UNREAL Mammoth Lakes Hike: Duck Lake and Pika Lake!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Most of you guys probably already know this, but we just wanted to remind you to always use wipes and/or a quick-dry towel to wipe off sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and deodorant before going into a lake for protection of fish and other wildlife. We just make it part of the ritual of changing into our swimsuits so it is easy to remember. Then when changing back into our hiking clothes we do the same thing in reverse, re-applying sunscreen to make sure we don't get burned on the hike back!

[@kari4295]

Not sure why I am unable to comment elsewhere but great views! Im adding this to my CA list. Is that still snow out there??

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

@@kari4295 Yes there was still snow!! And you are absolutely right to add this to your CA list -- as pretty as it looked on camera, it was twice as stunning to the eye. Especially when we came over the pass and saw that reflection in Duck lake. Amazing. ❤

[@uptone12111]

Eek i never thought about that. 😮

[@JoelCarter-bm5ps]

Wow, hard hike with no pack. Lol. Hope I never run into you too on the trail. You guys are annoying. Yes have down duck pass 4 times

[@EricSherman-sz8cq]

@LiveHardxLoveHard I would love to run into you both someplace on the trail. Love your videos, your the best 👌 Take care, keep hiking.

[@aceyorba]

Great video. Must have missed this one. Always a awesome hike.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

So glad you saw it! Duck Lake with the reflection is in the top two or three prettiest lake views we've ever seen. ❤️

[@ReVoltaire]

Elise's rendition of America the Beautiful was stunning and deeply affecting, especially for those of us grateful and proud to be citizens of the greatest nation on earth 🇺🇲👏🏻

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much -- I'm really happy you liked it, and truly grateful for our beautiful country! ❤️ --E

[@mafp22w]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Beautiful voice. Loved seeing Duck Lake. My first backing trip 35 years ago was there. Spectacular.

[@FrickFrack]

The sound quality for the whole video is superb, and the music mixing is excellent. America the Beautiful is the high point.

[@Twobarpsi]

Her singing was incredible!

[@ryanm57]

The America the Beautiful rendition is excellent!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much, Ryan! I had a wonderful time working on it!! --E

[@pw2883]

Elise is talented enough to sing at a large sporting event, such as the Super Bowl or the World Series…seriously!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Aw thank you! I did once do "Idol at Sea" when we were on a cruise ship. I made it to the finals but didn't win, but even so I really enjoyed singing for that big audience! ❤️

[@miguelbarreto]

What a beautiful song! @6:00 God bless America and its amazing mountains!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Miguel! We were wondering the other day if America has the highest number of beautiful mountains of any country. It's definitely got to be up there, with both the Sierra and the Rockies -- we're blessed for sure! ❤️

[@davidtate166]

Really is the range of light . Magical.glourious..a mountaineer play ground..

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That's a great way to put it -- we really did feel like two big kids in a mountaineer playground!! ❤️

[@gwbaker]

Gorgeous views, gorgeous people and a gorgeous rendition of "America the Beautiful"! My vote is for the flag shorts. Gotta get some. 😍 🏔 🙏

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

You definitely need some of these, GW -- perhaps we'll do a theme shorts contest for the next subscriber hike! 😂

[@gwbaker]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Found 'em. They're in the cart!

[@bjm2127]

Beautiful hike to go with the beautiful singing. Mammoth is so great!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much! Ya we can't get enough of Mammoth, and are already planning another hike there to get in a beautiful giant waterfall! ❤️

[@rhousto1]

That is one amazing, beautiful hike. The views are never ending and not a soul in site. Of course, Elise's singing adds to beauty of the day.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes even though we left very early to avoid the crowds, we were still pretty surprised to be there all alone! We did see a lot of people coming up on our way back, so definitely recommend leaving just before dawn for this one. ❤️

[@marymiller2121]

And you’re living there now! Swim in summer, snowshoe in winter! So happy for you! Life is good! Beautiful video! Thanks for taking us along😂🏜️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much, Mary! Yes that is exactly the plan, along with a few mountaineering trips out to Colorado as well. Life is feeling really, really good right now! ❤️

[@michaelpompa2468]

4th of July- for sure that's one holiday I can get behind celebrating so kudos Adam for your familys' military service. A 'plungerific' video- stunning, loved it! The shorts- what's that saying- 'If you can't find anything good to say, don't say anything!' Kidding.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha thanks very much Michael, and don't worry you won't have to see those shorts again for at least another 350 days or so 😂. The waterfall shorts, however, will soon be making a re-appearance so prepare yourself! --A

[@EricSherman-sz8cq]

Red, white and blue. My favorite colors.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Right there with you, Eric! ❤️

[@michaelb1761]

It sure is beautiful up there. I've been by Duck Lake three times (swam in it once), but never got around to visiting Pika Lake. Heading off trail north of Duck Pass along the Mammoth Crest is pretty awesome as part of a backpacking trip. Thanks for sharing your trips with all of us. And, a thanks no matter the date on the calendar to your father and all of the men and women who when asked gave their all for this country.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much, Michael! So glad you've had a chance to swim in Duck Lake -- what a treasure! Pika is lovely too, but with that incredible reflection Duck has to be one of the prettiest lakes in the whole Sierra. We'd love to do a longer backpacking trip like you have, and definitely have it in our plans for the future. ❤️

[@Elfowl100]

Beautiful area. Nice song choice, well sung as usual.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you! I'm usually really self-critical about how my voice sounds, but even I was pretty happy with how this one turned out. Very glad you enjoyed it! ❤️ --E

[@larryowens2859]

Welcome to the Eastside, great hike great info re.the sunscreen etc. Yes the heat had been brutal here, however a great swim is always close by, happy 4th, thanks for sharing Larry Owens

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much, Larry, we are loving it here!! We got to listen to the jazz band and watch the fireworks in Bishop that night -- it's just heavenly to have both mountain life and small-town life at the same time. ❤️

[@WorldT]

Mammoth Lakes looks just so amazing. and of course a dip on glacier water is always the best, very refreshing, thanks on sharing

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes! There is nothing better than snowmelt water on a very hot day -- so happy to share! ❤️

[@markpriest589]

Thank you for the marvelous America rendition. I wish I could sing like that!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Mark! It really means a lot to me how supportive you are about the music! ❤️ --E

[@wealthstepbystep752]

Thanks for making this wonderful video!! I probably will not make it to Mammoth Lake, but with your video I got to see it!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

So happy to share it with you! It was one of the prettiest lakes we've ever seen given the setting and the spectacular reflection. ❤️

[@maryberrie1]

What a beautiful hike! Adding to my Eastern Sierra to-hike list! And thankful for your father's service and all our troops! Thanks for sharing :)

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Mary! So happy you're adding this to the list -- you will most definitely be glad you did! ❤️

[@robertcalonico8008]

Such a fun video! The American flag shorts get my vote, Adam, and the music was spectacular, Elise (especially America). Looking forward to the next adventure.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Bob! The next one is gonna be that crazy climb up Mt. Russell -- super stoked for you to see it. Elise totally kicked butt and just crushed it once we got above about 12,000 feet. ❤️

[@DallasandPhyllisLemon-pb2ry]

What a beautiful hike!!! I have to say, when Elise was singing America the Beautiful, it brought a tear to my eye. And Adam proves once again what a clothes horse he is. 🤣

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha thanks Phyllis -- very happy you liked the song, and yeah Adam is just one or two (large) steps away from being a fashionisto! ❤️ --E

[@carlstrohmeyer]

I personally hiked to Duck Lake from Coldwater Creek CG on July 4th 1989. It was a bittersweet hike for me at the time as it was my first hike after my first wife left me. On a positive note, I've been with my current wife since 1991. Thanks for the adventures and memories!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Wow Carl, how amazing that the beautiful Sierra could be your refuge during a tough time. And it clearly helped turn things in a positive direction -- congratulations on 33 years and still going strong! ❤️

[@jenniferlagua7412]

Beautiful hike! My favorite influencer couple! This was spectacular. And your rendition Elise….❤❤❤❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Aw Jennifer thank you so much! Really happy you liked the song too - I had a great time working on it, and this definitely was the right day and the right video for it!! ❤️ --E

[@laurenb4621]

Ultimate way to celebrate true freedom. 🇺🇸 🏔️ 💪🏻

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes Lauren! It feels so amazing to be living the lives we want to live, and we are really grateful for our freedom and good fortune! ❤️

[@paolo-n2000]

You two are awesome! Love the positive energy and beautiful hiking videos! Eastern Sierra is incredible!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Paolo! It really is incredible up here, and the more we explore of it the more we realize we still have to explore -- it is endless beauty! ❤️

[@EverydayFeel]

Absolutely love the tranquility of this hike! Your video really captures the beauty and essence of being in nature. I recently did a hike in Northern Minnesota and was blown away by the peacefulness and beauty of the trails there. I've been uploading my own hiking videos to share the beauty of nature as well. There's something truly magical about immersing oneself in the outdoors. Thanks for sharing this incredible journey!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you, and it's our pleasure to share! Cool you hike in Northern MN -- I've done a couple hikes up near the Boundary Waters, because I went to college at Carleton! MN is an amazing outdoors state, as long as you can deal with those giant mosquitoes! ❤️--A

[@jessicaturecek9446]

That view of the lake from the top of the pass is mind blowing!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That was for sure the highpoint for us too, Jessica -- have never seen that huge of a perfect reflection before. It was really amazing, and we stood up there for about 15 minutes just gawking before heading down to swim! ❤️

[@randaljameslynch3863]

Beautiful singing Elise!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much! I loved doing this version of the song -- it just felt right the whole way through, and it's a joy to share it with you guys! ❤️

[@randaljameslynch3863]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard You should be marketing your sound tracks too!

[@davidolson558]

This is another awesome segment by you all! Elise, your beautiful voice is only upstaged by your wonderful personality! Adam, you should be proud!! MN Dave;!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Dave! I'm really happy you liked the song on this one -- I had a really good time recording it! ❤️ --E

[@davidolson558]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard you sure did that song nicely! Elaine ❤️

[@HarshasRecipe]

Wow...Amazing lakes, such a beautiful places and stunning views, thanks for the wonderful video👍❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much! It's really our pleasure to share these places with you, especially when they are as beautiful and special as this one was. We still can't believe that reflection! ❤️

[@alantirrell1099]

I don't know if there is anything more beautiful than a high elevation eastern Sierra lake early in the morning. Awesome isn't a good enough word. Thanks for sharing. I miss being able to do those hikes but your videos bring back great memories.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Alan that makes us really happy to hear! One of the ways we've been thinking about the channel is as a kind of live-action scrapbook so that we will be able to relive these memories ourselves one day when we can't get up to some of these places. Delighted that it's bringing back those memories for you! ❤️

[@rickevans831]

What an absolutely gorgeous hike and the lakes ! On the 4th of July you must be festive so red white and blue shorts are required

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Rick! We are all in with you on the 4th of July attire rules. Festive is in!! ❤️

[@carl13579]

Duck Lake was my first backpacking trip. I was about 5 years old. Great memories!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Wow Carl that is you were a tough kid to make it all the way to Duck Lake at that age! If we have a kid, we're definitely hoping he or she will be the exact same way!! ❤️

[@carl13579]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard I think my dad had to carry my pack up the end of Duck pass. ☺

[@deba8925]

This was a wonderful tribute to our beautiful country. We are so lucky to live here - and we're lucky to have such a talented couple share these part of the world with us. Thanks always for the fun - love the patriotic suits!! Adam, thank you to your family for their service ❤. Elise - if you ever make your music available to purchase, I'll run - not walk - to buy it! 😊

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Deb thank you so much -- that is awesome to hear! Adam says thank you for supporting his fam and most especially his shorts 😂 And you can get a lot of the music right now on Band Camp! ❤️ --E

[@andreajohnson1796]

What a nice dip in the lake , wish I could do that Thank you for sharing beautiful view always

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Andrea! Yes that gorgeous and refreshing snowmelt really does come in handy on a hot summer day! ❤️

[@edti7560]

You two inspire me so much that I want to start with small trails to start getting conditioned for bigger stuff. The adventure and accomplishment along with experiencing the beauty of nature is so different from watching you to actually doing it. So happy for both of you.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Oh my gosh thank you for telling us that -- it makes us feel so great to hear! And you are right to just start small and then keep building up until you are doing all the hikes you dream of! ❤️

[@jasonpacific111]

💯 such an amazing fantastic video. Thank you both. And on Independence Day from the country that created the first ever National Park.. yellowstone in 1872. Had to look it up 😁

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That is great info, Jason! What a great choice for the first park, and what a blessing that we have that system to keep these natural areas so beautiful and pristine. ❤️

[@sluggotinfantryman]

I have become a Mammoth 🦣 guy the older I get. BUT. Went over Beartooth, again, I am always blown away. The best place to roll into in lower 48. Right at pass. Been all over Yellowstone worked there but it is the place in August for sure. Mid July is good still snow. Greener than Sierra. 10 to 11k+ You literally walk off the Hwy right into it. No Miles like here. Right smack out. Either stay high or go down into bear maul woods. Sierra is high. The peaks above the lakes mind blowing. Gorgeous. If you want wild it's the Absaroka. Beartooth. Would not mention it AGAIN. It just is. Worked them all except Alaska. Obviously, that is the wild of wild.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Really want to explore that whole area, Dan -- maybe even this summer, with a little bit of Glacier NP thrown in as well! ❤️

[@Twobarpsi]

5:59 the reflections here are mindblowing 🤯!! A's snack spot with a dangle was top notch!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Ya we felt the same -- probably the best and most complete reflections we've ever seen in a lake. What a place! ❤️

[@AC-ge2tr]

Those hikes are really drone-worthy

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Oh my gosh we were wishing we could use a drone the other day on Mt Russell -- it would have made for some awesome ridge line shots, but I don't think they're allowed there. ❤️

[@expeditionhobo]

Beautiful! I'll have to do this hike next time I'm there.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes! You will most definitely not regret this one -- beautiful the whole way, and maybe the best lake reflection we've ever seen in our lives. ❤️

[@gerarddupin5255]

Beautiful hiking as always thanks for your good mood you breath the happyness Gerard

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much, Gerard -- we really were so happy on this one to be in a beautiful place on Independence Day. Delighted to share it with you! ❤️

[@swipper74]

Mammoth Lakes is a trip ill always remember from almost 19byears ago! Thanks for tbe video andnteminding me of the beauty of the area! I never saw thebarea you did but hives me aomething to look forward to if i make it back one day!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

So glad to bring back those memories, and here's hoping that you do make it back. We go pretty often, but are always still stunned by the beauty of the place. ❤️

[@matt_w]

Wow, what an amazing hike! And so cool you had the lakes to yourselves. (What an advantage it is to be an early riser!) I loved the snippets of the song at 1:00 and 4:30. I don't think I've heard it before, but it was perfect for the early morning vibe. The Narnia analogy is perfect! Congrats to your daughter on her commissioning Adam! I'm a former Navy officer, so I know it'll be both a very challenging and rewarding experience for her. There is really nothing like serving as a junior military officer--it's a firehose of responsibility and leadership and unique experiences. All the best to her! Flag shorts ftw, lol. The flashier the better!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Matt how did I not know this about the Navy?!?!? Man, you are cool. I'm very impressed. BTW, just a few more days until we attempt the Rae Lakes ultra. I hope you're doing a little pack training before your backpack adventure -- my daughter says Navy guys are soft with a ruck 😂. My first inter-branch joke as an official Army dad! -- A

[@matt_w]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Lol, that is 100% true :) Who needs a rucksack when you show up with an aircraft carrier? :) Pack training is a great idea! Gotta get off my ex-Navy butt and do that :)

[@CarlStacey]

Just getting round to this one now! some unbelievable views on this one! water looks incredible

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes Carl! For sure one of the top 5 most beautiful hikes we've done. The reflections in Duck Lake were something we've never seen equalled. ❤️

[@sergelainesse7893]

Wow what a beautiful hike Elise... But for the swim.. I would have followed up... No way I could miss this... Enjoy.. 😘👍🎂

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

For sure, Serge! As a Canadian, you probably wouldn't even have thought the water was that cold! ❤️ --E

[@sergelainesse7893]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard have to tell you that as a Canadian.. There is nothing we can do. Cheers

[@tombellanca]

Oh man, you know I'm loving this video! Got chills as you were coming down the pass to the Lake and starting singing "American the Beautiful". 🥰 Perfect timing as well - I just got my vacation request approved for the last week of July and I'm penciling this hike (along with Eagle Peak) in for the week. Will definitely get an early start to see those amazing reflections. America the Beautiful!!!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes Tom!! So stoked you got your vacay, and between this and Eagle Peak you are gonna be living the dream. We still remember those views from Eagle like it was yesterday -- just stunning. Really psyched for you! ❤️

[@tombellanca]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard if you’re interested in a slow paced saunter the week of July 22-26 let me know.

[@cecileward6672]

I love how you guys live life to the fullest. I'm a beginner hiker and I aspire to be like you guys someday.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Cecile that is exactly what we need to hear to keep us motivated! So happy to hear that you are getting going with hiking, and delighted that we are part of inspiring your goals. Please keep us updated on how your progress goes! ❤️

[@kimcozean9066]

Elise, echoing the comment below, your rendition of America the Beautiful was fantastic, I suppose that you know that the lyrics were inspired by the view from Pikes Peak in Colorado. Thanks for sharing, I will be up there is a week or so and may do at least part of that hike, probably won't make it to the pass, but that is one of my favorite hikes in the Mammoth area. For future reference, you can also start at the Emerald Lake TH and go through Sky Meadow which joins the Duck Pass trail just above Valentine lake as I recall, you might have seen the sign on the way up. It used to be an unmarked trail coming down from the pass which made it really hard to find. What a great way to celebrate the 4th. You must have started really, really early from Bishop to have the lakes to yourselves.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Kim I didn't know that at all -- love learning that kind of stuff from you guys! We will be out in the Pikes Peak area later this summer, and will have to bring the song back. Super happy you're going to get up here soon. It's the right place to be in this heat. Yeah we did start super early in the hopes we would be at the lakes all alone, and it worked our perfectly. Passed a lot of people on our way back, so it is definitely still a popular hike! ❤️

[@emmaru9437]

This is definitely one of my favorite hikes near mammoth!! I’m so excited to see your early retirement adventures! I just started working again after taking 2 years off to travel in an rv and hike 5-6 days a week. It feels like I’m passing the torch on to yall 😂

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Wow Emma that is so, so cool that you took 2 full years to travel and hike! That's pretty much our whole life goal (though we get too sore on some of the big adventures to hike quite as often as you did!), so we're delighted to accept that torch from you! Really stoked to show you the retirement adventures we're editing now -- starting with a big one: Mt. Russell! ❤️

[@johnmcnulty1129]

Awesome Spectacular views from "Mosquito Central" guys. "Who's the cute one ?" 🤔 :) Too close to call E 😁 Nice bit of reverb on that vocal. Appreciate the vid guys Big Respect to your dad Adam ☀️ 🇺🇸 ❤ 🐦🐦

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much, John -- his name was John too, by the way! A very tough man who earned his purple heart. 💜 --A

[@gcropser55]

What a spectacular hike! Elise, you have an amazing voice! You could win the Voice. Adam, I like your American flag shorts. Did anyone salute you? Can't wait to see your next adventure.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha yes we didn't see anyone on the way out except for two campers, but on the way back we passed a lot of people coming out and the shorts got two separate salutes! E did Idol at Sea once on a cruise we took, and she almost won but was robbed in the end, but pretty sure it was rigged! ❤️

[@edp8218]

Pretty cool reminds me when I used to go backpacking up the High country 🤙

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That must have been amazing, being up there for every sunset and sunrise, and all the stars at night! We brought our backpacking gear with us on this nomad trip, so as soon as I get a few days off of work we will probably take immediately to the mountains and not come down until it's time to go back to work! ❤️ --E

[@colbyclay5911]

I guess Fourth of July shorts, if there’s no third option… Great video and another great Sierra hike! Appreciated Elise flexing the vocals as well

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha yes Colby, I guess it was a bit unfair to give you guys no third option 😂. So happy you liked this rendition of the song -- it's my favorite one I've done! ❤️ --E

[@koho]

Going to Mammoth next week! This hike is definitely on the list!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes!!! This is the perfect time to go -- it's soooo hot everywhere but between the altitude and the ice-cold lakes Mammoth is the right place to be. Let us know how you like the hike!! ❤️

[@averywear8295]

Man your camera quality is good. Not my first Sierra hike, but the one that really got me hooked.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

I didn't know that! Love that after all those tough summits your origin story is that beautiful Duck pass. Super cool place -- we already want to go back just to hang out and cool off in the lakes! ❤️

[@averywear8295]

Yes, next time you could get there via the loop from George Lake over Mammoth Crest and by the Deer Lakes. I hope to use Duck Pass as a portal to the Silver Divide and spend the night at Vermillion Resort in the next few years.

[@danbluenord8984]

ELISE and ADAM a hello from France. What could be better than this superb video to celebrate Independence Day. Accompanied by the voice of ELISE, which you absolutely must listen to on Bluetooth headphones, the reflections of the mountains in the lakes bring a touch of surrealism. ADAM you wanted to surprise ELISE with your new shorts, I find them suitable for the 4th of July, and I think you can wear them on any hike. Kisses to you both. DAN ELISE et ADAM un bonjour de France. Quoi de mieux que cette superbe vidéo pour fêter l’indépendance Day. Accompagnés par la voix d’ELISE qu’il faut absolument écouter au casque Bluetooth, les reflets des montagnes dans les lacs apportent une touche de surréalisme. ADAM tu voulais surprendre ELISE avec ton nouveau short, je le trouve adapté au 4 juillet, et je pense que tu peux le porter dans n’importe quelle randonnée. Bises à vous deux. DAN

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha merci Dan! Peut-etre je devrais essayer porter le short pour diner avec Elise 😂. Elle etait tres heureuse de savoir que tu ecoutais sa voix en Bluetooth, et elle te dit merci beaucoup! ❤️

[@randaljameslynch3863]

Heart shaped snow patch reflecting off the water!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Love it! Maybe that was Mammoth welcoming us back! ❤️

[@steve571]

Love the video! For the 4th of july, 4th of july shorts

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Steve! The shorts definitely seem to be the winner!! ❤️

[@kismittraveler6075]

Love Adam's 4th of July shorts! Elise, you are adorable in your red, white & blue bikini too. And your song was wonderful.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thank you so much! We really love 4th of July, and it was so fun to be able to share the hike, the music, and our experience of the day with you guys! ❤️

[@markapuan]

Rush Creek to 1000 island is a nice overnighter. Talk about a 5 mile straight uphill climb to start.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Just looked it up, Mark -- it looks fantastic!

[@markapuan]

@LiveHardxLoveHard it was definitely a fun hike. I was on the struggle bus the first day. 2 weeks removed from recovery from covid, plus the altitude. I managed 8.5 miles the first day until I said okay time to stop. 2nd day, i did 18 miles. My feet didn't like the shale loose rock back down the mountain till i merged back with the original rush creek trail to the car. Dinner was an adventure slowly eating bites as I tried to regain strength. I might have been a bit tired and a little dehydrated. Once I got a coke, about 15 minutes later, I could feel the energy come back to me. Dinner was scarfed after that. That is when I knew I needed a few days of climitization in altitude before I do my big JMT hike

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Sitting in Tulsa 97. 1300 miles to Billings. Driving across Kansas tonight. 12 9 11 year old in a Camry. It's 1300 miles to the Tooth. It's dark. Got a full tank of gas. Hit. 39 on the tooth at night. Can't wait.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Oh I drove across Kansas once in a Toyota Tercel and got totally freaked out by not being able to see a single mountain or even hill on the horizon. Had to stop at a bar just to get my head straight. Was SO freaking happy to see the Rockies! 🏔️❤️

[@artfantasies]

What a wanderful landscape this is in California ... it's like in a fairytale. The Pika Lake is just stunning but for what was the small channel digged out there for?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes! That is exactly what I was feeling as well as we came over the pass, like we were entering a fairytale world. Not sure about the channel -- maybe just erosion or something? ❤️ --E

[@larrywheeler9797]

Sweet 4th of July celebration with superb rendition of America the Beautiful sung by the always superb Elise (aka Jellybean). Next time guys bring a collapsible water pitcher so you can pour water over each other’s heads for that waterfall effect! Having withdrawals symptoms!!! Lol. Thanks for sharing! ❤️ P.S. Adam should always wear his original waterfall shorts from now on. That’s true Americana! 😂

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha Larry we're planning a Mammoth waterfall hike even as we speak! And you know we can deny you nothing, so the waterfall shorts will most definitely come out for it! ❤️ --A

[@kimcozean9066]

In case you haven't heard, the entire Mt. Baldy trail system is closed until October 24, 2024 due in part to the Vista fire and extreme fire danger in the area. The fire has burned close to the Devil's Backbone but I believe has not damaged the buildings at the notch. Safe hiking to both of you.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Wow Kim we hadn't heard at all -- thank you for telling us! We haven't really even been reading the news so far on this trip -- just exploring and having fun and going to bed at like 8 pm! Sad to hear about the fire -- it seems like no one is immune from fire danger anymore. ❤️

[@charlesbritzman501]

Even with stars & stripes and Sierra tree line lakescapes I can’t agree that sweaty manbutt is “cute”.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha yes I guess I am biased by love on that one 😂 --E

[@sheehybrosmotoadventures4389]

Nice "Dangle snack" spot of the day"

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Glad you liked it! Just wait until you see the one from Mt. Russell next week. It will absolutely blow your mind!! --A

[@stevekarnes6116]

Great seeing you guys again it's been a while. Elise you look great as always especially when hiking in a bikini and yeh Adam you're alright. Just kidding around. Looking forward to seeing more great adventures and always enjoy your beautiful photography.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Steve -- so glad you saw this one! Easily in the top 5 prettiest lakes we've been to, and as you know we've been to a lot! ❤️

[@jimwest5455]

Wow, my son is in Mamoth now. He is hiking the pct. Taking a break in town.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Jim that is awesome!! Wow, good for you for raising such an awesome and adventurous son. If you gave us one piece of information about our future kid and said it was that they would hike the PCT, we would be absolutely delighted with our future parenting! ❤️

[@immnotaboutthatlife2086]

Wow! Beautiful! 😍 😍😍 Perfect timing too! Love the shorts! Very festive! And was just wondering how you both deal with mosquitoes? Thanks in advance!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That's a great question, and honestly we're still trying to figure out how not to get bitten so much. We put on mosquito repellent when we start, then wipe it off before swimming, and then put it on again when we get out of the water. And even with all that we still get several bites throughout the day! It's easier when it's cool because you can wear thicker clothes, long sleeves and pants, but no one wants to do that when it's 100 degrees! ❤️

[@immnotaboutthatlife2086]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Good tip about wiping it off before going into the water and reapplying! Thank you!

[@networkimprov]

Wow, stirring rendition of America the Beautiful, with stadium-effect reverb! \o/ I got chills :) And LOL re sad about lack of flag-shorts! Fwiw, I thought they were great. Adam, surely you could find some lycra shorts with interesting patterns? (PS, IMHO a "speedo" is an 80s style racing suit, i.e. a bikini bottom - also known as a grape smuggler).

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha you're right Liam -- his isn't a real speedo in that sense, but I do think it's actually made by speedo, and any time I can goof on him about something you know I'm going to go for it! --E

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Amazing views! We'll be up there in two weeks glamping. Unlike you folks that are two footin', we'll be fishing and 4 wheeling.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That actually sounds incredibly fun! Adam has already decided that if/when he can no longer two-foot it, he's going to get a dirt bike and/or a 4-wheeler and still get us to beautiful places for just that kind of outing! ❤️

[@bdcooper5855]

Been there done that, it's a great area in the Sierra.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Glad you've had an opportunity to see it in person. It really was just incredible to the eye as soon as we came over Duck Pass! ❤️

[@Matthias-tt8fi]

Hello from Germany. I envy you for your hiking and for the swimming in such a wonderful lake. What was the temperature of air and water?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks Matthias! We are very lucky to have all of these lakes and mountains so close to home. It was very hot that day -- over 100 degrees Fahrenheit down at 5000 feet, and around 80 degrees even all the way up at the lakes at around 9,000 feet. Not sure about the water temperature, but it was very cold coming directly from snowmelt, probably around 45 degrees.

[@davidtate166]

High Sierra is one of the most beautiful mountain range in the world 🌍.swiss alps are really up there.🌄

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

We're right there with you, David. We've spent more time in the Sierra and Alps than anywhere else, though we also do love the Dolomites and the Rockies!! ❤️

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

I read in a journal somewhere that mosquitos are attracted to pop tarts

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha or maybe it's just the high blood sugar 😂

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard i remember that whenever i was bit as a kid, my mom would always say it's because my blood was too sweet. soooo there could be some validity to it. but I also ate cocoa mix and tang out of the box with a spoon

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Hahaha I remember eating Tang too!!! --A

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Why waste a clean glass when you can eat it straight of the tub

[@1955porsche]

amazing no one there ,,,how far r u from mammoth ski resort? umight mention ,,how do folks find this place...great youtube ,,stay safe

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Glad you enjoyed it! We weren't far at all from the ski area if you hiked it cross-country -- maybe 4 or 5 miles at most! ❤️

[@Positive_and_Encouraging]

Great video, love this area! Elise, what boots are you wearing? Do you like them?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks very much -- we adore this area too and will def be back! I was wearing the new Salomon X-Ultra 360 Edge, and I love them so far! ❤️

[@Positive_and_Encouraging]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Thanks so much for the reply! I asked about your boots once before and they were Salomon! @SalomonTV should feature you!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

@@Positive_and_Encouraging Haha they should for sure!

[@jeffcottingham3691]

maybe we tall guys present a bigger target for mosquitos? I could be in a room with 100 others and the one mosquito in the room would find me! And 4th of July shorts - definitely! I'd wear a pair too!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Oh my gosh, Jeff -- it's brutal! Supposedly it's because we have a high metabolic rate and emit more carbon dioxide than most people, which I guess does make sense for tall thin athletic types. I'm thinking maybe on the next subscriber hike we should have a crazy shorts contest, and I'm betting you would fare pretty well! --A

[@Rosm84]

You guys should tackle the lonesome miners trail. Brent Underwood from Ghost Town Living did it, and it's an awesome hike. It is a 40-mile trail with steep trails and traversing up and down multiple canyons. You'll see old mining relics and homesteads. It's a backpacking trip and is not recommended in the summer. I figured you guys might like this based on your content, and it's in California.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That sounds awesome! Would be really fun to see some old mining stuff, and maybe even do a little exploring of an old mine or two along with those canyons! ❤️

[@chrisrichter4485]

Are these the same lakes that you did during a winter hike and were frozen over? If so, less skeeters, but less option for a cold dip in the lakes. lol

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha these are different lakes, but we definitely do want to go back to those other lakes at some point when we can swim in them as well. They will be skeetered up for sure though! ❤

[@Sky_Burger88]

She said "when her husband thinks He needs to be the cute one in the relationship" 🤣🤣☹️

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Yes to be fair he hasn't said that himself, but I think it's clear from his ongoing choice of attire! 😂 --E

[@Sky_Burger88]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard It's awesome that you two are obviously thrilled to be in each other's company and sharing so many adventures together. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@Sky_Burger88]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard 🤣

[@indoorandoutdoorendurance3889]

I finished watching this all the way through in the last minute or two (that rhymed, LOL). I was wondering if those lakes had any trout in them, and I didn't see any fish swimming away from the shores. I guess I like the Speedo swimsuit better.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That's a great question, and they definitely do have fish in them! We saw some nice big ones swimming, and we also passed a couple of fishermen on the way back through some of the smaller lakes who said they'd caught fish in them before. ❤️

[@indoorandoutdoorendurance3889]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard Thanks!

[@mathew9163]

Elise - Are you going to be able to start trail running again? I miss seeing you running to your destinations.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Thanks so much for asking, Mathew! I still don't know about extensive running. It just seems to keep triggering IT band and low back problems, whereas when I just do hard hiking I am fine. But I have started adding in a little bit of running here and there to test it because we have some ultras we want to do, so for sure if I can run I will! ❤️ --E

[@mathew9163]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard The hiking is good too, but I keep hoping you will be back to full power.

[@dhpitcher]

Are u guys moving to Bishop?

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

We are here! We're still going to keep traveling around for a year or two just experiencing different places, but a lot of the time we'll be in Bishop and I think Adam ultimately has his heart set on getting a house here permanently. We both just love it! ❤️

[@homergee57]

Of cause 4 of July short on 4 of July day Other good video Thank

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It's our pleasure -- super glad you liked it! ❤️

[@YashaYakhnisPiano]

Duck Lake was insane in full sunlight. Those were some of the most vibrantly glistening, blue waters I've seen. I made a full circle around the lake. Not recommended. There is no trail on the south side of the lake. Massive boulder and scree fields. Stick to the north side of the lake where there's a trail.

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Heck yes -- you are having an incredible summer, my friend! Totally agree about Duck Lake. One of the most beautiful anywhere in the world with those reflections. ❤️

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

Please wear those shorts on your next European adventure

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Hahaha no chance, but it would be funny to do it and just film hidden camera reactions of people 😂. I think the fact that we're wearing tights and talking into GoPros pretty much marks us out as Americans even without the shorts! ❤️

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard those things do draw attention, but you might as well go 100% haha

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Quack. Hauled 8 year old and 11 year old up the Tooth. Bam. No Tiger Mosquitoes. At night you're dinner. They shorts we're Good. Not as Good as the two gay guys I met up there hikingin matching sailor suits. Capri pants hats. But G. G as in good. 😅. Sierra are 🤴 👑 King. Duck is easy one. Mono is crazy busy. America!❤

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha Dan I wanted to call the video "We're on Quack!" but Elise vetoed me. Probably for the best. --A

[@JosephTMyers]

it's funny you asked for comments on which apparel is better for Adam, 4th shorts or Speedo's...I was actually wondering why he can't just wear those speedo's or tights on all his hikes? Elise wears tight leggings on every hike (i can't remember her ever wearing shorts?) so just wanted to keep it equal here and throw up some possible debate controversy😂

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

That's an excellent question! He used to have a pair of tights he wore a lot, but since he ripped them I feel like it's been mostly shorts. We gotta get him a new pair of tights -- but the question then is, can he wear his usual black or should he do the bright colors like me? ❤️ --E

[@JosephTMyers]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard see what he thinks, and then try both ways;)

[@Sky_Burger88]

Yeah those shorts man, you need to dispose of those properly. United States flag code violation..

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

Haha flag on the play! 😂

[@Sky_Burger88]

@@LiveHardxLoveHard 😂

[@dansweigert]

I still can’t figure out your email address. Dan

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

It is [e-mail] 🥰

[@hindsfeetonhighplaces]

As a US Army retiree, I have to vote for the flag shorts. God Bless America!

[@LiveHardxLoveHard]

God bless America -- and the US Army! And of course, thank you for your service. ❤️ 🇺🇸