MOUNT RUSSEL'S EAST RIDGE | California 14er - Sierra Nevada Mountains

[@ehess8845]

Great video. Love your energy....passionate but not over the top. Had a two day trip there12 years ago...camped at Iceberg, summitted Whitney the first day, then Russell the second...great trip!

[@thelonehiker4698]

You’re a brave man, I wouldn’t do anything past class 2 rock scrambling, maybe weak class 3 but beyond that is essentially rock climbing. I love the views of this peak

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Besides the exposure, I would consider Russell an easy class 3 route. It's very good rock and there aren't any overly technical moves. Thank you!

[@pauldokter2725]

It's wonderful to watch your exertions. I too have done some of your deliriously delightful routes. ( North side of Iron Mtn...masochist much? ) It was simply 55 years ago. My best life memories are of what you are capturing with your GoPro. Gone are the days of lugging single lens reflex cameras to get quality stills. I like your timing with the camera. Keep it up young man.

[@trvrsoutdoors]

55 years ago. I would love to have the opportunity to see this unique place then. It's funny that you brought up the camera. 5 years ago, I tried to make these videos, and the technology still wasn't there. Gopro's footage was still too shakey, and the batteries would die in mildly cold weather. Once the 10 came out, I decided to try again. Same for mobile devices. I'm definitely grateful to have the opportunity to share these outings, especially with people like you who understand what these places mean, let alone how difficult they are to reach. Cheers.

[@sunshine88881]

Wow those clouds in the background and the lakes! What a beautiful view:)

[@trvrsoutdoors]

yeah, the transition from blue bird skies to the clouds along the ridge really brought it all together. Love the deep blue alpine lakes surrounding Russell.

[@ricardosoria1823]

Your killing , young man💪.That trail & background is spectacular😲 . Unbelievable views on your entire trek🤗 . Godspeed young man .Stay safe & Hydrated 💦.Enjoy your journey! Oh, thank you for your videos .👌🍻🧗💪

[@Marcela.Isabel]

The way you turn and showed the camera the freakin view and how your perception on things instantly changed from being miserable to its all worth it…chef kiss 🤌🏽 another sick hike! Happy Trails!!

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Haha. It's funny how turning around and recognizing how far you've come (while seemingly tropey/corny), is such a real tangible necessity to progress. Keep pushing!

[@Max-ik9qb]

Mad props. Having done Whitney in 3 days up mountaineers route I felt a portion of your route in my knees. Definetly sparked my intrest in Roussel!

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Oh man, I'd prefer a couple nights under the stars any day! Happy to spark up some encouragement for your next adventure. Thanks for watching.

[@justtrekofficial]

Another incredible video. And holy wow, those views of Tulainyo Lake are unreal. Need to do this one day.

[@trvrsoutdoors]

I had to leave out an entire clip dedicated to how unique and awesome Tulainyo is just because it wasn't well phrased. But I agree. Thanks for watching brother.

[@laura198816]

Tulainyo lake view is jaw dropping, great video! Feels like I'm hiking with you!

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Thank you! Yeah I had a whole spiel on how incredible that lake is, but I didn't quite capture it in words. Just incredible. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@scottannin9281]

Tried it today....got swallowed up in the willows above Lower Boy Scout Lake and tried to skirt them on the south side but hit steep, impassible slabs. The advice to head to the north side of all that bushwhacking is spot on here.....I can attest from experience. Will be back to try the exciting part of the climb -- the ridge itself -- again in the future. Nice video!

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Thank you for checking it out, and bummer I couldn't give you the advice before you effort! Same thing happened to me once. Good luck on your next endeavor

[@scottannin9281]

@@trvrsoutdoors Thanks, and keep making your awesome videos! :-)

[@luciano136]

Nice job dude! That's a lot of gain in a day, especially on that kind of terrain!

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Thank you! Yeah, leaving Upper Boy Scout was definitely where I slowed down, but I had no problem spending a full day out here haha.

[@MWGblog]

Another great video. You are killing it this year.

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Thank you! Just trying to enjoy my weekends and simultaneously keep the creative media stuff going.

[@Michael-xp4cd]

I like ur videos

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Thank you! I like your likin' to things!

[@robertplaisier8844]

That was one heck of a day hike brother! Great camera views and I love how you explain the route as you go. Keep up the great content.

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Thank you! I wanted to do something different than the other stuff I watched on KZbin. Trip report style!

[@jasons7175]

Nice video bro!! Keep up the great work RJ 🤙🏼👊🏼

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Yoo. Thanks man. On it!

[@briansalomon1]

Like the video. Very useful route information, and it looks like you didn't run into a bunch of people during your day.

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Always good when I have the bulk of the route to myself. Maybe saw 6 people, only a long the north fork Whitney route.

[@jameshenry5823]

This is one of your best videos!!! Much appreciation for the reporting of additional information of your locations and walking terrain conditions.

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Thank you! Been up the North fork and the Russell - Carillon Col a bunch of times, so I guess the words came out easier.

[@ryancarey3246]

Great work. These videos are so well done and beautiful. Your positive attitude and gratitude for the time you spend outdoors is so refreshing. Thanks for another great video - they are inspiring and motivating for me to get back out there. Cheers!

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Thanks. Creating these videos feels especially rewarding when people let me know they are getting something out of it. I appreciate your comment!

[@taylerbuffington5755]

Hell yeah thanks for the amazing video brother!

[@trvrsoutdoors]

of course !

[@kenwang8595]

Great video! To a person who is afraid of exposed height, is Mt. Russel more difficult than Middle Palisade? I watched your other video also.

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Middle Palisade has more danger in terms of rock fall due to route placement. Russell has sheer exposure along the ridge, but has plenty of hand holds over solid granite. It is safe. However, I could see the ridgeline slowing someone with a fear of heights down quite a bit.

[@wisestguy]

Really enjoying your hiking videos, you are one hell of a hiker! Excellent camera work and quality.

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Thank you. Very much enjoying capturing good landscapes and piecing 'em together. Hiking is okay too I guess.

[@wardlittle-ke1ob]

bravo sir, really well done video and car to car !

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Had to squeeze this one in! haha .

[@mormar81]

Nice video. I’ll show it to my friend I’m taking up this weekend. Russell is my favorite mountain as I love scrambling that ridge. Did you spend the night on Hogsback Rd by chance? Haven’t slept there in years.

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Sorry I missed this. Responded to your FB message.

[@geomarysherman]

You make it look so easy!

[@trvrsoutdoors]

The most time consuming part of making these videos BY FAR is removing all of the heavy breathing between dialogue.

[@steveshaw628]

Thanks for bringing us along!🍻

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Absolutely!

[@rippinronpan]

Nice insight & walkthrough!!

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Thank you thank you!

[@Oldguy-k3t]

I'm not a good mountaineer. Have you climbed up Mt. Whitney mtnering route and turned right. Is it a possible long traverse?

[@trvrsoutdoors]

I'd imagine you'd hit some 4th or 5th class granite spires up there. The Secor book mentions that you can ascend the whitney russell pass and cross into the arctic lake basin, so I'm sure you can make a day of exploring that area. But you'd have to look do some additional research to find out more. Someone MUST have done it.

[@TimOnPeaks]

I've heard this is the best class 3 in the world -- hopefully will follow in your footsteps soon.

[@TimOnPeaks]

I had a fun weekend from Kearsarge Pass Trailhead last week, climbed University and Independence. Some of the ridge crawling around them both was really top notch - especially Independence -- awesome terrain out there!

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Wow. Best in the world? Guess I don't need to travel any more for this stuff then.

[@trvrsoutdoors]

I was thinking about tagging University next. Along with Gould and Dragon. We'll see if it pans out. Love that area.

[@JamesBaldwin-t5w]

Holly Molly !!!!! and solo !!! mmmm maybe not... 😂

[@trvrsoutdoors]

aw, c'mon mate.

[@andrewgradziel8182]

sick

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Hell Yeah. Thank you!

[@rodi4850]

Is the ridge that narrow or is it just the camera distortion?

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Little bit o both. They call it "the knifes edge" for a reason. However I am using a GoPro on Full frame mode, so there is some fisheye lense trickery going on. The other camera I use is the mobile device. Those long tripod shots paint the better picture.

[@yosemite-tv]

Sicc

[@trvrsoutdoors]

YEE!

[@allanfifield8256]

You don't inspire much confidence.

[@trvrsoutdoors]

Don't like, don't watch.