Solo Backpacking Cottonwood Lakes - Sierra Nevada. High Winds, Altitude Sickness, Mt. Langley 4K HDR

[@rkatrails]

Very nice video. You covered a lot of ground, despite the altitude sickness. Hope you're keeping well hydrated, that helps. I liked how you labeled each of the lakes and passes, very helpful.

[@wolfeadventures]

Thank you. I did drink 1L every 4-6 miles. Maybe that wasn’t enough. The wind may have made that amount inadequate. I really want to go back and attempt Langley again with a different strategy next year. Thanks again for watching.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Really great job filming this one and I’m proud of you for listening to your body (about time lol). Man it looked coldddd up there!

[@wolfeadventures]

Thank you. It was brutal up where I turned around. I’ve never had wind cut through everything-jackets gloves, etc.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

@@wolfeadventures you were wise, could of gotten dangerous for sure!

[@kaelywolfe4379]

Amazing video

[@wolfeadventures]

Thank you! I’m glad you like it.

[@TBMWolverine-2023]

Headin' up there next weekend on the way to Langley. Thanks for the video one again

[@wolfeadventures]

Awesome. Hope you have a great time. I did despite the altitude sickness.

[@thewolfe1099]

Absolutely beautifully edited video of some awesome scenery! The soundtrack was perfect as well. Great video of your solo hike! Keep them coming!

[@wolfeadventures]

Thanks brother! Appreciate the kind words. It was a tough one.

[@erict5878]

Where did you get your water bottle pouches from?

[@wolfeadventures]

Justin’s UL water bottle holders on Etsy.

[@erict5878]

Thanx!

[@brian-1036]

Great video. Cottonwood Lakes and New Army Pass was my first Sierra trip 10 years ago. I've had a few trips where I didn't reach my intended destination on the first try and it always goes much better the second time around.

[@wolfeadventures]

Thanks Brian. I will definitely be back. I’ve never been hit so hard with altitude sickness. Lack of sleep probably didn’t help.

[@erict5878]

sounds like you had a bit of A.S so good you were watching your bod and came down when you should

[@wolfeadventures]

Yeah it was not a good feeling. Came on super fast too. I was feeling great at the top of New Army Pass.

[@danpayan9468]

Amazing hike don't over do it check CVS they have the boost oxygen canisters they weigh nothing

[@wolfeadventures]

I could have used that! That altitude sickness hit me fast and hard. Not a good feeling. Thank you for watching.

[@danpayan9468]

@@wolfeadventures u need to acclimate yourself for a day or so before high altitude hike it helps👍

[@danpayan9468]

2019 I had a collapsed lung 2020 during the pandemic I got asophageal cancer 2 yrs remission 👍😎

[@danpayan9468]

Definitely check into those o2 canisters they feel like they are empty they weigh about what a empty water bottle

[@RickandAndreaGetOutside]

Awesome video Brad! So sorry you were suffering from altitude sickness. Andrea and I are heading out to the same area in a few weeks. Hopefully we won't run into the cold, windy conditions you faced. Your video has us excited for this trip!

[@wolfeadventures]

Thank you. It was a real bummer but I still enjoyed the experience. I hope to return and have a better time at some point. Oh nice. What does your trip itinerary look like?

[@RickandAndreaGetOutside]

@@wolfeadventures we plan to hike to Long Lake or High lake and use that as basecamp. Second day we plan to summit Langley and maybe Cirque if we feel up to. 3rd day back to Horseshoe Meadows.

[@wolfeadventures]

@@RickandAndreaGetOutside Nice. There is some great covered spots right next to High Lake. Perfect starting point.

[@100Peaks]

This is my home away from home. I’ve also been turned away from Langley. Twice. By winds this June. Still had a good trip.

[@wolfeadventures]

It’s really a fantastic place. I hope to return next year and have a better game plan for Langley. Thanks for watching.

[@erict5878]

Maybe should have stayed at the trailhead to acclimate prior? Lots of elevation gain from there

[@wolfeadventures]

I thought one night at the lakes would be enough. Obviously was not. I have hiked higher altitudes worth getting sick but this time it wasn’t in the cards.

[@hikesome]

Looks like a great adventure time you had out there! A challenging adventure in Sierra Nevada with incredible scenery and views, the perfect time outdoors. Looking forward to your next adventure. Happy trails, Mario

[@wolfeadventures]

Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@JoseHernandez-jh7ht]

Dont know if you know this but high altitude hiking you need to spend a day or night at the altitude you arrived at so tour body can acclimate flat landers then you need to gain altitude slowly to prevent altitude sickness if you do get sick decend in altitude and acclimate..nice job though good views

[@fourcornersconcreteinc3396]

🤘🏻🤘🏻!

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! Liked 🤘🤘🔥😊

[@wolfeadventures]

Thank you!!