This EASY HIKE In The Sawtooths Changed My Life

[@ericmonty]

Stumbled on your channel and this was the first video I saw. Great stuff. My family and I moved to Idaho in 95 and it is such a special piece of America. My dad passed away this year and one of his favorite lines was “I wasn’t born in Idaho but I got here as quickly as I could.” He was the quintessential fly fisherman and outdoorsman and he would have loved this. Thank you.

[@JonConti]

You're welcome Eric, what a great line your Dad had 🙏

[@randalltom9750]

I love that hike! In the fall, Mid-September, the elk are bugling, stars lift your spirits, its a soul journey of Alpine splendor. With the morning light, you arise, wash in pure cool water, refreshed anew. And in such beauty, you reverently leave no trace of your passing. It’s too sacred a place to do otherwise.

[@mayinthehouse]

DUDE. This was one of your best, and I'm sure the rest in the series will be just as amazing. Great music and editing and the sawtooths are just so magical and your video nailed it all. Thanks for showcasing my favorite place in Idaho!

[@JonConti]

Thanks! Ya this was a different kind of edit for me, trying to tell the story with less words and more feeling.

[@shannondevine1419]

oh my gosh what a well shot video and as an Idahoan I 100 percent agree the sawtooths are soo special

[@JonConti]

Thanks Shannon!

[@ChristianSchaffer]

So many gorgeous views

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

Ready. In one year ~ everything is going to change. I promise. And, I’m the one that can make that promise. Make a sanctuary with government funds for the Sacagawea Tribe. The last of my lineage. I am! There will be requirements to enter. You must have a severe musical talent. Worthy of Opera. Thank you, The true daughter of Jane Howard The Only daughter ~ of Jane Howard. Stand Down ~ Andi. Thank you

[@briantolley6400]

These are some amazing views. Though how did you get those drone shots in the Sawtooths? When I was there last year, drones are not allowed in the Sawtooth Wilderness. Were you able to find a permit or something? I would be interested in how you made it happen. Solid video.

[@JonConti]

Brian Tolley hey thanks for reaching out about flying drones safely and legally. I try to educate myself about local and federal drone regulations before my trips. On this trip we were in the sawtooth national forest which allows the use of drones. The sawtooth wilderness however does not and you will not see drone footage when I am in a wilderness area. It is illegal to land or take off from the wilderness. I had many conversations about this with officials and built the itinerary around places I could fly. On Alice Toxaway you’ll notice I don’t have drone footage because that’s all in the wilderness.

[@alexdeduck6060]

@@JonConti I really appreciate this comment. It’s good to educate all who come here so everyone knows! These are great videos and amazing shots!

[@bohurley8626]

MAN! Thank you for this! This was video was much needed. I can't get up there right now, so it was nice to live vicariously through you for a few minutes. Great content! Keep it up!

[@JonConti]

You're welcome Bo, I'm glad we could give you a little bit of the Sawtooths until you can get up there again.

[@loriwhitney695]

Such a beautiful place no place I've been compares it is my favorite. I love the way you did this series!

[@JonConti]

Thank you 🙏 it was a labor of love 🙂

[@mountainhonky]

looks like city boys trying their best to get out in the woods with electronics.... sounds super romantic for those types of people that ruin special spots for everyone

[@skurinski]

Beautiful Idaho! I love this state, nice people, friendly, conservative, nature loving, freedom loving, its just perfect

[@JonConti]

We love Idaho too! Though nice and friendly aren’t my first adjectives to describe us Idahoans 😆

[@JonConti]

Questions about the Sawtooths? Leave them here!

[@freecaptive]

What time of year was this footage taken? (Non native obv, but looking forward to the move!)

[@JonConti]

kmodowd this one was end of June

[@Jumboduck12]

Heading out there in a couple weeks - what are the rules on fires? Dispersed camping? Any changes with COVID?

[@JonConti]

@@Jumboduck12 No wildfires in the wilderness, but right now theres a no fire rule pretty much in all of Idaho. We are in the middle of some crazy wildfires so the Sawtooths are covered in smoke and no fires are allowed. Nothing too special about dispersed camping. There are a couple really specific places you can't camp, but you can camp pretty much anywhere. I think the big thing is trying to camp in a spot thats been used. There are TONS of places to camp out there. Pick one of those spots, and try to not create any new ones.

[@carlmj16]

Can you catch and cook the fish you catch there or you have to release it?

[@nicoleb5773]

It’s obvious how much work you put into filming/editing your videos. You deserve more subscribers sir! Glad I stumbled upon your channel. TFS. 😃

[@JonConti]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@mtn-endeavors67]

Ditto that

[@emike09]

Fantastic filmmaking. I'm amazed your videos don't have more views, the quality of content is certainly there.

[@JonConti]

Thanks Mike!

[@AKUSUXs]

IMO, there is nothing better in this world than being in the forests of Idaho, especially the Sawtooths. I'm a lifelong Idahoan, while growing up, my parents and brothers always went to the Stanley Basin in the summer. My only complaint is the number of people that now come from Sun Valley, ie movie stars. There was a a feeling that I cannot explain. I am now 52, and always feel at peace in an Idaho Forest.

[@kenbennett6992]

I am really enjoying your videos. We visit the same places. The Sawtooth's are sacred and you illustrate them perfectly. Nice job.

[@JonConti]

Thanks Ken! You from Boise then?

[@jlauthor5484]

Today I’m missing this part of home. This winter will be a normal winter according to 20 years ago. Small smile. A friendly way of saying hi. And, be careful in the mountains this year. ❤️

[@TanataRondanelli]

To hear you talk about the beloved Sawtooths🌟. I was blessed to live there for many years and those mountains are where a big part of my heart resides. ❣️Thank you for this gorgeous footage.

[@JonConti]

You are welcome. They are a special place 💙

[@BackcountryTreks]

Great video! Sawtooths are so beautiful. Just finished a 60 mile loop out there. Incredible! Subbed 🤙

[@JonConti]

Dude just watched your video! Nice work, looks like you got a little unlucky with the smoke. We subbed back. I did the Alice-Toxaway loop this year, I might do that one next year. It was a little too popular this year since Kraig Adams came through and made a video about it.

[@BackcountryTreks]

The Adventures of Jon & Chad thanks man! We saw less than 10 people the whole loop. Maby we got lucky.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Wow. I love your connection to the Sawtooths. We often feel this way as well about the most special of places - that the hike we are on is more than just a trail, it's inspiring, uplifting and moves us to the core. Thanks for reigniting that in us.

[@JonConti]

You’re welcome. It’s a beautiful world out there 🙂

[@morganhillbilly1475]

ONE WORD: JAW-DROPPING....Okay, two words? You’ve outdone yourself Jon. If you want to feel better about yourself, invite an old guy(me) to go backpacking.

[@JonConti]

Haha, thanks Morgan! I'm thinking about having hiking meet ups next year. I know I want to do them, I just have to talk to the lawyer about it.

[@morganhillbilly1475]

The Adventures of Jon & Chad I’m local, I’m retired, I’m in.

[@dubhead213]

Dying for June to come so i can get back out there! Really want to hit Hanson lake this year. Can't wait to continue watching this series. You guys always do amazing with the content. IDAHO!

[@JonConti]

Thanks Leonardo! Yea I've been trying to get out this March and it's hard to find something open in the PNW before June.

[@taeganlabrum]

Did you hit lady face falls ?!? So fun to take a chilly dip in it!

[@JonConti]

Taegan Labrum we did ya! Episode 5 we hit bridalveil and lady face falls. Tough to find but once we did it was awesome!

[@christinebrown7138]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼That was amazing. Truly. The beauty of the shots you took seemed to be the true story teller. Another fine Conti Connection

[@JonConti]

Christine Brown don’t have to say much with that place. Thanks for watching!

[@donlightbody8270]

I miss you Idaho 😓

[@rajashekar1130]

Could anyone please tell the name of the song in the back ground

[@JonConti]

Marionette - How great we’re the robins

[@kai-uweoch1159]

Wow, until now I had no idea sbout beautiful Idaho. But: I don’t need to travel that far, living in Sweden I have plenty of wilderness here and Norway is just a day’s drive away. If I come to the US again, Yellowstone and Idaho is for sure on my must visit list!

[@photobugz]

It's SAWTOOTH, not Sawtooths. Thank you!

[@JonConti]

I mean, no? Maybe grammatically but if you come here and say "know any good hikes in the Sawtooth" you will be mocked and ridiculed 😂

[@jennicasalyards6277]

Gorgeous! Absolutely moving as well! Your love and reverence for the beauty and majesty of that place comes through and makes me want to go and soak it in!

[@JonConti]

Awesome! That's what I was going for 😀

[@blackout6967]

Don’t move here

[@eskim1018]

Love your videos! We're going to be doing our first trip to Idaho this summer, staying in Sawtooth NF area. Would love any recommendations or links to kid friendly hikes if you have any. Thanks for putting out great content!

[@JonConti]

Well this one has "easy" in the title 😀 So this one and these two kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX3dk2qJe9qjgZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn6woaCXlpeWqaM

[@cabinvibesebaystore8956]

New sub ! Liked

[@lizstrailsandtravels4624]

Wow Gus told me about your bid skills. Amazing new subs

[@JonConti]

Thanks Liz and thanks Gus!

[@heatherweber9616]

Truly amazing. Great job capturing the beauty and feeling of being there.

[@JonConti]

Thank you! Thanks for watching.

[@laceywalker3376]

lol it’s brett

[@JonConti]

The one and only

[@elama53]

Going there this week. It's beautiful.

[@JonConti]

Sweet, maybe I'll see you there!

[@Yenko1992]

Hey I'm going there too I have an 8-day stretch coming up starting tomorrow which is Wednesday I live in Idaho falls!

[@Yenko1992]

I moved here to Idaho falls about 2 months ago because if it's close proximity to the Grand Tetons I didn't even think about the Sawtooth mountains. Geez don't I feel like a naive idiot now! They really are the best kept secret

[@JonConti]

Haha, not much of a secret now a days with idiots like me making videos about them! 😂

[@WanderJessica]

I loved this video, beautiful work! Such a great job sharing all the beauty of the area. The way it was put together was so genuine.

[@JonConti]

Thanks! I'm sure you know, it's really hard to figure out how to be genuine on camera, or to genuinely tell a story about something as simple as a hike. Instead of just like "here's the trail, it's pretty, you should do it." That was the big breakthrough for me on this one. It wasn't perfect, they never are, but I did feel like I figured something out. Hence the title.

[@WanderJessica]

@@JonConti I totally understand trying to find that genuine place to share something you love. But I think that’s the key, loving what you’re creating, and being yourself completely. And I think you did a wonderful job genuinely connecting and sharing this place. It didn’t come across as just a hike, or beautiful area.. it came across on a human level of you sharing something you really cared about, that made an impact on you. And I really appreciated that.

[@D-A-1776]

I wanna go so bad I'd definitely take my two 10mm guns with me though. I've heard there's mountain lions and bear up there

[@JonConti]

Lol. That sounds like overkill

[@D-A-1776]

@@JonConti .Haha nope I'd rather be safe than sorry. I've ran into black bear and had to use it. Bear spray is a joke it did nothing

[@larrytoston7715]

Great video! I remember driving through Stanley with my Mom and Dad on my way to visit my grandparents who lived in Mackay, Idaho back in about 1972. I was about 13 and I couldn't believe that mountains like that existed anywhere! Then in Mackay I saw the Lost River Range and was blown away again! Idaho is such an amazing place.

[@JonConti]

Thanks Larry! They're a special place.

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

I’ve decided ~ Andi Jane Howard ~ I’m going to make this a little bigger ~ than that. It’s my turn. Apart of my story ~ We were in the backcountry ~ in a place I’ll never tell you where. And, I learned a major lesson ~ from one of the finest women our state had ever known. She was hard. And, she was mean. Built for real weather and mountains. Running horses. And, tackling real world problems all from her porch. And ~ then some little shit came along ~ stole her husband and all of her dreams. And ~ like a real woman ~ she left angrier than hell. Rightfully. That’s where I came in ~ She hated me the moment she saw me. She tested me beyond what she wanted to admit ~ in her soul. And, at the end of the our time together ~ I won her heart. And, I chose to give back her land. In Challis ~ Recognize me yet ~ little girl fake Andi ~ My story goes way back, Andi. I promise. You’ll lose. This is my home. The last of my lineage ~ the Mohicans of Sacagawea joined with Cherokee ~ so we could survive. Moving on to singing ~ Hand over my money ~ and ~ get out of my state. ~~~

[@jerodklee]

Amazing... feel your love for Idaho and storytelling. Beautiful work.

[@JonConti]

Jerod Lee thanks! Thanks for watching

[@adventureswithsammy7154]

2 plus hours into this, idaho/oregon hells to this. Great work, enjoying the style. Wishlist is for ya cover the eagle caps in NE. Sawtooth are super great, How are the crowds? 20 years ago I thought Redfish Lake area was too crowded. I will stfu and just watch, and smile. Thanks again for sharing.

[@FangDadhat]

Beautiful video dude. Thank you for making it.

[@offtrailadventures6500]

I plan on heading that way next year. Hopefully the weather cooperates.

[@jwt1035]

Truly nice video, but I think your video is better than actually being there. I wouldn’t call it a life changing hike by any means. It’s a decent day hike with one nice view point.

[@JonConti]

I was/am an alcoholic. The year before I made the video I hiked there drunk. Spent a week in that area sobering up. Haven’t had a drink since. So for me, it changed my life. That was my first time back after a year of sobriety.

[@jwt1035]

@@JonConti Gotcha, and congrats! FYI, I saw someone wearing one of your shirts at Redfish, and asked him about it. Long story short, I bought one a week later at Banana Ink in Boise. Cheers!

[@JonConti]

@@jwt1035 thanks homie! ✌️

[@Aura.Ai2]

1:10 is one of the most incredible shots I’ve seen in awhile! Loved the starry sky moving like that- how’d you do it?

[@JonConti]

Just a timelapse 🙂 Pretty simple!

[@vanceregan9708]

Hi Jon, this is the first of your videos I’ve watched - excellent! A question: where is the meadow at 0:58 in the video?

[@jasonmackeseyfitness4586]

That view is absolutely unreal! Wow

[@JonConti]

Yes it is!

[@stevefasulo892]

Are there plenty of campsites at end of trail? Going during the week in August.

[@JonConti]

No. There's 1 campsite at the end of this trail. Bench lakes around the corner has a ton of campsites though!

[@stevefasulo892]

@@JonConti thanks for the info.

[@JonConti]

@@stevefasulo892 You're welcome

[@NickandRachel]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing

[@JonConti]

An Adventure with Nick & Rachel thanks! you changed your handle! 😀

[@NickandRachel]

@@JonConti You're welcome! changed to a more fitting name!

[@matthewalsup7037]

Love that entire area! So beautiful. Great video and editing. What are you using?

[@JonConti]

Matthew Alsup thanks Matt! Here’s my kit with all my stuff kit.co/Jon_Conti for this shoot it was primarily a D850 and a Mavic 2 Pro. But we also had other gear with us like a Mavic Air 2, a GoPro I threw away after this, a rx 100, a gh5, gimbals, glidecams lol. Just too much stuff.

[@nathanielavoures1596]

Nice little secret in America!

[@JonConti]

For sure

[@hidaven]

4.2 each way or RT?

[@JonConti]

RT

[@RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

Brilliant piece of editing and storytelling! 👍💪

[@JonConti]

Thanks mate!

[@MrBendOregon]

Can we bike it?

[@JonConti]

Ya but it’s pretty heavily trafficked with hikers. It wouldn’t be a very enjoyable ride for me personally. I guess you could go nice and early in the morning

[@Baber88-j4u]

take care of your health

[@JonConti]

I will try ✌️

[@SweetLifeAdventures]

Really enjoy your passion and great videos. Keep up the great work! Definitely getting a subscription from us!

[@JonConti]

Thanks! We appreciate it 🙏

[@pattycakesxo1758]

Adding the drone footage was another highlight.I have seen my first 360° video (British Columbia)...some day :D

[@JonConti]

Thanks Patty

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

Close off the passage to Sun Valley if you have to. And block the back way to Idaho City. Block all the roads in and out. I’m serious. If this war breaks out ~ I don’t care about Boise. I need the rest of the passage under complete ~ original ~ Sacagawean Control.

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

Thank you ~

[@coleschronicle8796]

One of our favorites, a gem!

[@watkinsphoto]

Great video. I learned about you on a recent PBS show, and have watched this and will watch more of your videos. Great production. We took a long trip in Idaho last summer, and really like Stanley. We are heading back to Stanley next month. We are much older than you and are not able to take such ambitious hikes, but we hope to take a few easier hikes. Thanks for doing this.

[@JonConti]

Thank you! Thanks for watching. Glad you found us ✌

[@u-x8]

I visited the place before, very beautiful place

[@michaelsmith2733]

I am an old broken man now, I live in Spokane, I used to backpack with my wife and did a lot of bow hunting via backpack. I can not believe I never hiked south of Frank Church. That area is beautiful. How much does a humble shack cost in Stanley?

[@JonConti]

You should definitely come check out Stanley. I know of a parking lot that’s for sale in Stanley right now for $400,000.

[@Springtime-k7p]

Definitely doing that hike. Beautiful video!

[@JonConti]

Thanks Andrea! Thanks for watching :)

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

Humbly | I shadowed a ~ Hofstra attorney ~ for seven years. Also, to my great advantage. Thankfully ~ I may say ~ This is your official cease and desist letter ~ Couerdelene press ~ Cease and desist all activity regarding myself and family. Immediately ~ Thank you ~ Laon

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

In spirit I heard a sweetheart say ~ “No! She’s going to pound somebody’s ass!” I’m laughing! That was sweet. No ~ well ~ maybe. Legally for certain. Love you! Sweet dreams ~

[@lizstrailsandtravels4624]

To think I have so many family members in idaho and never gone hiking or backpacking- wow what am I waiting for ?

[@JonConti]

Exactly!

[@The800Dragon]

Man, my back gets soar just looking at the way your back pack fits. I think you mentioned you made adjustments to it.

[@JonConti]

Yep at this time I was just using old camping gear I had thrown together. After this I spent $2200 on new backpacking gear and about $10000 changing my camera set up to get to the setup I'm at now.

[@SANDRACOLON-zs7ni]

Thank you guys

[@jordanharrison2047]

Looks like I need to plan a weekend trip! Thank You for the great video.

[@JonConti]

Yes, get out there!

[@IdahoVoyager]

Amazing! Very well done. New subscriber here!👏🏻

[@JonConti]

Thanks! Thanks for watching! Welcome to the channel :)

[@muggz3570]

No place like home . 208 for life

[@JonConti]

💪💪💪

[@HikingwithGus]

Great video! I'm heading over that way this summer for a week or so! Can't wait... Thanks for sharing!

[@JonConti]

Thanks Gus!! I’m sure you’ll dig em. Have you been before?

[@HikingwithGus]

@@JonConti Not hiking them.....BTW Gus is my Cattle Dog my name is Len :)

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

What do you think of the White Clouds?

[@JonConti]

Honestly I haven’t really been in them! I always have gone to the Sawtooths. I was gonna hit them last year but the smoke was so bad

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

@@JonConti How about the Big Horn Crags? That is on my bucket list also and climbing Mt. McGuire. I know getting there is challenge and there are no topo maps (in feet) of the Big Horn Crags. I'll have to have one made on MyTopo.

[@JonConti]

@@Ruger44Redhawk I’ve actually only been backpacking for 2 1/2 years so I still have a lot to get to

[@johnd1216]

Does "4.2 out and back" mean 4.2 miles one way or round trip? Sorry if that's a dumb question.

[@JonConti]

No worries, round trip is 4.2

[@skyblue-lb9kr]

Lovely video. Emotional, I get it.....the Sawtooths are in my heart, too

[@JonConti]

🙏

[@SomeDudeFlyingDronesInIdaho]

Wow, I just found your channel my dude, good shit!

[@JonConti]

Thanks man, cheers

[@LifeTripped]

I'm getting a taste of the Sawtooths. So far it's EPIC

[@JonConti]

Indeed it is!

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

I was chosen for Moon Force. I’ve accepted gladly. ~ I don’t know who my partner is. Not a big deal. I believe in arranged marriages. So ~ this is expected. Much work to do. First? My first real vacation ~ ever. Earned. I’ll be home soon. Love my home ~ please. Truly love it. It’s warming because of the tourism and the building. Because of people. I’m begging the tribes to protect our home. Gentle smile ~ I have another garden to build ~ Just in case. Small smile. Humbled. Grateful. Thank you to the Brains ~ for being some of our best friends ~ in life. Sincerely, Laon

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

Correction ~ I can’t stand autocorrect. lol. Just kidding … To the Braun Family ~ a big thanks.

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

Oh!!! Huge ~ Keep that dirt bag, Ilene, away from myself and kids. She is all greed. No thank you ~ Rolling eyes. Thanks! Bye ~

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

I know ~ you wanted to steal my seat. From heaven ~ all the way down to earth. Until I was ashes ~ if necessary. I’m not willing. I’m sorry. I’m sorry ~ you didn’t realize ~ how important ~ I actually am to this world. As your only Ark Angel 6 ~ Philadelphia. I’m not kidding. The Liahona ~ in hand. And ~ Only I ~ know the fullness of what that means. So ~ I’m choosing my words carefully. Because, I know how important they are ~ to you. And ~ no. You don’t win … ;~) Let’s wait for a minute ~ 🕰️ I will say ~ in the state of Idaho ~ A lot of people ~ have a lot of self blame to accept. And, self responsibility ~ to be held accountable for.

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

And ~ I promise ~ I’m never apologizing … To anyone in the state of Idaho.

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

Oops ~ Andi. Maybe ~ you should consider the wrong hand you bite.

[@GDBStudios]

How do you get permits to fly in the wilderness, I thought this wasn't allowed?

[@JonConti]

It's not, don't fly in the wilderness.

[@peakbagger27]

Beautiful! Going there this summer! Can't wait!

[@JonConti]

Sweet!✌️

[@emmasaysrawrx3]

I’m moving to Stanley this summer to be a seasonal naturalist for a local non-profit there! Your videos are getting me even more stoked than I already was. I need all the secrets :)

[@JonConti]

Who is the non profit?

[@emmasaysrawrx3]

@@JonConti Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association (SIHA). We work directly with the forest service.

[@IyaLaonColeman-Ramsey-tb7bv]

Quietly spoken ~ Im sure my mother is laughing in Heaven ~ with her genuine smile and heartbreaking voice. Finding out ~ who her daughter truly is ~ on earth. For myself? Like a true Eagle ~ I’m screamingly mad ~ and ~ need a second. To sing ~ step back ~& ~ breathe. My grandfather left the greatest advice for me by the time I was 7 ~ He said ~ “Make them smile..” I’ll finally try. Love you Idaho ~ Get your heads screwed back on. You nutballs! We want to come home in love and peace. Sigh … About to cry over pink granite mountains. L ~

[@lindabrandt4005]

Absolutely beautiful. I'm enjoying watching your videos and discovering areas that I didn't know existed.

[@danemiller4573]

As always!!! Amazing!!!

[@JonConti]

Thanks man! Hopefully the scouts get an idea or two out of the series. 😀

[@travisspainhower9909]

Well done sir.

[@JonConti]

Thank you 🙏

[@Cosmic__Chris]

I’m heading to the area, so I thought I’d check this video out. Thanks so much for all the hard work! That nighttime sky shot was amazing! Did you do that yourself? Pretty good astrophotography if so.

[@jordanhirro8089]

Good content, but please respect the laws of Wilderness areas and leave the the drone parked after entering.

[@lukesavage4001]

You did the right thing and did it with respect. This is our home, me and all of my friends here really hate when people “blow up the spot” kind of like what happened with redfish over the last ten years. And as much as I want to keep it a secret it’s impossible, but the sawtooths are a magical place and I really believe its only for people with the right amount of heart and mostly respect for their surroundings, keep it as it is and always has been . Your ending on this video was a proper one and a respectful one for our back yard. There’s still plenty of secret spots left in the back yard that most will never know about. Cheers.

[@JonConti]

Thanks Luke!

[@James-yi1vk]

I sinr believe you that there are any secret spots left. Prove me wrong. I dare you to tell me a secret spot so I can enjoy this wonderful land even more!

[@mountainguys]

What part was the respect part? Because it sure wasn't flying drones in a Designated Wilderness area.

[@TheBramanteChronicles]

Freaking love this. Work of art brother. That scene with the lit up tent and the stars was magical. Hope to hike the Sawtooths one day.

[@brettjohnson3336]

Those views 😍

[@JonConti]

Would you say they're spectacular?

[@elena3600]

Beautiful video! Can’t wait to be there in Sept! What are the two songs in the video? Good songs!

[@JonConti]

September is a great time of year to visit the Sawtooths. Though no hyperbole, 13 fires started around the area last week so you might have some smoke. Songs are "Branches" by Voyageur and "Marionette" by How Great Were the Robins. I licensed them through Music Bed.

[@elenapuorro3050]

@@JonConti Oh no!! So sad to hear about the fires. :( Thanks for the heads up! And thanks for the songs info.

[@JonConti]

@@elenapuorro3050 You are welcome!

[@theChaseGroup]

Where do you get your music. Love it.

[@JonConti]

Thanks! For this video musicbed.com

[@angelusway]

Gorgeous, how you capture the mountains in a mesmerizing way!

[@corneliusthegreat6794]

Fun fact this Forest is an inspiration for the forest and open season from 2006

[@josuehdz0]

Beautifully made video

[@JonConti]

Josue Hernandez thank you!

[@lillygoodale3983]

So real for including the directions to the spot

[@jonathanlockwood8851]

Hey Jon. Hiked Goat Rock near Smiley Creek today..had to swack and mark my own trail..any knowledge about the area

[@JonConti]

I've stayed at Smiley and I'm familiar with Goat Lake but I'm not familiar with Goat Rock. What kind of info are you looking for?

[@jonathanlockwood8851]

@@JonConti Hi Jon. Routed the climb just after the Creek at RD 077A..(Off Smiley Creek. The climb had no markers (now does in terms of Cairns, tree leans and ground markers). You can avoid the first Ridge altogether as you have to drop down into the Draw by starting further up the FR Road. Expect 2 open meadow ridge climbs and then the ascent up the rock formation itself. Apparently locals call it Goat Rock. As you have no info on thos particular adventure..I'm not expecting anything but loved your video and wanted to share with you a very cool climb in a remote area of the Sawtooth...would love to figure a way to traverse that ridgeline..you know..without dieing in the process as well

[@JonConti]

@@jonathanlockwood8851 Ya man I'm gonna be up there with some locals next week I'll ask around about it. You have peaked my interest sir!

[@jonathanlockwood8851]

@@JonConti Smiley Creek Lodge. Will be working..looking forward to meeting some local badass hikers

[@jonathanlockwood8851]

@@JonConti I know the smoke is an issue but I am off Thursday if you would like to check out Goat Rock and maybe we can parse a route across that Ridge towards Mattingly

[@museluvr]

Born in Idaho Falls.. now living in Boise. You Jon, are exceptional on filming this beautiful state of ours. The video of the lighted tent in the meadow with stars overhead.. stunning. God bless you for sharing this with the world.. but ahhh, we're being invaded now by outsiders. lol Keep up the good work.

[@JonConti]

Thanks! The Sawtooths aren’t being invaded by outsiders though, that’s a misconception in my opinion. They’re being invaded by ultra wealthy Idahoans buying up land and closing it off to the public. We need more people here helping fight to keep this place public. Look up Michael Boren on google and see what I mean ✌️

[@annaqueen2504]

Thank you❤❤

[@JonConti]

Anna Queen you’re welcome 😀