7 Days On The JMT | Day 5

[@anitasimmons3599]

❤😊, caught up! In 2014 the boat was not running that far up the lake because it was almost dry... I hiked down on bear ridge trail and out on the trail that followed the west side of the mostly dry lake. It is really neat that you got to hike south bound. Thank you again for taking us along on your journey.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

I did the same hike down there in 21’ when the lake was super low as well. I’ve been hiking nobo in these videos not south? Thanks so much for watching and glad you’re enjoying them….

[@memathews]

What a great hiking day! Cold start; Clear skies. Ran into the Codgers and Hazel by sheer lucky timing. Caught a special boat run into VVR, again great timing. And you showed us around VVR, i can see why you like it there. Looks like your birthday stay was good timing, too.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Thanks my friend and I had spoken to them a few times in the spring so I knew I would most likely see them but honestly wasn’t sure where or when I would. Yeah VVR is an amazing place when you’re out there in the wilderness for so long…

[@memathews]

@@MarmaladeOutdoors Ah-ha! So you were scooping out their progress and actually looking for them. Great timing on that happening. ⏰

[@susanrogers3350]

First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉! Very cool you ran into the Codgers. What a treat. Boy that trail is a gift that keeps on giving ( in a good way)!

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Thanks so much Susan and yeah we had talked a few times this spring and we figured we’d see each other but just had no idea where or when. Really miss hiking with those guys because I had a blast last year finishing the trail with them…

[@aceyorba]

Great thing about the first freeze is definitely getting rid of mosquitos.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Definitely true although part of why I chose this time of year to hike up there is it’s mostly past the bug season so their a non issue

[@michelleoglesbee-flores2518]

Fun day and glad you saw the Codgers and Hazel

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Yeah it was great to see them for sure.. if I had been ten minutes earlier I would have turned off the JMT to go get the ferry and they would have just passed by and I would have missed them. Really great to see them

[@LarryElliott-t7y]

Another beautiful day! It was a pleasure seeing the “Codgers” again! Happy Trails as they always say!

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Thanks my friend yes it was great seeing them nearly missed them by a few minutes!

[@danidaskam1027]

Happy birthday! Great video! It's amazing that you crossed paths with the Codgers and Hazel. Cool!

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Thank you so much and yes it was super great to see them again. I’ve missed hiking with them. We talked a few times this spring so we figured we would see each other but just wasn’t sure what day or where on trail!

[@SonyaBayham]

Beautiful mountains. Great hike. Wonderful sunshine after cold frost. That gets you moving to an exciting day. Another Fanstic Video.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Thank you and this day was definitely beautiful! Perfect temps and sunny…

[@TheHikingChick1]

Happy Belated Birthday! I was wondering if you'd bump into the Codgers. So cool! Lake Edison looking fantastic. We've driven out to VVR and hiked out to the end of the lake. It's so beautiful. Looking forward to hiking there on the PCT! Another great video of another great day Marmalade. 🌻💛

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Hey thanks so much! Don’t need anymore birthdays lol.. yeah we had spoken (the Codgers) a few times on the phone this spring about seeing if we would meet on trail and I knew I should see them but didn’t know which day. The crazy part is if I was ten minutes faster I would have taken the turn off to the ferry and they would have passed by not knowing I was just there…. I’m so glad you have been out there and hiked in the area. It is a really pretty area and my favorite stop on that section of the JMT/PCT. Can’t wait for you to hike it and experience it yourself!

[@TheHikingChick1]

@@MarmaladeOutdoors Thank you!😁

[@rimonagale1625]

Happy Birthday! Nice video! 🌈

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Thanks so much! I had a great day at VVR for sure!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I was wondering where and when you’d cross paths with the codgers. I knew you were traveling the same basic path. What a nice surprise to see your old friends from last year. VVR is a great place to get off trail and get some chores done and load up on town food. Thanks for sharing your adventures in the sierras

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Yeah thank you and we had talked ahead of time so I figured I’d see them but honestly if I was ten minutes earlier I would of turned off the JMT to go to the ferry and then they would of come by but I got lucky. It was great to see them. Yes VVR is an awesome place and my favorite stop in the Sierra…

[@coryoverstreet865]

Happy Birthday!🥳 VVR is the perfect stop in the Sierra and my fave zero! . The water level of Lake Edison looks great. When I was there it was sooo low…A super dry year. 😊 This really makes me want to be there right now! 👏🏻👏🏻Awesome that you saw the Codgers and Hazel too! Another Great vid thank you! ☮️

[@stphns1737]

Hope you had a happy birthday!

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Thank you I did! Really enjoy birthdays on trail!

[@RickandAndreaGetOutside]

Ha! Very cool you ran into the Codgers. Funny scene! I'm sure you enjoyed your rest day at VVR.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Thanks and yeah we had spoken a few times in the spring so I figured I’d see them but just wasn’t sure where or when I’d see them. I’ve missed those guys for sure…. Thanks yeah as you know VVR is such a nice break spot!

[@richardinjapan4578]

Happy Belated Codger Birthday!

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

lol thanks and yes I am a Codger!

[@richardinjapan4578]

@@MarmaladeOutdoors Codgers fovever!! I turn 62 in five months.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

@@richardinjapan4578 welcome to the club! When I was hiking with the codgers I told them in a few years they were going to have to change the name of their channel to “Hiking with the Geezers”! lol

[@richardinjapan4578]

@@MarmaladeOutdoors 😂

[@TrailStrider909]

Theres our guy! Happy Birthday!

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@TrailStrider909]

@@MarmaladeOutdoors 🤗🤗🤗

[@Donovan-hr3ip]

Happy belated birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@montegomm]

Marmalade, How many times are you going to run into the Codgers? The Vermillion boat was shut down when I went by two years ago, so I just hiked on. Anyway, your videos have given me inspiration to hike the JMT which is probably the best part of the PCT (which I completed in 20204 (with a knee bigger than a 16" softball btw)). Keep sending your videos.