Hiking 70 Miles Alone on the Sawtooth Loop Trail

00:00 Day 1 - Grandjean to Baron Lake (26 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
5:44 Day 2 - Baron Lake to Spangle Lake Pass (21 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
13:36 Day 3 - Spangle Lake Pass to Grandjean (27 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
17:07 Hiking Guide and Behind the Scenes alltrails.com/explore/map/map...
31:40 Bloopers

[@kraigadams]

Big shoutout to Tony Anderson instagram.com/ptonypterodactyl and Brady from Alaskan Tapes instagram.com/alaskantapes for helping to score this video. Fantastic musicians so check out their work!

[@oskar_wild_7459]

Hi, I adore your videos. I'm from Kazakhstan and here are many mountains and beautiful places. I wish you come and get a good pleasure from the infinity of a large spaces here! 😄

[@demorealised4340]

So I wanna change my life, I'm poor and have nothing but me, I don't have family due to being in a children's home when I was younger.... Can you help me. I would love to just experience what it's like to survive for you self for a while before I make that big step to travel the world.. Please if you are reading this I'm serious and I really need you're help. I do understand if you can't or don't want anyone traveling with you. Thanks man, thanks for giving me a but of hope.

[@ForestForester]

It’s amazing! He doesn’t have a cameraman...and he have to go and return for take some good pictures !!! Good job 👍 Greeting from Russia

[@demorealised4340]

@@ForestForester Id do it for free and I wouldn't think twice about getting on a plane tomorrow

[@ryjuy7781]

Hi Kraig, love the videos! Can you talk about how you got over the fear of hiking solo in bear country? :)

[@rifaldius]

I can’t believe how can i watch this type of content for free

[@bahrain7274]

Bro shut up , now he’s gonna charge us ..

[@thornton]

Seriously. Everyone I know watches TV & pays for it. Celebrity negativity instead of this

[@JordanGreenPNW]

Tom Thornton ☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼

[@peeticek1624]

Nothing is for free..

[@KeshavDulal]

Yeah,,, thanks to the supporting channel members, occasional sponsors, Adsense and Kraig's own zeal to travel and share that experience with us. The internet's amazing.

[@duncanmitch8088]

Dunno why but these 'no talk just hike' vids are really chilled. Anyone know of any other channels like this?

[@DamienWhite]

Heavily inspired by Kraig, I'm trying the same aesthetic! kzbin.info/door/1Fh5KvILxu4IEoRrFC9JlA?

[@user-oi7fx2jo6f]

👍 Denis Isaev - fantastic cinematic videos kzbin.info/door/ZjxR-b9yPPjhbTVKsdKtLQ

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

Eric Normark, Bruno Pisani. Eric is in Sweden in the forest near the ocean ,not so much in big mountains with views. He goes out all four seasons with very little talking and the sounds of nature. Bruno is in the Italian Dolomites. Very into filming in high up spots with great views with the sun and stars.

[@workin8856]

@@user-oi7fx2jo6f it's crazy men, but this wonderful) kzbin.info/www/bejne/amXaoXpoitdmsKs really nice)

[@frozeddy]

Mine 🙈

[@lutz133]

Watched this video when it was released and two days later planned the trip. Completed this loop with my wife last week. We did it in 8 days.... stupid beautiful.

[@WillChil466]

@Chamaka Senarath Of course!

[@MegaBabygal1]

See that's what freaks me out. Bears!!! In Switzerland or Austria....Zero bears....comparable nature

[@mattmiller6246]

I’m a local of Boise and I’ve been up in the sawtooths a bit and have tons of friends that have as well. Nobody I know has ever seen a bear in the Sawtooths. The forest service says there are black bears but again; I’ve never heard of anyone seeing any. None of us locals use a bear canister or do any beer hangs. I don’t even bring bear mace. It all seems unnecessary especially since there are no grizzlies.

[@texasgirl9405]

If there's no grizzlies, I'm sold on hikin' this trail!

[@BackcountryTreks]

@@mattmiller6246 No offense but this is bad advice. I did this loop last year and ran into two black bears within 20 minutes of each other. One of which was literally 6ft away from me when I rounded a blind corner. Not hanging your food is irresponsible. Statistically more people are killed every year by black bears than by grizzlies.

[@daanl8993]

"Your face looks like you. I guess that's how it works when you have a face" - Daryl, 2020

[@kraigadams]

I feel like I met an important character in an adventure game

[@daanl8993]

@@kraigadams Haha, let's hope you won't take an arrow in the knee then, as we like to see more of your adventures ;p

[@daanl8993]

@@kraigadams Haha, let's hope you won't take an arrow in the knee then, as we like to see more of your adventures ;)

[@DarrellAnglen]

That would be me LOL! Just got home yesterday from my summer hikes. Was a good summer and it was crazy to see Kraig on the trail! He's taller than I thought he'd be. Good times!

[@daanl8993]

@@DarrellAnglen I hope you enjoyed those hikes. PS: Sorry I misspelled your name!

[@Tanya-uf9gj]

The sound of walking on gravel is low-key ASMR. And I love how you get the sound of the next shot, before seeing it.

[@Stickerbob11]

Feel exactly the same way Tanya...and I love the Sawtooths

[@vivekkaushik9508]

Lol his channel's theme is asmr. No talking. No nonsense. Just beautiful nature and it's beautiful natural sounds. Minimalism.

[@kraigadams]

just tying to show not tell. natural sounds done well can almost be like music :)

[@TravellerMonk]

Yes very true...

[@nspinicelli]

He's a better director/producer than Rian Johnson...

[@---xb3tv]

My man fully commited with minimalism got rid of his belongings, now he's out there in the wild living the present, so proud of him.

[@glovergoshawk]

I appreciate what you do and show so much. This video was beautiful!!! Thank you!

[@mihaimol]

Beautiful Kraig. Love watching your work and travels!!!

[@Marc-ox2rj]

That shot at 5:44 deserves an award

[@winterout265]

I agree! I was wishing he'd flipped the image to look like a still shot, then the leaf falls

[@Marc-ox2rj]

Ha! The moment when you find your old comments by chance

[@c.a.newcomb8163]

A lot of people laugh when I tell them I’m from Idaho. I’ll just send them this vid from now on 👌 thank you, great job man.

[@adventuresofjandk]

C.A. Newcomb keep it a secret for as long as you can.

[@anki3336]

why would anyone laugh! you can be from any part of the world. why would it be something to laugh at. Idaho is gorgeous!!

[@MajorAddiction]

potato

[@c.a.newcomb8163]

M.A. yeah, that’s usually the first thing people say. 😂

[@jonathanfrench2875]

@@c.a.newcomb8163 yep!!! they dont have a clue..... 2 sisters out there northern idaho. awesome scenery...

[@lianefisher5377]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@robertrice6735]

I LOVE your videos. So relaxing, well done and beautiful. Your follow up at the end with good tips and info is icing on the cake! Thanks!

[@boon5577]

The greatest thing about this is the amount of work this guy put in. Not only did he hike 70 miles, he also had to carry some kind of camera equipment with him. That could potentially be a lot of extra weight. Everytime he sets up a camera he has to go back and get it. This is crazy.

[@genxtechguy]

I don’t meditate .. I don’t need to. I watch Craig Adams hiking videos. Then I’m at peace and my life is in balance. Work of art as usual.

[@youpat]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and those fantastic landscapes !

[@angelmadrid1202]

Absolutely beautiful work. Breathtaking

[@jacksonthorn6304]

insane how I live only 2 hours from there and hardly knew this beauty existed.

[@demorealised4340]

You're so lucky mate, go out and explore, what I would give to be able to go there

[@NoahSRussell]

The sawtooths are a real hidden gem

[@crosstolerance]

Yeah, I live in Twin Falls, Idaho and the Sawtooth Mountains are amazing!

[@jordanwitgenstein6648]

I’m from Boise!

[@aditgustiana3237]

Awww your'e so lucky

[@rylandrussell4068]

The "ripples" shot is my favorite shot so far (13 minutes in). Reminds me of that quote by Mother Teresa "“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” With 436k subscribers, you better believe you have influence. I love seeing creation through your lens, it brings a calm to me in the middle of the chaos. Thanks Kraig.

[@psychobartus]

I only hope he can influence people to be better than Mother Teresa, she was after all a bit of a scumbag

[@cherylharman9550]

@@psychobartus troll alert

[@psychobartus]

@@cherylharman9550 how so?

[@juulikuu9472]

Love it! It is just beautiful. Kraig, thank you! Your videos are making me appreciate little things in life and bring a bit of peace and calmness to this crazy world. Could watch them over and over.

[@fragtmk8595]

Just beautiful... thx a lot for sharing with us these amazing landscapes. Merci Monsieur !

[@florisligtelijn]

The ability to be alone is a skill very few people possess...

[@OShaughnessysPub]

Amen!

[@samanthaneal2064]

This is wild. I was there just yesterday! Native Idahoan backpacking for the first time. Went to Alpine and Sawtooth lakes. Beautiful place, thanks for this!

[@PavelLarsson]

Thank you so much for this clip! Amazing scenery and a great piece of videography! Also thanks for sharing your tips and experience as a hiker!

[@irbis71]

Thank you so much for another amazing video. You are truly an inspiration.

[@jonathankulic6840]

Kraig has show me more beauty in nature than television has ever done in my 24 years of being alive

[@ladyeffervescentontwtich]

I will say- Kraig, that this video is very giving than your other hiking videos. You are inviting people who watch to have a similar experience or want the same experience and providing clear and explanatory information to give us the power to do so. All-in-all, I like this format and encourage you to keep going =)

[@arnaudkankelj1430]

Such a fantastic work, thank you for sharing ! By far the best backpacking video I've ever seen.

[@kellyr5275]

Soooooo amazing! Thank you! I’ll live vicariously thru you🤗

[@ColinGrey]

30fps gives it more of a TV Nature Doc feel, but I think it works. It gave the wind blowing through the grass and flowers a dreamy feel. Love the longer updates at the end, let us know how the nomad setup ends up going this time around.

[@Thestaggertom]

The soundtrack feels like walking meditation journey, its self, loving your sound choices, bless you Kraig!

[@pardsd.968]

Your videos are so therapeutic to watch. Thank you!

[@sharonlee43]

Such a beautiful compilation of hiking the Sawtooths! I appreciate the "silent movie" so much!!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@dcba3210]

As always beautiful. Much love from Himalayas, Everest region 🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@amandak8689]

The videography and editing are so beautiful! Never get tired of these, it's so calming and a perfect escape.

[@garyji]

Well done! Thanks for letting the sights and sounds of Nature speak for themselves. Outstanding camera work, too.

[@Alex77439]

Love your videos and silent video of all the videos keep that. Great job and always waiting for your next adventure and video!

[@orenthedoc9951]

Thank you for this one. Needed this so much!

[@danacosta803]

Lovely video as always, and the extra behind-the-scenes commentary was much appreciated. Hope you're staying safe while traveling.

[@gregparrott]

Nice and novel format. Thanks for the great photography and the map

[@herlingadventures]

thank you for another great video. You are a inspiration. What beautiful trail just mind blowing.

[@frozeddy]

I must like this before I even watch. Thank you so much for the inspiration and the motivation to start doing this kind of videos myself too, Kraig. Much love! ❤

[@iKeto_gal]

I love this style of quietness ...it truly makes you feel, hear, and see the beauty more. The music is amazing too 🥰. I look forward to every video. These videos are soothing to the soul especially during these covid isolation months. Medicine for the soul

[@FRS-888]

What a wonderful video. Thanks so much for explanation. You are great and I love your work . Thanks

[@Jack-ot9ek]

Great video, it brings back memories of the hikes and backpack trips my wife and I did years ago in the Sawtooth's, thanks!

[@marieta.s]

That was absolutely stunning! That’s all, when you see such beauty through amazing cinematography you don’t need to say more. I love your silent films!!!

[@ficklemedia8733]

This is the best hiking film I’ve seen in ages. Thanks so much for leaving it with just the music. Some of the scenes are so beautiful they moved me to tears 👌👍❤️

[@stuartc9328]

The hiking part of the video was absolutely beautiful; couldn't be any better! Your effort is so very much appreciated. HUGE THANK YOU!

[@karlbe8414]

Love the drone views, especially over the craggy ridges! That, and I can't help but have a big smile on my face most of your video. Nomadding it! Thanks again!

[@adrienlenud]

I realy like your videos they make me feel calm but at the same time excited to go on adventures.

[@aritralucifer21]

Peaceful. Just watching your videos gets rid of my day's anxiety somehow

[@andrewhorwood1058]

Love your method: Silent and natural sounds with commentary at the end. And your videography is excellent. Great job editing scene transitions.

[@tobipeters1163]

Fantastic photography and very helpful information! Thank you for being so inspirational, too!

[@haydenoliver6507]

As always, another beautifully composed piece of art by Kraig. Your adventures have been a good way for me to relive my own expeditions while locked down during university studies. Keep on walking, my dude.

[@grizzlyguy_9597]

The shots in this video are literally insane. Beautiful trail, for sure feeling inspired to conquer it myself and adding it to my list of trails to hike and adventure on. Thank you for the video brother.

[@eM-ed5pz]

What timing!!!! I'm going there next month! What a video and now I'm even more excited!

[@nerdpirate]

Love the Sawtooths. Some of the most beautiful wilderness in the country. Thanks for sharing!

[@Hurmanetar]

Other hiking videos show us a pretty place. Kraig’s videos tell us a story about a man living a free life of adventure while interacting with the beautiful place.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Brandon Davis well said

[@simonyoon4760]

👍🎂

[@domo3552]

Yes! Kraig's films are 'deep', but as far from pretentious, vanity or egotistical as you can get. He somehow 'connects' us to the total experience, rather than just broadcast 'look what I did'.

[@blareschair]

he is rushing through trails because he needs content. Rushing through trails is counterintuitive to the entire idea of being out there. I don't mean to be a dick but how is 20+ miles a day realistic? He says himself that he did it too fast. I just think he should relax more and take his time.

[@DoctorTauri]

Owen Meany well yea. Or else he wouldn’t upload on YT. And he’s doing it for free so what’s the problem?

[@kylemcqueen5229]

Idaho is severely underrated in terms of natural beauty

[@matwest711]

No it’s ugly. Just potatoes.

[@forrestihler504]

It actually doesn’t exist

[@adamweb]

@@matwest711 I agree, I heard California is a good place to move!

[@umairraan]

Loved the video, the place is so serene. Makes me miss hiking so bad during these tough times. Kraig I love this new style where you explain a little bit about the place at the end of the video I think it is quite helpful and informative. Hope you keep doing that from now on.

[@jatakasawa]

Nice edit! That landscape is beautiful. You captured it well. What a way to capture the memory of an epic trip like that!

[@ribe3434]

Beats scenes and edit. Music is perfect compliment to the visuals.

[@paulapaularaejohnson]

When we drove through Idaho on the way back from Montana, I was astounded at the incredible beauty everywhere I looked. Stunning and the most beautiful place I've ever been!! This video is incredible!!

[@ericbrown7011]

Really one of the best you’ve shot! Thanks

[@skylar9143]

This video relaxes me and gives me so much inspiration at the same time, just amazing thank u!

[@platinumtaterbug]

Hey, I tried out your Sawtooth loop trail with my 3 kids! I was about to take them to the Wind Rivers, but when we saw your beautiful video, we changed our plans last minute since I hadn’t done the Sawtooths yet. It was amazing! Thanks for the inspiration and keep doing what you do.

[@RagnarLothbrok2222]

This man produces brilliant content. Cheers.

[@benjaminogle11]

Love this video style. The silent film style was so peaceful and felt like I was there in nature. I liked the AAR at the end detailing info about the route too. Thank you for the content.

[@climbtoglory5654]

Thanks Kraig, I enjoyed it. The aerial shots and ground shots were skillfully done. Look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@WannaKamaka]

This channel is one of the best I’ve come across. Less talking. Less music that is overwhelming. Great job!! 👍🏼

[@elaineburch5397]

Videos like this are just what the world needs to see. At a time when there is so much ugly going on this type of video lets you see that there is still rare beauty to find and see. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@hellrazer7681]

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing your journey with us, I love the Sawtooth and Salmon Challis

[@monteayres3408]

Great video! Exceptional clarity and format. I've wanted to hike Idaho for years now, but will prioritize after watching this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@craig.m.spielberg]

Congrats on getting out of NYC and living nomadically for a while! I'm looking to get out of the city and do the same. And, as always, the film is masterful!

[@kevindolan7180]

Kraig, My wife has heard me talk about the Sawtooths for "decades". I hope to bring her there soon. As always, great work.

[@mattmarcroft8931]

Just a pleasure to watch, and feel immersed in that landscape. No doubt a pleasure to shoot under those clear blue skies. Has made my Monday morning brighter! Thanks Kraig

[@skeller134]

Love this video. I have done several day hikes in this area. This is the first video that I have seen of the area that gives me the same feeling I get when I am out there. So quiet, peaceful and calming. Thank you!!

[@MaryZoles]

"Your Face looks like you" 😂😁so wholesome 👌🏻

[@kjp8251]

Idaho native here and I can attest to the beauty of that high country. You truly feel like you're the first human to set foot there.

[@WillChil466]

Until u find trash. Watch Les Stroud. There is ALways rubble. Slobs.

[@epretorious]

Nice camera work + Good editing = A well-told story Thanks for sharing your backcountry adventure with all of us!

[@BrentSalamorin]

I watch your videos to relax myself, to relieve stress and to find inspiration. Thank you

[@linseybachko4470]

I don't think I'd ever be able to finish the trail. I'd just plop down in awe of one of those vistas and realize five hours had passed and I hadn't moved an inch. Beautifully done! A spectacular way to remind everyone that there is still natural beauty in the world and it is worth preserving.

[@danielkaranja7978]

I have the same problem when I do these hikes in beautiful places. I make slow progress because am constantly stopping to watch the view and take photos and video to remember.

[@Tcstewie]

I was a backpacking guide up in the Sawtooths for the last five years. Honestly, haven't found anywhere else that feels as magical as this hidden gem in central Idaho.

[@billebille14]

Any chance you can advise me on what to bring on a two night backpacking trip in the sawtooths? I am going mid-september with my gf. Thanks!

[@Steezicus]

"Hidden" lol

[@glutzey]

WOW, Great video!! I'm only 10 minutes into it and I'm really loving it! Great drone footage!! Very nice job! Thanks for sharing this with us!!

[@gabrielfarfanvasser7152]

Thank You Kraig, you make my day everyday. The sound with the music, this is one of the best videos. Nice to relax..... I can feel alive again with these videos, Thank You again. Have a great Day, or Night!!!

[@ForestForester]

It’s amazing! He doesn’t have a cameraman...and he have to go and return for take some good pictures !!! Good job 👍 Greeting from Russia

[@frozeddy]

Yeah, I truly admire that too! It makes the video itself WAY more satisfying to make and to feel about.

[@ALEXPLOT]

Супер контент! Спасибо Kraig Adams!

[@WestDonbass]

Крейг.

[@WailuaMark]

Another great video, Kraig! Love the scenery and the format of silence and the perfect music you chose for the footage. I know little of proper recording and especially the editing part to put something this well done all together. Another great finished work! Hope you never change this format. Love it! Thank you! All the best, Sir.

[@chefboy-ar-d6312]

You're videos are amazing ! Plus you're editing is so key to how this all comes together thank you

[@almeggs3247]

There is so much to see in America the beautiful. I hope it always stays free!

[@boyzzova]

Красота необыкновенная!Парень спасибо тебе за фильм.

[@seniorskateboarder5958]

This is a wonderful video. I like the combination of walking and aerial shots.

[@gavinleighton]

What a gift it is to watch this. Thought I would only watch a few minutes but couldn't stop once it started. Thanks for sharing this, Kraig!

[@jakealden2517]

I never realized Idaho is so beautiful.

[@LostMonkh]

Wow! Didnt know idaho is that Beautiful!

[@russelldurtschi]

It's not. Everybody stay away.

[@lincolnbroke]

Kraig as i watch your videos i feel like i see a member of my family. Thank you brother!

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Kraig. This video was smooth and beautiful. the colors were sharp and bright. I loved this one, along with all the others. Thanks so much, from Montreal.

[@SurenAghabekyan]

23:43 I think he also likes watching "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series

[@sarahgarner6006]

Kraig seems like a really nice person

[@sarahgarner6006]

@davidl0917 really? :( maybe Im looking at the wrong IG page

[@marawants5467]

wow, man! this is the best video I've watched for a long time now, and I watch o lot of videos. Thank you very much.