Santa Barbara's Hardest Hike: Three Peaks Loop

The Three Peaks Loop is notorious for being the hardest hike in Santa Barbara. The route to Arlington Peak, Cathedral Peak, and La Cumbre is almost completely off trail, with plenty of bushwhacking and spicy scrambling galore. We found the Three Peaks Loop to be the perfect amount of challenge and adventure, and it is really Southern California hiking at its finest!
This is the start of our Santa Barbara hiking series! We can't wait to show you all the beauty that hiking in Santa Barbara has to offer :)
#hiking #santabarbara #californiahiking

[@kblaine123]

The visuals you guys produce are IMO second to none for capturing the beauty, ruggedness and overall WOW factor ! Congrats again and thanks for the ride.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much! That's great to hear, because we really enjoy the art of making these videos and it means a lot to us that you appreciate it! ❤️

[@christinaglendenning4634]

What do you shoot on? I'm looking for a packable camera for my next trip!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

@@christinaglendenning4634 We use a combination of iPhone 14 and GoPro 10. Both are super easy to pack and use while on the move! ❤

[@julesvis]

Surreal when that cloud came around you ! I am really enjoying your 'work' you are both so watchable! Great music too

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much! Really happy that you are enjoying the videos, and so excited that we are now fully nomadic so we can bring you guys new adventures every single Thursday! ❤️

[@mackenzie3291]

Another beautiful hike!! You guys inspire me every single video to get out in nature while I have the ability to do so.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Mackenzie! That is great to hear and very motivating for us too that you are getting out there -- love that we can all inspire one another in this community! ❤️

[@DeniseHewitt]

Beautiful Views & Wonderful Boulders! Way to Go!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Denise! We are really loving the Santa Barbara hiking scene. There is amazing stuff up here!! ❤️

[@loveandmayhem8148]

Hubby (aka Mayhem) grew up in Santa Barbara, and we met there on a hike to Montecito Peak! We have hiked all over SB over the years, and the Three Peaks is one of our favorites, although I usually get confused on Arlington in one certain spot. I think I have it figured out now after all these years. Love hiking in SB so much! So much to explore. Thanks for sharing and bringing back so many great memories!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Oh my gosh that is so lovely that you guys met on a hike, and in such a beautiful place as well! We feel silly for having missed out on the amazing Santa Barbara hikes for so long, but now that we've found them we will definitely be back. You truly have a little hiking paradise there, and it's great to hear you guys take advantage of it regularly! ❤️

[@guitarjeff55]

Very. Nice work. Both of you. Thanks for sharing

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Jeff! We love sharing hikes like this that aren't as well known -- especially when you guys recommend them to us!! ❤️

[@patrickleborio]

Wow!!! I definitely wanna do that one. Most of that climbing is something I think I can handle. Another great video, you two.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Patrick! You should for sure do this one -- the scrambling is super fun and there's nothing worse than class 3, and if you catch it on a cloudless day you'll have incredible views out over the ocean! ❤️

[@miguelbarreto]

Great video, as always. You guys rock!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Miguel! This was an unexpectedly challenging one, but the rock scrambling part was a ton of fun. Definitely recommend it! ❤️

[@nomada6789]

@@LiveHardxLoveHardwell, this is a crazy hike, but I’m not able to find it yet, I don’t think AllTrails have it listed 🥴 I just did C2C and I loved, next time I want to do C2C2C 🙏 thanks for sharing and always be fun and safe 💙

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

@@nomada6789 Nice! C2C2C is super tough!!

[@Heysaywhatnow]

Such a beautiful place. Great video guys!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much! It was a real eye-opener for us to take some real time up in Santa Barbara -- the hiking up there is truly incredible! ❤️

[@jenniferlagua7412]

I really enjoy your attitudes!!! I would have melted down! 🤣

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Jennifer! I'm not gonna lie -- I do have the occasional mini-meltdown when I'm exhausted and/or frustrated, but I'm usually able to get back quickly into a positive can-do attitude. Adam is almost always positive, so that helps a lot! ❤️ --E

[@marymiller2121]

Loved this hike, especially the bouldering. And the fog was really mysterious and made it so much more interesting and cooled it off! Thanks for taking us with you once again. 💗🏜️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Mary! That was exactly Adam's perspective too, both on the bouldering and the fog. After seeing the footage I'm starting to come around a little bit on the fog -- it does actually look pretty cool. I still wanted those views of the Channel Islands, though! ❤️

[@trianglechoke1]

Your content is always amazing! I’m really busy at work and train so weekends I get to enjoy some of amazing adventures! Cheers from Utah ! I hope to go on a big hike today

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks David! We totally relate to working all week and then going all out on weekend adventures, and you sure have a lot of great ones to do in Utah. Hope you crush that hike today!! ❤️

[@PhilipOlsen11]

That was great. Love how happy you both are. So refreshing 👍

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much, Phil! That's super nice to hear -- really glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@networkimprov]

"Coward's Tunnel" is a low blow! It's the Pragmatist's Passage! :) Fascinatingly fickle terrain n sky! ❤to you both :)

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha yes Liam! Well said, and well alliterated!! 😂❤️

[@doraperez448]

Cathedral Pick is a great challenging route to hike. I did a couple times and I really enjoyed it.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Excellent! We will for sure be back for more. Can't believe we never knew before how tremendous Santa Barbara hiking is! ❤️

[@jeffcottingham3691]

whoa! I was always a very visual navigator, and that would probably freak me out not being able to identify the route in front of me as I went! Nice job! and I'm with you Elise - I want the views! My first time up Whitney was shrouded in cloud and fog, and luckily as I summited it, the clouds broke and the views opened up!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha Elise was so mad, Jeff, because it kept looking like that break in the clouds was coming on this one but it never quite did! But she cheered up a lot the next few days as we did those incredible Santa Barbara waterfall hikes! ❤️

[@artfantasies]

What a wild-romantic mountainscape! Love such landcapes! Here in the Berchtesgadner Alps we have such wild-romantic sceneries too. ... Great video like always! Blessings across the lands and ocean winging your way :)

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much! I hope we will come and visit your Alps soon -- maybe even later on this summer when we do our annual European adventure trip. Meanwhile, many blessings to you as well! ❤️

[@aceyorba]

Lots of poison oak in that area. Awesome trek. Great job

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes! We saw it everywhere and Adam got poison oaked a little, but totally worth it to explore this incredible area!! ❤️

[@carolinenunez3455]

Hey, welcome to my back yard! Yeah, we’ve had a LOT of the May Gray this year.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Caroline! We have been loving Santa Barbara -- so many fantastic hikes! Yes we really have caught a lot of gray, but still totally worth it. Especially the amazing waterfall hikes!! ❤️

[@larrywheeler9797]

That was pretty gnarly for you guys on those gentle slopes of Santa Barbara! Hahaha! I love seeing Elise in a snack spot shot. Next time throw a couple of jellybeans in the air and catch them with your mouth Jellybean! Lol. You guys are the greatest! Even in the fog it can’t hide the prettiest scenery of all which is Elise’s beautiful face. We could have fog more often! 🥰 Love you guys! ☺️❤️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Aw thanks Larry! That's super sweet of you to say, and I will try to learn the catching jelly beans in my mouth trick. Adam can do it, so how hard can it be? 😂❤️ --E

[@randyspotts5069]

2 hours later, I finally finished watching the feature. What a great place! I was really impressed with the bouldery nature of those mountains, just like in Riverside and San Diego counties. As far as hiking in the fog... Turn your calendar back to Fall of 1966. Our scout troop travelled to the Angeles Crest. We hiked into Chilao, on the Lone Moccasin Trail. The next day, I hiked by myself back to the car. It was in the fog. I felt strong, unlike hiking in Sequoia the preceding summer when I felt miserable. The fog added to the Gestalt of the journey and gave me a sense of power and dominion. Then I got to the car, and suffered through the long car ride back to Santa Monica Canyon. I think back then we took surface streets. Great job with all the scrambling!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That's a super cool way to think about the fog and your place in it, Randy. I will for sure try that approach next time I'm fogged in! Yes the boulders were awesome -- Adam was having the time of his life climbing all around on them, and I went up quite a few as well! ❤️ --E

[@larryowens2859]

Great hike so beautiful I think the clouds add a special touch , another great video thanks Larry Owens

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Larry! Adam felt the same way about the clouds, and I have to say that after seeing the footage and also you guys' comments about it, I am starting to come around to your opinion as well! ❤️

[@davidolson558]

Good morning Friends!! I love it!! Thanks for sharing this segment! Adam and Elise, you both Rock!!! MN Dave ❤🎉😢😮😅😊❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Dave! Happy to show you some Santa Barbara action for the first time -- we're really enjoying it up here!! ❤️

[@davidolson558]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard it's awesome! ❤️

[@Twobarpsi]

Crazy bushwhacking!! You guys are inspirational, and incredible!! ❤ you so much!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much! Ya this one turned out to be a lot more bushwhacking than we expected, but most of it was really fun -- especially all the boulder scrambling! ❤️

[@CarlStacey]

Can always bank on you guys bringing the beautiful views that's for sure! loved it! incredible adventure

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Carl! We are obsessed with the Santa Barbara area for its beauty. Just wait til we show you a couple of the waterfall hikes they have up there!! ❤️

[@sluggotinfantryman]

The video backdrops crazy. Really shows what you're up against. Since I left blows my mind how dry it is there. Bakes in summer.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Ya Dan even with the literal cloud cover we were sweating like crazy up there. It would take about 3 liters a person to hydrate through this thing in full summer sun! ❤️

[@colbyclay5911]

The quality of the rock looked insane, such a fun-looking climb! As far as fog, I can enjoy a hike in the fog because of the coolness and the mysterious feel of it all, but it’s always better to have the open views and also to be able to see the trail out in front of you or behind you, to see where you came from!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That's exactly how we felt, Colby. It really was cooler and that helped because it was so steep and challenging, but those gorgeous views -- and being able to film them for you guys -- would have helped even more. Still, a super fun climb and the rock was absolutely perfect -- not crumbly at all, and lots of interesting character to make it grip-able and fun. ❤️

[@joeremus9039]

I've been wanting to do this hike a long time. I started on the first peak, Cathedral(?), but as I was by myself I started getting shaky scared, so I turned around. Previously I saw that a meetup group I know was going to do it, but the leader won't let me come. I've done Rattlesnake near big Iron several times, so I know given enough time that I will be able to do it. Really I need a patient hiking buddy or a paid guide. I'm in my 70's but I'll know before hand if I'm in shape for it. It will be great fun. Anyway thanks for this marvelous video.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Joe that is freaking awesome you want to do this hike as a 70-something. I totally aspire to that level of motivation when I reach my 70s. I'm sorry to hear that you aren't allowed to do it with the hiking group, but I'll make you this promise: as soon as I get my wilderness first responder certification and start guiding people on California hikes and climbs, I will guide you up it myself. --A

[@fordraven5884]

Like always, the views are absolutely amazing. How many spider webs did you walk through. You need to take some bear claw up top of the mountain 4 snack spot

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Bear claws are delicious -- and apple fritters! And maple old fashioned. I pretty much like all donuts. But I like them fresh out of the fryer, like early morning right there in the donut shop with some milk. Mmmm. Pop tarts definitely travel better on a long hike. I caught two spider webs right in the face and ducked under 3 or 4 others. Still, totally worth it to be up there all alone! --A

[@sergelainesse7893]

I love your hiking 🤗😘✌️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Really glad you enjoyed it. This was definitely a crazy hike -- like half rock scramble and half bushwack! ❤️

[@sluggotinfantryman]

The coast drive is similar to Oregon from Florence to Yachats-Lincoln City. Different terrain but many parallels.

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

You can tell how much rain the area has received with how all the hills are so green. Beautiful!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes! And soon we'll show you some of the spectacular waterfalls in the area too -- lots of great rain this year! ❤️

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard looking forward to seeing your videos...as always!

[@sagesam1951]

Sorry Elise, "cowards tunnel" was a funny line! I confess to laughter.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha it's ok Sam. Part of Adam's genius is to say teasing things in a super clever or funny way so I can't be mad at him 😂 --E

[@FrickFrack]

Your videos make me happy.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That's all we need to hear to keep us going!! ❤

[@mrawesomnable]

This is the hardest hike I've done in my life. Local here in Ventura, love your videos!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

So stoked you've done this one -- and of course that you love the videos! We were really impressed with the difficulty level of three peaks, and definitely hadn't expected it to be as hard as it was. What a great hike! We're going to be doing some of your other local ones in the next couple of weeks too, because SB has some truly world class waterfall hikes! ❤️

[@mrawesomnable]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard If you guys ever get the chance check out the hot springs off of Sespe creek up in Ojai. it's 10 miles to them and that usually keeps most people away but is relatively light hiking, you can always do the full 30 mile loop if you're feeling it.

[@diegojsegoviano711]

Great video guys! It was such a pleasure meeting you in person at the Tangerine Falls trail; can't wait to see that video.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Diego! It was a real pleasure meeting you as well. How did the rest of the hike go for you? I think we'll put out Seven Falls next week, and then Tangerine the week after that. The footage looks great, so it should be a fun video once we get it all edited! ❤️

[@runninghighOG]

That's nice! Thankds for sharing, guys!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

So glad you enjoyed it, and it's our pleasure to share! This one was actually recommended to us by viewers, so that makes it extra special because if it wasn't for you guys we would never have know about it! ❤️

[@brucerehberger9080]

Love your videos! As a recreational hiker who loves the outdoors, I definitely envy your hikes, adventures, and enthusiasm on the trails. As usual, your videos allow city slickers like me to vicariously join you both on your magnificent journeys. I will watch the entire video after work, but I do have a simple question: did you not run into any rattlers in the Santa Barbera hills? Bruce

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Bruce! Luckily for Adam, we didn't see a single rattler on this one even though we had read previous trip reports where people saw them on the trail. Adam was definitely on the lookout for them though, because it's his one true phobia! ❤️

[@artsilva]

One hike I have never had a chance to do, and I live here, go figure. That bouldering climb up to Arlington is also known as Dragons Back for its scaly looking appearance. Awesome job you two, and like you said that is a hike you don't want to take lightly!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Art! Oh my gosh you should definitely do this one at some point -- it was very fun rock scrambling. We're so impressed with the hikes you have all around this area. It was really a joy to get to do a few of them, including some of those fabulous waterfall hikes! ❤️

[@artsilva]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Glad you two had a great time in SB. Yes we are lucky here with what our natural environment gives us. I definitely will do this hike but will need to get my endurance up first :)

[@randyspotts5069]

I just stopped short, about a third of the way through the future. This endeavor inspired me not to put off my bike ride, but to ride right now and continue the video later. Looks great so far! I'll return to the comments after I finish the feature.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Randy that is SO cool to hear! There's no greater tribute to what we're trying to do than you just getting inspired to go out there and crush it. Hope you have a great ride, and enjoy the rest of the vid on your return!! ❤️

[@davidparker1746]

"Don't be hating on my protein pop-tart!" LMAO! I've never heard of this hike, but I definitely want to check it out! Thanks for another wonderful video.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha it's our pleasure, David! We definitely have you guys to thank for recommending this one, because we hadn't heard of it either. Super happy to show it to you, and of course let us know if you do it! And take a lot of water if you go in summer, because it is sweaty and takes a lot longer than you would think for a nine-mile hike! ❤️

[@thomasshoebotham4407]

"Trail" seems like a generous description. And yet...I've added it to my AllTrails! :) Good job, you two!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha yes Thomas! It was supposedly a use trail the whole way, but wow did it feel like a bushwack/rock scramble. You will for sure want to bring GPS when you do it, because there are quite a few places where it's easy to get lost off trail. ❤️

[@sheehybrosmotoadventures4389]

Nice Three Peaks Loop hike, That gets a 4 out of 5 jelly bean rating"

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha love the rating scale, and you're exactly right on the rating itself as well. We can't quite give it a perfect 5, but it checks a lot of good adventure boxes and is for sure a solid 4! ❤️

[@MilesMokran]

If you want to try a similar hike with less bushwhacking, I would recommend the Stunt Road/Backbone Loop, its about 2 miles shorter than this one and has a good bit of scrambling after you get off the fire road. I don't know though, this might be too easy for you (:

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes Miles, that is a beautiful trail and we have done it before not even for a video but just as a fun local hike! We actually love to do slightly easier trails sometimes -- it gives us all the more chance just to relax, look around, and enjoy being out there in nature! ❤️

[@Razorfish]

Thanks for this hike. Love you!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much! It is really our pleasure to share these adventures with you guys!! ❤️

[@michaelpompa2468]

Wow, Bouldering at its finest! Dare I say, 'ROCK ON' !!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha thanks Michael! Yes this one had tons of boulder scrambling, which meant that Adam was basically in heaven (well, except for the bushwacking, which he hates😂). Overall though, a really cool trail. ❤️

[@Wintersnow147]

Beautiful scenery❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you! We have been so impressed with Santa Barbara, both the natural beauty and the quality of the hiking. Great place. ❤️

[@Bodikdereka]

Awesome! It looks like the hike was just for you two. I imagine that with this level of difficulty and all of the obstacles, there are not so many people there in general... BTW, what's a builder bar? Now, I am also so curious about your obsession with Pop Tarts, because I've realized I never tried them. My go-to option for an after-hike reward is a Snickers:)))

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes that's true -- we only passed two other people on the whole route, and the best part is they were fans of the channel! Builder bars are these tasty and very light weight protein bars, whereas Pop Tarts have basically no protein but lots of simple carbohydrate (sugar). So the Pop Tarts are a great food for long, challenging efforts when your muscles might run out of glycogen. Protein bars are better for shorter hikes where you just want to eat a healthy snack. ❤️ -- A

[@Cynn955]

Oh no!!! Not the fog!!! I just watched your video over on Patreon guys🥰 I can't help but tell you I chuckled a bit!!! Love you guys 🥰

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Hahaha Adam said the fog was nothing compared to the dark cloud that was my mood 😂! --E

[@Cynn955]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard 😂😂😂😂

[@ahill9477]

I think it’s time for you guys to climb Meru, lol! If you have Prime, Meru (the movie) is free, but don’t want to give Adam any ideas! ‘The Sharks Fin’.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha you know us too well -- we LOVE that movie!! And we are for sure starting to do more and more advanced mountaineering, but with that said also taking it slow and steady. Meru is definitely not out of the question!! ❤️

[@jimogden1506]

Fog is amazing for photography. I'll take it over clear blue skies.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That's a great perspective! I was bummed about missing the views, but actually started to come around to it once I saw the footage -- it really does look cool on camera. ❤️ --E

[@iamkyros2233]

🔥🔥🔥

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️

[@MountainHighSnow96]

So glad you guys could make it out to do this hike… just so sorry that the fog was so far socked in, sometimes from La Cumbre you can see the route in entirety, the ridges and peaks you were just at. It’s amazing how once you branch off from the much lower/easier Inspiration Point route to start the boulder scramble, you really the stunning views to yourself. I’m so glad you guys had an amazing time! Also… still looking forward to seeing your Triplet Rocks adventure whenever it happens 😌 lol

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much -- yes we were really looking forward to that view! But at least it's a reason to go back. We actually would have already done Triplet this spring, but unfortunately to road to it is closed indefinitely for some massive repair work. Once it opens back up, we will for sure do it and of course make a vid of the adventure! ❤️

[@MountainHighSnow96]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard it’s actually open past that point! There’s a detour past the major slide, Upper Big Tujunga Rd and it reconnects to Angeles Crest Highway and where that trail starts. Just so you know haha. Best wishes to you guys always :)

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

@@MountainHighSnow96 That is fantastic info -- thank you!!!

[@thewesley95]

Amazing to see my favorite KZbin couple on my home trails! That "trail" is so fun. You guys definitely missed the easier route at the beginning there 😅

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much, Bryce! Not sure if you're one of the several who recommended this to us, but if so thanks for that too. Santa Barbara hiking is fabulous. By the way, we just ended up on that same crazy use trail again on our way to seven falls and the three pools -- but finally found the correct one on our way back down 😂 That waterfall hike was absolutely awesome. All the falls were roaring and climbing up them was a blast! ❤️

[@sergelainesse7893]

So nice Elise but so cloudy.. Been a few days to Santa Barbara but not this side of the 101.. More beach side.. But what a beautiful city... I have enjoyed so much

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Serge, so glad you liked it! Ya those clouds really messed with my view, but it was still a super fun hike. Santa Barbara really is a beautiful place! ❤️--E

[@gwbaker]

Awesome choice. I've done a few solid trail runs and with strong elevation gains/descents on the repaired ankle. Amazing how much undergrowth there is because of all the rain in the last couple of years. Some trails are barely passable in places. Feeling ready for my next climb. This'll be on the list, but maybe something a little less bush wacky!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That's really great to hear that your ankle's holding up! Yes we've been finding a lot of amazing trails in the SB area, so you don't need to do one this bushwacky! There's another way to get up high in the same area, called the "tunnel trail," that would make a great trail run. ❤️

[@kari4295]

Wow! That has to be the craziest via feratta O have seen and that you all have done! Beautiful views! Did you take the same way back? How was the weather? I am wondering how fit I need to be as far as upper body to pull that off? Nice job today! Are you guys back in France now?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Kari, those are good questions! Thankfully we didn't have to downclimb the cliff faces -- there's a nice path that winds down around the backside. The rain held off until 2 minutes after we made it to the car and then it let loose, so we got super lucky with the weather. You do need some upper body strength for these, but honestly just like rock climbing if you use your feet and legs well it's not too bad. We were only in France for a week, but did one other really fun adventure through a river canyon that we'll edit and put together for you guys next week! ❤️

[@esmeraldarubio6989]

I did these 3 peaks and it so much fun, But is not foe fainth of ❤️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Totally agree, Esmerelda -- it was definitely more challenging than we expected, really enjoyable! ❤️

[@petr-podrouzek]

Fantastic as always 🙂

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Petr! Santa Barbara has some truly gorgeous hikes, and we'll show you some more in the coming weeks! ❤️

[@Josue_perez_]

Nice to see you guys soo close to where I live! I'll be like you one day! Amazing hikes! I would love to see more hikes between INDIO and SAN FRANCISCO, those are the ones that I can go to!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

So glad to hear that, Josue! We are absolutely loving the hiking trails in Santa Barbara, and will show you at least one or two of the hard waterfall hikes here soon because they are absolutely amazing!! ❤️

[@chrishernandez273]

My favorite!❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Chris that's awesome! We couldn't believe how many fantastic hikes (and waterfalls!) there are in Santa Barbara -- it was one of the funnest hiking trips we've taken in a very long time! ❤️

[@raywalker7296]

The fog was pretty cool to see, what a nice day! 👍🏽

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Ray! Ya we were glad the fog came out ok on camera -- it really was a good day of hiking up there. ❤️

[@nomada6789]

Ha, for my hikes I cook quesadillas or chicken sandwiches, home made salsa for corn chips, a beer for the summit and plenty of water, I don’t think I will survive with pop tarts 😆😆😆

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

We gotta start hiking with you -- that sounds amazing!! I would probably still bring pop tarts for emergencies, but would definitely not say no to a delicious chicken sandwich at a great snack spot! 😂 --A

[@nomada6789]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard sure thing, cooking and hiking are my best hobbies 💞 y’all keep moving and having fun with safety pins 🎉🎉🎉

[@bobwallis1757]

AMAZING!!!!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Bob! We are loving the Santa Barbara area -- the hikes here are absolutely incredible!! ❤️

[@theadventuretravelchannel]

Fog made it look cool. 9 mile hike not even pop tart worthy :( Great video!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha Adam was definitely too elitist about what he considers pop-tart worthy -- that was a heck of a tough 9 miles!! Glad you liked the fog atmosphere. I'm starting to come around to it a little. ❤️ --E

[@danbluenord8984]

ELISE and ADAM a hello from France. It is a hike in unusual landscapes, the geology of the terrain is dotted with what looks like huge pebbles deposited by giants, and the fog gives an almost mythical atmosphere lulled by the voice of ELISE. But the sun soon scatters all the clouds to let you enjoy your famous snacks. Kisses to you both. DAN ELISE et ADAM un bonjour de France. C’est une randonnée dans des paysages inhabituels, la géologie du terrain est parsemée par ce qui ressemble à d’énormes galets déposés par des géants, et le brouillard donne une ambiance presque mythique bercée par la voix d’ELISE. Mais le soleil a tôt fait d’éparpiller toutes les nuées pour vous laisser déguster vos célèbres collations. Bises à vous deux. DAN

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Merci Dan! Nous sommes tres heureux de pouvoir te montrer la region de Santa Barbara. C'est une tres belle partie de California. La semaine prochaine, nous te montrerons une incroyable randonnee en cascade dans la meme region!! ❤️

[@johnmcnulty1129]

☁️ ☁️ ☁️ ⛰ ⛰ ⛰ Great vlog as always Adam & "Tomb Raider" ! Surprised you two aren't enveloped in fog more often, the heights you scramble, bush whack & climb to ! 🗻 Would never call Elise "a coward" 😁 Just have to click on that back catalogue of escapades, scrambling about, where eagles dare ! :) 😺😸 ❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes John that's a good point. We generally have had very good luck on climbs like Mont Blanc that are often wrapped in clouds and we've gotten clear days. I guess we owed own to the fog gods on this one! ❤️

[@RaeGiles]

That was great! What backpack/running vest were you using?!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Rae! We use the Salomon ADV skin 12. Great vest. There should be a link to it and all our other gear right at the top of our channel page -- it will take you to our full gear list with links! ❤️

[@robertcalonico8008]

What was the altitude on this hike? Such a beautiful spot even with the fog. Thanks for sharing!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It was a lot of vertical gain, Bob, around 3500 feet or so, but we started really low so never even got above 4000 feet of elevation. But somehow were still in the clouds! ❤️

[@1955porsche]

i wanna mov home now.. so u use your special app to hike this ? incredible hike to see.. stay safe....pop tart worthy ???? i gotta remember that one lmao

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Harlan, and hope you recover quickly!! ❤️

[@michaeloswald3776]

We need a Renegade Retirement update!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes Michael, and the retirement is coming in just a month! Trying to decide if we should just do the occasional update on this channel or do more regular ones on RR. Either way, we promise a major update video is coming in about 30 days!! ❤️

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

My bingo card didn’t have Elise eating the poptart.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha that was not a good pop tart. It tasted like cardboard. E is always trying to eat healthy stuff, but a real pop tart would have cheered her up more! --A

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard if you are going to have one, just go full tart. Don’t mess around. If it didn’t meet your standards something was wrong

[@jwebbw]

After seeing the Cumulus clouds above the ocean then rolling into the higher elevations, I would define those as low clouds and not fog, but I can see why it can be a bit confusing. The low clouds created a surreal lighting for the video in places along the trail which made everything look like I was actually there. A nice day hike with an ocean breeze....travel on !!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much, and that's good to know about the difference between clouds and fog. You're right for sure, because once we got above it we could look down and see it as low clouds. But when it's chasing you along the ground it feels like fog! ❤️

[@animATEer]

I hiked from la Cumbe peak down to seven falls… was nearly impossible to get back up.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That sounds like a fantastic adventure, but ya I think I'd rather start at the bottom and then come down last! Either way though, getting La Cumbre and Seven Falls into the same adventure is a heck of a day -- well done! ❤️

[@Cynn955]

E honey did you get frustrated on this hike😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Oh my gosh Cyndi -- truth be told I was not super nice to poor Adam on this one 🙈 --E

[@Cynn955]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@JohnOtis-lo5bp]

If yall get a chance, you guy's should hit up langely's north east couloir via tuttle creek.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That is a fantastic recommendation, John! We just looked at it, and it looks amazing. We love Langley, but never thought about doing it as a winter ascent. I am adding it to our list as we speak!! ❤️

[@JohnOtis-lo5bp]

@LiveHardxLoveHard it's a fun one, very long chute, haha. Such a beautiful area, too. I just did the chute Wednesday, and some friends of mine went up days prior, Conditions are great atm.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

@@JohnOtis-lo5bp Excellent!

[@sluggotinfantryman]

As for fog. Yep. It will burn off. 😅😂. The Naciemento Road. From Hunter Liggot to Ragged Point. I always take Cambria over other towns. Sand dollar beach is biggest one along coast. Those mountains up the coast are absurdly wild. Desolate. I like Andrew Molina Mile or so out to beach. Lobos loop/coves is top 50 in USA. 10 miles out of Monterey. Obviously San Simeon to Carmel section. Naciemento Road. Lots of mountains 7600. IF THE FOG EVER LIFTS THE VIEW FROM ABOVE HWY 1 incredible. Thousands of hikes. I stick with easy coast ones parks. 165 miles to get there. Only way in out is 1 Gilroy James Dean Junction Monterey

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Cambria is super nice -- we spent a super fun weekend there once! Will for sure look up Lobos! ❤️

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Went there in 1980 to see Alien. Beach. Walked onto the beach plane crashed 60 yards out in water. Dude climbs out swims to shore.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Wow that is crazy! Was it like a Sully Sullenberger crash where he sort of landed in the water? What a thing to actually see! ❤️

[@MassimoBolognaItaly]

Wow.. always on the move !! I have a technical question for you guys.. .. Are you still using the Hero 10, right ? What setting do you use on the gopro for video mode (5.3k 60fps ?) , color profile (flat, natural, vibrant ? ) and sharpness (low, medium, high ? ) Your videos always look so sharp and detailed, I have been using the Hero 8 for a few years and I don't get the same clarity. Recently I have bought the Hero 12 but it looks just the same as the 8 despite the higher resolution ! What is your secret ?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks for the positive feedback! We are still learning with our camera work as well. We are currently using the 10 with 4k/60, vibrant. I think we do sharp but I can’t be certain on that. Honestly what makes the difference for us is the editing in post on FCP. GoPro footage often needs heavy color correcting no matter what color profile you use, and depending on the conditions (super yellow rock in the area or super white snow) sometimes the post editing can take ages!

[@bryanward3327]

How often do you guys come across rattlesnakes while hiking in SoCal? I'm not from the area, but it's always a concern when I am hiking out that way. I saw one on Potato Chip Rock down by the lake a couple of years ago and with the way Zuma Canyon has grown up, I almost don't want to hike it anymore since you can't see where you are stepping for a small section of the hike.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Bryan I totally understand where you're coming from on that. We've seen quite a few snakes on our hikes, and it makes me very anxious when I have to go through high grass and brush where I can't see what I'm stepping on. But I just try to remind myself that despite my deep fear of snakes even rattlers are rarely lethal to humans, and the odds of catching a snake bite are very small. --A

[@calxtra5361]

ADAM AND ELISE I HAVE 2 COUSINS THAT LIVE IN SANTA BARBARA I DONT THINK THEY'VE EVER BEEN UP THE MOUNTAINS LIKE YOU TWO CEPT MAYBE IN A CAR I'VE BEEN UP TO THE WILDERNESS AREA BEHIND SB I SAW A MOUNTAIN LION ON THE ROAD

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Oh my gosh, you have to tell them to do some of the waterfall hikes! We'll post one next week -- the falls there are incredible!! Super cool you saw a mountain lion. We haven't seen one in the wild yet, but I keep looking out for them! ❤️ --A

[@hairymotter5455]

I hate being in fog, I feel I'm gonna walk off a cliff at any moment

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes we totally relate to that. There was one moment on this one when it got super thick and it did feel a bit like that, but fortunately or the most part it wasn't too bad. But we once had to drive down from a Sequoia hike in fog that was so thick we could only see about 5-10 feet in front of the car and had to drive about 5 mph because it was a windy road with drop-offs in every direction!! ❤️

[@hairymotter5455]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Here in the UK we have a Welsh ridge walk/scramble called Crib Goch. The first time I did it visibility was a couple of feet, I couldn't see the drop either side but felt it..very ominous but a great day in the hills all the same.

[@sluggotinfantryman]

The reason nobody goes above Santa Barbara is those mountains are high rough and not convenient to get to. These are technically included above Santa Barbara. North is The Coast. If you want to Argue ask why Hurst Built his Castle there. Pasa Robles. Last big flat area. Beaches. Hunter Liggot is so remote not even the Army wants it. Santa Barbara area is tame compared to coastal range up the coast. It is about the drive! San Simeon is the fatal funnel. Go there your day is done. THE DRIVE. Why? Because you can cover from Santa Barbara to Monterey in a long day if road isn't buried. You can turn from the Hwy 1 up Naciemento Road. 2789 feet above ocean. 7 miles up. Fog covers ocean until noon. Often. Pinnacles National Park is the representative park. By the time you drive to it you can drive up Naciemento see Redwoods to. And rocks. San Simeon and below are dry. Er. Mediterranean.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

We'll be driving that road up to do the lost coast at some point this summer! ❤️

[@wernerevans4068]

From where do you find these “hidden” hiking locales and what criteria do you use to expend effort to conquer them?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

A lot of times it starts with viewers' recommendations, Werner, and this was one of those times! One of our favorite things about this community is that people always let us know about the super hard and interesting hikes in their local areas, and then we research them online and if they look cool, which they usually do, we add them to our list! The main criteria are: is it challenging, is it interesting (in terms of terrain, and/or what's required of the climber), and is it beautiful. If it has all three of those things going for it, we will most likely do it! ❤️

[@FatpackingSmitty]

Legendary poptarts are definitely better haha

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha no question! That protein imitation tasted like cardboard!! ❤️

[@davidtate166]

Hello live hardxlovehard .I would like to two do a ramble in the high points in the Domeland wilderness cal.neverbeen. 🤔

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Totally agree, David -- it looks very beautiful there, and it's a part of the Sequoia area we'd love to see as well! ❤️

[@Newstatejournal1]

Pilots must be IFR rated to fly in the clouds, because without a discernible horizon to instantly know which way is up and down they can get disoriented. I wonder if climbing in the fog can make a climber loose their balance?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That's a really interesting question! For us it's ok as far as balance because you can still see and feel the rock at your hands and feet. But it is really hard in terms of navigation, because you can't see far up ahead at all so it is really hard to figure out the right route unless there is a clear trail to follow. ❤️

[@randaljameslynch3863]

Should be pronounced La Cumbray but we say La Cumbruh!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you! It was definitely confusing us, and that explains it all right there! ❤️

[@jimthompson717]

I believe camels are able to climb that trail.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha that would have been the coolest thing ever to see a camel up there!! ❤️

[@Heysaywhatnow]

Do you guys run into venomous snakes very often?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thankfully not too often. We have passed about a half dozen rattlesnakes on the trail over the years that we saw, and heard a few more rattling off in the grass! ❤️

[@dirtriderdog]

Fog.........it would suck.....

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Ya it was definitely a bummer not to get those magical views from the top, but on the upside at least it kept us cool! ❤️

[@Timep3]

Not sure if this is a weird question but my wife would like to know where to get those leggings.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Not a weird question at all! We get questions about clothes and gear all the time, so we made a full gear list with links. It's the first link at the top of our channel page. Just click on it and it will take you right to the gear list, and the leggings are right there near the top with a link! ❤️

[@Timep3]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Thank you so much!

[@hindsfeetonhighplaces]

I'd love it if you could link your AllTrails map or route in your videos.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Ok, we will aim to start doing that once we're full time traveling in July. It shouldn't take too long to figure out, especially on hikes where we make a track of our exact route. ❤️

[@hindsfeetonhighplaces]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard If you made a "custom route" it's easy to share with a link. If you make them publicly available, your routes can be easily shared as well. But there are security reasons why you might not want to make that your default.