Solo Backpacking Thousand Island Lake // Ansel Adams Wilderness

An re-edit of an amazing overnight solo backpacking trip into the majestic Ansel Adams Wilderness, California. Enjoy :)

[@WanderingWiley]

That was fabulous, the trail, lakes, mountains, and sunsets all just beautiful.

[@rkatrails]

Excellent. That's one of the best Sierra hikes.

[@lrose711]

Really epic views...adding this to my bucket list of hikes to do...Thanks for sharing!

[@kingsgirl1182]

I swear that shot of all those tents reminded me of echo park lake, just for a moment. Great video!

[@Skidoo22]

Really enjoyed this one, with a nice whisky. Thanks!

[@Radnally]

Nice Always makes me homesick

[@ambersgrace1]

So glad I found this video, I started a few other videos of this hike but I don’t think everyone takes the time to really show the views like you do. Appreciated, nice job!

[@ES-ge7bb]

Did it in reverse several years ago camping at Ediza and Thousand Island Lakes. Beautiful area!

[@jm_roams]

@Sheety33 awesome video btw! I’m thinking of doing a solo backpacking to Thousand Island Lake this year, Oct.2020. So this video is very helpful... Thank you!

[@justinbrandes7365]

Question, when you booked your permit, which trailhead did you pick for your entry point?

[@martinhoelicker3273]

Last time I hiked to Thousand Island Lake was 1977 with our church youth group. I was a junior in high school. We made it into a two week trip and made the lake our base camp.

[@Sheety33]

Marty Elicker that sounds amazing!!

[@fakeyfakerson2556]

Hi, thanks for video(s). A small group of us are going in the fall as well. Given the number of times you’ve done this route, I was wondering if you might offer some advice: 1. Do you normally see quite a few people camping there? In your video it looked like there were at least 4/5 tents. Is that the norm (on average)? 2. Have you seen any bear activity in the campsite? I assume you follow the Bermuda Triangle method for your campsite? Thank you for any info you can provide?

[@profishant9891]

Whoa, another hike that is a must do. Another Fantastic Video! Loved the little trout jump at the 10:14 mark. Was that just this last fall?

[@Sheety33]

Brian Smith thank you! Highly recommend this circuit. This was a couple of years ago.

[@extremelydave]

What were the still shots of the Minarets taken with? They are pretty awesome.... you should use a gimbal when walking.... all the movement gave me car sickness.... : (

[@karenabel6218]

Wow, you really conveyed the sheer beauty of the High Sierras in your video. On average, how many pounds do you carry in your backpack? How many miles did you hike on this route?

[@Sheety33]

Anywhere from 15 to 20 pounds and miles 🤠

[@mikeberretta2135]

Really enjoy your videos. You go to all the places I look forward to seeing. We are doing this same trip in August plus a night at Minaret Lake. Where have overnight parked when you hike out of Agnew or Devils Postpile?

[@Sheety33]

Mike Berretta thank you! Minaret Lake is gorgeous, especially in August. I park either up top along the ski resort highway or Agnew Meadows.

[@mikeberretta2135]

@@Sheety33 Thanks for the info. I thought Agnew Meadows was only available to park for day hikers.

[@bongbongtravels6108]

Was this pretty recent bro?

[@ouamoulton6743]

Hi! There. I have see you been to the Ansel Adams wilderness alot. Do what is the snow ❄ condition early June??

[@Sheety33]

Good question as this really depends on snow accumulation over the winter/spring. Best way to determine if conditions are suitable is to call the local rangers office and see if they have trail conditions details.

[@christopherbishop6767]

Seemed to be a ton of tents in the campground. Was that a group site or ?

[@Sheety33]

Christopher Bishop I was surprised to see them all, too! No group sites out there but they had all congregated in the same spot - kind of spoils the peacefulness of the trip.

[@johnwithoutend]

What time of year?

[@Sheety33]

Early fall (Oct 1)

[@kclements27]

This will be my first solo backpacking trip this weekend. (I’ve backpacked before, just never alone) I am so pumped, let me know if you have any advice for this particular spectacular trek!

[@Sheety33]

Enjoy! My advice is to start early before the heat sets in.

[@jessnevares7861]

@@Sheety33 so is a permit needed to hike back to these lakes , or to hike in the Ansel Adams wilderness ? And how many miles from devils post pile to thousand island lake ?

[@Sheety33]

@@jessnevares7861 no permit needed for day hiking. 8.9 if hiking the river trail from Agnew.

[@zeeshaanchunawala1886]

What did you shoot this on?

[@Sheety33]

Zeeshaan Chunawala multiple cameras for this hike. GoPro, iPhone and Sony 6500.

[@jessnevares7861]

I see you hiking with your dog. Is there a permit for him too ? I always thought you couldn’t take the dogs in the back country. ? Also what month is this hike taking place ?

[@Sheety33]

Was another hikers dog - wish I had one! No permit for the dog. It’s ok to hike with dogs outside of national parks…just clean up after it.

[@jessnevares7861]

@@Sheety33 roger that. What month is this ? May , June or July ?

[@Sheety33]

@@jessnevares7861 I think this was early September…heavy snow year!

[@anitabackroadsonly9086]

How many miles to thousand island?

[@Sheety33]

Anita Back roads only I believe it was 8-10 miles one way.

[@JonJaeden]

Wow! Thank you, I needed that. I almost felt like I escaped lockdown. October 1 ... what kind of temperature did you have at night?

[@Sheety33]

Jon Jaeden Temps were right around freezing. I remember as I hiked out from Thousand Island the trail was “crunchy” where puddles had frozen over.

[@extremelydave]

VERY SAD....One thing I never see on anyone's hiking videos... JMT/PCT/CDT/AT whatever.... nobody ever says THANK YOU to the people who volunteer to work on the trails to keep them in the good condition they are so we can enjoy a walk in the wilderness.... these people do it on their own time, not paid..... They are why you enjoy your hikes. I for one say GOOD ON YOU AWESOME PEOPLE!!!

[@jjfjeff]

17:31 why we do it.

[@Sheety33]

You know!