Hiking to the Highest Point in Texas - Guadalupe Peak & Carlsbad Caverns in 4K

[@TickThis]

Just a reminder to everyone that the music we enjoy is produced by these same gents. Stunning work guys.

[@Jesusadvocate11013]

I think about that every time I watch one of their videos. It's all so good

[@shikhanshu]

What?? I had no idea! I thought this was some royalty free music they were borrowing. They make this themselves? Way too much talent!

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Andrew: "I'm not a fan of hiking uphill. I'm a fan of having hiked uphill." Truer words have never been spoken!

[@MishaDaBear]

I love up hill, but down hill kills my shins and ankles! On a bike I hate up hills and live for every decent, none are long enough!

[@ceceliabess7450]

The century plant only lasts a year then stalk dies and falls over. They are edible but you have to cut the stalk sometime in may and before it blooms. My late father used to cut it down for us as kids and cut the stalk into like foot long sections then he would roast all the sections in a fire. I am Apache from Arizona and it is one of our native foods. It is sweet. Thank you for sharing this awesome video. I really enjoyed watching this one.

[@curiousnomadic]

Much respect and thanks for the info.

[@AdventureArchives]

That sounds amazing, thank you for sharing your comment with us and for watching!

[@davidparker5345]

"century " plants is a catch all name for several varieties of agave plants. Most live SEVERAL years. One I planted bloomed this year. I planted it over 20 years ago. Also around here. The natives (go to a pow wow at the Carlsbad Park) and they do eat part of the plant THE ROOT BULB. Infor from Hobbs New Mexico. Check "facts" from the interenet

[@curiousnomadic]

32:20 Awesome philosophical conversation guys. We are all interdependent. Thumbs up for that.

[@Michael_Tran]

Im just here to see Robby smacking his leg while enjoying his meal haha

[@Jesuscares7680]

Not odd at all..😉😉😉

[@curiousnomadic]

Hey it's one epic hilarious meal.

[@mvg523]

Guys, I just wanted to let you know that my dog actually loves watching Adventure Archives. Whenever I have to leave him at home for a while, I put on Adventure Archives and he will just chill out and watch it. It's his favorite!

[@jb0258]

I've noticed my cat likes to lay near the TV when I have one of their videos going lol. Idk if it's just coincidence or not, but I like to think she enjoys it

[@traviskinchen2265]

My first trip to the Guadalupes was as a young teen in the early 80s when I climbed the peak for the first time with my mother. My most recent trip there (not last!) was in December 2019 just before the pandemic began, when I backpacked out around the El Capitan trail (day one in this video) to Shumard canyon and the Williams Ranch house, and back the next day. In between I have hiked almost every trail in the park (two trail segments still on the list), camped at most of the backcountry sites, taken my dad on his only non-army backpacking trip (McKittrick Ridge) and climbed Guadalupe Peak with my own kids. I've also been blessed to get to visit and explore caves in the New Mexico portions of the mountain range, camp and hike and mountain bike, picnic at Sitting Bull Falls, and just soak up the unique and unexpected environments throughout these mountains. Literally a lifetime of adventures. This place is the home of my heart, and it was such a joy to see it so beautifully filmed and appreciated. Thanks, guys. This one was special. Do go back in late October to mid-November some time and see the maples in brilliant color with the desert mountains around - it's a treat.

[@jason89988]

Great these guys are back! Some of the best hiking videos on KZbin! They deserve more subscribers for the quality material they produce!

[@murasaki1177]

I like how every scene has a different music that matches the vibe, Robby your sound scoring is superb.

[@carolemahoney3766]

So happy to see you again. I am 76yrs old and love traveling with you guys. Loved this episode. Thank you!

[@alant.541]

Beautifully shot video. Going to put Carlsbad Caverns on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing that adventure.

[@robertterrell3065]

If you go to Carlsbad Caverns be sure to stick around until about sunset to watch to bats fly out of the cave on their nightly bug hunting excursion. There are over a million bats and it's awesome!!

[@kdavis4910]

It's beautiful. You'll love it.

[@evelynmoyer9069]

A nice reminder how we are all connected. Thanks again, guys.

[@blakebean4160]

Best hiking videos on the internet..

[@kimbettendorf3937]

36:39-46:25 might just be my favorite music that Robby has ever done so far. LOVE this episode, guys!

[@AdventureArchives]

That was an Andrew joint! All the credit goes to him.

[@kimbettendorf3937]

@@AdventureArchives daaaang, go Andrew! I love it.

[@nenemcginnis9133]

Absolutely the song for the mt.Whitney was my songs too.

[@williambeck6364]

Love the hints of Ennio Morricone (RIP) in the music!

[@Mangaman_]

Got it on my playlist, love the Yo-Yo Ma album

[@kezbot2]

Oustanding content and musical compositions once again, guys! Thanks again for the birthday shout out, Robby and @Jason Bourgeois I'm so appreciative of your (shirtless) efforts 😂🙏😍

[@jason_from_canada]

Robby had artistic control on this one! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kezbot2]

@@jason_from_canada 🤣😚👏👏

[@jason_from_canada]

@@kezbot2 😙💜💜👫

[@aquagardenalgae2833]

I look forward to watching the next video.

[@rebeccadurrant7115]

Just found all of you a couple weeks ago. Love the videos!

[@audieo575]

Dang….what an awesome cinematography!

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

Tremendous upgrade on this edition in photography and music. Well done.

[@swgl2245]

I love watching you guys, I'm not much of a hiker but love the places and hikes you take the viewers

[@Tolya1979]

Love to see and hear from you, again!

[@eduardmg9456]

It's incredible how this videos just keeps on giving. Great content!

[@LyndonsAdventures.]

Great video . Always love seeing Texas

[@woodsandcreeks]

10:52 Solanaceae. Its interesting to hear AA theme music covered in different instruments at different tempos throughout the video till the end.

[@phillipkrise9042]

Thanks for taking us on another great adventure.

[@myabear2409]

I had a lot of fun with you guys on this one. good job! =)

[@trailhooks8753]

Such a great episode! Thank you all for the hard work you put into each episode! I never get tired of Adventure Archives!

[@privatename123]

Seems like u guys are discovering the awesomeness of day hikes. Nothing but the greatest hits of hiking, no filler, with comfy goodness of tasty dinner and drinks and the soft bed of a nice hotel at night.

[@LordDelCasa]

@1:07:48 man that moment made me smile. haven't watched one of these in a while. THANK YOU

[@Magellan678]

Thank you for this awesome video! I just recovered from cancer a few months ago and me and and my brother are heading out to Guadalupe from Georgia in a few months. Can’t wait!

[@adventureoutdoors2022]

Just started watching your videos. I am crazy about this part of the country. Got lost here back in 1979 but made it through. Watched all your Smoky mountain videos since that’s where I am from. You gave gained a subscriber for sure. All four of you are down to earth and I really love the friendship you share. God Bless and Happy Trails.

[@veronica0406]

I was born and raised inTexas, but now live in Idaho. You should add the Sawtooth Mountains to your adventure list. That is a stunning hike! Great video, thank you.

[@marionnatale8230]

I adore watching you young men on your treks. You make my heart happy. Continue on and be careful. God Bless all of you. 🙏❤️

[@robertcayne]

I cant' stop watching this one for some reason. And it's semi-desert! Who would have thought there would be such a beautiful hike there! Reminds me a bit of Joshua Tree

[@simonjones701]

Really enjoyed viewing the unique geography of this part of Texas. Fun to watch. Come hit the Rockies in Alberta!

[@michael_budda]

Awesome video and the antics after the credits were great! Fus Ro Dah!!

[@leann4925]

This popped up on my page and just had to watch as love stuff like this. WOW what a storm. The cave was awesome also. Thanks!

[@cburgner3222]

Another great trip with you all! I feel like I’m there each time any of you hike or travel. One of my favorite KZbin subscriptions! Always a happy peaceful end to my hectic day. Thank you!

[@CAgirrrrrrrrl]

Absolutely beautiful. And poor Thomas is sunburned.

[@88Kidlat]

Glad to see you back!!!

[@killuax3905]

Good to see you guys back on another adventure! :)

[@curiousclownfish3166]

Just did the same trip last week and enjoy watching this.

[@jb0258]

The layered limestone is such an amazing sight! I can only imagine how beautiful it looked in person. Robby's right, that's right out of a dream.

[@cassietheconqueror]

I’ve been putting off this video because I am so excited about this adventure! As a fellow Texan, I am so happy y’all are exploring my stomping grounds. We actually planned to hike this trip in November but with a baby on the way, we will have to live vicariously through y’all!

[@loganz]

The end credits is as long as an episode and I’m loving it.

[@AnonymousSaiyan]

Fantastic experience coming from your videos as always. The musical choices throughout this one were spot on and excellent. Can't wait for the coming videos.

[@lizzymoore54]

Electrolyte water, boys, electrolytes!!!! I’m exhausted and dehydrated just watching your hike but it was a wondrous day to behold! Carlsbad Cavern was stupendous!!!! Thanks for the experience, I did so enjoy it! 🌕✨☀️⛈💦💧💦⛈☀️✨🌕

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it, we definitely should have brought some electrolyte packets :)

[@annaking9213]

Love the music you guys.I see one comment was that you’ll all make the music, cool. Love watching your trips.

[@bethanydueweke7492]

I can't describe how much I enjoy these productions. If anyone asks what my favorite show is, it's this. This one came out just in time for my birthday and was the best present! From the jokes to the serious, the music and stunning videography, and the end, oh how I look forward to the end 😂! I'm a Robby fan girl for sure, but love watching all of you, and missed Bryan! Can't wait for the next adventure... 😊

[@cities_signs_and_deserts]

This is amazing. Also, epic soundtrack. Best soundtrack of any AA episode. Reminds me of the Lost Horse loop at Joshua Tree.

[@Silkstep]

Another Excellent Adventure! Especially liked the cavern hike. Thanks for taking us along. :)

[@serena_davis]

The credits are awesome. 😄

[@98wolfpack98]

I love the high desert. looks like an absolute blast!

[@AntiRapeandPDFile24]

I had to drink water the whole time watching this!

[@uptrail7169]

Another great AA episode! Guadalupe has been on our list for a long time.

[@bknwuzheer1]

that Tarantula was amazing; you can see it's missing a leg on the side facing the camera in that 2nd shot, so badass

[@markvanderstelt8999]

they ate it for lunch

[@davidparker5345]

WALKING trail to top is amazingly maintained. Just a long up hill walk. The pyramid on the top was brought up there on mule. Other than the need to pack in water (8 pounds a gallon) Great trails and backpacking camping. There are other trails other than to the top of the peak with campsites

[@sallywhitehead6476]

I love your videos, but your friendship and respect for each other is truly amazing!

[@laquitacreel]

Meltology is the new geology. Great show as usual. Thanks.

[@cloverhills1369]

These videos are such a breath of fresh air during these nasty winter months. I can't wait for warmer, dryer days! Thanks guys 😊

[@davkatjenn]

Wonderful video and great comments along the way. I was thrilled for you that you did not miss Carlsbad Caverns while you were out in west Texas. One thing that you missed and that was because of the time of year that you were out is the evening bat flight at the Caverns. You walked through the amphitheater and that is where you would sit during the bat flight. Imagine sitting there for 20-30 minutes, quietly and completely still and being able to listen and hear the whooshing of the bat wings as they fly a foot or two from you. It is an absolutely sublime experience. The Caverns and the bat flights are two of the greatest experiences that one can have at our National Parks.

[@DoodleBug84]

Been binging the channel for days. Did not expect to get blessed with shots of Andrew in that deep V shirt!!!

[@quangphan5911]

woohoo long weekend and a new episode from AA .... and wow at the cinematography....

[@blazentoo4904]

Toe jam and earl haha haven't heard that in forever.. As always great job!!

[@nancyford4536]

Love the hike and caverns.

[@bradleyforsyth5032]

Best adventure yet!!!!!i love these

[@KingDennisJensen]

Always love it when the notification comes in that you guys uploaded a new vid. The content and video shooting is unreal quality, thanks a lot!

[@Sunny74-]

View looks flatter then expected from that vantage point. Absolutely beautiful!

[@paradise619619]

Popcorn ready. Love you guys. Much luv from Birmingham England United kingdom 🇬🇧

[@ozdriftr]

Brilliant video, amazing production as always. Thanks guys had a pretty rough month and this was just what I needed.

[@erichter66]

I love your documentary, thanks! It will help me prepare for this trip. I had to laugh when you were more tired than expected, ran out of water, got the wrong gas containers for your stove, steaks got warm… “this food is not as good as I expect it, But I Appreciate It! I thought it was just me! It is nice to see that these things happen to other people and that they can take it with humor. The night thunderstorms in the dessert are always epic.

[@itscarlosnotcarlos]

Love this! Awesome job guys!

[@JohnKExp]

You guys should check out big bend national park. Pretty underrated.

[@karthikkosm]

One of the best trails. Was able to do the whole Guadalupe peak trail which is awesome because of the El Capitán in the desert beyond.

[@ScottX507]

The storm part of your video reminds me of when my wife and I were camping there. We had the worse hails storm, the wind and rain as well. It was a very memorable trip. Still one of my favorite places. Your campsite looks like the one we stayed in. On one trip, we started in the rain in the parking lot that turned into snow about half wayup.

[@lorraineeagle4009]

I've missed your videos. Beautiful scenery.It's good to see you out.

[@reyl6152]

This video made me so nostalgic for the past few years.. before the pandemic hit when I was getting my horticulture degree, my classmates and i went to Garfield conservatory in Chicago to see a huge agave plant blooming so I was so excited to see one blooming in this! I remembered working out in the summer heat on a farm in the past year seeing you all suffer similarly in the sun, and then I was brought back to when I traveled to Roswell and the very same caverns with my mother. Wonderful video as always!!

[@hectorminator89]

Have you guys ever considered making an interactive map of all the places you guys have visited on the channel. That’s would be awesome.

[@whatoh3407]

This

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

That's a great idea, I'm going to do that for my channel.

[@hectorminator89]

@@IdRatherBeHiking Do it! Let’s us know if you make it.

[@Hikesoup]

This

[@uliseslara259]

Love your work can’t wait to see more

[@msjennwingo]

Another great one! Foolish of me to think I’d get any work done on my project…I was glued to the screen!

[@johnbarns548]

Stupendous beginning to end. Did that exact trip, got the butt clenching thunderstorms and caverns at end. One of our most memorable trips ever completed. Thank you for bringing back great memories

[@kaylynnbrown1901]

Amazing once again guys.

[@DaSalsaNBachataHo]

Waiting for the next AA video is like waiting for the next season of my favorite show to start!!! As always, well done on the whole production! It was always enjoyable, educational, and makes me eat ramen while watching all of your videos. Keep up the great work guys!

[@DemiDang]

Almost halfway through and its already so good having come back from TX recently. Great job guys!

[@damier]

Nice bonus feature at the end guys! Now i want to go see the caves too! The main video, but totally didn’t see what happened to Thomas by the third hike coming. No spoilers, but if you follow this channel, it’s shocking.

[@JJGL13]

The capping on that storm looked awesome

[@robertterrell3065]

You dudes are up on that bluff in the Texas heat (I was born in San Antonio so I feel it :) ) talking about all the people who helped get you there, your collective moment. This is a real Buddhist moment you're having 😑😊 I love it. I doubt if any of you claim to be Buddhists, it's just flowing right out of your real selves on the hike. 👍🏻

[@Jesuscares7680]

Agreed...put some why / where/when/how in the dialogue ....less shots of eating snacks...more meaty(no pun intended) sharing like the traveling shows of past days on PBS...Its not about the hikers..it about where you are hiking/camping...

[@SW-of1yf]

Such an important reminder to us all about the countless individuals before us who figuratively and literally built the roads allowing us to hike and enjoy this amazing world. Thanks AA!

[@marshayame]

I really love the format of these films, they're very much journals in video form! Was looking forward to this one. :)

[@mattg2935]

Great video guys. I really appreciate the work that goes into making these videos. Your interactions are great and its easy to see why you are all good friends.

[@leahclark2072]

The lighthearted commiserating made this one especially entertaining! Also appreciated the mountaintop collaboration epiphany🙌🏻✨

[@PradeepMenon666]

57:57 was HILARIOUS, lmao! Flawless deadpan delivery by Thomas 🤣

[@gregplatt197]

Be thankful the elevators at the caverns were working. I visited there one time a few years ago when the elevators were not working because they were upgrading them. the hike down into the caverns was fine but then having to return the way you came! That was a hike of epic endeavor for an old, out of shape man like me! I was never so grateful to be back above ground!

[@lastminuteman]

Love the video! My nephew and I just did your last hike to Mount Leconte… these videos are inspiring and motivating; keep up the good work fellas.

[@adamframpton]

Wow I don't know how I've never heard of those caves, planning a trip right now. Great episode! Looking forward to more traveling!

[@billsmith7357]

Did a similar trip with a friend a few years ago. Flew into El Paso and car camped at Guadalupe, Carlsbad and Big Bend State and National Parks. Make sure you go back and visit Big Bend. Take care guys. Bill Smith Cincinnati Ohio

[@kccox3446]

as always Guys awesome adventure !!!!

[@susannewcomer9614]

You guys produce better videos than much of the travel shows on the PBS Create channel. The videography is beautiful and the musical scores keep getting better and better with great changes of mood that are so well linked to the video footage.

[@curiousnomadic]

Definitely as good. I used to like Globetrekker and Motion/Outside with Greg Aiello.

[@susannewcomer9614]

@@curiousnomadic You are right about the Globetrekker shows that used to go to places seldom seen on other TV travel shows. I do think that Adventure Archive produced programs about backpacking and hiking would appeal to many of the Create PBS channel viewers who clearly enjoy things like the Ken Burns National Park series. There are so many diverse and beautiful forests and parks that Adventure Archives has visited, and I think TV viewers would enjoy knowing how close they are to where people live around our beautiful country.

[@poojasakhal4785]

The music was so epic! Another incredible video from AA.