Starting the 310mi Superior Hiking Trail w/ GarageGrownGear ep1

[@JupiterHikes]

Happy holidays everyone :) I hope you enjoy this video from the SHT! The fall colors were incredible, and it was super fun to hang out with GGG for a few days

[@lloydvogel]

Was sooooooo fun hosting you and Jo and this video was a really nice surprise, a really lovely teaser for more content of the SHT, and fun to be a part of!

[@mason6883]

I had no idea GGG was based in the cities.

[@MollySwan17]

This was my first thru hike! Also did it in the fall - would take cold over bugs any day. I lived in Minneapolis for a long time and never knew about GGG. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@joshwood3]

The SHT was how i prepared for my first thru! Also GGG rocks!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

I did the SHT in 2021! Can’t wait to see the rest of the series!

[@JupiterHikes]

Sweet! I've seen a couple of your videos from it, looks wonderful in June as well as when we did it!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

@@JupiterHikes oh that's so cool! Thanks for watching!

[@rout1000]

Having watched your content for a while now, I was excited to see you come to our neck of the woods (no pun intended)! Thanks for featuring GGG and the SHT!

[@readerenergy]

I love GGG. If you need something for a hike, you should definitely check them out. A lot of variety of stuff.

[@roselee_explores]

Awesome video! How'd you guys like the Farm to Summit meal? I'd been eyeballing their meals but hadn't made the jump to order theirs yet. It was great to see some behind the scenes of Garage Grown Gear and everything!

[@JupiterHikes]

I really enjoyed that one! And their packaging is definitely eye catching, I'm glad the meal itself held up lol

[@EnlightenedEquipment]

Glad you are loving the SHT! ❤

[@JupiterHikes]

It's an incredible time! Wish we could have come down to you guys but were on the tight schedule that comes with getting the cheapest flights immaginable

[@kerrypennings4294]

Cool! I didn't realize GGG is in MN! I buy gear from them all the time. WTH! I lived in MPLS for 40 years and the SHT is on my short list. Now, I only live 1.5 hours from Duluth. Was just thinking about my summer plan and perhaps this is an omen? Could be super buggy when I have best availability. I agree autumn is best for this hike.

[@JupiterHikes]

Yeah! I think GGG is just on the border of the twin cities, and sounds like they plan to open a brick and mortar store there in the coming year which would be really cool!

[@alexfrazho635]

I hope you enjoyed the trail. It’s a very different hike then your last hike as you knew so yeah I’m happy to see ya living your best life (even tho I don’t know you) and taking advantage of your body and mind. This is our time in the universe and lots of people judge life by the dollars they make what a tragedy! Peace man again thanks for all your hard work showing people your beautiful talents!

[@alantroy9902]

Based in 🇦🇺. Really enjoy your videos. Hope to do the AT when I retire in 2031. Bikepacking trips locked in for next 2 years but this has very much piqued my interest for 2026! Thanks.

[@1717jbs]

Glad to see you back out there.

[@Langrellstation]

I appreciate your knowledge and experience Jupiter, you have my respect! Peace and happiness in the new year! Hope our trails cross someday brother!

[@Abraham19237]

Awesome!! I was lucky enough to hike the CT in August and learned so much from you to prepare! Thanks!! So much!!🙏 I still had some trail legs at the tail end of Sept and piggybacked off a business trip, spending a few days on the Superior Trail too (made it about 85 miles to Lutsen). The colors look identical, makes me think we were days apart. Seeing anything messages the logs from Barack?? 😬🤷‍♀️ I ‘m sure you loved all those grouse!!

[@JupiterHikes]

I'm not sure, we started September 22nd sobo, were you out there then still? I didn't read too much of the log books, but did always sign into them

[@CastawayHikes]

I love GGG, they are my favorite gear retailer. I'm looking forward to this new hike series 😊

[@heartattackhiker3527]

Can't wait to see the rest of the adventure. I may do that one in a couple years from now.

[@poozborne]

Excited for the series, I'm sure you ran into a lot of rain this fall. I had the opportunity to do a NOBO thru-hike of the SHT in the spring of 2022 and, as mentioned, it was a great way to see experience for myself what the thru-hiking experience is like and how to handle things like resupply, etc. As a Minnesotan, getting to experience the same trail where I had gone on my first backpacking trip many years prior in a new and complete fashion was amazing. This April, I'll be taking things to the next level by attempting to thru-hike the PCT. While I know that trail will be quite different, I definitely have more confidence than I would having not done a trail like the SHT. Someday, I'm sure I'll be back to do another thru hike of the SHT in fall. If you're ever in Minnesota again and looking to mix things up, I'd really recommend that you consider doing a canoe route through the BWCA.

[@everest1sierra2]

It's so exciting to see you on a trail I have been on! Love following your adventures!

[@1217850]

It was my first thru hike and it was a great trail

[@erinbevan6131]

I absolutely adored this hike, and did it same time of year in 2022. Can't wait to revisit through your adventure!

[@JamesPanning]

My home trail. Welcome to the neighborhood.

[@WalkingNose]

Thanks Jupiter for these amazing videos!

[@AndyMcCavish]

Oh man that looks like the perfect time to be out on a trail like that. One more for the to do list.

[@cfk8593]

I have been wanting to do a thru hike for so long. Tried to convince my partner to let me go do Te Araroa, but I would be gone for too long. A few days ago she sent me a link to the SHT, and said she would want to hike it as well. So here is hoping we can do it next fall. Opened up KZbin this morning and this video was first in my feed. I kind of feel it is a sign. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@JupiterHikes]

The SHT is wonderful! And really such a great hike to do as a couple or with a friend. Fun hiking, not crazy difficult, frequent towns, and beautiful scenery

[@midwestmikeonahike]

Been looking forward to seeing this! Love having Sprocket join the "Leaf Peeping" cult!!

[@ultrajayme]

.....leaf peeping......

[@colbypark1311]

Looking forward to this series. Putting the SHT on my list!

[@jhonyermo]

You KNOW I enjoyed following along. Tell you what; As much as I love the desert I could definitely fall in love with that area! Gorgeous. Magnificent. I sure miss the smell of campfire wood-smoke. • How many episodes do we have to look forward to.

[@JupiterHikes]

I think 3 but it could be 4 episodes total! And I think this trail is a great change from the desert. I love it out there but it's quite the stark and welcome difference.

[@jakeva9802]

Love the collab vids

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

What a cool ground sheet. Love the artwork.

[@Scottybanana]

So awesome! I live in MN so cool you got to hike thr SHT

[@hive_indicator318]

This does look really nice. If I didn't live so close to the Ouachita Trail, I'd pick it for my first through hike. Being able to have family come out for resupply is too good to pass up. Also, it's really pretty down here.

[@vereddar6420]

Ooo! This is very timely! I was just beginning to research The Bruce Trail in Canada for a thruhike starting late August 2024, but now might switch to the SHT. Following.

[@JupiterHikes]

The bruce trail looks interesting! If I'm ever in the area again I'd go for it as well. The SHT is a bit shorter and hard to say but I think a bit more developed and used (in a good way), having a large community surrounding it, supporting it, and maintaining it. Either way seems like a fun time!

[@Tentlifer]

Yayyyyy I been waiting for so long for this vid

[@JupiterHikes]

Few more to come! and I think the next one will be even better than this :)

[@HitTheTrailJack]

that groundsheet is a straight up masterpiece

Good vibes

[@fitnessfreak498]

really nice video , i always enjoy

[@iwazzabadboy1982]

Been waiting for SHT video….My stomping grounds…Thanks

[@paavoviuhko7250]

You should look at the north shore of Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant (my favorite hike, with a climb up to the top) but only off season to avoid the crowds. And you can extend the trail with the Wabayon Loop. Great in the fall. Alternately Isle Royale National Park. My favorite places on the continent.

[@JupiterHikes]

We heard of Royale and it sounds incredible! Like something out of a Wes Anderson movie. Will have to look up the other trails you mention

[@hikinganddrone]

Amazing hike and fantastic sharing. Your friend, greetings from Toronto 👋👋👋

[@mointhewild]

Always a joy to see you and Jupiter out and about! Did you both draw on that ground sheet? Looked cool. Those FALL COLORS WOAH!!!

[@JupiterHikes]

The groundsheet was custom printed by a friend of a friend! It's awesome!

[@andywebb7351]

I’m guessing late Sept- but when did you start (trying to time the leaves for future trip planning)? Know every year varies…

[@JupiterHikes]

I mentioned once or twice in the video but we started September 22nd! It was the perfect time. I actually just wrote a guide for this trail as well, if you want to check that out jupiterhikes.com/2024/01/04/how-to-thru-hike-the-310mi-superior-hiking-trail/ including stats, dates, photos, and information on how to hike it

[@keithstewart2639]

Thanks

[@Lv4_o2]

Luv this vid!!! P.S. Luv GGG, totally not paid for that statement either.

[@cavemandancer]

I want to hike this trail. I missed my window this year. next year

[@heyjude16ify]

For reference and future planning, what date did you start?

[@JupiterHikes]

September 22nd! Was absolutely perfect in all ways

[@rkatrails]

This trail is kind of starting to grow on me. I've watched Dixie and Dan Becker, so now it will be interesting to see you hike it. I wish it weren't so far from SoCal, but it's only a plane ride away.

[@surfandstreamfisher5749]

how do you think the SHT compares to the Sheltowee for a first thru hike?

[@JupiterHikes]

The next video will talk a lot more about this specifically but I think the SHT is better in that regard. There's almost no road walking, the towns are always nearby, there's a huge community surrounding the trail, the trail is incredibly well marked.... all around I think the SHT is hard to beat as a first thru hike as everything about it is just a friendly time. The Sheltowee on the other hand I do feel has more unique scenery.

[@surfandstreamfisher5749]

@@JupiterHikes thankyou!

[@rickmiles5297]

Happy holidays! It was cool to see you hike my local trail! The sht is the only trail I have thru hiked. I've done it twice, once each of the last two summers. Your videos have definitely inspired me. I love the sht, it's such a peaceful, beautiful area. Soon I want to spread my wings and venture out of state to another trail when the weather is nicer. Thank you so much for all your videos. They inspire countless people to get outside more. My life has changed thanks to thru hiking. I am always excited about the possibility of adventuring. I would be curious about your thoughts on the SHT, how difficult you felt it was compared with some other trails you've done. I live in Bloomington MN. What midwest trail do u ou think I should hike next?

[@JupiterHikes]

In regards to midwest trails, I think as you said you should spread your wings and head elsewhere :) Tahoe Rim Trail is a top tier hike for your list and could be done in a typical vacation timeframe. Closer to you would be the long trail of vermont, similar to the SHT but harder and a bit more epic when it comes to the views because of the higher elevations

[@rickmiles5297]

Thanks for the recommendations! I hadn't heard of either of these trails, I will check into them.

[@rickmiles5297]

Thanks for the recommendations! I hadn't heard of either of these trails, I will check into them.

[@rickmiles5297]

Thanks for the recommendations! I hadn't heard of either of these trails, I will check into them.

[@rickmiles5297]

Thanks for the recommendations! I hadn't heard of either of these trails, I will check into them.

[@rickrogers9985]

🎄

[@rld32724]

Nerd alert!! Lake Baikal holds as much fresh water as all the Great Lakes combined. (geologist from MI).

[@JupiterHikes]

I think I made this mistake again in the upcoming video, oops!!

[@rld32724]

You actualy read, and replied? Wow... BTW... I live in Deland FL, and visited Jupitor many times as a lad. Also went to grad school in Flagstaff. Small world (also worked at Disney).

[@Henning_Rech]

7:18 The largest lake by volume is Lake Baikal in Siberia.

[@JupiterHikes]

He was close! Lake Superior is the largest *freshwater* lake in the world, and the third largest lake by volume

[@Henning_Rech]

@@JupiterHikes You mean the largest freshwater lake by surface. - The Caspian Sea, which is a saltwater lake, dominates everything else both in surface and volume.

[@noBearAdventures]

Nerds

[@christopherch7307]

👍🐿👍awesomeness❤

[@61shotbeehive]

hi Jupiter

[@JupiterHikes]

Hello 61shotbeehive

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[@peterjanney9963]

Where is the AppaLAYchian trail ? 😉 😂