Mount Marcy & Algonquin Peak - The Adirondacks - NY

[@leannefrye4341]

We did that last mile from Marcy Dam out, we were coming from Avalanche lake, in the dark. God sent us an angel from Canada and he met us at that last mile junction and led the way out! ❤❤❤Loved your video!

[@justasimpleguy7211]

Welcome to High Peaks trails (read rocks and mud. Lol!) and Adirondack biting critters. Try this hike during the peak of black fly season and you're really know the meaning of biting bugs. 🙂

[@ceoofshanghaicorn3096]

i did marcy this autumn solo. got a lot more snow and even ice while i summited by the route you took to descend, it was hard but absolutly beautiful. i hope i have the change to do your route during the summer tho. Great video btw!!!

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

Wow, I can't imagine doing that side of Marcy when there's snow and ice, knowing how incredibly steep it is. But I'll bet it was amazing with all the fall colors though. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@larriettausa]

Wonderful filming. Loved your video. Thank for sharing

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@RobertSmith-km6gi]

I hiked Algonquin many years ago from the other direction and returned via the Avalanche Lake catwalk along the cliff side. Too bad you missed that as it’s very beautiful. I did most of my hiking in the White Mountains and in the Mt. Kahtadin area. Your cinematography and editing are excellent and I especially liked how you edited out the selfie stick and camera. I’d never seen anyone else do that. Happy trails!

[@rhino-kungrichiez9805]

I like yours videos!!!!

[@leannefrye4341]

You went up the way my group went down lol! ❤❤❤

[@degroation17]

Great video. Very well put together, enjoyed your calm and wholesome demeanor throughout the video. Cinematography s top notch as well. I am a native to the Adirondacks and I am planning to hike Algonquin in July. Nice job!

[@davidrd4676]

You're videos are always the best. I especially like the Pennsylvania ones since it's the state I live In. Great seeing adventures in other states too.

[@milosamizdat]

Great video! Really appreciated all of the detail and commentary you provided. Lucky for you, you were actually nowhere near the 'floating log' section of trail. That area is farther down the Lake Arnold trail. Looking forward to checking out more of your videos. Hope you make some return trips to the ADK.

[@lindyshikingbackpacking.6620]

Great hike. Love watching your adventures! This hike looked beautiful. Those rocks on the trail can really cause pain, physically and mentally.

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

Yes, now I can see why people love the Adirondacks. It really was beautiful. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@kenkaplan3654]

Great video. The sight of the Marcy dome always was majestic. I don't think I ever saw Algonquin hiked from Lake Colden.

[@barbaraclark9423]

Love the Adirondacks … great video. Rocks, rocks and rocks, but rewarding views!

[@Tomangel61]

Been there many times thanks for sharing.

[@Happenchance99]

Great video! I think that suspension bridge was my least favorite section of trail that I hiked this year, haha.

[@mp-tp6fl]

Another great advanture. I was hoping you would do this trip. I did overnight hike to Giant Mt a month ago. A tough hike. Mt Marcy is on my list next year as soon as weather gets warmer.

[@DragonRoams]

Awesome that you finally made up there. We did the same thing on our 1st trip tackled the highest one 1st. Funny thing the weekend of your trip my wife and I hiked up to Algonquin down to Colden then out through Avalanche. Camping at Colden was nice but it was crowded we had a hard time finding a spot.

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

Thanks Dragon! We must have just missed each other by a few hours on the first day. And I went the opposite way around and didn't get to Colden until day 3, and it was fairly empty by then and I hardly saw anyone on trail after that. Wouldn't it have been funny if we had crossed paths out there?

[@Starnerdz]

You make great videos man and i hope to see more of your adventures, i was thinking of going up Algonquin through the avalanche path and you showed me just how bad it is, not a trail you would want to go down on and if you plan to go up need good hiking shoes.

[@jaytheurbanviking]

Oh sweet this one going to be good! I've been trying to plan a trip here for a few years.

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

Yeah, it's been on my list for awhile as well. I finally made it up there, and it was well worth the trip. Would recommend!

[@jugg3rnog]

happy to say i was your 1,000th subscriber! looks like its worth it, seeing as your videos are well put together and informative. keep up the good work!

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

Glad you're enjoying the videos, and thanks for the sub!

[@rickgodinproductions]

Well done.

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@alexandrastrikis8788]

great video

[@markkaiser1409]

Awesome video. I'm surprised it got down to 42 F at night. Going in third week of August (2024). Looks like drinking water is fairly easy to come upon throughout the area?

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Water was not a problem (except for muddy trails and sketchy water crossings), but yes it got chilly at night, and no campfires allowed. But still absolutely worth it!

[@smartmouth1577]

Nice one. Thanks.

[@150F2011]

Thanks for all your hard hiking,so we can enjoy all the great views and waterfalls. Really enjoy your videos. Why the name change?

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

I had been wanting to change the name for a long time. I think the old name sounded too "sci-fi" considering the type of content. LOL. I think this name is more fitting for the type of videos I want to make.

[@150F2011]

@@downtoearthadventures1528 Do you have any winter hikes planned?

[@nehiker1973]

Tom, did you get a new pack? If so, which one is it? It looks like you had a great trip.

[@leannefrye4341]

Did you encounter the snotty booger section climbing up Algonquin? We slide down a booger river about 20 feet.

[@sundaymorninghikes6275]

Great video! Thanks for taking us along! What equipment are you using for audio and video? External mike? And what's the program you used for the terrain-view map?

[@sundaymorninghikes6275]

And the Algonquin trail is beautiful!

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

Thanks! The main camera is a DJI Pocket 2, with a few shots from an Insta360 One X2. The external mic is a pair of Roland CS-10EM binaural headphones, and I'm using a Zoom H1 audio recorder set for wave audio. Editing is DaVinci Resolve and I use Google Earth Pro for the maps.

[@sundaymorninghikes6275]

@@downtoearthadventures1528 Thanks so much! The sound and clarity of your videos is great! And I really enjoy how your video came across as more about the trail, and less about you (if that makes sense). Those were some STEEP incline/declines! You've definitely inspired me to get my a$$ to the Adirondacks! I believe you said you're from the Philly area - I'm not that far from you - Hunterdon County, NJ. Have you ever hiked in the Pine Barrens? Not as "fun" with zero elevation and rock scrambling, but seriously beautiful (just don't go in the height of summer). I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos - and more inspiration.

[@jacekmuszynski9345]

Hi, What time of the year you made it? Good video. Thanks

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

Thanks! This hike was on 4th of July weekend, and it was very crowded on the trail leading up to Marcy. But once I got past the peak, then I saw very few people after that.

[@steveloudon7491]

Could you tell me what camera you used for this great video. Thanks.

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

This video was shot mostly with a DJI Pocket 2 camera, and some shots were taken with an Insta360 One X2. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@greensamurai951]

I like your video. its very calm and cool. please tell me what camera you use. I d like to know. thank you. I want to make cool videos like yours

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

Most of this video was shot using a DJI Pocket 2 camera, and a few extra shots were done with an Insta360 ONE X2 camera. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jeffreyhoward6319]

Ever been to Dolly Sods WV?

[@alexl8328]

Do you have a lighterpack list you could share?

[@99jkane]

Is it true that they don't accept 'BearVault' canisters up there?

[@downtoearthadventures1528]

Yep it's true. They ask you specifically about it when you pay for your parking. Not just if you have a canister, but which kind you have. They claim the bears have learned how to open the clear blue canisters with the twist-off tops. They only accept the kind with the locking screws, and it's the only kind they sell or rent at the High Peaks Information Center. I ordered my canister online ahead of time so it wasn't an issue for me. I would recommend buying one before you go so you can take your time to figuring out how you're going to pack it, rather than repacking everything at the trailhead. Mine is from Backpacker's Cache.

[@leannefrye4341]

Did you encounter the snotty booger section climbing up Algonquin? We slide down a booger river about 20 feet.

[@leannefrye4341]

You would have climbed up the booger area..we slid down it. It was approximately knee deep.