John Muir Trail SOLO Documentary

The northbound route of the John Muir Trail is a 240 mile adventure through the heart of the Sierra Nevada Wilderness. Starting northbound presents a load of challenges including altitude, extra mileage, and large food carries. There were many times where I questioned whether or not I could finish this trail....but boy, oh boy..what an experience!
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[@highway88hiking38]

I did the same route in 2021. Video is on Highway Hiking. Your mileage was much more aggressive than mine, and I cried coming out Muir Trail Ranch. Hit my low point a few miles from Sallie Keys. Muir Pass is by far the worst. My brother and I spent more time in rain, hail, and thunder than not. Great video. Amazing feat. You rock.

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thanks for watching and congrats on your route. What is it about Muir Pass?! haha

[@thomash7573]

Epic adventure. Thanks, Chad! Someday…..

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thanks for watching, Thomas!

[@glopry2190]

I loved your raw account of your trip! Thanks for showing us the good and the ugly!

[@ChadLubinski]

you bet!! Thanks for watching!

[@chili1593]

Great video and commentary. Congrats

[@ChadLubinski]

hey i appreciate that so much!!

[@shedrick6846]

Outstanding video of your experience…really well done. Thank you for sharing!

[@ChadLubinski]

hey thanks for watching!!

[@tanitr7303]

Beautiful trip dude! I did the JMT but had to do it (solitaire) in sections over the years and always had to end up back at my car so I ended up walking more than twice the actual length of the trail...Some of the best times of my life and the most beautiful places that I have ever been. They still touch me and always will.

[@ChadLubinski]

Haha! Awesome job getting it done!!

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Great review.

[@ChadLubinski]

Thanks for watching!

[@cz2003]

Thanks for recording this really enjoyed the views 😄

[@ChadLubinski]

You got it.. thanks for watching!

[@unmvstered]

this is on my bucket list, someday I will see it with my own eyes. But this amazing video will do for now. great video!

[@eugenewang7424]

really like your uplifting spirit, despite all the raining, pain, loneliness, exhaustion...... yeah, not easier, but less hard.

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thanks Eugene 🙌

[@lightwalker4558]

I'm half way decided to hike it SB this summer. I got picked for a June 26 start date and have a lot of planning, diet and exercise to do between now and then. I have all the gear and starting to buy food. Keeping fingers crossed.

[@ChadLubinski]

Omg!! So excited for you!!! You gotta do it

[@lightwalker4558]

@@ChadLubinski I hope so. I am going to start dieting and exercising soon and make airline reservations mid April. I have a cousin outside of Reno I can use as a base so I can pack everything in a suit case to protect it.

[@ChadLubinski]

@@lightwalker4558 awesome!!!!!!

[@ervinslens]

This is simply epic movie, so beautifully filmed. Fantastic.

[@ChadLubinski]

Thank you so much for that comment! Makes my day! :)

[@laceycolson2595]

I can’t believe how fresh he stays!! I look like a dirt bag a day into a hike lol

[@ChadLubinski]

Its those lake dips 😅

[@SuperCleanslate]

Terrific footage, very inspiring thank you!

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey you bet.. thanks for watching!

[@franciscogarza8273]

Well done man; congratulations! Your cool video is a great way to relive the adventure. My friend and I did it in 2019 almost exactly the same way (we only had one resupply/day off at VVR), same number of days and kept hiking to the shuttle buses to get a total of 245 miles. I would definitely do it again one day. Kudos to you and all the hikers that do it solo. Happy trails brother!!!

[@ChadLubinski]

@@franciscogarza8273 congrats man… it’s definitely a life changer!

[@franciscogarza8273]

@@ChadLubinski indeed man!

[@TheRockabetty]

We enjoyed your video and advice at the end. Good job! Thank you!

[@ChadLubinski]

Thank you so much!!! Appreciate you!

[@lindaselover2536]

I enjoyed watching your trek - you really cruised thru it. I am watching hikers videos while I rehab from a knee replacement. I did the JMT in 2 sections in 2016 & 2017 (had to stop due to knee not functioning correctly the first time). Loved it and l enjoy reliving my trek thru the videos of other hikers. Thank you. Happy Trails.

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thanks so much for watching and this comment! Sorry for the late reply...I've had my share of knee injuries too..you'll come back stronger!!

[@barbaraclark9423]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@ChadLubinski]

hey thanks so much for watching Barbara!

[@elizabeth415]

Congratulations on finishing the JMT trail. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience ! Stay safe 🙏 keep hiking!

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thanks so much for watching!

[@TerriBingham]

Now that was a great video, such amazing scenery. Worth protecting.

[@ChadLubinski]

Thank you Terri :) appreciate that!!

[@Mn690]

I’m unsure if I’ll ever get around to ever doing a through-hike, but your videos certainly provide food for thought!

[@ChadLubinski]

awesome!! thanks so much for watching!

[@jillyelston6145]

WOW! what a video, and what a fantastic journey you had, well done you! Your photography was amazing, the scenery outstanding, and you showed me the beauty of the Sierras, and the John Muir Trail in particular, as living in the UK I will never see it myself. The whole hike was incredible, I guess everyone reaches a time when they don't think they will be capable of finishing, but you did, and it was just great to experience it with you!!

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey Jilly, thank you very much for watching and for these kind comments..probably one of my favorite comments of all time. Definitely keeps me motivated to keep creating videos. Thank you again ☺

[@aimeezzz]

Wow, I’m so deeply moved by the story and the telling of your JMT journey. Been watching a slew of videos of solo JMT trips and this video is my favorite. It was like we are right there with you. I appreciate the honest reflections and practical tips in your story that are gonna help me a ton on my upcoming trip. Love your positive attitude and your drive to keep on keeping on… you’re a badass!

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thanks so much for that comment, made my day! You're gonna crush it...still my favorite trail of all time.

[@aimeezzz]

@@ChadLubinski thanks for the encouragement! I’m pumped! I just listened to your accompanying podcast episode about the trip and can’t believe the emotional upheavals you were going through at the end of this trip. You honestly handled everything so gracefully and with maturity… it’s impressive. Thanks again for sharing this life changing experience with honesty and vulnerability ✨

[@keithpowers487]

Thank you for recording and sharing your hike. I also watched the video about how to get to and from the JMT. I didn't see anything on how you got from Happy Isles to the pickup for YARTS. I am also going NOBO this year and got a YARTS ticket from Tuolumne Meadows visitors center to Lee Vining. When I look at the routes on the Yosemite visitors shuttle, by Happy Isles it doesn't go to the TM visitors center.

[@ChadLubinski]

I actually think I got a hitch from a guy's parents that I met on trail. So theres a tip...make friends with people on trail for the end of it! haha

[@SoundMindADV]

I hiked from Glacier Point to Kearsarge Pass/Onion Valley last summer. Incredible lifechanging experience. Great video.

[@ChadLubinski]

Appreciate that comment and great work on your own hike!!

[@KyleHornguitar]

Really awesome recollection of your experience, enjoyed watching the entire journey. As a newer backpacker the JMT is something I aspire to do one day.

[@ChadLubinski]

You’ll get there man! Thanks so much for the comment and watching 🙌

[@KathysOutdoorAdventures]

Such an inspiration for me to watch your videos. I have learned a lot from your documentary. I have only done a few overnights, so now I know I need to get some heavy training in before the summer

[@ChadLubinski]

I SO appreciate this comment!! You got this...super pumped for your goals this year!!!

[@shawndunnninjy]

Thank you for allowing us a look into this amazing adventure from your perspective. I’m a new subscriber both here and Instagram. I’ll look through your content for gear used, hoping you get to try the katadyn befree as the flow rate and ease of use is far superior to the sawyer in my humble opinion.

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey what's up Shawn! Thanks for the sub! In all honesty, I would love to try the BeFree and you're totally correct about the flow rate. I saw several people on the Colorado Trail have problems with it though and begged for their Sawyer back which is concerning to me since the water is super clean that trail. My other issue is how expensive it is and how often you have to replace it! Maybe you can convince me though 😃

[@hhazelhoff1363]

Well done,keeping it real. Got me think I should do it also. Let’s go!!! Thx very much enjoyable. Much appreciated. Cheers

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey you bet… thanks for watching!

[@lindsaymendez7071]

Thanks for sharing. I’m new to hiking and wondering if backpacking is for me. Narrating the chores for the day, highs and lows is super helpful and of course the scenery is breathtaking

[@ChadLubinski]

You bet Lindsay! I think you should try it :)

[@johnbwill]

hey Chad ... I'm late to the party here; but - really enjoyed your trek. In Australia, remote hiking is almost always completely absent of trails ... so this looks like a dream to me. I've only done one short hike in the Sierras - out from Mono Hot springs for five days. Beautiful part of the world. Anyways, thanks agin - enjoyed your efforts.

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey John, thanks for watching!! It’s also awesome that you’re a bjj black belt - I’m trying to get there one day

[@johnbwill]

@@ChadLubinski No .. thank you Chad. I loved your trip. I must do another Sierras trip, with my friend Dave Meyer, another old school Jiu Jitsu guy. It's such an amazing landscape. I might follow in your footsteps.

[@wellseasonedhiker]

Dude, you put up some serious miles, especially those last two days. Stellar video as well! Nice job!

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey I appreciate that 😁 thank you for watching!!

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Really enjoyed that brotha… I finished the last 963 miles I needed last summer (2 months) to complete the PCT and thinking about hiking just the JMT this summer (have a NoBo permit exactly like yours) so I can slow down a little and enjoy that section more. Keep telling people how difficult the terrain was for the PCT in that section along with another 300-400 miles past Yosemite ( the Sierra continue that far) but it’s difficult to explain. You have to hike it to know. Proud of you for getting past the tough days you had which are inevitable. Next you need to hike the entire PCT! The norther cascades were my favorite with the Sierra being a close second. Cheers Marmalade

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey Marmalade! Thanks for the comment and watching....and congrats on completing the PCT! The PCT is definitely on my list......guess I just need to pull the trigger haha

[@paulbergstrom2758]

Excellent video. Kudos to you but especially to that 90 year old. Wow!

[@ChadLubinski]

I KNOW! I was absolutely shocked. A storm was moving in too and she was going that direction...she was so chill about it lol #goals

[@aidan4530]

great video

[@ChadLubinski]

thanks for watching!

[@Mike_Blanda]

“Can’t beat the mountains but you can adapt”…. SO TRUE! Great video! Just started to follow you in IG and new subscriber 🤙🏽

[@ChadLubinski]

I appreciate you subscribing and picking out that quote brother!!

[@user-zo8ck6kg1n]

You’re very strong guy to pack all that heavy food. Cans of tuna? That’s wild.

[@ChadLubinski]

did i have a can of tuna? I don't remember that haha

[@user-zo8ck6kg1n]

@@ChadLubinski oh, I thought you were eating canned tuna. Maybe it was dehydrated tuna. Which sounds horrendous lol.

[@ChadLubinski]

@@user-zo8ck6kg1n oh yeah I had some in a bag that was spicy I think.. never again

[@johnthompson5719]

Great documentary and thanks for sharing your gear list. I am thinking about getting the sawyer squeeze thru the link but some reviews state that the sawyer bags don't last too long. Noticed you had a different bag , anything you would recommend? Thanks!

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey man! Thank you for watching and the comment :) I LOVE my Sawyer but yes the bags are trash. I usually run it "in line" with a 1L Smart water bottle... in other words, I carry 2 1L bottles - one dirty and one clean. I put the Sawyer on the dirty one and filter it into my clean, but can also drink directly from the Sawyer bottle too. Does that make sense?

[@michaelmacias9568]

Inspiring journey. Thank you so much for making this video. I've been telling everyone they have to watch it.

[@ChadLubinski]

Dude… thank you SO MUCH for that

[@CS-zb3km]

Deserves way more views man! Love this so so much! Wondering how I can work my way up to this type of adventure.

[@CS-zb3km]

Also man good job continuing on and working through it!! I can’t believe how strong you were when it got crazy and your food was low.

[@ChadLubinski]

Appreciate these comments man! Makes my week. It’s a bit of a pain in the moment to film, but worth it for comments like these!

[@hikingadventureswithshanba1365]

So much about the alpine area reminds me of the Enchantments in Washington.

[@ChadLubinski]

LOVE THAT PLACE! Did you get a permit to camp there?

[@hikingadventureswithshanba1365]

We were lucky enough to get the core permit! There were some pretty terrifying moments and that’s because we were top heavy. Not as many people backpacking the core as there were backpacking other areas.

[@hikingadventureswithshanba1365]

@@ChadLubinski yes we got a core permit for 3 nights

[@ChadLubinski]

@@hikingadventureswithshanba1365 love it!! Absolutely amazing area

[@Herkamite]

Great documentary. Thanks.

[@ChadLubinski]

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch!

[@paulihnatolia1848]

Can I ask you to share the backpack name used on this trail? Thanks for the great video!

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey Paul! It's a ULA Circuit, I really like it. Thanks for watching!

[@Herkamite]

Solo hiking is very lonely for me, too. I preferred hiking with my best friend and love of my life.

[@autumnskingdom]

Okay so I’m only a bit into this but so far I’m getting really intimidated for my upcoming NOBO. 🤔

[@ChadLubinski]

Haha just be ready for the attitude for the first three days!

[@grantwilliamson7827]

Epic video man! Would love to know what backpack you used on this trip? And if you have gotten newer packs since that are better which do you recommend?

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thanks so much Grant! I used a ULA Circuit and I've used it ever since haha! Definitely recommend it

[@michalkaras3181]

Great document, thanks!

[@ChadLubinski]

Thanks for watching Michal!

[@mikefought3206]

Totally enjoy seeing your trek on the JMT...my wife and will be north bound from Horseshoe meadows in June this summer. I am most looking forward to being away from civilization and with my wife in beautiful country. Question - We will be needing a ride from Lone Pine to the trail....how did you get a ride?

[@ChadLubinski]

Thanks for the comment and watch, Mike! NOBO for life!! I contacted the East Side Sierra Shuttle and got hooked up with a ride. You can try your hand at hitching though!

[@thearthisyours]

Really feeling like hiking the trail with you. Thanks for the terrific video! Do you recall the name of meadow shown right before Garnet lake? That is so pretty. And what camera did you use for this video? I really love this color tone. ❤

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thanks so much for watching and the comment! I don't recall the meadow, but agree that it was awesome. And I actually used an Iphone 11 but enhanced the saturation in my editor which was also super basic at the time haha

[@venicebeachsurfer]

What was your training to get ready for your trip? Also, you have your food list?

[@ChadLubinski]

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[@natlovell122]

This was awesome man! Anybody doing a solo route has some major courage and strength to overcome. Appreciate you sharing this adventure. I don’t have the time to do something as long as the JMT (2 jobs, wife, 3 kiddos) but I would love to section it. What areas would you recommend for a 2 night/3 day trip? Thanks in advance and happy trails!

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey Nat! Thanks so much for watching and that kind comment 🙌 Some places I’d recommend are Rae Lakes, Evolution Valley and Thousand Island Lake!

[@natlovell122]

@@ChadLubinski I actually planned on doing Rae Lakes this year but because of the crazy snowpack they won’t be opening the road down to Cedar Grove and Road’s End in Kings Canyon (I live in Fresno so I’m on the west side) I will def check the others out though and see what will be available this year. If you are ever in the area again LMK, I love to hike crazy amount of miles each day and get away from it all. I also know some pretty awesome spots that aren’t very popular in the Sierras but are still amazingly beautiful with far less crowds

[@ChadLubinski]

@@natlovell122 will do!! Thank you Nat!

[@upsman_96]

I’m planning this exact trip right now. I also want to use the buses from the Reno airport so I don’t have to rent a car. I’ve figured most things out. Where/how did you get your fuel canisters before starting at cottonwood?

[@ChadLubinski]

Bought them at the sports store in Lone Pine!

[@jaredpearce5201]

Hey man. Love the videos as always. Just an FYI, your links above aren't working.

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thanks man! Which ones aren't working for you? I tried them and they seem to be working on my end

[@exploringMundos]

Damn Chad! This is an epic wild video. I haven't been on a trail for more than 7 days but would love to push it a bit more.

[@ChadLubinski]

Yoooooo 7 days is still legit! But yeah, there is more chances for randomness to happen when you're out for longer...you can do it!!

[@divadjm]

“I think I’m just gonna summit Whitney today and take it easy.”😂

[@ChadLubinski]

best quote of the video lmao

[@KaptainKyle_27]

Love the video brother

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thanks for watching!!

[@jeffortl4495]

Great doc! Funny, realistic....showed the hard times too which are often omitted in most vids. You mention a few times how the trail was not heavily traveled during your hike. When did you actually go? I'm eyeing a JMT thru in 2023 and curious to compare timelines. Also - what made you decide to to NoBo? I live at sea level and always wrestle with whether I should hit the highest elevation first with the heaviest pack and theoretically the strongest, or slowly increase elevation and do the highest last when I may be lighter but most fatigued? In the JMT's situation, option A seems to be NoBo, option B SoBo. I did Collegiate West this summer and went West to East....it was hard haha. Would love your opinion. Thank you!

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thanks for the feedback Jeff! I appreciate that :) I went July 16th, 2020...so that was the reason the trail was less traveled (covid). A normal year it is said to be packed around those times. Awesome work on the Collegiate west! I only went NOBO because permits were 100% easier to secure. If I had to suggest which one to do, it would be SOBO because like you said, you can acclimate to everything. The permits are just extremely tough to get.

[@scottfine2875]

Inspiring me brotha!! Just watched your food tips & 10 tips vids. My gf & I are thinking of hiking just a section of the JMT in September. Specially, Tuolumne to Devils Post Pile. I’m planning my sh*t now! Lol. Tell me dude…should we definitely do this 😅. It’d be our very 1st thru hike/backpacking adventure. We’re avid high altitude hikers but never really hiked past 10 miles in a day.

[@ChadLubinski]

Love hearing this dude!!! 100% do it, it will change your outlook on life and the things you can do. We can always do more than we think!!!!

[@nicolegardner471]

This is so cool! Did you like doing the northbound route or would you suggest trying to get a permit for southbound instead?

[@ChadLubinski]

Thanks so much :) NOBO all the way!! easy permits, less traffic, but TOUGH start lol

[@justing307]

Backpacking up to iceberg lake this early Friday. Got extra permits if you down n free

[@ChadLubinski]

Nice dude!! I’m actually in the Sierra as well but currently on a bikepacking trip! Enjoy your time!

[@aidan4530]

Hey Chad, if you see this do you mind elobrating a bit on what you meant at the end about the JMT being the cataylst to help you overcome other challenges in your life? Cheers!

[@ChadLubinski]

Yes, great question. Until that point I didn't know what I was actually capable of doing. There was a lot of things on the JMT that made me want to quit, but I pushed through them to discover another version of myself. That confidence made it possible for me to take on more difficult challenges in the future. If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you.

[@Mwilke3789]

29:00 "it's not" 😂

[@ChadLubinski]

worst frickin day of the trip lmao

[@ChadLubinski]

Are you planning a thru hike of the JMT? What are the things you're most looking forward to? Lets hear it below! 👇 thanks for watching!! 📌 Get a FREE customizable copy of my exact JMT itinerary here: unique-innovator-6945.ck.page/7f645a94d3

[@jaquessiemasz8650]

Doing the JMT nobo, same as you in August this year! Just me and my uncle. Will be much slower than you for sure, but we're old guys. Gotta take it easy. Looking forward to the views and jumping in those lakes!

[@ChadLubinski]

@@jaquessiemasz8650 yesss, lake jumps are a MUST. Have fun!

[@anykterio2244]

JMT is definitely a trail I will hike in the very near future! TMB is up next, solo, in June. I haven’t decide if I want to do the GR20 or JMT in the fall. Nice video btw. 👋 from Canada!

[@ChadLubinski]

@@anykterio2244 Hey thanks so much!! What are those trails? I've actually never heard of them

[@anykterio2244]

@@ChadLubinski TMB (tour du Mont Blanc) in the alps - 170 km. And the GR20 is on the island of Corsica (south of France, belong to France) apparently it’s the hardest européen hike…. Lots of KZbin video on it. I’ve never hike in Europe so I can’t speak for both….

[@andyfisher6568]

⭐️

[@ChadLubinski]

thanks for watching!

[@user-nd9re8vr6l]

Should I bring my tent or bivy sack enough?

[@ChadLubinski]

I’d bring a tent!

[@SpareTimeShow]

I'd like to vote more along the lines of "know your comfort level." Having done this trail, a bivy is absolutely enough if you're used to them.

[@amateurhouradventures]

Awesome video! That route is definitely on my bucket list! What did you film this on?

[@ChadLubinski]

Hey thank you! An Iphone 11, a tripod and complete ignorance of what I was doing😎

[@user-nd9re8vr6l]

Is water fill ups common on JMT?

[@ChadLubinski]

Yes, a lot of streams and lakes!

[@katidebolt9989]

Thank you for making this! I might have missed it, but what month did you do the trip?

[@ChadLubinski]

You got it, Kati! I started on July 16!

[@KaptainKyle_27]

If you don’t mind me asking, are you recording from your iPhone? Also how do you edit your videos? The quality is insanely good

[@ChadLubinski]

Yeah man, this was an Iphone 11 and i edited on my phone on an app called Kinemaster lmao. Those were the days! thanks for watching!

[@KaptainKyle_27]

@@ChadLubinski I’m definitely gonna check out more of your videos. In need of some thru hiking advice

[@microgreensgrower3946]

What does the hand gesture mean at 50:12?

[@ChadLubinski]

it means rock on

[@soutahmike]

Which month did you hike the JMT?

[@ChadLubinski]

July!

[@Herkamite]

What about that sandy trail from CSL to Siberia Pass cutoff

[@ChadLubinski]

What’s CSL again??

[@patriciamoscato6586]

What cellphone pouch do u have

[@ChadLubinski]

Thats a pocket made by Hyperlite Mountain Gear! Only one on their site I believe

[@nadiakeeley1338]

How do you know where the water caches are

[@ChadLubinski]

there is no water caches on this JMT. I have an app called FarOut that shows me where the streams and lakes are though.

[@briansimpkins985]

Also it seems for sone reason everyone says Muir pass might be the worse out of the 9 or 10 passes, why is that from your perspective ? Thanks

[@ChadLubinski]

That's interesting! For me, I remember a few things: : 1. I ate a bad protein bar that wrecked my stomach. 2. The exposure seemed unrelenting and the trail just kept going up and screwing with my head

[@paulbentley7314]

you darn right it is up!!! I went southbound in 2021 and it was forever down hill. I kept thinking I wouldn't want to walk up that stretch@@ChadLubinski

[@robinsavard84]

Is that an Outdoor Vitals pack?

[@ChadLubinski]

No just a ULA Circuit

[@traditionalbowhunter5862]

Damn I didn’t know this dude was bald lol

[@ChadLubinski]

as a cueball

[@JonJaeden]

What time of year were you hiking?

[@ChadLubinski]

July 16

[@JonJaeden]

@@ChadLubinski Thx

[@karllorossanodasilvarossan8708]

👏🙏🙏

[@ChadLubinski]

thanks for watching!!

[@hmoobfresno5979]

Why are you so concern about raining

[@ChadLubinski]

I’m a wuss

[@tanitr7303]

No matter how good your rain gear is, you will eventually get soaked if it rains long enough...

[@briansimpkins985]

Why were u stressing so much about food .. if u had 3 days worth and ur resupply was in 3 days then either way u would seem to be in good shape even if u didn’t have much left; was it that u just didn’t like what u had remaining or what u had left was not enough calories??

[@ChadLubinski]

Good question. My hiker hunger was kicking in at that point and I was needing more calories than I packed for.

[@micheleaday3902]

Never Use The Name Of God In Vain. Im Not Watching anymore of you😢

[@ChadLubinski]

omg ok

[@MrsStevenBrown]

❄️

[@davidhaugen9966]

Not sure it is cool to pick onions in a protected environment.

[@ChadLubinski]

please tell me more about why that's not "cool" Doug

[@MrsStevenBrown]

They are like grass in the alpine lol, 😂 not endangered at all !