35 Miles Backpacking In The Uintas - Rock Creek Basin, Uintas

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Awesome trip! Thanks for guiding!

[@BackcountryExposure]

Tim Watson time to do it again

[@JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures]

Could not think of a better way to spend 5 days. Great trip. Thanks again man

[@BackcountryExposure]

👊🏻 was such a good time. Now it’s my turn to head out east and have you guys guide me around.

[@JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures]

Backcountry Exposure for sure!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Man it's been so cool watching everyone's perspective on all the videos! You are an EXCELLENT tour guide... every step you guys took looked breath taking!!! Awesome trip!!! Looks like you guys had a blast!!!

[@BackcountryExposure]

RESTLESS OUTDOORS had such a good time! It’s now your turn to come out and play in Utah!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Heck ya!!!! Timmy and Goat would flip!!!

[@MP-yp5je]

Thanks for the footage in the backyard. Have done the Highline but as I get older just doing loops like this... perfect. Again Thanks!

[@Clayonthetrail]

Man I love the Uintas, such a beautiful place. It looked like a great trip! Great job with the video. Thanks for the shoutout. Hope to see you again on the trail!

[@OregonMikeH]

Saw a Video of a Hayden Lake Hike by Utah Steve as well. He and his Son Murphy went after Utah's Highest Peek in addition. Absolutely Glorious Country! Thanks Pal, I sure enjoyed it. ... Mike.

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

Superb edit Dev! The sunset on evening 3 was spectacular! What a great trip!

[@BackcountryExposure]

The Wasatch Gear Review I was like a little kid running around so stoked on that sunset!

[@trailcat71]

I bought a HG quilt in a wide because I alternate between hammock and ground. I've also found it necessary to lace my pad to my quilt. Cuts drafting. Awesome video and beautiful scenery!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@BackcountryExposure]

Trail Cat yeah I’ve since sold the quilt and replaced it with the Sierra Designs Cloud

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Awesome trip. Some of those views are incredible. I really enjoyed the view when you was overlooking all those lakes. Beautiful. Really looked like you guys had a blast. Can’t wait to see everyone else’s videos. Enjoyed watching and keep the videos coming. 😃😃👍👍

[@timkern7896]

3 years ago a group of us went over rocky sea pass and spent 3 days fishing all the lakes up there. I agree with your statement, some of the most beautiful views I have ever seen.

[@JaxxDrinkwater]

Nice opening shot Devon. I'm sorry I'm just now getting to watch... Clay has the right idea with his horse packing everything in..

[@markcummings6856]

Great, fun group. Thanks for sharing, excellent video.

[@BackcountryExposure]

Thank you!

[@MrTmax74]

An amazing trip! Glad you guys could all get together. Pretty epic. That’s Always some amazing country.

[@maxsadventuresscotland2221]

two words,brilliant&amazing sorry three word's cheer's for sharing backcountry explorer

[@cachemacstrailtime]

My favorite view in the Unitas is Dead Horse pass. One of the best looking lakes also. It looked like an enjoyable trip. I’d like to see the track for that trip. I haven’t come from the south. New sub!

[@kwoody1986]

What a great trip some fantastic views and familiar faces. Take care Cheers Karl

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

I follow 2/5 and great to see the perspective of you and Tim, great stuff 👍🏽 enjoying the video’s 👣👣👣🏔 Looked awesome 🇺🇸

[@TroutWest]

Always nice scenery in that area.. surprised by all the dead trees

[@lazylearner967]

This place is so incredible! How lucky we are to live in Utah. This is such a solid edit! Great choice of guitar music too Devin.

[@BackcountryExposure]

Hunky MrB the Uintas speak to the soul. 👍🏻👊🏻

[@dallanc.3368]

Cool video! I've been through the upper rock creek 4 or 5 times, the last time in 2012. Each time I can't believe how beautiful it is. Brings back some awesome memories! Next time take a fishing pole, frying pan, seasoning and butter. Those lakes are loaded with pan sized brook trout.

[@sophipearl7350]

Everything was so beautiful!

[@arcana1973]

Looks like you had a good time. Sorry about the quilt issue, but thanks for the heads up--i need to go to ground on a trip in AZ next February and was hoping to use my regular width burrow...I guess I better sell mine and put the wide order in now

[@oldunion]

I enjoyed watching this, you guys have a great group.

[@thebackpackblazer3973]

Been waiting for these to release. Excellent watch. Four more to go.

[@natehoover5266]

I was looking into the Uinta Highline Trail and Darwins video popped up first and this one after, and it's interesting to see the different hiking styles. They did 100 miles in 4 or 5 days and you guys did 35 miles in that time. I'm still finding what kind of hiker I am so it's nice to see.

[@danecoles5852]

Oh man...that was such a beautiful tour!

[@mrdonelsonglhs]

Great shots on a great trip with some of my favorite KZbinrs!! I love how you guys love to pack and appreciate the views. Your passion for hiking was especially evident on this one!! Really loved some of your meadow/wildflower shots, and the sunset clips were awesome!! Hope you guys can do some more in the future. Don't know if others would be interested, but I would love you to do a video sometime on some basic K tape techniques on knees, ankles, etc. so that we could use it in a pinch on the trail. Thanks again for this one and leadership for my Ohio friends!

[@BackcountryExposure]

I'll think about doing videos like that. Thanks for the support!

[@BackpackerDiaries]

Nicely done Devin!

[@jmackoregon]

Great I love campfire cooking and hiking. so I just joined you. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing more... Hike Oregon sometime you wont be disappointed. cheers

[@BackcountryExposure]

jmackoregon thanks for watching!

[@charlesappleby503]

15:30 WOW!!! Best part of the trip

[@BackcountryExposure]

That view was worth battling the mosquitoes!

[@austinbowen]

Awesome video. Great scenery and a great group of guys it appears to go on a trip with. I believe your comment of being on the west fork of the Duchesne River is mistaken. I believe you were on the north fork of the the Duchesne River. Correct me if I’m wrong. Anyway your trip seemed awesome.

[@78lanabanana]

Okay- loved the video, but I have been searching like mad for the the song on the first part of your video... I need to remember who they are " you're not alone". I love how much all of you enjoy the views. "You're not alone". Thanks!

[@JagerOtter]

Why have i not seen this video??? Dude your butt has the slidey powers on snow like no other! Lol. Great video, loved it brother. 🤛🏻

[@HuckOutdoors]

What an awesome area buddy!

[@fargokid71]

For-what-it's worth: Great video. Did you give all the lakes' their names? Also, would have liked you showing the watering spots you visited. Back in about 2003, I had lost some weight and missed backpacking in the High Sierras of Northern CA. Thought I felt good enough to backpack from Hanna, UT trail head to Granddaddy Lakes in the High Uintahs. I was in my mid-50s. I went alone and took way 2 much of everything. It was so rough just getting to the pass above Granddaddy. I found a spot near the lake and setup my camp. I was planning on fishing but I was so wore out from the hike that all I did was sleep in the tent. Lightning and thunder all night long. I also spent a considerable and multiple time sitting over a log unloading my intestines. It was beyond embarrassing because I wasn't too far away from the main horse and pack animal trail which unfortunately suddenly was loaded with animals and people. Luckily the hikers didn't point and laugh at me. But they could hardly miss me. There was a BSA scout troop maybe 200 yrds away from where I setup my camp. I ended up giving them at least 10 pounds of my food before heading back to the truck. It was a great trip but I learned alot about physical limits. Someone commented that I probably got altitude sickness on that trip. I live in Utah County since the 70s so not sure that was it.

[@korling99]

Great group!!!

[@ChrisBrown-gw5tg]

Great video man!!

[@johnathanmcintyre09]

Just started buying some gear. 9 mile canyon is literally in my backyard 10 minutes away. Going to start backpacking. I just moved to Utah

[@jaredwhite489]

Noticed one buddy has a Garmin Inreach, an amazing device. Bought mine with us up to mirror lake an it’s an absolute must

[@SouEuIAm]

Nice! Good to see it before the fire decimated Rock Creek. 😢😢😢

[@lifebefellthepowells6967]

I’m jealous. I had a trip planned to granddaddy basin with my kids for their first backpacking trip and had to cancel because kids got strep throat. Trying to reschedule but I don’t think it is happening this summer.

[@dallanc.3368]

That happened to me when I was 14 the night before a 50 mile scout backpacking trip. Woke up in the middle of the night with a rash all over and found out I had strep throat. Sucked.

[@Zoltoks]

Hi Backcountry. Been watching your videos for a long time. My annual backpacking group trip is in the works, and we are trying to find a place that offers seclusion and solitude. Are there any trails that will be really secluded in this area? We are thinking of heading out in Jun. What are the conditions of the mountains during that time? We are avid backpackers who have backpacked in deep cold weather and also the extremes of the Badlands of SD in the summer. Can you help us out? Thanks!

[@agilehobo]

Where did you guys put your food at night? Bear bags/ canisters? Inside tent?

[@BackcountryExposure]

Blake Sheffield just hung food bags away from camp

[@nickdean4864]

Devin, so cool to see your different perspectives on this collab trip. The scenery is absolutely stunning. I've only been to Utah once--in Salt Lake City, at the World Congress of Families--a couple years ago. Alas, there was no time for backpacking. Hopefully I'll find myself up that way again some day. In the meantime, thank you for sharing the views brother. Also, quick question: did you use the Grandaddy Basin Bag for your food bag on this trip? I am looking to pick one up for a couple of 3-5 day trips later this Fall and am wondering what the weight limit is on those for bear hanging.

[@BackcountryExposure]

Utah is simply amazing. Hope you can make it back. Yes, I actually ended up using two 4L Grandaddy Bags. 5 days of food is a lot and we don't quite have a roll top option ready yet. One bag will handle a weekend pretty good depending on what you're bringing. The bags will hold a lot of weight too. Haven't tested breaking point, but i've pulled on it as hard as I can with a friend to see if we could get the stitching to give and it held up fine, no issues.

[@nickdean4864]

Roger that. Good to know! Thanks, man!

[@averagejoe1110]

Great job! I've been looking forward to you guys reporting on the trip. My wife and I were hiking from that trailhead on Friday the 20th. What days were you guys there?

[@BackcountryExposure]

Joe Ames July 11-15.

[@rebeccapeart3145]

You just did one big loop correct? You didn't have to have anyone shuttle you to and from?

[@BackcountryExposure]

Correct. Started and ended at the Mirror Lake TH.

[@liamhunting9170]

Are those cassette's?

[@BackcountryExposure]

Liam Hunting huh?

[@liamhunting9170]

@@BackcountryExposure You're sunglasses?

[@BackcountryExposure]

Liam Hunting no, INVU i believe. Prescription sunglasses.

[@8RedBear5]

While I was amazed by the views I couldn't help but notice all the dead timber in this back country. A tinder box just waiting for a spark.

[@troypattillo4100]

The result of an invasive beetle. It doesn't get cold enough in winter to kill the blight and unfortunately only a fire will.

[@wesleyrichins2729]

What is the most miles you have done in a day?

[@BackcountryExposure]

I wanna say 18-20

[@wesleyrichins2729]

@@BackcountryExposure I started one day at 6,600 ft then went 8 miles to 10,400 ft but that day I did 16 miles total

[@johnnywildgenius]

Just moved to Utah would love to do something mething like thos

[@BackcountryExposure]

Make it happen! Getting late in the season for the Uintas now though.

[@johnnywildgenius]

Yeah sadly

[@JBOutdoorsAndMore]

Great job on the video. Loved it. Beautiful area. Also i like what you did with your channel. You have my subscription would love to have your support as well. Thanks again. ATB Joe 😎 👊🏻

[@davidbentley8092]

No itinerary showing where you are intending to go, not saying what lakes you are passing and no fishing. No reason to subscribe.

[@BackcountryExposure]

I’m sorry but that’s just not the approach that I take with my trip videos. Some channels choose to share every detail of the trip, location, land marks, etc. however I don’t find that to be a requirement for sharing my trips. The title has info on general location. And… I don’t make it a point to fish on every trip. Seems silly that that would be a reason to subscribe to a backpacking channel. Plenty of other channels out there that will check off all those specific boxes you’re looking for.

[@josephunderwearssmith6960]

UDAH🤮😷🤒

[@enjoyinglife9611]

Seriously???? Do you really need to add all of the commercials during the video??? I know KZbinrs need to make money but really??? Also Tim Watson in my opinion doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Unsubscribing.

[@BackcountryExposure]

EA LA explain to me how any of this is a commercial?? If our talking about the gear we use is interpreted as a commercial then you’re being pretty unreasonable.

[@johnathanmcintyre09]

KZbin inserts the adds he has no control over it. It due to the length of the video