Solo Backpacking to Natural Hot Springs!

[@karlis6235]

You closed the water bottle while it was steaming hot and when it cooled down it shrank for a tiny bit and got tighter. To open it up, just heat it up with hot water again and it will loosen a little. Great trip and thanks for sharing. :)

[@ScottX507]

Love the energy. "Always pack your trash out, or I'll put bugs in your mouth." That's great!

[@okthennone]

Your channel will blow up. You are intelligent, outgoing, and communicate perfectly.

[@SynergyGamingTV]

I agree, it will for sure happen in time!

[@Traveling_with_FIVE_Cats]

YOU KNOW IT! good job.. StaySafe 😂 ❤😅

[@JZ-xu3vg]

maybe if she gets more interactive in the comments x.x. she does seem have WAY more views than subs but I don't wanna droll over he personal stats so I don't know the specifics.

[@alexs3447]

Also agree , Videos are well made and Cheebs has many humerous comments

[@BuckMckawtheotherone]

I came across your videos yesterday (6 Jan, 24). I watched two more videos then decided to subscribe. My wife and I have binge watched you all day from oldest to latest video. One more to go. You are like a friend next door. It's always good to have you knocking on our door.

[@Nitemare1111]

Seeing someone living their life on their own terms and doing the things they love is very inspiring.

[@Nitemare1111]

also i always pack out my garbage. please don't put bugs in my mouth.

[@adrienneshouse9742]

Sure is ❤

[@johnsimoney2035]

Finally, a REAL backpacking/camping channel amongst the sea of adventure “influencers” driving around in their TRD Pros w/ $10K rooftop tents or $100K Modded Vans and flying their $500 drones. You actually take your viewers along on your hikes, and provide practical backpacking tips. 1 video in and I could tell you know your stuff. Keep up the great content.

[@1024Pete]

Cheers to the most interesting, educational and gracious commentary. Bravo to “Lord of the Rings”. The books were outstanding and so were the movies. “The Road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can.” -Bilbo. No hiking poles? Most interesting. Even a Hobbit had a walking stick. Be well. Wishing you peace and good fortune. Happy Trails!

[@daniel.d2150]

I really enjoyed this video. Stunning views, and countryside over there,nearly as good as our Scottish countryside. Loved this wee video young lady, stay safe out there. From me in Sunny Scotland🙂

[@deeweeuavp]

Loving our hike this time, a natural spring 😮so relaxing. ❤❤❤

[@WahanaCamping]

Great shot, wonderful view and beautiful girl. I also love hiking and camping. Warm greeting from Indonesia 🥰🥰🥰

[@danbar32]

When the water in your bottle cooled down it caused a vaccum.If you warm it back up again it will probiy come loose. Most of us start out with heavy backpacking gear. My old stove weighs almost 2 pounds and is huge. Thanks for making this great video.

[@ShaunRedden]

What a beautiful soul, I am watching your adventures from a snow covered England, and it's like an educational journey about nature and the environment you walk through with a great sense of humour and joy. You keep on doing what makes you happy and being you, Your Vlog is going to be a great success. Don't forget to triple check your hot water bottle when putting in your sleeping bag as you don't want leaks, DOH!

[@jordyjords1928]

Snow covered England (looks out window) huh, where the snow at in England right now?

[@feaster11c]

Hey! This might have been stated already. But when you heat water (or food), it becomes less dense. When you put it in the bottle and it cools over night, it creates a suction as it returns to it's normal density. In the future, using some hot water to heat you water bottle back up can relieve some of the suction and allow you to open the lid!

[@64TMS]

Aw. I was going to say that. I don't get to be brilliant today. Good call tho'.

[@feaster11c]

@@64TMS Great minds!

[@GuyRutter]

Just came to say this !

[@scojo262]

"I think that's a sign" - needed that laugh today! Thanks Cheebs. Oh yeah, really love this video, great job as always!

[@citizencheddar11177]

Cheebs, I just love how you’re grounded, in the bigger scheme of life… 🤗 The comment you made around the 8:45 mark about the gratitude for being “able” to do what you’re doing… it struck. Since a child I have always loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking & such, but then I’m afflicted with muscular dystrophy most of my adult life, so I’ve been somewhat limited in my outdoor adventures…. With my body dictating, what for me is physically possible, most of the time… but not always! 😊 just wanted to say, keep it up… never taking anything for granted & forever & always… mind over matter! See you out there! 🤗

[@iilu]

I love these videos, they're like a cool deep breath on a busy day. You're also partly responsible for getting me back out on the trails; I just got my new boots last week! I can't wait! 😊

[@wayneaune8430]

Outstanding video! They now have fixed the trail. You had to drop down to river and then up. Now it will be easier. Ok no one read this! There are outstanding camps on this trail. Only Sykes has hot springs. I would say do what you did and go to Sykes. Then on way back stop at one of the campgrounds. A few are right on the river also.

[@RobbC.]

I love it when the youtube rabbit hole brings me to a breath of fresh air. Hiking in Cali - Check! LOTR reference - Check! Legend of Zelda reference - Check! Found you and I'm staying. Keep up the great work :)

[@cribbage]

Loved this adventure. You are a great storyteller! Hope so many people watch your vlog!

[@steveknows_420]

31:06 Hi Cheebs, I'm glad I came across your channel and I'm loving this video. You're such an adorable person. Anyway, about this topic of not yet having ultralight gears.. It's definitely fine while getting started or being fairly new to hiking and backpacking. Consider it as training, because if you start with ultralight stuff and get so used to it then all of a sudden you need to bring more stuff with you on future hikes, it'll suck for sure because you never got used to carrying heavy load. And yes, ultralight stuff are so expensive. Better experience carrying heavy gears first and slowly upgrade to lighter gears as you get better at it. Personally, I see it as a reward for myself whenever I finish a successful backpacking trip.

[@msch1840]

Love how informative this Video was. The Things you told about the Nature there were very intersting to me, never Heard of a banana snail before :p

[@reed.k.h]

Haha the arm-under-the-leg Jetboil method is classic. Excellent technique, 10 points.

[@wholefoodie800]

I just discovered your channel and I love it so much! Please keep the videos coming! ❤

[@TatersStuff]

Not only was this a big milestone in terms of the longest solo backpack like you said, but that was such a wonderful trip and video put together. Met soo many friends, both human and non!

[@BenjyBraude]

Looks like you’ve been getting the traction you deserve recently, and I love to see it! Your videos are a great mix of educational, conversational, and inspiring. Rooting for you to keep finding success with this. Thanks for taking us all along with you on your adventures!!

[@WickedEarthAdventures]

Your videos are so awesome! It was so cool seeing the hot springs! It is very surprising that you didn't run into people while you were there. I went to this place in Virginia this past summer that was called "Warm Springs." You just park on the side of the road, and there is a gazebo with brochures and maps for the area. Right behind it is a little pool to sit in with a tiny waterfall. It is just a little dammed up brook. It is so nice! Isn't it strange when you meet people who have never seen Lord of the Rings!?

[@NaturesNirvanaSpirituality]

Your channel is about to blow up! May all your journeys be filled with peace, love and joy ❤🙏🏼❤️

[@mrprutten]

The beauty of nature is amazing.

[@SimplyBllisss]

Welcome to Califorina. Glad you're here living your dream. Beautiful hike. Infectious smile. Always stay a Dream Believer.

[@tuckerandi]

Another great video, the Hot springs must be awesome and hearing there was no litter was surprising because that's often horrible in a popular spot great that it's not. Great Hike !!

[@StrideTheEarth]

I absolutely love these videos! I get to camp and hike places I've never been, vicariously, through you. And I'm so glad you talk about the reality of these things. You'll always forget something, maybe you don't have the most efficient and ideal item for a specific task but you do what you can! Also, I think your water bottle created a vacuum as it was cooling down which is why the lid was being so stubborn. I've had the same thing happen to me and even while unscrewing the lid the suction would pull it back down over the threads, it was such a pain in the butt to get it off.

[@dmytrochan7402]

Thanks for the trip. What beautiful mountains.

[@DarrellWest-u7z]

I like the little hand pump for your water. I've never seen that on any of the hiking videos that I watch.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 again my outdoors friend, thank you for the tag along on this camping 🏕 adventure. You do an excellent job of filming. All the best to you. Stay safe and take good care of yourself. 😊

[@AnthonyRoulhac-p7v]

Good morning, please be careful and safe out there, congratulations on your adventures that awaits you.l have been watching not only your adventures, others as well and you all do a great job. That's great seeing people great at their crafts. I will be watching your videos. Take Good care of yourself. God bless you.

[@jasonlavere5071]

Your backpack looks as big as you are! Loved your video and your spirit! Not sure why your video popped up in my feed but I'm glad it did!

[@Freedom17762]

You’re a natural on camera and I’m really enjoying your channel. Subscribed! Hello from southern oregon!

[@absakaabby]

Watched this while doing a bike workout today and it felt like I was on a trail ride with you! So fun, and gorgeous views!!

[@williamhuyett583]

You stopped and appreciated a single redwood tree...have no idea what your channel is all about, but I now follow. Thanks for great content.

[@damareus5930]

So i started with your trip in the snow. And i came to this one. You have gained a subscriber! And i am so glad i found you in my new year! I just got through planing a small packing trip in Georgia here in the a few months! Keep at it!

[@DangOleKyle]

Awesome video, Cheebs! I love these backpacking videos! Those views on the hike were amazing! 🧡

[@jake105]

OMG this is so cool. Me and a buddy did this hike way back in 1982. We were stationed at the Naval Post Graduate school in Monterey. I remember it being 12 miles in. It about killed me! I was so exhausted but we had to set up camp gather kindling ect. we could hear rapids near by. I remember the hot springs were just pooling water into stone structures very primitive looking but cool none the less. The icy cold water of the rapids rolling through giant boulders was amazing. It was an adventure I cherish to this day. After about mile 6 or 7, I wouldn't talk any more. Jeff was just laughing. Seeing you with your Go pro and describing the wonder of it all. When I saw your campsite, I said Yes! I was there.😊

[@stevesteel6066]

What a truly beautiful, inspiring girl. Good luck on your future adventures. Much love ❤

[@trentolson9962]

You have a new fan, love these camping videos, keep it up 👍🏼

[@michaelzlab]

So freaking beautiful to watch Westley walk. So much improvement over the years, nothing greater than the outdoors to bring healing and health. Thanks Jim and Torri. *(Yea, yea, Huddy is adorable too!)He is going to be quite the outdoorsman and athlete.

[@gregkrakow872]

I did this hike solo in 1977, out and back to Sykes Hot Springs. One of the most memorable backpack trips I have ever taken. You did a great job with this video. Brings back such fond memories. I really appreciate the way you show your love of nature. By-the-way, I don't think what you were showing as poison oak was indeed poison oak. With poison oak the leaflets are stalked. What you are showing is a plant with deeply lobed leaves. An easy mistake. Anyway, thank you so much for the video!

[@csn583]

9:55 It's not. PO never has sharply toothed leaves like that, always smooth/lobey edges. It also usually has an oily surface, though that can vary by age. If you avoid everything with leaves/leaflets clustered in threes you will avoid poison oak/ivy, but also a ton of other plants! ☣️🌿 The clover-looking plants are redwood sorrel (oxalis), which are good to eat. Preferably cooked to break down the oxalic acid, but fun to chew on for a citrusy zing. Can't tell if the vine has thorns, but if so could be blackberry. (PO has smooth stems/vines.)

[@Sean-bp6xb]

Great adventure. Thx for sharing. Watching from Ontario Canada 🎉

[@shmeegie32]

Insert Lego Gif! I love this area of CA and blessed to not be far at all. Glad I stumbled on your channel. I get a real genuine humble vibe and that's rare these days on youtube. Plus a lord of the rings fan!!! fun fact my childhood nickname since I was 6 has been smeagol lol. My sisters high school boyfriend said I looked like him and it stuck hahaha

[@helloimNenna]

I just love how it feels like we are there with you! So cozy and so so beautiful views 😍

[@jonathonpuckett2185]

Getting a feel for what camping is like for when I start Overlanding. Love your videos and you’re so pretty! Good luck on your future adventures 🤘🏻

[@lucindaturnis6605]

Wow! What an adventure Love your energy ✨️ It's currently very cold and snowy here in the Midwest ....this video sure brightened my day! Ty ❤️

[@outdoorsidequest]

Just found your channel yesterday and I just love how you present your videos. It's such a treat to see people enjoy wildlife across the globe, and how it contrasts to Sweden. You earned a sub from me, hope to see much more of your adventures!

[@cheebss]

Thank you!!

[@KevinBWilson1983]

Another amazing video. I love being able to go on these adventures with you even if it's through a video. I have said this many times, but you have such a great energy. Thank you for sharing these with us.

[@aliyachamberlain9786]

Thank you so much for making this beautiful video and inspiring me to start back packing. You seem like a very lovely person

[@angelgalindo5740]

Just came across a nice pack... just came across this hike... youve inspired me to try out this hobby this coming new year!

[@thefishinglor6931]

Was wondering if I should subscribe til the part you started talking to the trees and I laughed so I subscribed lol love your authenticity! It feels like I went along with your trip without getting off the couch lol Stay awesome ! Best!

[@LMSManofSteel]

really interesting video and great energy from yourself as always

[@ExpeditionaryJonny]

What a nice adventure! We don't have hot springs in nebraska so I might have to add this to my to do list

[@uniqtechniq9314]

Nice video, enjoying the nature content here on this channel.

[@brianwade8649]

New subscriber. I love what you said toward the end about remembering how things used to be in college and being thankful for the life that you have now. I am almost 60 and I feel the same way. And I am thankful to see content like yours.

[@Snake111281]

A camp alone woooooooo, you are undoubtedly very brave! New subscriber, great videos 👍🏼

[@TatersStuff]

9:23 lovely fact about that redwood tree: back in 2005, it was known during one of their expedition through the west coast, Chad Kroeger was the first to catalogue a banana slug right on that tree

[@MariaEverlasting]

Your vlogs continue to make me desperate to get back into hiking and camping. I'm going to reach out to a friend to try and plan a hike this month before the weather in my area gets too cold and snowy. I appreciate that you show to hard work aspect to hiking/camping cause it's very easy for me to remember just the fun and good and easy parts. But even remembering the work, gosh I just want to be out in nature!

[@michaelvikhman7926]

Just came across your channel. What an amazing video. Truly enjoyed it. And seeme like an absolute sweetheart. I can totally relate to the gratitude you feel. I feel the same when I am mountain biking. Just feeling thankful the whole time.

[@itsdombek]

Wait, unless my memory sucks, those are the Sykes springs! I've been there, omg it's so serene out there! Also, it's hardly changed in 15 years; people have been kind to it. Thanks for doing the same!

[@HeyItsMeAbiB]

This was such a lovely video Cheebs!! Thank you for sharing your backpacking adventures with us. SilentOne and I tend to watch them together while we eat dinner, and you are always great company! It feels like we are chatting with an old friend ☺️

[@hoser7706]

You are crazy cute snd have a great camera presence, like a natural. Subbed and looking fwd to catching up on your adventures. Creators like you are so appreciated.

[@jasonhill390]

I really liked this one, just might have to do this trail. Thank you for sharing. Liking you and your channel. Subbed! ❤

[@jensdybmose]

20 miles! well done. :) Looked like a very beautiful trip and great video as always.

[@rodoutdoors]

Great video. I was there a month ago. I like your talk about ultralight gear. It's super expensive and it's awesome you're able to get out in the first place.

[@rickshears1]

Just came across your channel and enjoyed the video. I also like to meet others on the trail. I have run across many cool people. Now on to check out some of your other videos.

[@kelarax]

I've lived in California my entire life, and have never been to Big Sur. This was a great video, Cheebs! Thank you for making this video!

[@jorgemendez9626]

Love your channel bumped into to it and you seem amazing and your are the most beautiful things I have ever seen😍😌

[@53nd4k]

Gotta love Big Sur. You didn't reveal the location until halfway though your video, but I could tell almost right away that you were making your way up to Sykes. Awesome location and classic hike. And you are correct, those hot springs can get awful (literally) crowded. The fire damage most evident on that trek was from the 2016 Soberanes fire. It burned almost that entire canyon, yet the redwood trees can survive it. You can see the new redwood growth in many places and it is really cool. Redwood trees grow very fast when young, and it has been cool to see the new ones breaking through. I was there this summer and there were definitely happy trees due to the epic rainfall in 2023. I resolve to return every few years to see their progress. Much of what you saw and pointed out was indeed poison oak, but much wasn't. The "leaves of three, let it be" motto is a pretty good way to go IMO. Big Sur is essentially the mother-ship of poison oak. I am very susceptible and even though I am really careful, I always get touched a fair amount while in Big Sur. Its tough late in the year because the leaves will yellow, die, and fall off but they are still poisonous. The Barlow Flats detour is on many maps because the trail was washed out for a long time. I braved the washed out section once and it was sketchy to say the least. However, I understand that the main trail just opened back up (post Summer 23). So I can understand that many mapping apps still show the detour, but you didn't need to take it.

[@64TMS]

You covered some wonderful things in this video. First of all, I like to thank you for including, "people who don't have the opportunity to get out hiking anymore. I have been an invalid and stuck in bed for the last 11 years. I have always made it a point to thank the person doing the video for allowing me (us) the opportunity to go hiking, canoeing, camping, bushwacking , etc. through them (you). Being able to live these events through you has given me the opportunity to do one of my favorite things. Let me explain. I've spent most of the last 50 years living in Colorado and of those 50 years, I have either lived in a log cabin (off grid) or in a tent (off grid) or in a vehicle (off grid). Of those 3 methods of survival, I've been in a tent (by myself and my Molly {my Golden Retriever} ), the most ! My tent is a 6-8 person nylon dome. If I have to backpack to my campsite, I have a 3 person hybrid and forgo the variety of campstoves and heaters that I use if I can drive up to my campsite. Actually a wood sourced heat and cooking is the best and the first choice. Back to your recognition of the "ones who can.no longer get out into the wild". You are the first person who has done that. Usually it's us thanking them/you and then they are acknowledging our thanks. So I'm extremely grateful to you for bringing this up.❤

[@bgp.photog]

Cheebs! Absolutely love your energy & your positivity❤ -happy hiking!

[@WitchOvTheeWood]

Those mushrooms you saw along the river looked like yellowfoot chanterelles - and those are great eating if they are!

[@ervinslens]

What a beautiful place! Such a great time out there! Feeling of peace, what we would all need more! You are fantastic creator!

[@DameEdnaBrown]

What a great trip you made it look so easy

[@ReneVandyk]

Hi Cheebs you have the Awesome Amazing Wonderful beautiful Camp site with sound of Water Fall it’s just Awesome ❤😊

[@tdeanrob]

Awesome video love the scenery! If you ever find your water bottle lid is too tight find a limber limb that you can wrap around the lid then grab a hold of the two loose ends and clamp it around the lid with your hand, and it will give you leverage to loosen the lid. You can also wrap a strap around or a belt around the lid and tighten it with a stick like you would a tourniquet and loosen it that way.

[@zanewoodward4822]

My first time watching Such a Awesome Young Lady !!

[@TatersStuff]

Watching this again for the upteenth time and 26:40 I am just noticing all those cool minerals that have just collected at the hot spring spout, so cool!

[@rrbhaunoch3084]

Ahh Cheebs, nice to see you on YT. I used to watch you on Twitch regularly and it made me smile to see you on this platform doing this different content!

[@feliciascaramucci7769]

Legend of Korra is soooo good! Now you’re officially one of my favorites ❤

[@smalltowntexian6239]

Don't know if anybody has mentioned it yet but the not being able to open your water bottle...don't feel bad at all, I learned the hard way also lol Anytime you put super hot water into a bottle and put a top with a seal on it, as the water cools it'll actually create a bit of a vacuum which makes it a lot harder to get open. Pretty much there's only two options...one is to let the water cool down and then open it. Or two, run hot water over it to heat it up and you'll be able to open it. Loved the video, that was definitely a hike to get all the way to the spring. That camping spot looked spectacular!

[@matt6740]

Ya, I was ping to comment this, it’s the pressure vacuum from the water cooling. If you’re not worried about heating plastic, you can put it in a pot of hot water to heat it back up and make it easier to open. I love backpacking, but have never worked up the courage to go solo. Too much of the “buddy system” ingrained in me from scout camping. Great job!

[@PeterFLB]

Love it, "Pack your rubbish out... or I'll put bugs in your mouth"!!! Found your channel today, loving your content and the way you film, document and explain things. Way better than most of the newer channels. I'm guessing the hot water in your container created a vacuum and sealed it.

[@roger_is_red]

I am now subscribed I love your spirit!!!!!!!!!!

[@williamcollins6647]

Glad I found your channel You do it better than all the rest You’re very likable, intelligent, articulate, and beautiful And your heart whoa ❤️

[@nomadikmind3979]

omg youre killing me, you are awesome. A gem.

[@mweinz]

Love seeing the redwoods, great video

[@lordminion6667]

This is some really great adventurous and cozy content and I’m here for it.

[@weehoo]

beautiful locales, but none as beautiful as you! Youre tight, toned, and terrifically energized! 💗

[@ggoodwin401]

Adjustable oil filter wrench. I have one that's a plastic handle with a rubber strap that goes through a slot. Cheap, weighs nothing, and great for opening those stubborn lids. A handy little tool.

[@JoseHernandez-jh7ht]

😊 nice I would suggest making a list of your menu before starting you trip if you haven't yet

[@amigatommy7]

I learned to go straight by compass as we tend to move in a circle. And the line comes out for sure to left or right of the car. Only missed once.....

[@chrislippingwell3587]

Love the videos :) Looking forward to the future Ones :)

[@raresmihai7373]

Keep posting, you do a good job. I'm looking at you from Romania🤩

[@MonicaHolly143]

It's look like u been doing youtube for years ur vids are so natural, so glad ur vid got recommended.

[@avesebus6108]

Radzisz sobie świetnie . Greetings from Poland