Scrambling and Snow - Hiking the Hexatrek 11

[@Balue7]

You put up the video the day I went on trail. Don't have the service to watch it yet, but here's a comment. 🤞 Been a bit surprised myself that you're channel hasn't gained more traction. Wish there were more channels like yours and less gear review, but I guess people go where the algorithm guides them.

[@LaurenRoerick]

Aw thanks! I’m glad to hear that :) And happy trails!!! Enjoy

[@yujikaneko4055]

My fave section so far! except for the slugs lol.

[@LaurenRoerick]

It was a gorgeous section!! But yeah not a fan of all the slug slime on my tent 😂

[@Wilhelm369]

Awesome stuff as always!

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you!!

[@Cr-mc9xs]

Love that the crazier it gets out there the bigger your smile gets!! You rock 🙌

[@LaurenRoerick]

Haha it’s probably a coping mechanism 😅 no but actually I’m just having a really good time

[@Dante07cid]

So spectacular! What an awesome trip. You are so fortunate to see with your own eyes. 🙏🏔

[@LaurenRoerick]

100%! I feel that way everyday out here :)

[@robertdean1579]

Looks awesome!

[@LaurenRoerick]

It was amazing!

[@Kiev-in-3-days]

Amazing videos. If your videos don't make more hikers want to hike the Hexatrek then nothing will.

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you!!

[@Tboneguy03]

Pretty section! Glad the views opened up a bit! Gotta love more drone vids! #FromWhereIDrone

[@LaurenRoerick]

Yeah I was glad I at least got something out of all that stress! And it’s been so dang windy on this trail it’s such a challenge to find a moment to fly it!

[@cartapouille]

Oh that introduction is a big pile of "nope", ahah can't get on such snowy steeps anymore, or not without proper equipment, still got ptsd from my slides! Otherwise amazing landscapes and cool moments with other Hexatrekers, that's really nice !

[@LaurenRoerick]

Hahha yeah it was terrible. I just had no idea how much snow there would be, or even that there would be any. Cheval Blanc was fine because it’s not steep on the way up, but the Dents Blanche? Hell nah.

[@CezarOutdoors]

Beautiful places! Great job, Lauren!

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you!!

[@lanajohnson7073]

So amazingly beautiful! Wow! Also some of that looked terrifying - glad you were all in it together!

[@LaurenRoerick]

Haha yeah it was legit scary. Those two trail runners were so annoying actually haha. They went the stupid way, where we island hopped to the safe spaces along the way. I was worried for them, but eventually they got up, about 30-40kms after we did.

[@LaurenRoerick]

*mins not kms

[@Lambremuse]

Lac Blanc ❤ Mont Blanc. Such a great video, thank you for bringing us along on your adventure. Did you know there is a small hydropower plant under the Lac Blanc, that powers the refuge? A unique piece of technology developed on purpose for the place. It's also complemented by solar panels, I was there the day the helicopter brought them! Looking forward to the next episode!!

[@LaurenRoerick]

Ah very cool! It’s a beautiful place! I didn’t stay long tho since there were so many tourists and it was cold! Haha

[@ThePorterdog]

Holy crap, that looked scary and very difficult to do, good job, Kid!!

[@LaurenRoerick]

It was both! Haha thanks :)

[@mars_hikes967]

Crampons are for the weak and the dumb. Profile on soles as well, Nike Air Pegasus for the win. Thankfully, she didn't slide to her demise, so we can enjoy more awesome videos in the future.

[@johann-roux-ada]

😅

[@kristopherallison6127]

So beautiful! Thank you for the time and effort put into this video so we can enjoy from afar. 😍

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thanks so much :) I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

[@user-benjamin0958]

Wow, this episode kept this old man on the edge of his seat . Very scetchy part of the trail but very beautiful scenery . Oh, were those leaches that were on your tent or snails ? Anyway, great video, stay safe, adventurer .

[@LaurenRoerick]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! They were slugs! Haha the left so much slime behind

[@emailsucks29]

New subscriber , on my way to living the adventurous life of backpacking . Love the videos ! Keep it up !

[@LaurenRoerick]

Welcome aboard! Best of luck with adventuring :)

[@danrichardson4623]

Fantastic and dramatic episode. Loaded with bad assery, courage, and a dash of crazy. You’re a beast Lauren. 👏💪✨

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you!! This was a really cool section

[@khonsudevelopment]

You go girl! Congrats on making it this far, you're a legend 🙌🏻

[@LaurenRoerick]

Aw thank youuuu

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

So cool that you're able to share while you're on the trail! This may have been the most epic scenery of the journey yet. That end of the world thing was amazing! Also, tell me you're my kid without telling you're my kid: slides down a mountain on her butt! LOL

[@LaurenRoerick]

Trying to publish these is tough but fun to share closer to real time :) the end of the world was one of my favourite views so far. Sooooo beautiful. And hahah it was easier than trying to hike down 😅

[@chrishanson5542]

Nice editing with the spooky music!!! Having that experience with the difficult terrain has to give you so much confidence!

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you! It was a really challenging and nerve wracking section. I’m glad we made it thru- just took it slowly and carefully. I have definitely gained a lot more confidence in my ability being out here :)

[@johann-roux-ada]

Yeah the music was on point.

[@dustincoy243]

Nice! The effort you put into that difficult and technical climb was paid off with some spectacular views! Your videography and editing are on point. The quick cuts and short narration keep your videos interesting and fun to watch. I always love to see what you do next 👍

[@LaurenRoerick]

It was a tough one! But yes the views were incredible:) And thank you so much! I’m glad they’re enjoyable- it’s tough to edit on the go on a small screen

[@StepsbyKaatje]

Wow, so much snow still, but you were rather early in the saison, weren't you? I have heard of a lot of uses for the buff, but not as a t-shirt. Good one ... The Alps can be really streep for sure! I love the tarte au myrtilles! 😍😋 You must be close to the Pyrenees by now. I'll be in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port around october, 6th, but I guess you will het there earlier. All the best! Kaat

[@LaurenRoerick]

There was a late snow this year, typically it would be much less in this part in July. It was a beautiful section tho! I am in stage 5 now :) I should be done with the whole trip by that time!

[@A-K_Rambler]

Adult beverage research fund! Have moved from AK and now in the Pacific Northwest. Was about the PCT which closed due to fires, was going to due some Trail Magic, however next passing. The Fire Dude perturbed when I ask if I could stop for a few minutes for a quick deposit near the trail…..oops and kept moving…. Love the 80 degree weather!

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you! Oh yeah I heard there were a bunch of fires again :/ just terrible, hope they die out soon!

[@barbalarga6589]

Great job! And your videos have improved since you hit the Alps.

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thanks!

[@cybertrk]

As compared to other long distance hikes how accommodating is this route for resources and exits? Like do you always feel you’re a days walk to civilization or are some sections multi days walks to get back to a town?

[@LaurenRoerick]

It’s different in that people have been living in these mountains for sooooo many years. So there’s a shepherd hut or a refuge usually daily, but you’ll still often be far enough away from towns that it still feels remote. This trail does a good job of traversing the least populated areas and staying in the mountains as much as possible

[@milupaoutdoor]

Hi Lauren, great video. Thank you. Please tell me wich camera you have used. Very impressive shots. Greats from Germany, Andreas from Milupa Outdoor

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thank you! I film 90% of this with my iPhone! (A few are drone shots from the DJI mini 3)

[@KyleTurnerSF]

Epic section. Was that your first time flying a drone? Did a great job...

[@LaurenRoerick]

Thanks! Nah I’ve been carrying it and flying it the whole trip! (There are some clips in my other vids) but I am still new to it for sure

[@philippegalifier7423]

Hello Lauren everything is fine because no news since part 11 ??!! 😊

[@LaurenRoerick]

All is well- there’s just very limited wifi available so I can’t upload as often as I like! (Also these videos take a lot of time and effort to make, and I’ve been doing very long days of hiking)

[@philippegalifier7423]

@@LaurenRoerick Ah ah ok good News 🤗😊

[@wilhelmlepastisnormand7881]

Pas facile de rattraper le retard sur tes vidéos 😅😅

[@LaurenRoerick]

Haha there are a lot of them!