Fear mongering on the CDT. Is the Gila River too dangerous to cross? | CDT 2024, Chapter Three

Silver City to Reserve via the Gila River alternate on the Continental Divide Trail in 2024.

[@CO-ox9eq]

Wishing you the best adventures, and thanking you with all my heart for your videos, so kind and so inspiring.

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing. 👍22

[@jamesgunn1606]

I like Kind people like you folks, nice presentation going to follow along !

[@graceavery1567]

The hot springs look awesome!

[@RobinT-treehugger]

Nicely done! Love your attitude. The Gila is so awesome, I get tired of all the whining videos by CDT hikers complaining about wet feet. Nice to see someone embrace the adventure. Following.

[@Kyleromancito]

Hey I was at reserve ,Snowlake and quamado lake last week.... awesome places.... N yea saw the fire activity.

[@TheFremenChick]

Tip to would-be Gila Wilderness hikers: at the cliff dwelling visitor center they post the current flow rates of various sections of the river and the volunteers can help you figure out where and if it's safe to cross. Enjoy

[@PalaceCatQuilts-ld5je]

Not sure I would be game to walk through the grasses after seeing a rattle snake! Well done with all the river crossings. The hot springs must’ve been a lovely reward.

[@lawrencejohnrobinson4843]

It is hardly fear-mongering to say that there are times when the Gila is NOT fordable. This is my home and I have had to turn around more than once due to the high condition of the Gila. In a recent KZbin, Catherine Gregory and company had to come back down the west fork rather than continue on down the middle fork as planned due to the extreme flow of the Gila. The right decision is always the safe one. The wrong choice frequently has eternal consequences. And bottom line here, we are not talking about crossing a swollen stream a couple of times. KZbinr Dixie noted that when you hike the middle fork alternate, you cross the Gila over 200 times.

[@claytonbatten7317]

Love the video. But the audio is very high on the music but very low on your voice. No pet rattle snakes 🐍 😂

[@michellebentley7159]

Great video😊 I’m glad you didn’t give in to the fear mongering and used your own judgement. It looked challenging but fun!

[@timgearing5121]

Dry undies and a hot drink. What more could you ask for? 😂 Happy Trails.