Cactus to Clouds to Cactus (C2C2C) | Ultimate Palm Springs Challenge

[@weekendhikeraz]

I've never heard of this challenge before! Amazing, great achievement!!

[@JustinGaerlan]

Thanks a bunch! It's a pretty unique challenge. Give it a shot! If things don’t go as planned, there’s always a tram to take you back down.

[@armanix510]

you built different, way to touch the sky. keep inspiring bro!

[@JustinGaerlan]

Guess we're both built different! 😉

[@Mr.Overhill]

Brutal, dude! But they looked like fun miles. Cheers.

[@FootstepsandForaging]

Tough trail for sure -- impressive hike! Socal has some of the best hiking this time of year. Hoping the wildfire clears up soon. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@sebastiannai4381]

Great job, and impressive to have the energy left to bang out the set of pull-ups!

[@JustinGaerlan]

Haha, yeah, figured I'd give my legs a break.

[@resynthesizer4565]

Beast Mode !

[@thehikingpaisano6109]

Way to crush miles. That trail is a beast. Well done!

[@JustinGaerlan]

Appreciate it! Yeah, that trail was no joke.

[@mikemurphyseemsliked]

This is wonderful! The best part ... your family waiting for you at the end! Great video

[@chrisbrunn3480]

While that is very wholesome the best part was the pull ups on the bar with a mile left to go lol.

[@JustinGaerlan]

Thanks so much! That was definitely the highlight for me too.

[@JustinGaerlan]

​@@chrisbrunn3480 Ha I honestly almost did it on the way up, but decided to earn it for the finish.

[@2heeldrivin431]

You made that look easy! Great job and loved your reception!

[@JustinGaerlan]

Thanks so much! I'm glad it looked easy, but it definitely had its challenges. Family finishes are the best.

[@Ramenscooter]

Well done!

[@azizzakkout9403]

Nice job

[@nahferals]

Wow, I would love to do this one day. Great job 💪

[@jorgemiguel1040]

Truly getting IT! Also the best finish!

[@michael7v6]

Great job bro!

[@russellcole3549]

Totally cool! Loved the reception committee.

[@glennk1931]

Fantastic job.

[@GinaVega-l4r]

Way to F'n go dude! 🤘🏽

[@alextheis1123]

Fantastic job sir. Props!

[@dhcoleman1664]

well done

[@silvermaiden77]

i can't even imagine anyone able to do that type of mega-enduro hike. 11,700 elev gain and 30 miles in one long day. And i have done my share of tough long challenge day hikes and backpacks. I always brag about my 5000 ft ele descent and ascent to the bottom of the Grand Canyon(22 miles round trip from Mather campsite). Did it in 8 hrs in 1995 when i was in peak condition. But yours beats that by a long shot. It is like the marathon times 5. BTW i love San Jacinto mts and have done the peak twice but first time i took the tramway to give me a boost. Congrats to you for your feat!!

[@JustinGaerlan]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that. Your Grand Canyon hike sounds incredibly challenging too - 5000 ft of elevation change in 22 miles is no joke! That's a serious accomplishment. San Jacinto is definitely a special place. I'm glad you've had the chance to experience it, even with the tramway assist the first time! 😉 This reminds me of my Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim (R3) run last year, which was another tough one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXyrc2Ojnr6DecUsi=121DhN8Zfa3ALkcn

[@randywhitebanjo]

Good Job sir!

[@Iflyfpv760]

Wow awesome video I live here in ps was cool to see!

[@dominicdiggler]

great video !! You live in the Palm Springs area??

[@JustinGaerlan]

Thanks! I don't live in Palm Springs, as I happened to pass through there for vacation. I couldn't pass up the opportunity. This run almost didn't happen as I was tracking a potential snowstorm. While no views were available at the top, it was good enough to get it done.

[@silvermaiden77]

Thank you for sending me a gmail reply: One worthy challenge day hike would be the Mt Whitney day trek. That to be would be the most breathtaking scenic challenging day hike. 6000+ elevation gain and back. Maybe 25 miles total(not sure on distance). I have done a ton of long day treks all over sierras and also 7-9 day backpack trips. There is no more awesome adventure than trekking the sierras, the most gorgeous mts on the planet. I do love the San Jacinto Mts. Happy hiking!!!

[@JustinGaerlan]

Yeah, the Sierras are incredible. I've done Mt Whitney backpacking over two days around 13 years ago. I would love to day trek it if I get selected in the lottery. 🤞 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p33RhoN7gcmVapY

[@benjamindiedering]

Very impressive! How long did you prepare for this? Can you do a load out video? Very very cool!! Thank you for posting this! Please post more of these videos!! :) cheers from LA

[@JustinGaerlan]

Thanks so much! I actually didn't train specifically for this, which makes it even more surprising! 😅 Most of my base training has been hiking/running 4K-6K ft of vertical on the weekends. Not sure what a load out video is, but I'm assuming it's showcasing all the gear I used for the trip?

[@benjamindiedering]

@JustinGaerlan yes please!! keep on doin these videos!