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mcsingleton
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 11 ม.ค. 2010
Creating hiking and outdoor related content to share my love for nature and encourage more POC to join me outside :)
You can check out my drum channel in the banner link.
You can check out my drum channel in the banner link.
Hiking 40 Miles On The Rae Lakes Loop
A few weeks after returning from Iceland, I met up with my friend Brian who just came off the Wonderland Trail, and we set off for a 40 mile loop around Rae Lakes. This hike does require permits, which can sometimes be difficult to get, but I managed to grab one pretty easily this year. We both hiked the JMT a few years prior, so it was great to be back!
Between the climbing and altitude, doing this in 3 days was a challenge, but we got it done.
Between the climbing and altitude, doing this in 3 days was a challenge, but we got it done.
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Struggling Through Peru's Salkantay Trek
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This was my first big international hike, so I chose to go through a company in order to not worry about logistics. I had recently run a half marathon in DC, and coming out of the winter months, my hope was that my fitness would be enough to feel strong on this trail. But I was humbled pretty quick! After a couple days in Cusco trying to get acclimated, my body pretty much shut down on day one ...
Solo Hiking 50 Miles on the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland
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I hiked this trail in 4 days at the end of July, 2024. I hiked the extra 20 miles on the Fimmvörðuháls trail, which ends in Skogar Falls. I highly suggest to hike this extra section. I makes for a more climactic ending. Knowing what the weather is capable of doing, I consider myself lucky to have had decent weather for a good portion of the trail. It got dicey on the final day for about 6 hours...
Raining all day in the Grand Canyon - Solo Hiking Rim to Rim
มุมมอง 1.1Kปีที่แล้ว
The Grand Canyon Rim to Rim is about 24 miles one way. Permits to camp can be hard to get, but I was able to get a walk-up permit to camp at Bright Angel Campground. I would suggest doing this if you have some flexibility on your trip and you prefer to camp overnight. Most people I saw were day hiking or trail running. But I think camping at the bottom is the best and safest way to enjoy the Ca...
170 Miles Around The Tahoe Rim Trail
มุมมอง 8Kปีที่แล้ว
We hiked the Tahoe Rim Trail between the end of July and early August 2023. Hope you enjoy this fun recap of our journey. If you're curious about gear or other details of our experience, I made two other videos which you can check out on the channel. mcsingleton Professional Video Work - vimeo.com/monicasingleton
Gear Review After the Tahoe Rim Trail - What was worth it
มุมมอง 1.9Kปีที่แล้ว
This is my typical gear setup for backpacking. I make minor adjustments for longer trails like bringing a wall charger, nail clipper etc, but this is pretty much my setup for any three season trip. Links to all my gear including what I didn't mention - lighterpack.com/r/0tkhgc
Thoughts and Feelings on the Tahoe Rim Trail
มุมมอง 628ปีที่แล้ว
Please enjoy this highly imperfect production of our experience on the TRT :) Sherry and I talk about what it was like hiking for almost two weeks to complete her longest backpacking trip, our hiking differences, advice for first time thru-hikers, black hair care, logistics, etc. This thing is 45 min, so it's very much just a regular conversation between friends. Comment for any questions you m...
Hiking 30 Miles in the Lost Creek Wilderness
มุมมอง 589ปีที่แล้ว
Decided to take on a new trail, hiking 28 miles in the Lost Creek Wilderness over a weekend. This trail sits at a high elevation, but doesn't hold onto to snow like it does in the Rockies. So it's a great one to do early in the season.
Fall Backpacking In Dolly Sods
มุมมอง 4452 ปีที่แล้ว
I spent a weekend with a lovely crew in Dolly Sods, WV. We backpacked about a 20 mile loop. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable hike. The fall colors were beautiful and we had great weather! The nights were cold, but it stayed dry and the daytime temps were really nice 🖤
iPhone 14 Has SOS! Should You Ditch The Garmin?
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iPhone 14 Has SOS! Should You Ditch The Garmin?
Solo Hiking 50 Miles in The Roan Highlands-Appalachian Trail Section Hike
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Solo Hiking 50 Miles in The Roan Highlands-Appalachian Trail Section Hike
Solo Hiking 20 Miles in Shenandoah National Park
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Solo Hiking 20 Miles in Shenandoah National Park
How To Start Hiking | Tips for Getting More Comfortable Outdoors
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How To Start Hiking | Tips for Getting More Comfortable Outdoors
A Documentary About Black Hikers - Film Teaser
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A Documentary About Black Hikers - Film Teaser
Hiking Over 200 Miles - The John Muir Trail
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Hiking Over 200 Miles - The John Muir Trail
How much weight did you lose on the JMT when you first hiked it?
haha I think about 10 pounds
Dem hands🫠🫠
You girls killed it! Great watching the good time you had. Looking forward to being there myself. More please!
You are so brave. I want to be brave and hike alone too.
Great video and thanks for sharing.
Your expression at 3:56 in the rain is so relatable. 😂 Really enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work.
So glad that I found you! Not a lot of black hikers to watch on TH-cam so your presence is inspiring!
Glad to hear! Thank you for watching!
"sponsored by my 9-5" - that killed me haha. This video is amazing! Thank you so much for making it
Can’t always get that onX Backcountry 😅
Thanks for sharing! Can you do a Packing Post? Also how did you wash yourself? Asking for my future hikes. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I have a couple of gear videos including one I posted last year, so you can check those out. On shorter trips, I usually bring a few wipes and give myself a wipe-down at the end of the day. If you're close to a stream, you can rinse off. But at the end of the day, you just have to be ok with being dirty for a few days :)
Love all of your videos :). Such a inspiration for us to get outside of the “social norms”
I 100% relate to the part at 9:00! When I was on the PCT, I once went a week before seeing another poc 💀 keep up the great work, I love your videos!
Always exciting to see a poc 😀 Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for these videos! I’m prepping for my first backpacking trip and want to do a section of the TRT. I learned a lot from this one & how to be a better hiking partner with my friend going with me.
Not only do I love your voice, but I love your storytelling as well. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Definitely going to subscribe and check out your other videos. Sorry if it's strange leaving a comment on such an old video.
Thanks so much! Much appreciated :)
I love watching your hikes!! As someone who supports (by vehicle), her husband who is a long distance hiker (AT so far): I understand what you are saying. 🥰🥰
We got a pretty heavy storm the night we camped at Rae Lakes on the JMT, but I remember the next morning being amazingly beautiful as we let our gear dry out. This makes me want to go back. Thank you for sharing
I love the mornings after a rainstorm 😃
My dear. I have got to tell you how my I admire you. Going out there all by yourself, into things you have no idea about. No matter how many videos you watch, it's going to be so different when you do it. I hope you're very proud of yourself and that someday you'll do it again 😊. Take care.
I appreciate the kind words😊 Thanks so much for watching!
Your videos are really well constructed, a well told story. Can you tell us if it was early, mid or late August? I'd love to miss the mosquitos.
Thanks for watching! This was late August. Not of a lot of mosquitos, but the flies were awful in some areas. Mostly in lower elevation.
welcome back!
She's back!!!❤
looked amazing!
Enjoying your video, doing research to do the trail next summer. Would of been nice to know where you started and the date. This information really helps future hikers. Going to finish watching now. Great job so far…
We started July 26, I believe. At Mt Rose.
Fantastic video, thanks! I have a similar "why" when I take on challenges and adventure.
In my mind I'm as brave as you this looks like an amazing experience!!
Hello! I just wanted to say a big thank you from Australia! I have been researching the John Muir trail and LOVED watching your experience. Thank you so much for the inspiration 👏🏻👏🏻💪
Love it! Glad you found the video and enjoyed it! The JMT is beautiful.
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Loved this! Did you all have a hard time staking out those tents on that trail? Heard it's super rocky.
@@chrystalcramer5486 No major issues staking out the tents.
Always dope videos, Monica! Thanks for sharing with us.🌱
Thanks for sharing! That elevation killed me when I was in Cusco. Glad you were able to enjoy the hike for the most part!
Yeah, I would probably spend more time in town before heading out on a trek next time. But it was still enjoyable.
So good. I love the footage you captured.
Just added Iceland to my bucket list. Thanks for sharing.
Would you recommend the travel organizer that you worked with? Would you use them again?
Yeah, they were good. I don't know if I would do another big group trip again, but it was a good experience.
Well done! I enjoyed reliving the trip thru the video. You did a great job of capturing the highlights.
Thanks for watching!
Video drop 🎉
She's back!!!!
I hiked with a group in high school and would definately LOOVE to go with you on your next trip. I know most backpackers don't want tagalongs but my problem is...I can't get myself to go alone. If you're ever back in the Shenandoah area...let me know.
I just hiked Carvers Gap to 19 E last weekend and it wooped my butt!!! Beautiful views and I loved it!! Great video my friend.
Amazing. Thank you for sharing your journey. I share the same Hobby :)
Awesome hike in a very primal landscape. I think that the midnight sun thing would twist my brain and bio-rhythms into knots.
It definitely messed with my rhythm. But it also allowed for more time to hike.
Very nice images and loved the story. Good job 😊
Thanks for watching :)
Congrats for keeping your focus in the wind and rain! And thank you for sharing this beautiful video
This is like amazingly shot and it’s equally amazing to see a black woman living her best life! I also need the soundtrack/playlist because the music has me vibing.
🖤
Really great video also I love your outfit!
Thank you!
so wholesome watching your first hike then watching this trip
amazing! love seeing a fellow black woman solo out there on the trail. Keep going!
We out here!
The photos at the end were beautiful!
Beautiful video! Thank your for all the time and energy that clearly went into it.
Thanks for taking time to watch!
Amazing, I hope to get there one day. 😊
Iceland is a really unique place. I would definitely visit when you can!
I was planning to do this next year.
Just subscribed! From Colorado, have yet to visit Iceland. Nice video. Do you have All Trails Pro?
Need to pee? Just squat and go! ;) I have been hiking for years and unfortunately quite often you just go when you need to. Other hikers get it as well. #1 that is... #2. If it's an emergency, always carry a poop shovel - dig a little hole and go! Then, bury it. ...;)
Beautiful hike! Thanks for sharing!❤
Thanks for watching!