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@@jenniferlagua7412 ahhhh I’m so glad you found another one. Thank you for being so supportive. Yep add Banff to your long list of places to visit. Kindness is a choice we all have. It is a reflection of our own connection to our heart. Hope the holidays were good to you and cheers to all the future hikes in 2025 🍻 🙂

I get it. This channel is a lil different than other outdoor channels. I try to incorporate a positive message inside each one so I can see how it would catch someone off guard not familiar with the channel.

@@KhurshidsChannel thank you very much for those kind words! Yep, you get it. It’s crazy how much time these videos take. I do enjoy the creative process so it’s worth it. I appreciate you being here. I’ll be checking your channel out👍

Thank you very much for sharing your insights. I love it. Such a simple concept, but if you are not content with a situation then something needs to change. And change is not bad, many beautiful things in the other side. I’ve seen your videos before! Love em. Keep it up brother👍

@@stepsforthesoul So true! And glad to be connected with you!

I’ll bet there was more of a glacier back then. I hope you do get to see this with your own eyes. Pretty incredible. Yep, kindness is so simple. It’s free. The goal is to default to kindness instead of the many other emotions. Thank you for checking out the channel 🙂🙌

Yes… kindness is key. Thank you for being here 🙂🙌

Yes for sure! So glad you enjoyed. Welcome, some good stuff here in Idaho. Hit me up when you decide to go for some logistics. Thanks for stopping by the channel🙂👊

@@stepsforthesoul ...thx! What part of Idaho is your home base? We are in Boise now temporarily, but building in Star. I have a fly fishing YT channel that I enjoy creating some content for. Have a great 2025!

I am from Eastern Idaho but moved to Boise a few years ago. I love it here. Star is really nice too. I am doing real estate here. But there is some world class fishing here in Idaho. Especially over on the Henry’s/South Fork. I’ll have to check out your channel.

@@stepsforthesoul ...so much water to explore! I love beautiful hikes also! I have a tendency to pick ones that challenge folks! LOL

@@stepsforthesoul ...you do a good job filming. Whats your go to lens?

Thank you! Oh I wish I had my pole. I’ll bet the fishing was great. One of the prettiest backdrops to reel in some rainbows. Thanks for stopping by the channel 🙂👊

Luke!!!! Ya I know right. Life has been sooo busy. I’m sitting on about 5 videos I need to do. I’ll get it going soon. So good to hear from ya. Stay in touch brotha👊

Yes for sure! Thank you for being here. I’ve been hiking those mountains for years. Never seen wildflowers quite like there. Shoot for mid July👍

😅 too funny. I don’t need a book to freak me out. It’s all I naturally think about when I’m laying in my tent. I’m glad the video brought back fond memories. It is a special place up there. The cliff face lays the perfect stage for the waterfalls to take over the show.

I’m so glad the message found you… I hope it brought some peace for you🙂

I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you. Yes, this hike is a loop. We started at Big Sandy Opening trailhead and went clockwise. Incredible country up there. Thank you for checking out the channel🙂

@ where you finished

We finished at Big Sandy Opening. It’s a loop so start and finish in the same trailhead, which is super convenient.

Hey!!! Life be gettin in the way of putting together another video but better late than never. Yes we both were struggling from our “poor life choices “😅 such a pretty spot though. I heard this Zac Bush podcast and had to share. So glad you enjoyed. Thanks for supporting the channel🙂

Good stuff. Next level up in them Teton’s. Thanks for checking out the video

@@MooreToLifeOutdoors perfect timing. That is when we went. It was like front row seats to a water show. Better than the Billagio!😅 thanks for stopping by the channel and let me know how your hike goes🙂

@@jjones5424 Wow! That is a lot of country to hike through. Solo?! I have hopes of doing that stretch but North to South. For solitude… nothing beats the Winds. Thanks for checking out the channel🙂

@@BradleyBraid123 early morning on the water hits different. Such a cool way to see the Teton’s as well. I’m glad the video found you. Thank you for being here🙂

@@browsman2328 ❤️ I love this so much. What beautiful memories you have. Those thunderstorms in the Tetons are no joke. Scary as hell but they make the best memories. Burt seems like my kind of guy. I remember as a young child making it to the ridge below Tablerock. My parents left me and my brothers under some trees during the scariest storms I ever saw. They continued off up to the summit. I’ll never forget the lightning and thunder everywhere as they walked away. Very humbling. Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for your work on these beautiful trails. So glad the video found you and brought back such fond memories.

@@arlenbyrd yes for sure! So glad the video found you and you enjoyed. This was done first part of July. You want to try to catch the Spring runoff cause the waterfalls here are bonkers🙂

@@jenniferlagua7412 I love that being outdoors lights you up. Nature has been my therapist for years. My main motivation to stay healthy is so I can explore as many cool places as possible and while I still can. Glacier Park is pretty incredible, in particular Lake Grinnell. Check out Iceberg Lake as well if you do go. Thanks for sharing!🙂

@@Ares1775usmc YEAHHH! I’m am so stoked for you! Where are you camping at each night? So much epicness is ahead of you. Jump in every lake you can! Smoke has been an issue here lately but hopefully it clears out soon. Hopefully the flowers are still peaking too. Ky was just up there a couple of weeks ago and it looked amazing. So glad the video found you. Let me know how it goes.🙂

@@Ares1775usmc Hey brotha, I saw your message and invite but can not seem to find it anywhere to respond. Bummer bout your friends bouncing in ya. Seems to always happen when you have something epic planned😅 I would love to hike this again with ya but I am not available those dates. I will pass on to a few of the other fellas and see if they are interested. Thanks for the invite though

Every message is one that I have found to be helpful in my journey. The hope is it can help others as well. Trusting the right message will find the right people at just the right time. I’m so glad the messages have found you. Thank you for your kind words. Sometimes I wonder if all the effort is even worth it. You kinda got me motivated to go start a new video now. Thank you for being here 🙂 🙏

@@stepsforthesoul please do keep making them. Your videos are different than others. I can’t put it eloquently enough but your channel name is perfect for your content! Looking forward to your next video!

No it wasn’t an issue for any of us. We all live at 5000 ft. So it wasn’t too drastic of a change for anyone. I would recommend doing a few different hikes to different elevations and see how you do. If you’re feeling good at 10,000 ft then give it a go. Thanks for checking out the channel🙂

Azure blue… I like it. Thank you so much for your kind words. I needed it more than you know. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for being here🙂

@@karterraine95 thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. I was super nervous about Texas Pass as well. It is pretty burly. You will do great. Just find a route with least amount of snow. The payoff at the top is so worth it. Best of luck! Thanks for stopping by the channel🙂

One more thing, come prepared for bugs. A cheap lil bug tent would be worth thousands of dollars up there.

@@stepsforthesoul appreciate the advice on the big tent. I will look for one today. Maybe REI has them. I saw that in the video. I usually don’t pack a chair in but maybe it would be worth it so I could sit in there! Thanks again and keep making great videos.

@karterraine95 they are like 20$ on Amazon and pretty lightweight but worth their weight in gold! Let me know how the hike ends up. Good luck!

@@marlonxxi1 thank you! Glad you enjoyed. There is a large parking lot right at the base of the ski area.

@@jenniferlagua7412 for sure. We could only spend a few days here but we were very impressed with the area. Can’t wait to come back and explore it more. Jade Lake I’ll never forget. Any good recommendations?

@@ScottHaun ahhh! That snow field on Hurricane Pass is super sketchy if it hasn’t melted out. Sorry to hear this. The first time I saw the Teton’s was when I was a Boy Scouts many years ago. Ole Tablerock! I’ve been hooked ever since. I do hope you can make it happen later this summer. Many great memories await you😊

@@stepsforthesoul i wont happen this summer since we have to fly in but it will happen at some point...

@ScottHaun I understand. Sometimes the sun, moon, and stars all have to line up to make things happen. My hope is you and your son get to see this with your own eyes someday. Thanks for stopping by the channel😊

Yeah brotha! Change is good. Good for you. It’s a sign. Go check this place out. The waterfalls are unreal. Thanks for checking out the channel😊👊

Yep it was one for the books. So many memories made on this one. It made me so happy to share The Winds with you😊

Thank you! I was using a GoPro Hero 9 for this whole hike. Lightweight, waterproof, and pretty decent quality. So glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for being here😊

Yeah it’s was pretty special. This was mid July. No wildfire smoke and wildflowers goin off!

I think I was in more disbelief than you were. Pretty amazing how that worked out. It really was the cherry on top of an incredible hike

You absolutely made Hoku’s day. He thought I set it up😅. So great to meet you!

@@nicholegordon2424 hahaha I would think the same thing.

@@stepsforthesoul man it’s such a small but big world. That was definitely the highlight of our trip as well. It’s not everyday you get to meet such great people. And now I cherish moments like this more than ever.

The universe works in mysterious ways. The timing was crazy. We almost hiked out the day before too. Hope to see you two again in the future

Ohhh man! I'm so excited for you. We used the "melt your skin" 100% deet. I highly recommend grabbing a face bug net as well as the bug net canopy. It's only 20-30$. We saved some hikers lives on our way out and gave them our bug canopy as they were going into the Cirque😅

I would treat your clothes and tent as well as the items Hoku suggested. The sweet friends we met on the trail did and said it was a life saver. Enjoy your hike, it’s a good one!

Yes of course. Some beautiful country for sure. Thanks for being here🙂

Love this. We are ultimately responsible for our own happiness/joy. Thank you for sharing. Have you been to The Wind Rivers yet?

@@stepsforthesoul the Winds are on the radar for possibly this fall. However a big life moment is currently unfolding that may alter our plans…

Ohhh life doing it's thing again...😅 I hope it all works out for the best for you. Fall might be the best time for The Winds. No bugs!

It doesn't happen often, but a rest day in the backcountry is such a treat.

This was middle of July 2023. I feel any earlier and conditions on Texas Pass would have been pretty bad.

He said middle of July in the video

So glad you enjoyed it. There is magic in those mountains. I hope you get to see them with our own eyes. Thanks for checking out the channel🙂

Thank you very much! Time to bump it up your list a few spots. Spectacular country. Thanks for stopping by the channel🙂

@@stepsforthesoul I sure will! My wish list is ever growing haha. It feels like no matter how many more trips and places I go to or backpack, my list just keeps growing!

Damn right brotha! When you gonna join me on an epic adventure?!

I cant even begin to understand that kind of loss. Im so sorry and hope you can find peace.

I am so sorry for your loss, that pain must be agonising. I wish you all the best because you deserve it. Of that there is no doubt.

🙂🙌💯

Thank you for sharing this insight. Very beautiful🙂

Ik this feeling to well. Deepest condolences condolences may they rest in peace

So sorry to hear this. I hope someday you can find peace. I know the feeling as well

Thanks Bob! Some edits take longer than others for sure. So glad you appreciated it. Idaho is pretty special.

You're the best brotha! Thank you