3 Day Solo Backpacking- 16 Mile Big Pine Lakes Loop Trail, Sierra Nevadas

[@susanacruz2183]

LOVED EVERY SECOND. ngl i saw that it was 24 mins and i was like omggg but honestly i loved it so much. like i even rewind it many times bc it was so beautiful.

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thank you Susy

[@dianauwu1312]

Your trip videos are so chill! You're like the cool hiking friend we all wish we had. Love the knowledge and respect for nature!

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Haha thank you, I appreciate that!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this beautifully filmed video. You did a great job. All the best to you. Good health and safety to you. 🤗

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thank you so much. Likewise!

[@johnhallford239]

Just came across your channel. Looking forward to hiking these lakes this year. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thanks for watching!

[@KathysOutdoorAdventures]

Beautiful hike and great video sharing your time on the trail. I want to explore this area more this spring and summer. New to your channel. Looking forward to seeing you back out on the trail soon!

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thank you! Spring and summer is the best time to visit IMO. Thanks for commenting and stay safe out there! :)

[@chieinsorio2951]

I enjoyed your video. What a beautiful place. Good job.

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thank YOU :)

[@elaineresendez4419]

Been going there for 60 years. That road back in the 60 n 70 you used to be able to drive up there and camp. The usf uses that road still to check the snow pack in the winter. Enjoy

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Wow! Didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing

[@Chibubur]

Amazing hike! Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed all your videos👍

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thanks so much Liza! You're the best!

[@bryanmendezmonroy6149]

What fishing rod/set up do you have?

[@holly8190]

I enjoyed watching your video, so informational and humorous. Could you please give me directions from the trail on how to find your campsite at the Second Lake?

[@ginalicup9117]

Very informative I love listening to you

[@OhDonna]

This place is gorgeous!

[@keithbandy8959]

nice to see some one fish

[@Edwardcruzz13]

Hey brother !!..beautiful hike and good info ..what kind of map did you use ..ty

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thanks! I actually used the AllTrails app as a guide

[@Edwardcruzz13]

@@TheBackpackingBiologist ok ty GOD bless !!

[@crawmaster6039]

Hey man love your videos what app do you use to help you navigate and find campsites

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thanks! I use Alltrails. Good luck!

[@emmanueldeguzman5930]

Awesome video bro!👍🏽

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thanks!

[@ml-ce4jz]

I want to go there and camp. 😮

[@mango4064]

Big Pine CA about a 4.5 hour drive from LA. There are 4 campgrounds near the trailhead. Nice to go when there’s less people so you can enjoy the quietness of nature.

[@conracewhatever5224]

How cold is it at night? Going there May 7-10 2021

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

I went in August and it got down to the upper 30's at lake 5. Expect it to be cold, especially this early in the season. Good luck!

[@Hannahikes]

Do you need a permit to overnight camp there?

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Yes, you need to get a permit

[@HanBaiDisciple]

My friends and I are planning to go in August therefore I like to know what month did you do your trip in and if you encounter mosquitos?

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Perfect! I actually went in august and there were no mosquitos.

[@Danny-ww6tt]

Nice video 👌 do you mind Sharing ,gpx route if u have one?

[@Edwardcruzz13]

Im going next week 😊

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Have fun! There’s gonna be a lot of snow right now

[@corneliuswalker1971]

I’m curious when you did this, surely it wasn’t in March when you uploaded it? Awesome trip!

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Not at all! I filmed it in July I believe. Thanks for the support, it was so much fun

[@aprilding1821]

Nice video. So beautiful and interesting.

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

It's definitely one of a kind

[@meckvlogs3443]

Hey how’s it going I just wanted to ask how do u get the permit for it I been trying. To get one but I don’t know how or what website to get it at

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Hi! Overnight permits arent required from Nov 6-April 30th (it's Nov 6th today). YOu can usually reserve a permit using this site: www.recreation.gov/permits/233262 There are also get walk-in permits (day of) at the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center, but they are limited so it's best to reserve as early as possible. Let me know if you have any other questions! Good luck :)

[@meckvlogs3443]

@@TheBackpackingBiologist so if I go like next week I don’t need a permit to camp there over night

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

@@meckvlogs3443 From my research, no you don't. But it's always best to double-check

[@efromhb]

Exceptional

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thank you!

[@PlutoniumDG]

very good video, especially as a first one

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

thanks! It's where it all started

[@Emily-ew4su]

your first video was really great too! i loved the chopstick sticks! is the blue water okay to drink? so there wasn’t an island at lake 5? and you totally had to walk, set up camera, then walk away, then walk back right? was that included in the 16 miles? i hope the future videos will include cooking scenes and hope the shirtless clips will show more 😏😇 oh and i’m really glad you included the mishaps like losing the fish and slipping into the water, i liked those bits.

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

haha thanks! I was so embarrassed with this vid I considered removing it, but I'm glad I kept it. So it turns out the island was in lake 4! I probably added another mile of hiking just to get the camera. Hitting the gym so expect more shirtless vids 🤣

[@Emily-ew4su]

@@TheBackpackingBiologist i considered deleting this comment when i woke up 😂 it was late and hot and i was thirsty lol

[@alexandersvensson2677]

you should show a map where you hike and with GPS where you went etc.....

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

This is a Primo idea 👌🏾

[@alexandersvensson2677]

@@TheBackpackingBiologist All about improving and getting better brother! good stuff more graphics such as suggested would make it more intriguing.

[@rrsnotyours]

Yes so 5000 yuppies that dont deserve it will have us all fighting for permits. Yeah...do that....and get that fish app and tell a million people where the fish are too! Then play some A.D.D. dubstep kook music in your gay ass video!!!

[@alexandersvensson8727]

Nice!

[@elaineresendez4419]

All hikes in the sierras are up hill with elevation increase

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

They sure are. Planning on backpacking in a few weeks and I’ve been training to wake up my legs lol

[@mango4064]

Nice painful 😂hike Sep 6 towards the 1st lake then a breeze towards the 2nd lake. Good advice to listen to your body. Drank water and ate a snack along the way to replenish. Carried less than you did so bravo for going all the way with all that pack. The horses you saw were from Suzanne’s dad www.glacierpacktrain.com/

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

I appreciate you brother! This was definitely more challenging than I anticipated, but it was so worth it. And thanks for sharing info about the horses, I'll check it out. Cheers

[@steventhaw3765]

Hey! Federal law on your permit requires camp 100 feet from any water source!!!! Understand???

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

unless it is established campsite...

[@the_real_x]

Bro you are doing soo much hard work but the keywords you choosing is making you fail this needs millions of views fix it

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

haha I know, youtube titles are the hardest for me. It sucks youtube really rewards clickbait more than anything