(5/7)John Muir Trail 2022: Evolution Creek to Muir Pass to Mather Pass

[@johnniemontgomery6682]

Would never judge anyone doing what you’re doing alone. Again WOWWWW YOU’RE AMAZING!!!!! Watched all the videos of this.

[@Lennen-N-Motion]

Maddie, I just watched video 5/7 and I have to say, I was shivering with you under that tree, cold and wet. I’ve been in that same predicament. But I must admit, since I already know the outcome, you survived and have since covered many miles in your van, I did have a good laugh. Then, of course, when the sun comes out you’re all happy, I’ve been in that same mind space also. I’m sure you’ve herd the saying, “Don’t stop hiking on a bad day”, and it did get better for you. Loosing your water bottle was a game changer, but how you overcame and adapted is wonderful. Looking forward to finishing your other JMT videos. Your honest opinion about gear, and your own mistakes, has taught me and prepared me for my JMT 2023.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

That’s awesome that you’re enjoying them so much!! I try to make people feel like there were with me and tell the full story, so that’s wonderful to hear. That trail was so hard, but I feel so accomplished to have done it! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave a nice comment!

[@jetv1471]

People need people.❤❤❤

[@_andy_gibb_]

There's no doubt that being wet for hours on end is a miserable, soul-sucking experience - I don't think people realize how cold you can get, even in the summer. Losing your filter was really bad luck 😞. So glad you got a sunny day in the end - those days make the difficult ones a little easier to bear. One of my favourite things about backpacking is waking up somewhere and washing my face in a cold mountain creek, so I totally understand how you felt when brushing your teeth! What a place Kings Canyon looks like with all those valleys and lakes 😍

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you for the kind comment and the reminder of this experience. It’s been a little while, and I forgot all about brushing my teeth in cool places!

[@charlottewilson4680]

So enjoying this. you are a rock star!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!! :)

[@hollybruns4077]

I think of all that is in your future, that we will enjoy following. What a journey. Love your story and how you present it. The humor is a winner.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much! 😊💙 You’re too kind!

[@ammagnolia]

Dude you are my favorite KZbinr. I learned so much about what shoes not to get. Cool new sock covers that help keep rocks out, saw a cool Ant lol Glad you got to hang out with people too :)

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Aww yay thank you so much! I’m glad I could be helpful and share the experience with ya!

[@dianeschmiane]

Evolution Valley-That's a tough section of trail because once you're in there, you're committed. There's no way out except the way you came or the way you're headed. I too spent some terrifying hours stuck in a lightning storm probably a few hundred yards up the trail from where you were hunkered down. I've never been so worried about hypothermia in my life! July is the most beautiful month of the year to hike those mountains, but the afternoon rainstorms can be scary! Good for you for pressing on... :)

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you! That’s so cool that you e been there, too!

[@JRoss707]

I have to agree. That camp near La Conte canyon ranger station near the Bishop Pass Junction I’ve always thought is a good spot for a zero day, better than MTR honestly. Once you commit past Bishop Junction you are committed.

[@trwent]

Actually Lamarck Col IS another way out, but a really TOUGH one!!

[@larryhunter8245]

You are a trooper Maddie! Way to go!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you! ☺️

[@snowdropinbloom7088]

Mother Nature is certainly casting a Spell upon you. But never give up and keep the faith. You Inspire us all.🌠

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!!

[@jimmymalone3494]

It was so beautiful Maddie i enjoyed very much and sympathize with you and good Luck to you.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!! Warmer days were on their way!

[@garrycole9187]

Wow, I didn't knew that the trail was that long. Much respect for going on even without water.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!!

[@jaspersteve9420]

Awesome scenery! Your editing skills are amazing! Keep doing what you're doing, we all appreciate you

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you so much! 💚🥲

[@deec6535]

I’ve worn exclusively Altra for trail running, road running, and hiking for eight years. Your experience is not typical. Give Altra a try again if you get a chance at a good price. They’re typically great. But avoid waterproof shoes just in general for hiking. They take too long to dry once wet.

[@pauloblumer3484]

Amazing place and real life. I'm enjoying to see how normal person deal with that. Good job! Keep walking and have a beer!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you! 🍻

[@robert6642]

I'm glad to see you're happy after a hard rainy day......after all, sun is shining 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 you have a nice voice singing. I felt so fresh looking at you in the lake , wow! So fresh after walking a lot.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Yes the cold water definitely zapped some life into me!

[@robert6642]

@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces ,😄😉

[@CookieMonster_1969]

I am certain that anyone who has completed that trail, can easily sympathize. I have not done any hike of this magnitude, I got mad respect for you. 57 miles was my longest, and that was for survival training in Alaska🤷‍♂, and I would never willingly attempt again....

[@CookieMonster_1969]

Although, in said survival training, they did teach us to tether anything that is essential to survival, to the pack, which makes sense now that I think of it.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

57 miles in Alaska sounds so rad! And yeah, I really ought to have the water bottle more secured to my pack. Live and learn, though!

[@OmaGoesAdventuring-VA]

WOW!!! I am currently following your AT hike and can honestly say...the JMT seems to be way more aggressive. You are friggin amazing! Everything along JMT is so beautiful and I am going to keep binging this series!

[@scharfam5770]

Hey Maddie! Up and out by 8:30am...no way! LOL Brrrr I could NOT handle the cold, I am wimpy. I am so glad you keep running into your trail friends. It really seems to bring your spirits up. It was really nice that you were helped with your water situation. However, The comments were unnecessary. I am sure most hikers reflect on their hike and revise/regroup due to lessons learned while on trail, good or bad. Loving the journey and the editing! Keep up the good work and safe travels! 🍻💜

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Yeah, being around new friends really made the end of the trail SO much better for me! And very true about most hikers learning as they go!

[@marksr8784]

You are Awesome...sorry you lost your water bottle...Geez 💧

[@JRoss707]

Honestly, the only water on the JMT that I would have great reservations about drinking unfiltered would be the Lyall Canyon watershed, that is lyall creek coming down from the headwaters of Donahue Pass and all water north of that going into Yosemite valley. While I do bring a filter and use it. Somewhat, there are water sources that I drink out of without. I’ve known many old timers that have hike the area for 30 years with no filtration and never had an issue. But with the huge increase in traffic in the last 10-15 years filtering is a good idea.

[@rkatrails]

Wow, you really had some challenging moments on this stretch of the trail, especially the loss of your filter. I would have been very stressed over that. Glad the sun finally came out for you so that you got a chance to dry out all your stuff. There certainly are a lot of physical, mental and emotional ups and downs out there.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Definitely! Physical peaks and valleys, and emotional ones too!

[@jeffortl4495]

Apologize if this was previously answered in the thread or your other JMT vids, but when did you go exactly? Suprised by the amount of rain you got!

[@vannerdherd]

you should be jumping in those water holes!! Do you recommend some sort of different waterproof shelter to bring? I wonder if using waterproofing spray truly helps keeping it dry? I have some, and used it for a kayak cushion but it didn't seem to help. The view you showed were amazing! That sucks about your water btl, I guess it is wise to bring a spare in case you lose or crack it? About time you jumped in that water! I bet it was refreshing but cold!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Most of the time, I don’t have time to take a swim or it’s cold enough to not want to. My tent never leaked on the inside, just had lots of condensation, which it seems to me like any tent would. I’ve heard mixed reviews of waterproof spray too! I brought water purification tablets as my back up in case something happened to my filter

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Great video! Crow✌️

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Hey Crow! I'm not sure if you remember me, but we've interacted on KZbin before! I think it was when I was just getting started, before I even moved into my van. Glad our paths crossed again!!

[@trwent]

To anyone reading this, next time you are hiking this section of the JMT, consider taking a layover day near the junction of the Middle Fork Kings and Palisade Creek, and hike DOWN the Middle Fork to its junction with Cartridge Creek and back. It is perhaps the most awesome canyon in the entire High Sierra, and maybe 4 miles each way between Palisade and Cartridge creeks. I consider the MF Kings to be the Sierra’s grandest river, and Devil's Washbowl to be one of its grandest places.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Good tip!! I’ll have to keep that in mind if I go back someday!

[@scottfine2875]

What month in the Summer did you hike this trail?

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

End of July - middle of August!

[@carmenmartinez2882]

Good thing there’s no Bullet Ants in USA, one of the most painful stings in the world hence the name. I was carefully watching where I sat etc when I was hiking the jungle in Costa Rica and never wore shorts for that reason and others like ticks etc. Some National Parks like Corcovado do not allow any insecticide to keep streams clear of pollutants and you must have a park approved guide so you obey the rules. Love your journey, not easy but I like your attitude. What kind of pillow was it? I have a Trekology for quite some time and love it Teton has good ones too but I think theirs are self inflating, might be bulky for your pack.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Oh no those ants sound awful! I want to go to Costa Rica some day, but I’ll have to be very, very prepared! And the pillow was Sea to Summit brand!

[@carmenmartinez2882]

@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces wow, expensive but very good quality, I was looking into one of their inflatable pads but decided for a Big Agnes, they had a discount on a 4.7 R value that should keep me cozy in the mountains. Some companies have sales right now because of the holiday weekend, if you’ve finished the trail it might be worthwhile to check it out. Swayer might have it too to replace your filter, so sorry about it.

[@ulisirius9027]

Hi, Formica pratensis is my favorite ant.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Cool! Are they always that massive?

[@ulisirius9027]

@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces I don' 't know the name of the american ants. Such a beautiful ant you have in the mountain. Formica pratensis is smaller.

[@samgoeshiking]

I'm sorry for the realy weird question, but did you meet another hiker near La Conte and Palisade creek who was getting water from a small creek that ran across the trail? I swear it was you who had questions about camping ahead at deer meadow. And you were not having a good day and needed a hug. If so that was me getting water and giving out hugs . If it was you, I hope your day got a little better.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

I did definitely have some bad days, but I’m not much of a higher around new people, so no I don’t think that was me. But thank you for doing that!! I’m sure you really helped that person out!

[@tonyabrowninghikes]

Oh man so sorry about the filter. You have taken so many hits lately. But you always rise above them in the end. Also do happy you found people to camp around.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you! I was really lucky so many times!

[@lark518Photo]

You are doing great, too bad you lost your filter but more important at least you did not get hurt on the fall. Great trail.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

That’s very true! I was lucky I never really got injured on the trail!

[@wildflowerwind6941]

I can totally sympathize with you. No fun to have wet shoes and blisters that hurt with every step. And I am an empath and I can feel everything you are going through. I am surprised you don't twist and ankle on all the rocks.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks! Yeah, I felt lucky to never have a problem with my ankles or anything

[@Greg_Jones]

Put your socks and a light shirt in your sleeping bag footbox. The warmth from your feet will probably dry them out overnight. Works best with synthetic insulation as it passes moisture easily.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

I tried that once or twice and it seemed to only make things warm and damp, instead of dry. Maybe they were just too wet to help at that point!

[@Greg_Jones]

@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces Perhaps simply not clammy damp makes me happy. 😊

[@frankvelazqiez2961]

I emphasize with you.

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Next time ---- skinny dip! No need to wait for wet undies to dry out! LOL I'm so sorry you had such a rough time on the trail. I love your good attitude. Yes, people that "should all over you" are annoying and uncalled for! "You should have " is RARELY helpful and just makes them into holier-than-thou a$$holes!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

There were other people walking past the lake every now and then so I wasn’t in the skinny dipping state of mind! And yeah, that wasn’t the most pleasant interaction but I find that when people have to assert they’re an expert at something, they NEED to be the expert. Like maybe they’ve been bullied or put down a lot. So I was trying to bare that in mind while getting through that conversation!

[@sunnyrivers]

🥾🌿👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😎💙

[@frankvelazqiez2961]

Don't lean against the lightening rod aka tree.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

I talk about this in a few other places, being in an open field is the worst spot you could be. In this video, I was about to go up a mountain pass and be higher in elevation, too, so staying dry by a tree instead of continuing on where it was more dangerous was my best bet

[@icuabc1235]

I'm with you girl

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

🤘

[@lionandthelamb9379]

I was in Israel for 15 days and around day 13 I was ready to leave. It was a great experience that I will remember always but I was ready to leave. The restaurant food is very expensive and not very good. All restaurants are owned by Jews whether it is Chinese, Mexican, or French. Not to be rude but Jewish people cannot cook. I ate falafel sandwiches most days. The stores are very primitive, no supermarkets there. When I got back and slipped into my car I was happy to be home.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Hey now, that’s not very nice to say all Jewish people can’t cook! I do get what you mean about being ready to be done with a trip, though!

[@lionandthelamb9379]

@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces OK. Just the ones I've known and tasted their food. 😀 I have followed several Jewish recipes with the same result. I'm sure there are Jewish people that can cook and I just haven't met them yet.

[@BBBYpsi]

Hey Maddie did not hear back from you if the error cleared & you got the venmoe I sent?

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Sorry, I thought I commented on it on Venmo itself! Yes I got it! Thanks again!!

[@davidheard7746]

Sometimes you just have to relish the suck😎

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Yes! Exactly!

[@davidemm829]

your way of mental defense of not do good things happening .* Smile*

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

😊

[@davidemm829]

"you should" ppl..unsolicited advise is often criticism...blah..I get it ,M

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Definitely!

[@davidemm829]

Gosh, I just grasped how serious this hike is..I know you made it and got ok..so I won't get into my empathy support language. You..you. Really press your limits..

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks, Dave!