Sawtooth Wilderness Backpacking - Idaho

A backpacking adventure with 5 friends into the Sawtooth Wilderness of Idaho from July 22-25, 2021. Although distant fires gave a little haze, we lucked into beautiful weather and an amazing experience. Highlights include the following areas: Tin Cup Hiker Trailhead, Pettit Lake, Alice Lake, Twin Lakes, Toxaway Lake, Edna Lake, Virginia Lake, Hidden Lake, Upper Cramer Lake, Middle Cramer Lake, Alpine Lake (x2), Upper Baron Lake, Baron Lake, Baron Creek, Sawtooth Lake and 5 mountain passes.
The initial plan had this broken into 5 days, but after making better time than anticipated we finished in 4.
Agenda:
- Day 1 (0:30): Tin Cup Hiker Trailhead (Pettit Lake) to Toxaway Lake
- Day 2 (5:24): Toxaway Lake to Middle Cramer Lake
- Day 3 (9:31): Middle Cramer Lake to Baron Creek
- Day 4 (14:49): Baron Creek to Iron Creek Trailhead
Music:
"Art of Silence - by Uniq" is under a Creative Commons license (Creative Commons - International Recognition 4.0 - CC BY 4.0)
#sawtoothwilderness #backpacking #idaho

[@michelledapark]

"Backpacking isn't always easy or comfortable." That's the truth! And yep, always worth it! Nice job on this!

[@hikingmule]

Thanks Michelle! The ebb and flow of a backpacking trip can be extreme for sure. 😉

[@PTPhotography]

Looks like you all had an awesome time. There is seriously so much to explore in the sawtooths. I just wish I had more time. I completely agree that backpacking changes who we are as people.

[@hikingmule]

Thanks and well said! It's a backpackers heaven in that area and I hope to get the chance to explore more.

[@waterfallmadman]

Awesome trip, such beautiful scenery. The middle Cramer lake was especially stunning. Great video.

[@hikingmule]

haha... Seeing your name, I'm not surprised you like that one. Thanks for the comment.

[@JenniferLupine]

Great trip! Loved all the lakes and scenery! Fun to go with friends and make good memories. Looks really challenging, but worth the effort. Loved the flowers too! 👍😄🌸🌺

[@hikingmule]

Thanks for the kind comment! 😀 I only wish I had more time for these adventures, but take what I can and be thankful.

[@JenniferLupine]

@@hikingmule I know what you mean! There are so many great places to hike and explore!

[@TheKiltedAdventurer]

Idaho...you do get around! What am epic hike with what looks like a great group of mates.

[@hikingmule]

The best! I savor every moment and every adventure.

[@beataclintadventures304]

What an epic journey you hit all the best spots in the Sawtooths. We love Barron Lakes. Wonderful scenery, great video we enjoyed it. 😀

[@hikingmule]

Thank you! Coming down off the pass to Baron was unbelievable. The lakes were amazing and would have been a good spot to stay.

[@vs123]

Lake and mountain beautiful

[@hikingmule]

Thank you!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Great hiking in some gorgeous areas and stunning views along the trail. I bet that water crossing was cold and it is always nice to share a trip like this with friends. May have been a long journey but when you get a view like you had at Alpine Lake, you know it was worth it, cheers Alan

[@hikingmule]

Thanks and spot on Alan! I love the challenge and beauty, but getting to share this with friends is gold.

[@northeastfamilyadventures9186]

Some beautiful country out in Idaho, and that was an ambitious backpacking trip for sure. Loved the commentary between the days, going from confident optimism on Day 1 to, "we're gonna live" on day 4. You definitely picked a great place view wise to bang out 50+ miles.

[@hikingmule]

Absolutely! Beautiful, challenging and rewarding. Her comment still cracks me up. That snowball was meant for payback for how hard that day was... 😄

[@aakarshsingh07]

Vlogging career ahead!! The effort you put into the video is visible. Looking forward to the next one.

[@hikingmule]

Thanks Aakarsh! It's been pretty fun pulling these together.

[@BackpackingWithJason]

My goodness what an incredible area. Everywhere you hiked there was beautiful scenery. Epic trip and area. Can’t beat good friends and good hiking trails 👍🏻👍🏻

[@hikingmule]

Couldn't agree more! You also nailed it on the friends comment!! Thanks.

[@DanijelaN.]

Amazing video and channel my friend. Wish you all the best ✨✨

[@hikingmule]

Thank you! I'll be posting this years trip soon.

[@flowngrowchannel3762]

What an awesome hike love adventure hope someday i can climb also in other country like yours

[@hikingmule]

Thanks! It was a fantastic adventure in a beautiful location. You cannot ask for anything more.

[@chrismorenotv2315]

Hi new friend here happy visit and watching your nice video thanks for sharing.

[@hikingmule]

Thanks and welcome!!

[@IvorsTravels]

What a stunning, beautifully produced video, I noticed your channel from comments on channels I follow, and am now following you, (not in a creepy way 😊 ) looking forward to viewing your past and future content. Many thanks Ivor.

[@hikingmule]

Thanks for the super kind words! Being in a beautiful area makes any video easy. 😊

[@lucymelancon6534]

Gorgeous views!

[@hikingmule]

They are!

[@scottmalisos3272]

Damn B. These are pretty good videos you are putting together! Looks like you are having a great time. Really happy for you...

[@hikingmule]

Thanks! You know, I can trace the start of this back to when you asked me to run from one brewery to another...

[@scottmalisos3272]

@@hikingmule Hah! That is funny. 😀

[@scandinaviannaturediaries8892]

Fantastic hike in awesome scenery 🤩 The video is really well made and well edited 👍 +1

[@hikingmule]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully in the future I can get into Sweden, Norway, etc for a trip. From my initial research, there seem to be some amazing wilderness areas up there.

[@suztube9458]

Very nicely done!! Loved it. It was like watching a movie at the theatre. Beautiful views. Thanks so much! p.s. Thanks for reaching out!

[@hikingmule]

Thank you so much for the kind comments.

[@MindRelaxingWorld]

Very Nice 👍❣️🔥🎧🎼🎶🎵 Friend 🎵🎶

[@hikingmule]

Thanks ✌️. I'm glad you liked it.

[@AlwaysWalkingAbout]

Hope to get there too someday.

[@hikingmule]

Yes, it's a beautiful place if you ever get the chance! Thank you!

[@marieramos3399]

Keep posting , we subscribed - from always walking about

[@hikingmule]

Thank you!

[@NaomisAdventures]

Good video

[@hikingmule]

Thank you!!!

[@AlaskanAmblers]

This was epic! So many beautiful lakes, and the Sawtooths -- just Wow. I could feel the ups and downs of the trail, and the emotions. Really appreciate how well-crafted this videos is. You put a lot of energy into it, and every moment is enjoyable. Wonderful!

[@hikingmule]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's a fantastic location which was also challenging... well, for someone of my skill level. :) Putting videos together of the adventures has become a relaxing hobby.

[@AlaskanAmblers]

@@hikingmule Awesome -- you do a great job, too! I find the same. I enjoy trying to make the videos as interesting and compelling as I can, and it is a creative process.

[@fizzabatoolstichingcentre5885]

My new friend 👌🤝❤

[@hikingmule]

Thanks for coming

[@KathysOutdoorAdventures]

WOW! What an incredible experience. Your video editing skills are amazing! How did you do the map background with the still images at 8:41? I was never bored once with your video.

[@hikingmule]

Thank you so much! For this video I used Davinci Resolve and the map came from my recording on AllTrails.