15 mile solo hike from Virginia Lakes to Green Creek

[@ginabrown3901]

What an awesome adventure, thanks for taking us! You are so versatile, you cook, you saw, you do handyman work & a lot more. You are an awesome role model for aging gracefully, enjoying life + healthy relationship. And John always shows his admiration for you....just heaven on earth!!!

[@2021-j2d]

Serenity is sublime! You did it! And you inspire this 67 year old too.

[@sadielaurentiwhitley3762]

Thank you for this glorious walk, wow, so beautiful. I love how you inspire me to get out more often. I still haven’t purchased my campervan, I’m still researching. Also, I cried when you saw John, and he said what big eyes you have…the look on your face when you saw him shows how much love and the excitement of seeing your partner in life. Such a beautiful relationship. Blessed Be.

[@elizabethpankewycz6160]

Wow Deb! I am super impressed!

[@spellmadam2947]

Any day with smoked black pepper cheese is gonna be good. Stunning views. A good, good video.

[@billnalen]

Your videos just keep getting better. Favorite channel for my wife and me.

[@FromShetoMe]

Wow, thank you!

[@slf994]

Hike, film, narrate, edit, truly a Superwoman

[@ruthtorphy2204]

Loved taking the hike with you. 🙏

[@lindamartin2045]

Really, really beautiful video. Trees, water...lots of both...thank you. I couldn't spot the beaver but glad you did. Thank you muchly.

[@mysticalmisfit1332]

Oh, I forgot. Yes! Foresty Forest🙌🏽🙌🏽 Love his channel😊

[@gaylefadden-keffer2349]

THAT WAS SO FINE! YOU ARE DOING JUST WHAT I LOVE TO DO!! WE SPENT MANY A SUMMER BACKPACKING WITH OUR 4 CHILDREN IN THE HIGH SIERRAS DURING THE 70'S AND INTO THE 80'S......NOW WE RETIRED IN WYOMING AND LIVE WITHIN A STATE PARK...WITH MANY MTN BIKE & HIKING TRAILS CLOSE BY,,,,STILL ENJOY HIKING IN OUR 80'S...! LUV ALL YOUR VIDEOS.....THNX FOR ALL YOUR HELPFUL HINTS AND SENSE OF HUMOR....KC & GAYLE

[@FromShetoMe]

That’s wonderful, sounds like you are living the dream.

[@soter004]

I just found your channel and am so glad I did. I've been camping since I was 9 years old with my folks. Now at 71 I try to get out on weekends and solo hike. After my daughter chastised me for not leaving a note on my trailer when hiking in Capitol Reef NP last September, I bought an InReach. It's better than leaving a note on your rig which can be an invitation to those rare campers with no scruples. Joe S from Seal Beach CA

[@FromShetoMe]

Hello neighbor and thanks for joining us.

[@richardskrip6341]

My wife and I just spent some time at Four Jeffrey campground near Bishop. Couldn’t stop staring at the beautiful mountains. Never saw so many stars in the sky in my life. The eastern Sierra are just gorgeous! (Wouldn’t mind taking my last breath there). Also, we just came from South Lake Tahoe. Woke up with heavy smoke and ash falling on our campground. Hope your family is safe with all the evacuations.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. I’ll have to check out that campground. Tahoe update this morning.

[@sobodon]

Essential kit: 2 Mountain Dews and a honey bun! :) Well done young lady!

[@FromShetoMe]

LOL. My dad always called my mom "honey bun." So you gave me a good laugh.

[@sobodon]

@@FromShetoMe Catherine Gregory has an excellent KZbin hiking channel.

[@ladydi4runner]

Bravo! My kind of adventure in God’s Country! AKA The Sierra Nevadas. Miss those High alpine hikes w those panoramic mountain lakes. Jewels! Good on ya! 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@FromShetoMe]

And now all the forests in CA are closed for several more weeks. I'm itchin' to get back out.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Wow - impressive! You rock! Oh and seeing a beaver - loved it.

[@tommynikon2283]

I'm 65, had a full hip replacement three years ago, (fmr. seasonal climbing guide/Rainier), so I CAN APPRECIATE everything you're doing, accomplishing. The fact that you're still doing these activities tells me volumes....that you've been ACTIVE your whole life. It' so EASY when you're young, or younger; the real trick is to keep grinding the older you get. THAT is the ultimate challenge. KUDOS to you and the channel, the sheer amount of WORK involved, like: for your POV, camera angles, sequences, etc.= MORE than 15 miles!! Lastly, for me....I keep a dedicated daypack, pre-packed, ready to go. The only thing I have to do is fill up the water bottles. I found this much easier to do....rather than constantly having to "build" my kit, assemble the items from multiple backpacks, etc. (I have a 20L pack for day-hike stuff: space blanket, rain pants, wool hat, first aid, paracord, knife, etc. For anything longer, I use a 65L pack, again....pre-assembled, ready to go.) And....DON'T forget the MOLESKIN and BEAR SPRAY!

[@FromShetoMe]

Thankfully, I haven't had the need for moleskin in many decades. Thank goodness for new materials. I guess those new materials include much better replacements for joints. John also had a hip replacement and I'm so glad he can still hike. Yes, I need to have my kit ready to go--I'll work on that.

[@dianenaylor]

Couple goals! ☺️💘💘

[@claudecelinedeschenes1662]

What a beautiful video and hike...great job!

[@bruceclyne5254]

Greetings from Alabama. What a video: great B roll, a triumphant journey, gear tips ending with finding the love of your life. Truly, this was a hike to remember. Excelsior!

[@FromShetoMe]

I hope you don't get walloped by the hurricane. My cousins are on the coast down there.

[@bruceclyne5254]

@@FromShetoMe And I live close to your family’s homestead north of Auburn.

[@angpb6176]

Wow, what a great accomplishment and very inspiring! I would like to conquer my fear of bears. We had one walk right past the van door last week and his grunting / snorting sent chills down my spine😬 Thanks for taking us along on your beautiful hike. I love Foresty’s delivery, sense of humour and his fantastic drone footage perspective of the peaks.

[@FromShetoMe]

I only worry about grizzlies/brown bears. No problems in the backcountry.

[@carolynzalewski4639]

Wow! Great video, we love watching your adventures!

[@lxl8093]

Awesome hike, thanks for taking us along!

[@lindajoplin8054]

That was wonderful!

[@anniecrowbar9358]

You two are the best!

[@suesorensen2440]

Absolutely breathtaking scenery! Thanks for sharing your adventure :-) ....PeAcE

[@allankawakami]

What a great hike with gorgeous views!

[@camperab]

Thank you very much for this wonderful video. What a beautiful landscape. Hiking and recording such great footage and editing and putting the right music ... Can only be achieved by a woman.

[@bridgethill2183]

Now that was my fave! Congrats on a great hike.

[@SanJuanMountainBob]

Inspiring...at 67 I still hike mostly solo now that my grandkids are all working. At times my wife will go if its an easy one - though here in the San Juans very few come easy. As they say, "beware of the chair". What beautiful scenery and your music was perfect! Keep hiking and thanks for sharing!

[@FromShetoMe]

My 1972 Outward Bound course was in the San Juans. Just last night I came across a picture of me on top of Jagged Peak. Oh to be 18 again…

[@SanJuanMountainBob]

@@FromShetoMe Yes, but not 18 now. We had it far better back in the 70's I think! But, how many our age are still able to go on long hikes and climb those mountains? Blessed!

[@jackmac66]

Debbie lots of respect for you. Certainly I thought you were probably in your 50s. You are such a talented woman.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. I so wish I were in my 50s.

[@annmoore6562]

You wonderful adventurous soul! You are an inspiration. Well done. It sure was a beautiful hike.

[@michele2017promastertravel]

Wonderful video. You are such a beautiful soul. Thanks for making these videos.

[@jenniferg.3989]

Beautiful photography and music with it. So fun to virtually hike with you! J&J

[@FromShetoMe]

Will we be seeing you in Las Vegas?

[@jenniferg.3989]

@@FromShetoMe It's not in our plans though we would love to see you. If you get back to our area/PDX let us know!

[@patrickreeks9090]

Don't know if you know or not but, you are an inspiration to all of us looking to wander the country in a camper van. We've enjoy your videos and always look forward to new video uploads. Sure would like to see more of John...like when he demonstrated the outdoor shower. While he could use some acting classes, it was still quite memorable.

[@FromShetoMe]

Hi Pat. John told me he spoke with you today. I think you know why John doesn't appear more...open mouth, insert foot. And for a guy who is always cracking a joke or doing something he shouldn't, he freezes up as soon as the camera turns on.

[@ewetuber186000]

Beautiful

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

You did fantastic! Love it! Thanks

[@johnvalle4122]

really enjoyed watching your hike .... thank you

[@cometsmom8943]

Congratulations on completing your 15 mile hike.

[@ambyrsummerhays3918]

Way to go, mad respect ✊

[@alnolan8574]

Deb, I give you a lot of credit ,that wasn’t an easy hike by yourself . John has a lot of confidence in hiking ability. I hope to hike with my Grandchildren someday after I get my knee replacement. You guys are inspiring for use in over 60 crowd.

[@FromShetoMe]

We enjoyed several hikes with the grandkids this past week. It’s about the only way you can get them off those darn devices.

[@krampusklaus1968]

Awesome vid! Ty for sharing! Spectacular vista's!

[@danialc53]

We have been watching your videos since the beginning and have enjoyed all of them. To be able to solo hike your way 15 miles, 25 kms for us Canadians, takes a great deal of mental toughness. I want to thank you, as well, for pointing us in the direction of Foresty Forest, one crazy Canadian.

[@FromShetoMe]

He always makes me smile. Great kid, would be glad to adopt him as my own.

[@loridumler905]

Thank you for sharing, what an amazing hike!

[@rayjiang920]

wow 15 miles! Good job and impressive!

[@Berniimae]

So high up 10000ft.. a great video,,, love the music.. glad to see other people on the trail just in case..

[@lisachildress9142]

You are inspiring!

[@garygus5966]

Great video. Thanks for continuing to share your adventures!

[@debbiebarnes-shankster6870]

I am in awe of you Debbie!

[@marylouschubert2974]

So beautiful!!! Lucky you to be able to spend the day in nature’s bounty! You are an inspiration and your videos are top notch! We just came home from a short camping trip in Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania , VA. I so love being in the forest amongst the trees. I am 75 and just starting to have some knee issues which effects the length of my hikes. 🥺 But I’ll keep trucking. I admire your ability to go out alone for such a long hike!! Good for you….Thanks for the wonderful , informative videos. I throughly enjoy them. 🥰

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks you! Yes, keep on truckin'. I swear that's why my dad lived to 100.

[@danmorris5285]

Thanks for sharing your hike! Great!

[@jamesbonner5989]

Beautiful area to hike.

[@deborahbridwell7858]

Well done! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dakat1726]

Absolutely wonderful.

[@pattyk8594]

This was absolutely a beautiful video. Thank you for filming it so those of us on the east coast can share the experience.

[@dawnvoyage7610]

Well Done! 15 miles is a worthy hike, especially at higher elevations! Thanks for taking us along.

[@swansodi]

What a great hike and video, I really enjoyed it.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We are so proud of you!!! Once again hubby John is a HOOT! Thanks for the smiles. Oh yeah btw, as we were preparing the house to list one of Owen's chores was mowing and blowing. He logged 11.2 miles in 100-degree heat on Wednesday. He needed aspirin too for sure. See you soon we hope.

[@FromShetoMe]

Ugh. NC…too hot and humid for me. I’ll have to consult my dictionary for the definition of “soon”. 😅

[@pdub6453]

Wonder how many people caught the reference to Maxwell Smart? (Signed Agent 99)

[@HeAndHis]

Wonderful trip! I'm glad you completed it safely :)

[@lostintime8172]

Beautiful hike! 🥾

[@kathyowens9901]

Wow, what a cool hike!

[@christineryan8429]

What a beautiful video! You are such an inspiration for me. Thank you!!

[@maureentweedly]

Thanks for taking us along on your hike....beautiful country and your videos really do bring the beauty to us. I've got a few more years on me and I won't be doing these hikes so lovely you have shared it. I can get the PW to the trailhead for a short one and that helps.

[@FromShetoMe]

No matter how far you go, it's always nice coming back to a home on wheels.

[@chrisdavidoreilly5073]

Hi babe 😘😘 From Chester UK 🇬🇧👍 Love you and your video No really that looks peaceful.. John a lucky lucky man. Treasure the small things in like why you alive... ❤️

[@robingoldsmith2491]

BEAUTIFUL

[@stevekunz6573]

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@TrishBenedict]

It looks gorgeous. I wish I could do it. But I can’t do altitude with my heart and my afib. Our trip to Colorado/NM a couple of months ago just about did me in. I got a Garman InReach Mini for the TX driving trip. Internet is nearly everywhere these days, but not quite everywhere. So I got it for breakdowns and medical emergencies. I just got the basic $12/mo plan. I’ve never used it, but it’s comforting to have it. I have the Black Diamond hiking poles, too, and I love them. I got them a few years ago when I broke my ankle and needed help after coming out of the cast. I thought they look cooler than crutches.. My last poles didn’t have shock absorbers, so I really appreciate this pair. It’s subtle, but it makes a big difference in comfort.

[@FromShetoMe]

Yes, the Garmin is great for peace of mind. John used his trekking poles when he was recovering from hip surgery several years ago. Definitely cooler than a walker.

[@TM88FYI]

Another beautiful video, thank you.

[@wanttoplae]

Cool video, awesome scenery, and great company. Thanks for sharing your hiking adventure.

[@ilsejoyce]

Beautiful video!

[@cheryl7917]

Thanks for sharing your lovely hike and another beautiful video. Loved the Maxwell Smart comment from John, made me laugh and was a second confirmation you two are from the same generation as me....😆. Good thing we don't have to take off a shoe to make a call 😉. Thanks for more gear tips.

[@FromShetoMe]

Get smart gets better with age.

[@bevn362]

Perfectly done, and relieved to see you had a PLB inReach with you..I was missing John’s humor, but in the end he came through 👏🏼 Thanks for all you do to setup the video shots and editing-it is much appreciated.

[@kathyowens9901]

I'd like to say thank you for the hiking tips on what to take, I'am getting myself some of those hiking poles! And forestry forest is a really funny guy but man can he cook! Little more adventurous than you! You need to introduce him to that bread machine.

[@FromShetoMe]

I’m pretty amazed at what he does with his Ninja.

[@fastgurrrl]

Wow. Respect.

[@debbiericketts8406]

Great video. Thanks for the list of needed things for hiking. I always forget a first aid kit.

[@rjahn3000]

Solo hikes are wonderful brings one closer to nature, thanks!

[@barbaracallahan4095]

Wow Debbie thanks for bringing all of us along. Just beautiful hike! So appreciate your videos…living vicariously with you! 😎

[@tsav6952]

Well done and beautiful hike! Was that a cold can of beer at the end? Celebratory beer! Lol

[@FromShetoMe]

Root Beer. Zevia has a new flavor that we think is the best one they make: "Creamy Root Beer". It is sweetened with Stevia.

[@always.wondering.wandering]

I'm your age and my knees don't do well going downhill as well, I usually wear supports now. Uphill is fine but those long downhills are a pain. Water, yep I always make sure now that I'm prepared to have enough. My friend and I hiked to the top of Half Dome in the early 70's to spend the night and we didn't bring enough water with us. Luckily a couple also hiked up that evening and shared some water with us. You learn as you go. Thanks for sharing this beautiful hike and I'm going to check out your hiker channel recommendations. Take care you two.

[@lifestidepools]

Whew! Glad you both made it back safe and sound. What a great accomplishment!

[@FromShetoMe]

Maybe an overnighted next time.

[@adventureawaits5003]

Awesome journey and hike. Those long treks are always so rewarding not only for exercise but for the soul. Nice edit thanks for sharing.

[@stephenbeck4636]

15 miles. You go girl. I wouldn't be able to walk next day.

[@FromShetoMe]

LOL, I was a bit sore for a few days.

[@allisonsanchez4366]

Well done!

[@TheHapiCamper]

Just discovered your channel and so happy I did. This video is spectacular. And we’re the same age. I love seeing people our age doing all the things we do at this age. Thank you for sharing this. Absolutely beautiful!

[@FromShetoMe]

Thank you and welcome to our little corner on YT.

[@dosid184]

Debbie, you really are an amazing woman and you inspire me. Thank you for adding the “what I forgot to bring” segments; good reminders for occasional hikers. I was so happy you had the personal beacon, and happier still when you and John connected. I love the dynamics of your relationship. Stay well, brave and capable woman!

[@Night_hack]

What a great hike and beautiful photography.

[@lizchilders4154]

What a beautiful hike! Really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@lolasaxby1399]

Loved this!

[@joansrvadventures6112]

Great video. You are amazing!

[@dianerizi9119]

To hike and bring us along for the ride is so nice. It felt like we were there with you. Thank you for sharing your adventures! Diane xx

[@Johanncar1]

Bravo!!!

[@billhill8570]

St. John!! What a good man. He is really the star of the show!!

[@TM88FYI]

Good morning!

[@henryhopkins501]

Fantastic!

[@locopixel463]

Just a suggestion: it's helpful to use the wrist straps on your poles. I think a lot of people think that they are just supposed to be limply on your wrist but they are actually designed to take the majority of your weight on the straps not your hands holding the pole. Put your hand up through the bottom of the strap and then bring it down over the strap so the straps cradle your hands. As you use your poles most of the weight comes down on the straps. This will result in less hand fatigue since you don't have to grip much on your poles.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. I do that sometimes but when I'm filming, it is a pain to be putting them on and off.

[@dr.douglasjohnson]

Bravo 👏🏻

[@roadwarrior9422]

Love Foresty as well. Wish I had his cardio. Good video today with great views. I need to visit the Bishop area again.

[@FromShetoMe]

Should be cooling off soon. Crowds have definitely thinned so get packing.

[@tdadventures]

Wow! Such beautiful sceneries! Another awesome video Debbie. I am huffing and puffing with you while watching the video. I am and we are out of shape!! You are so brave!!

[@FromShetoMe]

I was catching up on your videos as we drove home last night. Seems odd that you can’t go two days on your batteries. I’m thinking maybe you are cooking a lot on the induction cooktop.

[@tdadventures]

@@FromShetoMe Debbie, you are correct!! We are cooking a lot on the induction cooktop and the microwave. We are on our way home from visiting Acadia National Park in Maine. Wow such a pretty place!!

[@FromShetoMe]

@@tdadventures If not for COVID, we’d have been there too. Maybe next summer.

[@Tahoetom1977]

Another awesome video Debbie. Your comment on Advil and knee pain reminded me of a mini Yosemite vacation a few years back. Usually after a few days spring skiing around with my son (34 years my junior) Tahoe’s north shore, we head down to Yosemite to finish our vacation and hike a little. Well, we decided to do the upper Yosemite Falls hike in early May. Going up was easy, and crossing the snow fields at the top was refreshing. About half way down my knees hurt so bad I really questioned if I would make it to the parking lot. I did and that’s a good thing all I had to do for the rest of the trip was sit on a flight back east. I am also 67 and will remember to bring Advil next time I go hiking! Thanks, Tom

[@FromShetoMe]

Too often we underestimate the toll downhill takes on our knees. Glad you made it and still hit the trail.

[@Tahoetom1977]

@@FromShetoMe was trying to figure the timing on this video, streams running well for a drought summer. Late May or June?

[@FromShetoMe]

@@Tahoetom1977 August 9

[@lindaalaniz7129]

You inspire me.