time. -Diehard

@anothertravelflog 11 ай бұрын

Haha, I kept it pretty quiet as the general vibe to KZbinrs was disdain. I remember telling you at one point , think at that brewery early on. I watched that episode back last weekend, good times Leanne Rimes ! Thanks for guiding me through. That cover photo was the sketchiest part of the entire trail , apart from a couple of thunderstorms at night where I was pretty certain I was going to die

@GypsyGirl317 11 ай бұрын

Your videography is fantastic. I'm a Kiwi tramping Nana and I enjoy your down to earth style. My friend and I are tramping TA next summer. Spending this year doing multi day tramps to strengthen ourselves. 😅 I'm looking forward to your CDT hike as well. Keep up the great work! 😊

@anothertravelflog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Gypsy girl. Good luck on the TA !

@shaunmeacheam6370 11 ай бұрын

i enjoyed that walk of yours cheers

@anothertravelflog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Shaun

@Singerhoff Жыл бұрын

hi! what about the resume, or how ever you wanna call it, what you „promisst“ us? i would be very happy!

@anothertravelflog 11 ай бұрын

A review video? I spent a few hours a couple of weeks ago breaking down the costs and writing them down. Haven't got around to videoing yet...maybe in the next week or two, maybe haha

@Outback61 Жыл бұрын

Ben a merry Christmas and a happy new year thank you for the info on the CDT

@anothertravelflog Жыл бұрын

No worries, happy new year!

@yourroyalhighness7662 Жыл бұрын

Greetings, Mr. Jones. Did you have a Merry Christmas? When can we expect to see you again here in America as you prepare to tackle the PCT? Finally, you should consider taking on the Eastern Continental Trail (ECT). That one will keep you occupied for a long time. Please do come back to the USA. You are a credit to Australia and your personality is a much needed breath of fresh air. I toast you, sir, with a just opened bottle of Mountain Dew, or Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Cherry Coke, Fanta Grape, 7-Up, Sprite…..anything but beer as I am not much for beer. Happy NewYear and all the best in 2024 as you (hopefully) prepare to tackle the remaining two giants on the American Triple Crown of hiking.

@anothertravelflog Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I got a two year ban for littering... Haha no, thanks for the kind words, but I am back to normal life for now. Maybe some smaller Aussie stuff , I've got plenty of other non hiking interests that keeps me busy. I've definitely got the PCT southbound on the list, possibly 2026 if I was to guess, but I wouldn't rule out 2025, we'll see ... Happy New Year !

@seekingishwara737 Жыл бұрын

That snow in the trees situation just tires me out looking at it...:D I remember in May 2022, how green the hillside above Cuba looked after the desert.

@timchilman Жыл бұрын

Great vids Ben! You mentioned Catherine to Barry Saddle took you over 8 hours. I'm wondering how you compare the difficulty and time to the section between Mt Mcdonald and Chesters Yard? Also, how many hours a day were you averaging?

@anothertravelflog Жыл бұрын

I think my info is outdated now , as I'm pretty sure they cleared a section after Catherine saddle. It's still slow going over that rocky part but. Hit up Mick Beckers, he's just uploaded really good videos of his walk from a month ago , he'll be more accurate on current track conditions. The two sections you mention were the slowest for me though for sure.

@timchilman Жыл бұрын

thanks for the speedy reply! I'll check that out. Sorry to pester but what were you shortest and longest days timewise? @@anothertravelflog

@anothertravelflog Жыл бұрын

@@timchilman shortest , I think I did an 8km day due to rain/snow.... As far as terrain-quickest, once you hit cowombat just before the border, you can go as quick as you want. Where as most of Vic is a slog, apart from bogong high plains. Length of day is dependent on where you want to camp. Slowest kms, definitely Mt McDonald to Mt clear, and Catherine saddle to Barry saddle. There's a lot of up and down that's slow also, depends how fit you are, I'm no athlete

@anothertravelflog Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for the commercials that now litter my videos , I didn't put them there . If I get 1000 subscribers I can take them off, I'm not trying to make money from this clearly..

@anothertravelflog Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for the commercials that now litter my videos , I didn't put them there . If I get 1000 subscribers I can take them off, I'm not trying to make money from this clearly..

@anothertravelflog Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for the commercials that now litter my videos , I didn't put them there . If I get 1000 subscribers I can take them off, I'm not trying to make money from this clearly..

@anothertravelflog Жыл бұрын

No I did not leave the beer can, bear spray or $3000 worth of gear in my pack on the ground. It was clearly a skit, and if that extraordinarily somehow went over your head and you're triggered, seek help

@nickd.9179 Жыл бұрын

Awesome hike! I’m also glad to see the littering was just for show😂

@mtadams2009 Жыл бұрын

As the song goes” then the white man dogs, they wanted all the buffalo, they could not see past their bill folds” it’s not exact but you get the point.

@mtadams2009 Жыл бұрын

It’s funny back in the day I used to rock climb and mountain climb in Wyoming. We were totally clueless when it came to bears and especially grizzly bears. We took no special precautions and had no bear spray or firearms. We were very stupid but also lucky as hell. This was a long time ago. Great video and the scenery was extremely beautiful. Take care

@anothertravelflog Жыл бұрын

They keep things interesting anyway! I don't get bored when I'm on alert for bears, or here snakes...any wildlife really, one of the good things about walking. I get bored when there's not much around

@mtadams2009 Жыл бұрын

@@anothertravelflog For the record rattlesnakes and grizzlies have my number. I am from the East Coast of the U.S. and we don’t have many rattlers or grizzlies but when I go out West I am on high alert. I solo backpack all the time but never through grizzly country, much respect. How do you sit down with those balls of steel?

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