Mount Langley - California 14er Dayhike

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[@larryorabuena4941]

very cool

[@mikereed3218]

An excellent presentation by Dr. Foor of his hike to the summit of one of California's highest peaks, Mt. Langley. I love his constant remarks about the dazzling beauty he finds everywhere around him on his journey. I know that feeling well after a lifetime backpacking in the Sierra and elsewhere.

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you Mike for your kind comments. It's truly a blessing to get good tidings from nature!

[@mikereed3218]

I still have those moments when I look out and behold scenes that take my breath away, which abound in the Sierra and beyond.

[@coleholloway2523]

Great job! Killed the ones in Colorado, now onto Cali!!!

[@1976turkish]

Great video my friend. Have you tried Mt Williamson as well? If so, I'd appreciate if you had a video on that one.

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you! I have not tried Mt. Williamson yet. I know it's an incredible mountain and I've had a few friends hike it. Any suggestions on route?

[@1976turkish]

@@FoorTrek I would recommend West Face route. long approach to Shepherd Pass. TH is lower than Langley or Whitney. I also remember the good old days climbing Longs Peak in CO. Used to do it at least 5-6 times a year in grad school. Cheers

[@jadejou17]

Great video. I am a trail runner, too. Is it best to hike up and run down? Thank you, JJ

[@FoorTrek]

@@jadejou17 Hi JJ! If you can run up, then go for it! It’s a beautiful trail all the way.

[@YongsungKim]

Glad to see you back in California.

[@FoorTrek]

And great to see you too. Thank you for the lovely comment. :-)

[@bosse641]

Beautiful America. For me it's not so much about getting to a specific point when hiking. The hiking IS the goal. Enjoying the nature, the scenery, the fresh air, just being there. :o)

[@FoorTrek]

Great comment. Enjoy the journey. My success is because of a balance of humility and gratitude I can accomplish so much.

[@ianholl9100]

He's back baby!

[@FoorTrek]

I'm on ALL the time on IG. Enjoy the podcast!

[@sevensongsful]

I enjoyed your video. I have permits for later in the year to hike Langley

[@christhornley1664]

Love the Sierras, fabulous view of Mount Whitney from the summit of Mount Langley. Your videos are a breath of fresh, Alpine air.

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you Chris. I'm thrilled that there's plenty of snow in the Sierras this winter.

[@editz26smithoni69]

I love when you hike in my home state.

[@FoorTrek]

California Love

[@editz26smithoni69]

@@FoorTrek I wouldn't wanna be in the Sierra Nevada mountains this afternoon though

[@TangoIndiaMikeJuliet]

I love your attitude, when you said will I hike all Cali 14ers and you said I don't know. It shows not everything is about completing lists but about having fun and enjoying freedom.

[@FoorTrek]

Thanks Tim. Completing the 14ers in Colorado was never the goal. Covid is an accelerator and changed my thoughts about the challenge. I'm humbled by the accomplishment and sharing the journey through love is more important.

[@forrestbond7667]

Running at 12,000 plus feet , very interesting. So I need to get me a can of that enthusiasm , I wonder if I can get it at Amazon? Thanks for a run through the glory of God.

[@nitantpandey882]

I was doubting myself to do it as a day hike! Thanks for the inspiration. I am going to do it

[@FoorTrek]

AWESOME!

[@johneason6540]

I just did this hike July 8th 2021, solo in a day.

[@potatothorn]

Wow that is some amazing scenery up there, love the wide open empty rocks above tree line as well as the alpine forest areas ... fantastic hike and blown away by your speed as always/ thanks for taking us with you and thanks for such a detailed look at the area, pct hikers pass thru but never show much.

[@FoorTrek]

Great to see you. Enjoyed your video about the pool at Death Valley. I will take advantage of that this winter! :-)

[@dudebossone]

I made that climb for a school trip recently, we camped near Cottonwood Lakes and then went up Old Army, definitely one of my most memorable times in a while

[@FoorTrek]

That's awesome to hear and thank you for sharing. That area got a lot of snow in the last few days!

[@tbl4r126]

I just moved back to Cali and this is my going to be my first CA 14er.

[@FoorTrek]

Good choice! White Mountain Peak is also a good selection.

[@diana.goes.hiking3276]

That is so beautiful and awesome! You don’t think about other 14ers in CA except Whitney so this is so cool to see 😄 congrats 🍾 thank you for sharing!!

[@FoorTrek]

There are incredible 14ers in California!

[@dominez702]

Nice! Beautiful day! I combined Langley with Cirque Peak, but I also had the advantage of going in Sept and doing old army pass (much shorter) but the day still ended up being about 24 miles and 12 hours cause of our side trip lol. I actually like this area more than Whitney, I'm going again to do Langley before going to Colorado.

[@FoorTrek]

Well done! Way less people since it's not a part of the Whitney portal.

[@dominez702]

@@FoorTrek totally! I mean Whitney is cool I've done it twice and I'm doing the mountaineer route (hopefully) this year. But there's some very beautiful and special places outside of Whitney that just blow it away. Langley is one of those, but little lakes valley, onion valley, so many cool hikes there.

[@lackerstef]

This is easy! JK - Great video as always!

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you !

[@nevadahiker6661]

Always wanted to hike that one. I love how open the forest is at that elevation, so sparse! Then, above that it might as well be desert!

[@FoorTrek]

It's really the only "desert" 14er in the US. Others come close as 13ers, but this route and hike is special.

[@mile_high_shed_chasers1669]

Hey Brandon you should hike Bennett peak here in Colorado it is a 13er but awesome views

[@FoorTrek]

That's an excellent choice! Thanks for letting me know about this peak. :-)

[@thewanderingtraveler8984]

Glad you are out hiking again. Great video and scenery. Can you tell me where i can find the podcast? Would love to hear it. Thanks

[@FoorTrek]

Here ya go! open.spotify.com/episode/0ZVMrcYLr6I2V7JLpqzbji?si=dAYlhYVaScqiNRH3F2TwNQ&dl_branch=1&nd=1

[@herodotus7]

You must being going to do Whitney while there. Great video as always man.

[@FoorTrek]

I've done Whitney and Muir many times over the years. I did not on this trip. :-)

[@ruggedland]

23 miles, 4700 ft vert in 9 hrs. Just another day hike for you :)

[@FoorTrek]

That's true in so many ways. Everyday I'm grateful I can get out there and do these adventures and share them.

[@hoaphuong003]

One of your favorite fan from KZbin nation. We are heading to Denver 1 week in September. We stay in Leadville. Can you suggest 2-3 14ers on Collegiate Peak area with NO climbing or BIG scramble to summit! Appreciate very much.

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you Andy! Huron, Missouri, Belford, Oxford, Yale, Antero, Elbert. How's that? :-)

[@hoaphuong003]

Sorry to bother you. 😀 If we doing some 14ers per your suggestion in the collegiate peaks area. Do we need SUV or 4WD to get to the trailhead. Or can we do with the Full Size Sedan. I saw you did Huron Peak.. park and walk 1Mile to the trail head. Great idea! 😀Thank You sir.

[@LinusWilson]

Dem r big Cairns! I would say you are more a very fit trail runner than hiker. 25 miles: Yikes! Most camp at a lake, and go up the next day.

[@FoorTrek]

Lots of beautiful camping spots along the way!

[@trailkrum]

Alright, finally hiking Langley! What an awesome area with all the foxtail pines. If you enjoy pain you should def check out the Eastern route up Langley starting at the Ashram by Tuttle Creek. Great to see you back in the Eastern Sierra. Looking forward to listening to that recent podcast 😎

[@FoorTrek]

It took a few years to get back to the sierras, and I'm grateful to experience them again! Appreciate the kind words over the years!

[@thedaresmith]

1:35 Aren’t you a little brave Ah No sir I’m fat and I’m hungry… ya got anything for me ? No ? Beat it then 😂

[@FoorTrek]

No Costco Almonds for you! lol

[@thedaresmith]

Lol that boy was a big dude 😂

[@having-fun-while-i-can]

Glad to see you back. I really do miss the comedy between you and Meltzer, does he plan on making a return as well?

[@FoorTrek]

Indeed. Meltzer needs to make a return. Let's hope soon!

[@johnspringer4870]

Drought Conditions Evident

[@FoorTrek]

Sadly, yes

[@billrotella9761]

Awesome video, I'm super jealous 😉

[@FoorTrek]

Thank you Bill!