Wheeler Peak Summit | Great Basin National Park | Nevada

Wheeler Peak is the highest point at Great Basin National Park in Nevada - join my wife and I on our successful summit hike to the peak. Though tough to reach, this is often an overlooked National Park among those in the National Park Service. 4.1 miles each way with an elevation gain of 2,961 feet. Summited: July 3. 2020.
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[@MegaGo68]

That was AWESOME. Thank you.

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that, George! Enjoy your week!

[@jymnmeier3527]

God bless you both! What an incredible video. First of all the beauty of Great Basin is underrated. Your shots proved that! Secondly that hike. Challenging yes but you captured it so beautifully as you always do. All the set up shots you did to capture this. What a gift. Thank you :) Much love and way to go you two :)

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Jymn, much appreciated! Your comment nailed it!

[@patriley9449]

Great video and congrats on making the summit. I was at Great Basin Park two months ago and decided not to hike at altitude. When i was 20 years old I basically ran up and down Mt. Shasta in California with 3 friends in a short day. Now it is 51 years later, 50 lbs heavier and triple by-pass surgery last year. I just can't make these high level, strenuous hikes anymore. I go up to about 9,000 feet and stay on easier trails, so I am glad to see the view from Wheeler peak via your video.

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Pat, happy to hear how you are still enjoying the outdoors and operating in a wise manner! All the best to you for good health and enjoyable hikes!

[@jimholland1592]

Y’all are amazing, very epic 👍

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Jim! Have a wonderful week!

[@cookekdjr]

Great job, Randy! Beautiful hike, and thanks for sharing.

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that, David! Enjoy your week!

[@CrossoverGenius]

those establishing shots at the beginning looked really pro! thanks for sharing such great content about the parks, I always look forward to your videos. I hope you enjoy making them as much as we all enjoy watching!

[@AmericasParks]

That comment really blessed my heart, Kayla! We need more folks like you out there!

[@harrychandler6670]

I want to congratulate you!!! I did this hike in Sept. 2019. I luckily didn't have the snow to deal with. Instead, once I got to the ridge, I had the pleasure of frigid, hurricane force winds. It kept my mind off the altitude and the awful pitch of the "trail" up to the summit. I used the Summit Trailhead thinking that maybe it would be less elevation gain. That stretch was a beautiful flat-like walk thru the trees. It was one of the most memorable adventure days in my life.

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Harry, super-cool to hear you've enjoyed this hike! Read a lot about the wind and observed the shelters on the way up. It was blowing, but I thing we caught a break that day.

[@Icebrg313]

Oh my gosh! Kudos to you two for making that hike! You're an inspiration. Thanks for the video.

[@AmericasParks]

Grateful for your encouraging words!

[@quixote5844]

Well done. Useful, thorough information. Good camera work (little grinning into the camera) showing trail surface. Good editing, leaving out the boring parts. Subscribed

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate hearing all that!

[@crash9632]

Love your videos. You and your family see such amazing parks. So glad you get to spend so much time making memories with your family. Thank you so much for sharing. Andy

[@AmericasParks]

Those were really genuine and thoughtful words, Andy! Much appreciated and all the best to you!

[@crash9632]

@@AmericasParks Thank you and I hope you and your family the best. Thanks again for taking us along

[@janesikkink2155]

Great accomplishment you two! I appreciate the mental and physical effort it takes to do a hike like that as my husband and I have done a couple of 14 er's in Colorado (in our 60's). Keep it up and thanks for the great videos!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks! Keep staying active - you guys are an encouragement to me!

[@CampTravelExplore]

Outstanding video America's Parks! Felt like I was on the hike with you! You captured it wonderfully and I loved the different angles you showed us! This is one of the better hiking videos I have seen from anyone! Great Job!!

[@AmericasParks]

Means a lot coming from you, brother! Have a blessed Lord's Day tomorrow! All the best to you and the family!

[@grynwcmb34]

Loved watching, beautiful area! Still out of breath watching! Gave me visual of the fruit of persistence, glad you made it to the top!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Garry! Nice comment!

[@hikingelevated]

On my list this year! Great video!

[@AmericasParks]

Well worth it - tough to rank these hikes, but mostly likely a "top 10" for me. Enjoy!

[@bobross9623]

OK, second great video in only 2 days! You guys really wheeled it up the mountain! Although it's only about 7:15 PM, I'm gonna take a nap in your honor! Bob out...

[@AmericasParks]

You're the best, Bob! Great comment! :)

[@NationalParkWild]

When I went to Great Basin, I did Bristlecone and Glacier Trail. It was a beautiful hike. I might do Wheeler Peak one day because I love a good summit hike! Beautiful video that brings back memories.

[@AmericasParks]

Really an under-rated park. Loved it there!

[@Posthastekid]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’ll be there in one month. Can’t wait.

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that, Jamie! Totally underrated NP. Hope you have a great trip!

[@lesliesmith7835]

Thank you Randy and Julie, that was very inspiring. I definitely want to do that hike someday. The scenery is truly awesome and you always capture it on film so well ..."Happy Trails" to the Smith Clan !!.... Robin :-)

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Robin! I know you'd enjoy this one. Have a blessed Lord's Day!

[@silvioserrano2824]

It's ever a pleasure to watch your vídeos! Congratulations from Brazil!

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you very much, Silvio!

[@glorialiu7536]

Great job to hike all the way up to the summit! The peak is so beautiful. I agree this NP is underrated, maybe due to its remote location and not being convenient to make a trip plan.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks much! Totally agree... definitely not a easy park to reach nor are there any other major attractions in the area.

[@JuniorRangerClara]

Great Basin is so awesome! I definitely have to put this on my to do list when I go back to visit!

[@AmericasParks]

Hey, Clara - clearly IMHO an underrated NP!

[@aaronsanislo860]

Beautiful park. Seriously underrated.

[@AmericasParks]

RIght on, Aaron!

[@steveblankenship5474]

Ah awesome you did a video on Wheeler Peak. That is an epic hike and I did that too, but I got altitude sickness near the top because of the altitude. If I did that again I would carry a can or two of sports oxygen such as Boost Oxygen. The views are one of the best being up there with Mt Moriah on one side and way into Utah on the other side. It can get crazy windy up there too.

[@AmericasParks]

Neat to hear you've been up there, Steve, but sorry to learn about your sickness. I thought for sure (coming off sea-level) we'd be hit with it too. Hope you get another shot at it!

[@DailyWordofTruth]

I didn’t know about this national park. I love walking trails!

[@yungthunder2681]

I checked out Great Basin for the first time this year and it was fantastic. Y'all were lucky though. I ran up Wheeler twice while I was there and the wind was INSANE both times

[@AmericasParks]

Running up that beast... impressive feat! Yeah, heard the wind could be pretty nasty! Saw all those wind shelters near the peak.

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Great job kiddos.What a beautiful alpine area👍Thanks for sharing the adventure and the excellent camera work in making it so alive for your viewers😀

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the nice comment, Brooke! Enjoy your weekend!

[@potatothorn]

Thrilling Climb!! wow the views, and the crazy rock scramble// GREAT video thanks for taking us along

[@AmericasParks]

This might go down as one of my "top top" hikes. Just the right balance of diversity and challenge with plenty of beauty thrown in there as well! Have a great week!

[@MarkH163]

Kudos to you! Excellent hike/climb, and I keep thinking of all the shots you set up as you're walking past the camera, that you have to go back for the camera! Beautiful Hike!

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that, Mark! One we'll always remember!

[@bootscamaro4221]

Aww what a sweet kiss!

[@AmericasParks]

Needed on that hike! :)

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

My lungs hurt just hearing those elevations 😳 I was hurting at 9500 feet in Costa Rica. WOW - super impressed you two did this hike! Congrats - that looked insanely brutal.

[@AmericasParks]

I was really surprised that we did as well as we did! Coming off sea level 2 days earlier had me concerned!

[@TheMountainMatt]

That’s a big accomplishment guys! Well done👍🏼

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much, Matt! Great hike!

[@tylerporter2171]

Awesome video 👍 thank you for sharing 👍 I’m heading there at the end of July! Can’t wait!👍😃👍🥾🌲👍

[@AmericasParks]

Sweet, Tyler! This is such an under-rated place (and for the 2 times I've been there) limited on the crowds. Have a great time!

[@biancasadventures8463]

So glad that you guys made it to the top of the summit at this national park. Looks so beautiful and this is such a great accomplishment from the two of you

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you very much, Bianca!

[@biancasadventures8463]

@@AmericasParks you’re welcome

[@ljwyro]

We did the trail up Pike's Peak when we were children....once above timberline, it's a challenging walk. I could feel it again, watching your video. Beautiful hike!!

[@AmericasParks]

Great to hear it brought back some nice memories! Congrats on your Pike's Peak summit! We'll always remember these things!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

This video brought back memories of how hard this hike was! I did this hike a month after you did and thankfully I didn't have the snow to deal with! I am sure that made this hike even harder! Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure!

[@AmericasParks]

Totally remember your excellent video, Eric!

[@martinjdesmond]

Congratulations to getting to the top of Wheeler peak. My wife and I are hoping to get to great basin np in the fall 2021.

[@AmericasParks]

Great to hear, Martin! A little work to get there, but well worth it! Enjoy!

[@rbryant100]

Another great video! Ready to go hike !

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks - stuff kind of pumps you up for the trails!

[@hbdad12]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. Great Basin is a park on our short list of parks to visit. Although I don’t think there’s any chance of convincing my wife to hike Wheeler Peak. I just won’t show her this video! 😜

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, not sure if the video will help change her mind! lol! IMHO GB is an underrated NP. Takes some effort to get there, but so beautiful with minimal crowds.

[@rickramsey4134]

At age 54 I can still handle going up those scree and rock fields, but it's getting really iffy coming back *down* them, ha. Only been to this park once, but it's easily in my top 10. Absolutely loved the feeling of isolation we found there. We did the caves and the Bristlecone trail, with a detour to Teresa Lake, plus a gorgeous sunrise from the Mather viewpoint where for over an hour we had the pullout completely to ourselves. Can't do that at very many parks any more. Great video.

[@AmericasParks]

Just reading that, Rick, makes me want to go back! Beautiful description and I'm sure sweet memories for you!

[@dianah.667]

Wow, how awesome! Congratulations! It made me tired just watching you two, lol.

[@AmericasParks]

haha! Thanks for the nice comment, Chelsea! That was a day we'll always remember!

[@dianah.667]

@@AmericasParks, I just have to add one more thing; I am so totally hooked on all your videos! I just LOVE National Parks, and have only been to about 10 of them. You make each and every one look so very exciting. I'm definitely jealous of all your adventures, lol. Thank you so very much for the videos of your out-of-this-world, incredible, amazing adventures!

[@nathmad7140]

An other great video. Thank you, you make me forget that in France, and because of the Pandémie, we are on curfew at 6 pm, restaurants and hotels are closed.Except if you live in the Alps, no more hike for us😥

[@AmericasParks]

So sorry to hear that! Hopefully this covid stuff will come to an end soon. Hang in there and thanks for the kind words!

[@christinerolle3876]

Woo..hoo..!! Awesome job. !!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Christine! :)

[@jdahik97]

Added to my bucket list

[@AmericasParks]

Good call, John!

[@moonkeunlee9881]

Thank for your sharing. I love Sierra-Nevada.

[@AmericasParks]

Good taste, my fiend!

[@familyde]

Enjoyed your video. You make amazing video. Fun to watch but very educational too. Thank you.

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you very much!

[@MoutainGuyAdventures]

It’s been on my bucket list the last few years after visiting Great Basin a few years ago. There was too much snow that year in July to summit when I was there. Excellent video

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much! Wow, still snow in July! Hope it works for you - probably one of my top-10 hikes.

[@moosefactory133]

Whenever I get to a summit of a mountain I always like to look for the elevation survey marker. For some reason that always makes the hike feel complete.

[@AmericasParks]

I like that suggestion... makes total sense! Think I'll add that to future videos!

[@ATJHTRAVELS]

Wonderful ty for taking us along sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed

[@AmericasParks]

Hey guys, hope the family is doing well. Thanks! Sorry about the Steelers - what a disappointing end to their once promising season.

[@markakira8988]

Respect to both of you for getting outside your comfort zone and being patient and balanced with the process. Since you do not have a Patreon I just ordered an America's Parks shirt (black). Peace.

[@AmericasParks]

You are indeed persuading me! :) Appreciate the love for us and the channel, Mark. Know you'll support it well with the shirt!

[@franrautiola2619]

Good job on the hike especially filming it, many times going back down to retrieve the camera or up ahead to set it up.

[@AmericasParks]

Glad some people notice and appreciate that! lol! :)

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Absolutely stunning views, that was amazing and a nice steep 8 mile round trip, yep a piece of cake.....lol! Great place to stop for lunch and a 'brew with a view' springs to mind. The last half mile looked a killer but so worth it when you got there to the summit, breath-taking views and a great effort from you both! Cheers Alan

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Alan! This one would be a "piece of cake" for you! We had a nice time there - would probably rank it in one of my top-ten!

[@reneeh2050]

Wow! Looks incredible but tough. The tough ones are always the most rewarding in the end. You were very smart to take precautions against elevation sickness. My sister had it when we were in the Italian Alps - it’s no joke. Stay safe. Be well!

[@AmericasParks]

Sorry to hear that, Renee. We took it slow and monitored the body closely. Thankfully, no issues. Have a great week!

[@shane9245]

Always wanted to go to great basin, always seemed so peaceful and beautiful

[@AmericasParks]

A little work to get there - but with the effort!

[@jerrymestas1231]

On my bucket list now. I've done Whitney 3 times, but never thought of this one👍🏼 BTW great video, you guys rock💪🏼

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much, Jerry! Whitney three times... way to go! This will be a breeze for you! :)

[@LetsMakeADayOfIt]

Beautiful videos! Thank you!

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate that! Have a blessed weekend!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Been very curious about GBNP. Kudos for making it that far! Elevation sickness is no joke. Thanks for the tips! This could not have come at a better time!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the kind words! Hope you can get out there. A little remote, but worth the effort!

[@christopherkadimatravel1911]

Great channel man! Keep the good work!

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate that, Christopher! Have a wonderful week!

[@R72vegas]

Great hike 👍 Great Basin is one of my fav National Park!

[@AmericasParks]

Good taste, brother! Gotta love Nevada!

[@sluggotinfantryman]

This is out there but Great Park. I go in from Cedar City Utah. But main way is from NV. Beaver also has a road out. LOTS OF ANIMALS out here. Only place I have seen mountain lions. Turkeys. Mule Deer.

[@mikejordan9220]

Beautiful hike! I am a chemistry teacher and I use Wheeler Peak as an example of a high elevation when we discuss gas laws. It is tough hiking at high altitudes. I hope to visit again someday. This summer, I will be doing my second trip to Glacier with my wife. We will be driving from Ohio so I need to find some interesting places to visit on the way there. As always, I enjoy your videos.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Mike! Thought we'd be hit hard with that elevation coming off seal level, but thankfully we were fine. Enjoy your trip! Would recommend the Black Hills area of SD on the way! Maybe Theodore Roosevelt NP...

[@Mikey-Likes-It_101]

Randy, Wow, a part of Nevada that I have never seen. I have a lot of experience at high altitudes and you were very smart to take it slow. Even driving to the top of Pikes Peak, Colorado or Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii is difficult, and requires a slow pace and stopping to acclimate. It was very fun to watch you and Julie on this hike, I could have watched for another 30 minutes! I bet you noticed a better feeling in the way down as you got below 11,000 feet. THANK YOU FOR TAKING IS ALONG, . . . Mike

[@AmericasParks]

Was concerned for this one, Mike, coming off sea level 2 days earlier. Thankfully we were fine. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Hope to begin getting the "new" (went there in October) Colorado stuff up this weekend. Your Hawaii ride must have been amazing!

[@21Swayzee]

Beautiful area. Man, need to get into the mountains soon. We had a steep altitude ascent in Columbia a few years back, hiking the El Cucoy circuit. Lost my appetite for a few days, but worth every step. Never heard of Great Basin, so thanks for the heads up!

[@AmericasParks]

Wow, some serious effects of the altitude! You've done some epic hikes, my friend!

[@malakangel9322]

Thank u for the tips sir! God bless

[@AmericasParks]

My pleasure, glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Thanks!

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Boundary Peak is its sister on California Border. The traverse from White to it is epic.

[@brandonhill2183]

Luckily the start from Barcroft station to White is fairly easy going. Then it gets really good.

[@Bigodog88travels]

Nice video. Looks like a great but challenging hike, with some amazingly beautiful views.

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that! So beautiful out there. Nevada hiking is under-rated!

[@davidpiersall1727]

How long did it end up taking you round trip? Also I've heard the cave at Great Basin is beautiful did you have a chance to visit it?

[@AmericasParks]

Think we narrowly beat the 10 hour RT mark. lol! Yeah, the cave is wonderful, but closed in 2020 due to covid. Enjoy your weekend, David!

[@fellowtraveler4358]

He's right. The upper trailhead is slightly longer than the lower trailhead (The Alpine Lakes trail), which is adjacent to the Wheeler Peak Campground. Still, I recommend the upper trailhead. The reason being that the upper trailhead is around a few hundred feet higher in elevation than the lower, and that first mile on the upper to where the two trails intersect is relatively level. Once you've been on the trail several hours and still face that steep slog of the last 1000 feet (close to where they are on their break at 5:40), having earlier cut off a few hundred feet of elevation could make a difference in one's energy level. There have been times on the summit that I've looked back down the trail and seen discouraged hikers turn around. Really, use the upper trailhead for access. That's why it's signed as it is. No criticism of the OP is intended; kudos to all who complete the hike. Thanks for visiting our little piece of paradise.

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate your experienced insights! Great for others to hear this perspective as well.

[@sixraven]

Great video now I see what I'm in for LOL how long did the trip take?

[@AmericasParks]

You're going to love this one! Wish I could remember the time (should have included that in the video). We recall it being the better part of the day. Kind of morning to late afternoon. A lot of stops for photography.

[@glennaddison952]

Appreciate you being aware of your limitations and the proper concerns for a safe hike. Perhaps some will call it wimpy, I chose to call it wise. Nice video also, btw...

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate it - yeah, well.. you nailed it with the comment!

[@carlossuarez2404]

congratulations family americas park

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Carlos! Have a great week!

[@1WillyK]

Great video. Looks like a beautiful hike. As I watched I wondered why you two don't have good sturdy hiking boots. It would make the hiking, and especially the scrambling, much easier and safer. Way less chance of a sprained or broken ankle plus better protection if a rock rolls into your foot.

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Bill, great question! I have all kinds of foot problems (mainly on the left side) and boots just don't work for me. After this hike I bought some $150 trail runners and even needed to return them. Brooks shoes seem to work the best to alleviate the pain I can experience. I've grown up in gym shoes so I like them, but I am concerned for ankle support. Not sure how a brace will work. Thanks for the concern!

[@1WillyK]

I'm not a podiatrist but I have custom fit ski boots for 35 years and have dealt with a myriad of foot problems over the years. I have also done work on skates, shoes and various types of boots. I don't obviously know what kind of problems you experience but it may not be a bad idea to visit a reputable boot fitter at a shop in a major ski resort. You have to ask around for who that would be as really experienced boot fitters are few and far between. And if you get a suggestion to visit a store called Surefoot don't go. They're a chain. There's a reason they're known as Sorefoot in the industry. Sometimes we can make modifications to foot wear to help although not nearly like we can to a ski boot. My first and foremost suggestion is a custom footbed to support and stabilize the foot. I've worn them in my shoes since the early 90's as I have a trashed ankle and without support standing and walking for long periods becomes painful. As a side note, after all those years my feet actually measure about a half a size smaller than they used to. I would say to come see me but I no longer fit boots and don't have access to the tools I would need. I don't know if someone like me could actually help but it may be worth a shot and a custom footbed can only help.

[@samanthab5006]

Thank you for the great videos. We live in Salt Lake City UT and enjoy hiking. I have a decent fear of cliffs and always have a hard time figuring out if a hike is going to be too much for me. The delicate arch trail in arches national park got me pretty close to the panic line (hung out on the large rocks looking at the arch but not brave enough to walk over to it with my husband). It would be awesome if you could include information on if a trail has triggers.... Mine sits right around tripping and falling anywhere but forward is certain death or permanent loss of mobility

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much, Samantha! Delicate Arch is one of the best - glad you saw it! Good suggestion - will keep that in mind!

[@sluggotinfantryman]

There is no hurry. Plan your day by hours of daylight. I just lay down and sleep. Relax. I take an umbrella in summer. Mount Baden Powell in CA is like 6800 foot gain. These mountains are big. All of them. When you get up on them huge. White Mountain CA Bristlecone is the easiest big one but miserable 7 miles approach. Love Great Basin but it is remote.

[@katieh9169]

We are doing this trail in a few days, and I was wondering what time of year this was? Its late august, but i still saw snow up there a couple weeks ago on our last visit. Would you recommend we bring snow spikes with us? Thanks for posting this video, its beautiful! Cant wait to see these views in person!

[@AmericasParks]

Looks like my reply is too late, sorry! Hope you had a great hike. We were there July 3, 2020.

[@jimholland1592]

We are heading out to Hilton Head Island sea level lol, we are to going to watch/listen to your Church service on the way love y’all 👍

[@AmericasParks]

Blessed to hear that, Jim! Enjoy your trip!

[@RobertLWard]

Thats some hike bud. We only had time for a visit to the caves when we visited back in 2015 but loved what we saw of the park. Didn't you guys stay in Ely while in the area? How was that? We really enjoyed that little town. I guess that closes the book on that trip! Thanks for the ride along as usual! Looking forward to watching some of that Colorado stuff you have coming soon.

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, the Ely sites were booked for the April trip - since we rescheduled for the end of June we camped out. Edited the trailer for the CO/UT footage today. Really epic stuff! Have a great week!

[@AdventureKorkey]

I went to Great Basin for the first time back in October. I hiked to the top of the rock glacier below the peak. We didn’t attempt the peak. I’m going back early summer ish to do the peak

[@AmericasParks]

Sweet, Korey! Highly recommended!

[@zsalim2871]

Awesome hike

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for joining us! Loved this hike!

[@MichaelYoungblood1]

AAA! That looked like a pretty strenuous hike but with a definite reward at the end. Also probably a very long day with all the camera work too. It paid off greatly though. Great Basin has been a park I am intrigued with and have been contemplating trying to work it into various trips. Just has never worked out due to its remoteness and schedule. I do have a question for you. I am in midst of tentatively planning a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton next June. I have about 2.5 weeks to work with so there is some extra time for additional parks. Great Basin came to mind. Based on any of your research with this park, do you think Wheeler Peak would be accessible mid-June? I see that you were there early July and am wondering if it was just a heavy snow pack last year or that is the norm with the snow. I don’t think I would want to make the trek to the park if Wheeler Peak wasn’t an option during our visit.

[@AmericasParks]

Hard to say, Michael as the snowfall/temps change year-to-year. You're talking only a couple weeks before we were there. For us, most of the snow had melted and I was fine hiking in a sweatshirt or two.

[@MichaelYoungblood1]

@@AmericasParks thanks for the reply. Was just curious if you stumbled upon anything in your research as general rule of thumb for this area. Could always plan to hit this park and check in as the date gets closer. If it is a no-go, could always detour to Utah. Not like there is a shortage of things there. Again, though. Awesome video.

[@juliesmith444]

This was a doable challenge. The incline at the end was tough but satisfying especially to see the views at the top. Definitely worth the effort.

[@AmericasParks]

A day we'll never forget!

[@ericivancantu]

So happy that y’all made it to the top!! Randy were your legs cold on the hike? Lol

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Eric! Not too bad, but when we finished the temps really started to drop.

[@thefactualconservative9922]

I know I make a lot of jokes but I have mad respect for some of the safety decisions you have been making lately. Especially with your wife with you.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, buddy! Probably getting a little wiser and cautious with age. I also know the body can't go like it once did!

[@jkmoore1120]

"It's not Mount Everest." Well, that's certainly true but the elevation can hurt. Most people go from sea level to the summit of Everest in like 48 days. You went from sea level to 13000ft in 48 hours.

[@AmericasParks]

Glad there's still some folks on KZbin that have some respect for safety. For us (like I mentioned in the video) the key was a controlled pace and knowledge of the physical symptoms of altitude sickness.

[@Gigaamped]

Just did a New Years road trip to do some amazing slot canyons in Utah and had initially planned to do Wheeler Peak but upon further research mid-trip, found out that in winter the road is closed at Upper Leeman Creek Campground and that would've almost doubled the distance (look at the map @1:43) and while I was up for the challenge, we decided it would be time better spent going to Jackson Hole on the way back to Socal instead lol

[@AmericasParks]

Probably a good call... even though that would have been an epic hike! GBNP is wonderful, but even in the summer it takes some effort to reach. Glad to hear you caught some slots in UT - some of my favorites!

[@Gigaamped]

@@AmericasParks it's an honor to see you reply to all your comments (I read them all!) and we did Peekaboo and spooky gulches and little wild horse and bell canyons, what ones do you call your favorites?!

[@AmericasParks]

@@Gigaamped Still need to see the later two - but Spooky/Peekaboo were incredible! Unfortunately, a little too tight for a bigger guy! :)

[@stephentrench9488]

Thanks for the great videos. Do you have any plans to visit isle royale in michigan?

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Stephen! Yes, actually just book the ferry for late this summer. Long overdue! :)

[@DestinationEarth]

It must have been amazing feeling to get to the top. I think this is one of the highest hikes you have ever done. Beautiful area. You both did a great job!

[@AmericasParks]

Yes, think it was Josh. A lot of warnings about the elevation. Thankfully, no problems.

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello America's Park's😊😊! And WOW! I have watched you hike to Half Dome and climbed the chains to the very top, I have watched you climb all the way to the very top of Angels Landing...lol, one of the hikers asked me will I hike to Angels Landing again and I said NO WAY😊😊! And now I have watched you 2 climb Wheeler Peak, AMAZING! I really enjoyed every part of this video. Now, it's time to revisit Rainbow Bridge, National Monument😊😊😊!

[@AmericasParks]

Hey Ai, this was a great hike! We had such a nice time that day. And how can I ever forget about Rainbow Bridge! :)

[@joyceholland662]

Congratulations! I know that was a great feeling of huge accomplishment for you both! Did I miss the date of when you were there? I know you posted 1 week ago but was that when you uploaded? Joyce Holland 😀

[@AmericasParks]

Hi Joyce, thank you! We were there early July of last year.

[@scottneal1895]

When did you guys actually do the hike?

[@AmericasParks]

He hiked it on July 3. 2020. Take care!

[@sluggotinfantryman]

13,000 is no joke. 13k means big mountain. Big.

[@tacocruiser4238]

I spent two days acclimating to the elevation before I hiked Mt. Whitney.

[@AmericasParks]

Nice to know... and trust you were fine. Taking it slow and monitoring the body symptoms was the key for us. No problems on our end. Whitney - on the bucket list.

[@thegr8goblin]

What month of the year did you do this summit?

[@AmericasParks]

We were there July 3. 2020.

[@kaylasmith1515]

That makes me want to go back to Nevada!

[@AmericasParks]

Hard to beat our trip there in 2013!

[@mauiman52]

Randy, I'd say that black socks are way more prone to cause elevation sickness than anything else....just saying. Glad you and Julie went to places we'd never see because we simply do not enjoy hiking very much. We are out every weekend though. Keep up the great work in 2021 and take care of your good family. You guys are awesome.

[@AmericasParks]

Black socks.. :) Loved the comment! Glad to hear you find the channel enjoyable and inspirational! Have a blessed 2021!

[@megabyte7047]

I found walking on that loose rock to be very tiring. Especially going downhill.

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, going downhill is always harder for me too.

[@beaugonzales5171]

Does hiking ever get easier? Haha i do it and its painful 😂

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, usually that way for me too! lol! Definitely not getting easier with age!

[@beaugonzales5171]

@@AmericasParks love your channel randy, super responsive with your fans and your like to dislike ratio is extremely good. Always look forward to your videos. Keep up the good work

[@OurNationalAdventure]

Great video and beautiful trek together.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@randygravel2057]

She’s the smart one I bet

[@AmericasParks]

Goes without saying! :)

[@Khatoon170]

How are you doing master randy as usual iam gathering main information about place you visited here it’s Great Basin National park located white pine county east central Nevada near Utah established 1986 by way of Nevada state route 488 connected to USA route 6and 50 Nevada state state route 487 small town of baker closest settlement name derived from Great Basin dry mountainous reign between serria Nevada was satch mountain area known as basin range province 470 km north of las vages there grove of ancient bristlcone pines oldest known as nonclonal organisms for Lehman caves wheeler peak as well as wheeler peak glacier President warren g Harding created Lehman cave as national monument in 1922 designated as national park in 1986 high land ridge wilderness flora over 800 species of plants single leaf pinyon meadows as white fir aspen

[@AmericasParks]

I am doing good! I hope you are as well! You are becoming an expert in the USA National Parks!

[@Khatoon170]

Finally wheeler peak summit is highest point 4011 meters tallest mountain insnake range white pine county Nevada 3982 meters doso doyabi east of wheeler reach 12770 feet in 1854 1855 lieutenant colonial Edward steptoe Jefferson Davis who serving as secretary of war in usa. Government 1869 during wheeler survey to climb wheeler peak you need from 4to 5 hours keep eye on clouds weather can change any time it’s head wall above large glacial cirque large moraine active rock glacier top of mountain is covered by deep snow most of year during wheeler survey peak named after George wheeler 1859 james h Simpson suggested naming peak union through wheeler name after used for primary peak in 2019 nevada state aboard geographical names approved change name of Jeff Davis peak to doso doyabi which means white mountain in Shoshone wheeler peak summit trail well maintained trail head near end of wheeler peak scenic drive directly to summit making class hike afternoon hiking during summer only iam as foreigner thank you youare guide tourist for all people around world not USA citizens only stay safe blessed good luck to you your loved ones

[@AmericasParks]

Very good! This is a GREAT hike!