Beautiful One-Day Solo Backpacking Trip In Washington: How To Make A Fire In Snow

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Today, I go over the science of why your nose gets runny in cold weather (and it's not boogers) and how to make a fire in cold/wet conditions. I embark on a one-day solo backpacking trip in the beautiful Cascade mountain range. Pete lake is nestled in 3200 ft elevation, and only 9 miles round trip. What made this trip memorable was the amount of snow there was. The added challenge was welcome but emphasized the importance of fire.
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[@ChucoHiker]

Nice video and great fire tips. I completely agree that backpacking gives you life lessons. You’re presented with this huge task, but through perseverance and hard work eventually you knock out those miles or climb that mountain. And yeah, it’s hard and it’s be work, but the growth and satisfaction at the end are well worth it.

[@soniaest3156]

What a treat! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, knowledge, and experience!

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you liked the video :)

[@zacharyrch]

Another beautiful winter day in Seattle! Love that mountain range.

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

I haven't seen anything like it

[@higherlifementoring9654]

Beautiful scenes as always. Wish I was there with ya!

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

We'll get it this summer

[@IskandarRohadi]

Your videos are really great. I wish more people knew about your channel. Keep up the good work man!

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thank you! One day more people will see my vids. take care!

[@MosquitoFood]

Fritos man. Love the channel. Come back in September to hit that region; perfection.

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thanks man, and will do! There are so many beautiful places to visit over there, I'm definitely coming back. Cheers!

[@susanacruz2183]

now if i get stranded in a forest at least i’ll know how to keep my self warm 🔥

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

An important skill to know!

[@alessandroarroyo4684]

Love the nature in this video ! It’d be cool to see one where you show everything you take in your pack for a hike too

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Great idea. I’ll keep that in mind for future trips (and the ones I didn’t already film 😜)

[@justinpaulin9378]

holy shit that drone video over the lake was amazing

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thanks! It blew my mind when I first saw it too!

[@2ddddyl]

top tier content and quality, keep it pushin !

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thanks a lot!

[@dumbsleepyidiot]

I love your Chanel sm your hikes are always so beautiful !!

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thanks a lot :)

[@AlHannigan]

Really enjoying your videos Jonny. I can't figure out how you're filming yourself when you're all alone out there, Camera on a tripod I guess?

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thanks Al! Yep, I use a tripod and a drone when I hike. And there is a lot of hiking in between to get those shots of me walking away from the camera lol

[@AlHannigan]

@@TheBackpackingBiologist I didn't even think about drones ... I need to update my knowledge. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@Coreysnightout]

keep it up jonny boy! great vid bb

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thanks M8!

[@Emily-ew4su]

okay i really loved this video! the snot and bark lessons *mind blown* i dont know how i never thought about either of those things! 8:17 really made me laugh out loud, 6:36 scared me 😂 the scene at 5:26 had me leaning in staring and nodding my head with the drum track XD do you know what the name of that song is? I've been wanting to go backpacking for a really long time but i never have because i'm scared to go alone and no one else i know actually wants to go but these videos are really tempting me to try going alone

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

haha I don't know the name of the song anymore, I'm sure I have it somewhere, but it was royalty free music that I just nabbed. You should give backpacking a try, start small and comfortable, maybe just car camping solo, then move up to backpacking. That's what I did

[@Emily-ew4su]

@@TheBackpackingBiologist once i make it to your gear guide video i’ll start seriously looking into it!

[@burningjoe]

that is a gorgeous hike!

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

absolutely stunning!

[@NoEndToTableaux]

Simply majestic.

[@Querenciatv]

Lovely Video! Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see more content 👍

[@old_ben7473]

Great video Johnny! 👍 What knife are you using in this video? Looks like an ESEE 12:25 , but not the Izula II like it says in the description. Subscribed

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

It's the Tops Pasayten. Sorry, I think I deleted the original name in the description when I updated the links

[@old_ben7473]

@@TheBackpackingBiologist Right on man, I’ll check it out. Thanks for the reply! Great video

[@andreybilyy5245]

Another great video! I am just still a bit unclear on what a dead standing tree is? 🤔 if you could clarify 😂

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

Thank you comrade. So we want to use dead wood to make fires, but the problem is most of the wood on the forest floor is soaking wet (especially when there's snow). We need to find dead standing trees, which are trees that have died but haven't fallen over, they're still standing in place. Those trees will be dry all the way through, and it doesn't matter if the bark has snow because the inner core will still be dry. Hope that explains it!

[@andreybilyy5245]

@@TheBackpackingBiologist Kuia, I know. I was joking 😘

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

@@andreybilyy5245 You sure? I thought my English may have been too much for you 🤪. Regardless, someone may have the same question they can just read my explanation

[@andreybilyy5245]

@@TheBackpackingBiologist Turns out my English is too much for you to see the sarcasm in it 😂😂

[@carlosmarquez8118]

👏👍

[@PlutoniumDG]

yes