Flat Mountain Pond Overnight | Hiking the White Mountains of New Hampshire

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

Last year I was leaving trail and summit names out of many of my videos due to issues with massive overcrowding caused by the pandemic, as well as, issues in regards to what I would consider uneducated or irresponsible hiker behavior. The most notable of which was trash, and human waste / toilet paper I was finding directly on, or just off, trail. I kept some of the trail and location names in this video.If you are using this video for planning purposes, please use the trail responsibly and try to follow leave no trace principles. It only takes one person not doing so to ruin it for everyone. If you are a newer hiker please watch this video before heading out on trail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpnHaHhqp6x8raM Here is an article about the issue with trash and human waste specifically in the Whites www.nhpr.org/post/trouble-trails-forest-service-grapples-crowds-trash-and-human-waste#stream/0 Another article about Max Patch (an iconic part of the Appalachian Trail) and the issues occurring there www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2020/09/23/max-patch-residents-campers-creating-safety-hazards-mountain/5858936002/ Here you can learn about leave no trace (LNT) principles lnt.org/why/7-principles/ www.nps.gov/articles/leave-no-trace-seven-principles.htm

[@PaulsWanderings]

I was out on some of the trails in Loudon, NH this weekend, I am not really in the mood for mud and monorails yet. I have had it with seeing dog was bags just left on the side of the trail. It drives me crazy.

[@beckiejani7782]

@@PaulsWanderings UNH Hedgehog was IMMACULATE despite the many vehicles in the lot. I was pleasantly surprised.

[@trailslippah]

@@beckiejani7782 It may not be like that for long, I believe Steve from the book store is stepping sown as that trail maintainer. I haven't seen him in a while but Bailey (US Forestry) has it on her list for orphaned trails.

[@williamjohng.balderama5023]

No trace principles is a YES for me.

[@trailslippah]

@@williamjohng.balderama5023 most people say that till the grey jays show lol

[@gregoryemmanuel9168]

Thank you Chris, I’m glad you’re back and very much appreciate your videography skills, choice of music and “leave no trace” message 👣

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

Many thanks!

[@hammockstocoasters]

Stumbled upon this as it was recommended on my home page feed. As others have commented, it was perfect for relaxing at bedtime. Beautifully edited.

[@markfreeman7839]

Came home, tired and stressed. 17 minutes and 32 seconds of CGO mountain therapy and now it's all good. As always, fantastic music selection and awesome videography. Thanks Chris.

[@edurban7236]

Same. Great video!

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

Appreciate that Mark!

[@elangfordart551]

So lovely

[@PaulsWanderings]

Another great video. I have to laugh, whenever I am planning a hike and go onto KZbin to find a video to see what the hike might look like, I can pretty much bet that I will have a video of you doing the hike or if I need inspiration for hike I can count on you to give me a great idea. I am collecting a list of short hikes for overnighters with the hope of getting back into shape to get back up to the Garfield tent site. I did that overnighter about 25 years ago and I really want to do it again.

[@jacobramsey7624]

I hiked that trail for my hiking merit badge in Boy Scouts, and it was an interesting hike. Especially seeing all the old logging railroad stuff along the way. Fun fact, some of the steam locomotives that worked that trail when it was still a railroad still survive at Clark's Bears on the white mountain central railroad.

[@rccollins8160]

Such a great hike been ably 17 years for me. We used to do it in the winter….

[@jenb.6440]

Really nice video; you do a great job of showing the events and experience; some videos are about the vlogger and you don't get to see the adventure, but you really capture the adventures; thank you!

[@77confusedzombie77]

that cabin looks like a sweet spot to sleep in

[@lisaallain6781]

I love watching your videos when I get into bed at night. You are so calm and seem to genuinely enjoy the outdoors. Very relaxing to watch. Thanks for doing this.

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

Thank you for the nice comment and for watching 🙏🏻

[@NickandRachel]

Sure is beautiful there!

[@caren9790]

Beautiful

[@UnclePaul]

Very nice. Peaceful.

[@brianandchewiegohiking]

Nice relaxing video ,appreciated 👋🤘,be up on the bald faces this weekend ,from me and Chewie “happy trails”stay safe out there 👋

[@PaulsWanderings]

Another great video. I am learning a lot about "filming" hikes by watching your and hiker's videos. I have learned that having a lot of point of view shots isn't necessary. I love the shots of you hiking to or away from the camera and the still shots add a lot so I am starting to incorporate a lot more of those shots into my videos. I am starting so do a lot of non-mountain hikes until mud season is over. I can't wait to hit the mountains, though. I want to do some overnights so I can get some astrophotography and maybe incorporate those into my videos. I am hoping to do the Bonds again and stay at Guyot and do Garfield and stay at the Garfield tent site.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Vermont......sounds inviting...

[@mandatory360]

That water looks c-c-cold!

[@rootsontrail]

I love trips like this. It’s great to bag a peak and get awesome views from them, but those rivers and brooks are awesome views too.

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

Agreed. I’ve been enjoying the non major peak trails a lot.

[@tylersheedy8578]

I am so excited to get back to the Whites this summer, I’ve missed hiking so much.

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Your van is awesome! It's a nice area out there

[@rccollins8160]

The big rocks in the winter are like giant cotton balls you just ski right over them….

[@beckiejani7782]

You almost had company..... Not overnight, but a hello on the trail. I have always wanted to go here, but Prema wanted the heights and we had a late start so we went to Hedgehog. I'd like to stay two nights there and explore. What a beautiful place!

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

It was very nice. I’ve heard it can get quite busy though

[@notquiteultralight1701]

That was a great watch Chris! Really good to see you out there again!

[@BearTrekAdventures]

Nice video! So calming with the views, streams, pond, and nice music selection. Looks like a nice lower elevation trip. Good to see you out there again.

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

Ya this was a good one. Really enjoyed the hike and the scenery

[@Aslakki100]

Very good. Greetings from Finland!

[@jerrykerr7863]

This looks like a great overnighter to bring mew hikers. Not much elevation but absolutely gorgeous!!! Your camera shots are so good. Glad your back

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

Thanks Jerry, glad to be back out!

[@walkingwriter4325]

Beautiful hike. Glad you beat the rainy weather on the way out. : )

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

You and me both haha

[@kimw4634]

This was so peaceful to watch, great job. Thanks for sharing :)

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Kim!

[@hanskirk-hiking9697]

Awesome footage hmm SONY camera 💁

[@gregmortonoutdoors]

Great video Chris. Looks like a nice, easy overnight trip.

[@tuckerg1975]

Nice video! What is the black puffy hoodie jacket you were wearing?

[@hjr2693]

Hi Chris, Love the new style of your videos and nice choice of music. Plus, I can still hear nature with the music. Nice! Question, did I see you put a down sleeping bag/quilt in a plastic bag and then put in your pack? I just bought a down sleeping bag and I was wondering if I can just squish it into a bag. Thanks again for sharing your journey.

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

Ya I just cram it into the bottom of my backpack within the trash bag to keep it dry. Definitely don’t want that bag to get wet. Thanks for watching!

[@Roger-ny9xr]

Great hike. Love seeing all of the water features. What kind of temps did you have overnight?

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

Ya it was a great hike. Would have been even more interesting had it rained haha. That morning we woke up my little mini thermometer said 38(f) degrees

[@Larry3043]

What a great weekend trip and wow that place looks beautiful to hike. Got lucky with missing the rain also. Did you run into any other people out there hiking or camping at all? As always great video!

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

Saw 5 other people. A group of two were camping and then another late solo guy camped as well. Only saw 2 people out for the day though. Apparently this place can get really busy though so I suppose we lucked out pretty well

[@AdventureswithRod]

so glad you're back. always relaxing to watch your hikes. BTW, I have the same OR cap in blue and noticed the brim is sort of wonky...seems like it's on right but it tends to sag on one side. Does yours do that?

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

I don’t think so on mine. At least not that I have noticed

[@barracudaswim]

Another great video! Have you used the REI Passage 1 tent yet and if you have, how did you like it?

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

I have not. I bought that specific for winter camping and unfortunately did not do any this season

[@TheEvandando]

Just watching and noticed. Friend had 2 foam pads was thinking about doubling up how well is it working out?

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

He was using the thermarest zlite foam pad and the Paria recharge inflatable pad. He slept warm through the night with both. I think he likes the foam under to kind of protect the pad and double nice for lounging haha

[@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA]

Looks like a great place to go. I have been considering it since before the pandemic. Was some of that hike on the old logging railroad?

[@trailslippah]

It follows the old railroad bed and has one of the sharpest turns in the whites. You wont notice it, a mans sharp turn is not the same as a railroad lol I hit this with a friend after I got off the LT, it also rained but we stealthed due to so many people at the shelter. I slept for 12 hours and took 3 or 4 naps. Very relaxing hike.

[@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA]

@@trailslippah Thanks for the info. I hope to get up there this year.

[@trailslippah]

@@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA I filmed it but it never made the cut to be edited and uploaded like so many other hikes. Lol

[@rgmALC]

Found it....I found the Heavenly Donuts bag at 11:13. What do I win?

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

There’s another one in the video too 😂

[@KB-re4ku]

Where do you get music for your videos? Thanks.

[@ChrisGoesOutdoors]

I have used epidemic sound, musicbed, and the youtube audio library. The tracks from this are from musicbed

[@CodyLundin007]

Chris, do you believe in a hidden hand over reality, and that there are no such thing as coincidences?