A 2 Night BACKPACKING & TROUT FISHING Adventure DEEP in the Eastern Sierras!! (Catch, Cook, Camp)

[@Kjsvc]

This is such a very underrated channel. When I watch your videos, you make me feel like I’m with you. Thank you for these beautiful fishing videos!!!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Aw man I’m so happy to hear!! Very glad these videos are hitting a niche…that means a lot to me!

[@teebiss]

I love your energy. This is such an underrated channel! Please keep making these videos.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

🙏🏻🙏🏻 thanks teebiss. One day, I’ll be able to make more of these videos on a regular basis 🙌🏻

[@knightfour6171]

Micah, WOW what a trip. Man you got the Mrs. out on a 7 miler! :() That is so awesome. I love your energy. I have literally been binging on your channel for the last week. I have to say, that mad dash to net your wife's fish was precious. Well done young man. I love how you are always praising Jesus. God Bless and keep it up.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Hahah thanks brother 😄 I’m so thankful she ended up enjoying this trip! We just got back from our 2nd…a 3 nighter! Can’t wait to share it 🕺🏻 And, always 👆🏻

[@ericarzoumanians4957]

Some of the best fishing videos on youtube, keep going !

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻

[@rollout2926]

Awesome video brother. Once in a lifetime experience that you will always remember especially with your loved one. God bless you

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Truth. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jaimezjacobo]

Thank you for making this video brother! 🙏 Keep killing it !

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

🙏🏻

[@EpicAdventuresOffroad]

First video of yours that I've watched. Great content! I love spending time in the Sierra Nevada mountains, doesn't get much prettier than that. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Thanks brotha. Happy you found the channel! I’m couldn’t agree with you more about the Sierra Nevada 🥹🙌🏻

[@Edwardcruzz13]

Wow brother Micah!!! Another 5 star video..ty

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

pika!!! I always love seeing them! gotta hike high!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

They’re super cute!!

[@mattwallace8720]

Subscribed to your channel a while back. You inspired me to check out the Eastern Sierras. So many magical creeks and lakes to fly fish. Your channel and videos are epic! God bless your wife for making this hike🎣🏔 In future videos, i'd be interested to know your gear. What brand of stove you packed in? Type of water filter? Thank you for sharing your videos!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I love hearing this kind of thing! So glad you’re gettin out there, Matt. Make your own adventure! Hahah yes, I was so thankful she enjoyed this trip. It was our first of this caliber and our agreement was that we’d never have to do it again if she didn’t enjoy herself. Turns out, she loved it! Thanks for the gear feedback. I’ll be including more details on the kind of gear I use in future videos. I’ve been in a stage of trying out multiple things so I’ve been wanting to make sure I love what I’m using before I recommend. I will say the water filter I’ve used now on at least 7 trips, I really love. I’ll include a link below. My stove I also really love…but the company Snowpeak doesn’t make my model anymore for an unknown reason…I’m bummed. amzn.to/3TEAVu3

[@bradleyzanteson2571]

Great video! I greatly appreciate you sharing your inspiring passion for the outdoors. Keep up the great work!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Thanks Bradley. I’m so happy to be able to share these experiences with you all! 🙏🏻

[@tractordirt]

Wow, glorious trip! Great cinematography. Micah, you’re awesome, but nice to see Dasha there too!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

🙏🏻🙌🏻 We felt so thankful coming back from this trip!!! Gosh this world is so beautiful….

[@Jeepula]

Great Video! thanks for bringing us along

[@johnnyy072]

That’s the top of Mammoth Mt gondola lift. Great content.

[@Sedona-Faise]

Great channel! It's really fun to guess where you are by your trail clues!

[@tightlineswithtommy876]

can tell how passionate and excited u get about fishing and i understand my Brethren. i live in Bishop and i love fishing oh and by the way ur wifey is amazing hanging with u. pretty darn cool and God bless u guys, stay safe out there on ur adventures

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Thanks bro. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@allan9419]

Jealous…extremely jealous 😂 That rapala 👌🏾

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I’m so surprised how consistent that specific rapala has been!!

[@mariochavez4112]

That was indeed a ski lift haha top of mammoth!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Ahhhh hahah I thought so! At first…I thought it was some abandoned building, which would have been super cool…😆

[@mariochavez4112]

@@UntilJourneysEnd love your videos btw! The sierras are home away from home! 🙏🏼

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Thanks man…I love it when they strike a cord with folks. 🙏🏻 The Sierras truly are so, so special. Fallin in love myself…

[@BigC2112]

Hey guys, thanks for the video! My wife and I moved away from CA several years ago and we really miss our Sierras! You brought back some great memories!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

And that I am very thankful to hear! 🙏🏻

[@cskiller26]

Awesome video! I love the Eastern Sierra. That building on top of the mountain is Mammoth Mountain. There is an interpretive center up there, cafe, gondola, and some epic views! I love your excitement when your wife caught a fish. True joy right there!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Ahh so cool! Thanks man 🎣

[@Fizzyfuzzybignbuzzy]

I love doing imaginary trips with young kids through your channel. Thank you

[@suekutschke6123]

I la loved it! My adventure away from home, from home. I Love fresh water trout, reminds me of my wilderness canoe trips in Algonquin Park as a youth! Go Dasha and Micah go!!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Aw glad you got to see this Sue! Oooo man I bet that place is so beautiful!

[@suekutschke6123]

@@UntilJourneysEnd It is! Fond memories, but I haven't tasted trout as good as when it is just caught. That's the best.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

You really can’t beat that freshness! Man it’s a treat 😋

[@FlipEmpire]

Sweet trip man. I like the underwater trout footage. I've been considering hiking a float tube into that first big lake. I like to float tube the backcountry lakes in the Eastern Sierra on my pursuit for monster native trout. (:

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Yaaaaaaaaassssssss PLEASE please please, go do that bro!!! Tubing that lake sounds like an EPIC day. When I first saw it, the only thing I could think about was TUBING. I think you would definitely get into those big ones…

[@FlipEmpire]

@@UntilJourneysEnd 👍 Might try it Labor Day weekend. If we do, I'll let you know how it goes!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Heeeeck yeah brotha. Would love to hear from ya!

[@michaelbarbosa5696]

What a great experience that must have been.

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Awesome video as expected! Just a friendly tip, if you manually close your reel bail it’ll last much longer. Also, look into some JDM minnow baits like the duo spearhead ryuki 50S, specifically anything gold. It’s similar to your rapala but it weighs about 5g is 5cm in length and specifically made for trout. That, and micro snaps so you can switch minnow baits or spoons easily on the fly. Anyhow, cheers man! On IG if you wanna chat about it haha

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Ahh thanks for that tip on the bail man 👊🏻 Sweet, I will write these jigs down! And micro snaps…yesss, I’ve been wanting to give those a try for a while now…gotta do it. Thanks bro.

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

@@UntilJourneysEnd cultiva is good JDM brand that makes the micro snaps. Last tip is to swap out trebles to single barbless hooks. Really makes unhooking fish and getting them back in the water a super smooth process. Anyways, cheers!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

👍🏼👍🏼 sweet. And yes, totally agree about the trebles. That’s been on my list of things to swap out on my gear…now, just gotta do it 😂

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

@@UntilJourneysEnd haha yea I hear ya. That being said, easily one of the best “upgrades” you can do to a lure.

[@danpayan9468]

Such an epic hike 🏕️

[@brianbaker5647]

That was awesome been watching your videos foe awhile I love each one and you wife is a trooper. Keep up them coming !

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Thanks Brian! That, she, is 😄🙌🏻

[@markvanderstelt8999]

great trip i fish the Eastern Sierras a lot the Brook trout are Everywhere you will never go hungry .

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I’m finding out how plentiful they really are! And man are they good eatin…

[@noedelatorre6597]

Good job men nice fishing 🎣

[@mikebulger1725]

awesome Bro

[@shawnhauptman7314]

What cook ware are you using and do I found it?

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Snowpeak replaced the stove that I use the below model, but supposedly it’s just as good (I LOVE my Snowpeak stove) STOVE - amzn.to/3LXXCIX And this is the pan that I use! PAN - amzn.to/3JDwqfw

[@shawnhauptman7314]

@@UntilJourneysEnd thank you and enjoy your videos

[@mvetter8760]

Another great video!! Still haven’t made my way up there yet. If you are willing to share that location and any tips you have that would be awesome

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Thanks brother! We started at the Duck Lake Pass trailhead in Mammoth lakes! From there, I wanna encourage ya to just make your own adventure ☺️👊🏻 What kind of tips would you like to know?

[@mvetter8760]

To be honest most is about your gear and I’ve wondered it since the first video I watched. Where do you get all that little gear? Foldable cooking and dinning stuff? The tent and so on? Can you drink that stream water straight or do you filter it. Also I want to say thank you for always mentioning Jesus in your videos! Keep it up!!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Great questions. I’ve been trying to find a single “place” to get most of my gear from, but currently I have to go to a variety of stores to piece everything together. My cooking stove was from the company Snowpeak. Unfortunately, they don’t make that version anymore which is a real bummer. You should definitely filter your water. Our water filters are from REI, but you can also get them from Amazon (I’ll include a link below). Here are Amazon links to other gear that we used on this specific trip. I will say that besides my net and fishing reel, this was the first time we used this gear. So these items still haven’t passed my “durability and functionality” tests. BACKPACKING TENT - amzn.to/3vRtxS6 SLEEPING PADS - amzn.to/3zHHjIs MY FISHING NET - amzn.to/3QdaBFT MY SPINNING REEL - amzn.to/3SG2tPw MY BACKPACK - amzn.to/3bI4aLP MY WIFE’S BACKPACK - amzn.to/3SwGUku And, absolutely. Wouldn’t be here without Him.

[@mvetter8760]

Thanks man!!! You’re awesome, please don’t stop! Maybe you can show me the ropes sometime?

[@melanienelson7191]

It looks like you guys started the hike at Whitney Portals but I'm not sure. Which trail did you two hike and what lake did you guys camp at? 7.5 miles is a tough hike, especially at that altitude. Great job and great video!!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Hey Melanie! The trailhead was Duck Lake pass!! And since many of these lakes get a lot of hikers and this is a public forum, I’m refraining from saying exactly where we camped. But, starting from that trailhead, there are plenty of clues as to where we went for those who really want to know 😉😄👍🏼

[@mmorgan619]

I really enjoyed this video. I've been to the first lake on a day hike, and it was awesome. I would love to do an overnighter there sometime with my wife!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I’m thinking of doing the same thing with mine! That lake is a perfect distance for if you just want to do a more relaxed hike and enjoy some good fishing! Glad you found the channel bro….welcome!

[@andresg9241]

Went up here a couple of years ago with some friends and it was absolutely stunning. What a great place. We were there only one day so we didn’t clime the final mountain to the last lake but it’s so fun to see all the little spots we stopped at. That is one hard hike

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Yeah dude that hike ain’t no joke! Especially if you’re just doing a day hike 🥵 But, I couldn’t agree with you more…it is absolutely stunning.

[@alexalvarado_1972]

Do you carry bear spray on your back country hikes?

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I do. For that rare occasion that a black bear gets too curious about our food at camp and a good spray in the face will send him running to the hills. But, I’ve backpacked with folks who’ve camped in the mountains for decades and they always tell me that they don’t bring spray for the bears (because of how rare an aggressive encounter is), but because of those few weirdos (humans) whom you might encounter 10miles into the backcountry.

[@cabinvibesebaystore8956]

New sub! Liked 😆✌️😃🙏

[@devonmcgettigan6469]

Also what rod are you using here?

[@CaliforniaForager]

Nice video! I’m doing some trout fishing /camping in the sierras this weekend !

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Have a blast man!

[@CaliforniaForager]

@@UntilJourneysEnd Thanks appreciate it!

[@owenpierson5881]

What is the kind of video camera you were using ? That thing can zoom in well!

[@darklyte24]

Your channel just popped up, awesome trip! Where did you start from? Did you have to acclimate first?

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

So glad you found the channel!!🕺🏻🎣 We had to acclimate just over 24hrs as our starting elevation was above 8,000. The trailhead was in the Mammoth area! I’ve made it a habit though not to post exact trailhead info on KZbin in order to preserve the “discovery” of these places for the people who want to find them (and to prevent a mass of tourists). It’s honestly no secret though and the best online map tool that I use for every trip I go on is this one from Steve Schalla. 👇🏻 flyfishingthesierra.com/homepage.htm Check out the “map” section and start exploring all the lakes and rivers in the Sierra! Find one you want to fish, do your research, and then go explorin!!

[@joanlynch5271]

this looks like a lot of fun 🙂.

[@jeriverac316]

I want to get into backpacking but have no idea where to start. I don’t know anyone that backpacks either. Where should I start? Any suggestions man? I love your videos btw. I’ve watched them all bc you inspire me to just give it a shot 😭

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Broooooo!!! You’re already on the right path! Discovering that you have a pull to get outside and go on adventure!! Do you have an REI (camping/backpacking/outdoor store), or any other sporting goods store near you? I would recommend going there and find someone who knows the area you live and could recommend a first timer backpacking trail! It could be super short, 1-2miles one way, just to get your feet wet. REI even does guided backpacking trips if you’re down to spend the money. Download the app All Trails, and then start looking around your area! That app logs regular trails and backpacking trails and lets people review the trail so that you can read how difficult people say it is. You can even do a simple good search “backpacking trails near me”, and you’ll find tons of articles and blogs about trails in your area. The biggest thing you need is someone who can show you what gear to buy and how to use the gear. It sounds daunting, but depending on how comfortable you feel, you can learn most of this on KZbin by simple searching “Tips for first time backpackers”. Let me know if you have any other questions!!

[@jeriverac316]

@@UntilJourneysEnd you’re the best man and thank you for taking time out your day for this!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

@jeriverac316 100%

[@alexgeorge4101]

Thanks for sharing another epic adventure with us. I was just up at Mammoth Lakes last weekend catching rainbows at twin lakes and cutthroat at McLeod but I would love to hit those backcountry lakes. Just curious what is that net you are using and where did you get it? Thanks brother, your videos inspire me to go on more adventures.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

It’s such a beautiful area out there! So cool how McLeod is a cutthroat fishery! My net’s real cheapy 😄 but so far I haven’t found one I like better for all the day hikes/backpacking I do! Here’s the link for it on Amazon 👉🏻 amzn.to/3QdaBFT

[@octaviosuarez3511]

im pretty late but could you tell me what trail this is

[@devonmcgettigan6469]

What hike/lake is this?

[@Spread-more]

That structure on the mountain is actually a Gondola at Mammoth Mountain! elevation is 11,053ft.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

That is nuts…….it felt so high I would have never guessed it was a Gondola 😱

[@Edwardcruzz13]

Bro Micah!! Is Dar bears in dim darn hills?? I'd like to experience that soon...ty

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Haha they are! It’s rare, but you can spot them here and there. I didn’t see any bear sign on this whole trip however, so they definitely must be hiding pretty well! I’d love to see one too! ☺️

[@josh8verde]

So beautiful out there!! They were jumping out of that first lake! How long were you guys there?

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I know dude it was nuts!! I caught those 3 fish in about 30min, but we were at that first lake for only a few hours

[@danpayan9468]

MICHA he'll with the fish She's the catch

[@coloradocatchcleanandcook3426]

The look on her face when she got that fish on the line was priceless.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Hahahh it made my day!!

[@richardjyoung4093]

Golden trout are orange in color and taste like a rainbow trout .Some taste better than rainbows.

[@Edwardcruzz13]

Brother micha!! Pleeeeassss help 😢... Today, I tried to reserve a spot to get into big pine lake.ill try tomorrow again ,i need a second option in case there all taken .what lake is this one you and your better other😊 are at?..just this one time i beg youuuuuuu ...take care

[@Edwardcruzz13]

Brother Micah! Quick question...while you're out camping overnight ...do they allow campfire?😲

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

It depends on where you go so you need to research the exact area you’re traveling to! But they likely do not…especially during drought years like we’re in. You’ll need to get a campfire permit even if you’re using a stove but it’s a very simple course (takes maybe 10min). Check it out here-www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/

[@Edwardcruzz13]

@@UntilJourneysEnd ok thanks Micah!...I would be cool to hook up one afternoon for a couple of hours and show me a few pointers of course and bring the wife's along.

[@edmor1086]

You guys are sweet

[@dcfanchris]

That lake just screams spoons to me.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

The 1st or 2nd lake??

[@dcfanchris]

@@UntilJourneysEnd Both of them but the first one especially. I’d have gone with a nice little orange and chrome Little Cleo,Thomas Cyclone or tiny silver or gold Kastmaster. All of those you can slow roll along the bottom and in the stocked lakes and ponds I fish all of those get clobbered by 12-18” fish regularly during the colder months.

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

I bet those would have done well too on that 1st lake! The 2nd lake I actually did try a gold and rainbow pattern kastmaster as well as the “sunrise” pattern, and a silver Thomas Bouyants and didn’t get a single bump. The trout that day were VERY selective. A stark difference compared to that first lake.

[@natefontana5757]

It’s a pika, like Pikachu.

[@keithbandy8959]

no fish up there guy like him

[@daledavis5593]

You need to do yourself a favor and and purchase the flycasting video THE ESSENCE OF FLYCASTING,by MEL KREIGER

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Haha this was 2nd time using a fly rod 😄 But hey, I still might benefit even now!

[@500lbGuerrilla]

You need some work on your roll cast. You're straightening your arms too much and you need to only bring the rod back so your elbow is about ear height and then roll it out. It's more a snap of the wrist in the end of your presentation than extension of your whole arm. Awesome video tho!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Thanks man for the tip! I’ve practiced my roll cast a ton since this episode, getting a feel for it more and more!

[@500lbGuerrilla]

@@UntilJourneysEnd Awesome to hear! Also, where is the trail head/start point for this hike? I want to do it with my daughter.

[@500lbGuerrilla]

@@UntilJourneysEnd You'll just get better and better. Keep that great enthusiasm!

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

@baboonsass I don’t post the exact trailhead or body of water I fish here on KZbin in order to minimize a large influx of people to these areas, but also to preserve the “create your own adventure” mentality. But I’ll point you in the right direction! I use this resource (link below) before I leave for any trip! Steve Schalla gives you in depth info on every region of the Sierra Nevada and the fish that live there! (check out the Mammoth lakes area…) flyfishingthesierra.com/homepage.htm

[@CDAFishboy]

Do your wife a favor and have her carry a smaller backpack than you. I can see you are just a newbie at backpacking. All that crap hanging on her backpack should go inside a 65L pack. The Eastern Sierra is a safe place to learn. Even 40 years ago when I rarely saw people, I experienced anything that a beginner could not handle. Later you need to come to Wyoming. 5lb cutthroat and Golden’s caught at 11,000 feet. Crazy weather, grizzlies, non existent trails, but the fishing will blow you away.. But get some sleeping bags that pack down. I have a Baltoro 95 I use in the snow and an 85 Liter for most other trips up to 7 days. Wife has a 65L Osphrey with everything going inside. Carrying weight too high or out away from your body adds stress on you. Is that the Mammoth Mtn area?

[@UntilJourneysEnd]

Thanks man for the tips. We’ve learned since this trip, to try and put as much as we can in our packs due. Wyoming is a must backpack/fish/hunting trip for me. It will undoubtedly happen one day 🙌🏻. You’re gettin me excited talking about it 😄 And yes this is the Mammoth area!

[@taurus66]

You went up thru Big pine creek great hike.