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Thank you, I’m so glad to have had experienced it!

Thank you for catching that! I’ll have to replace the cover photo at some point 😁

Thank you and that is not good news about the summit lol. I think I am content with not having the true summit, but then again it would be another great experience, I’m sure ☺️

Thanks for catching that, I obviously didn’t know what I was doing when I typed it out 😁

Hi, I was climbing maybe 20-25,000 feet of elevation gain monthly and weightlifting 2-3 times weekly. It doesn’t have to be anything crazy with the weights but it is helpful to have a strong core and upper body strength. I would recommend doing some hikes that are similar with mileage/gain in advance to help prepare you for the climb. I was nervous too, I think it’s great you are going with a guide service, you’ll be in good hands!

@@elevationwithginahikingpnw unfortunately I live in downtown Chicago - and also Illinois is the second flattest state so I’ve been doing stairs. Hopefully my fitness level will suffice along with a guide for me to be able to complete this trip. Thanks for getting back to my question!

Stairs are part of my training, that’s great. And if you are able to use a stair steeper machine, even better! Wearing your backpack with some weight helps too. My husband and I are wanting to check off your states Highpoint, Charles mound, have you done it?

I am laughing too, because you’re right, it’s not technical but damn, it’s up up up, which is kind of a climb, right 🤣. However, Mt Hood is not a hike! There are no fall zones, and if you fall, your chances of breaking bones are probable and people die. I don’t think it should be sugarcoated. I am looking forward to doing Rainier car to car!

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

Removal of a nerve with a neuroma (I’ve had for several years) between the 2nd/3rd toe along with a torn joint ligament in the same area -likely happened last September descending steep terrain. Finally getting it taken care of!

​@@elevationwithginahikingpnwojalá te recuperes rápido!

You are brave, one time is good enough for me 😅 Very happy to have experienced it. Would love to ski from Devils kitchen. That would be fun!

Thank you 😊

You’re welcome! We were also driving by and happened to stumble upon it. There’s a lot to see in that area; gotta go back.

Short and sweet!

@@elevationwithginahikingpnw the old dog would think it was mt everest 😆 🤣

Thanks Eric! I really like the two songs in this one as well. And you are right, the snow had some breakdown as it was a little warmer in temps (above freezing) that day, but thank goodness it wasn’t terribly deep.

You’re welcome. What did you think? Another great waterfall if you haven’t checked out yet is Mashel Falls.

Happy new year Jay! And yes, it really is a beautiful hike with awesome waterfalls!

Thank you, It was the right call, and yes, sometimes I think the camera makes things look worse, however there was a bit of sketch to this ridge!

Thank you, If you haven’t done Welch’s peak, you should check it out!

Thank you. That area is fantastic! I do think the camera makes parts of the ridge look worse than it is.

Thanks Eric! I’ve been getting out every weekend and have lots of footage, but just not enough time to get the videos edited 😞 really looking forward to retirement, which is a so far away, like 14 years I think 🤣

Oh and yes, at 2:05 I felt was the most technical move on the ridge; somewhat narrow, swinging around the left side of that ridge boulder then pushing off of the packed snow to get up onto the next section. That was my least favorite part, but I loved all the rest of it.

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and congratulations on getting into mountaineering, the journey I feel is an empowering and never ending epic adventure!

That’s perfect verbiage right there, it’s a good burner!

Funny, we looked at a super 8 that was in line with the solar eclipse and they wanted $500! Jacked up price for the occasion. Heck no lol. Slept at a rest stop that night. I haven’t showed the RV on the channel, and would’ve loved the luxuries for traveling in it this trip but wanted to try this out. We just listed the RV for sale, and hope to pick up a Mercedes cargo sprinter van then make the modifications to our liking. Hoping the prices will drop first. Glad you got a kick out of me in the flatbed Ford, wasn’t my best editing! lol. The ready wise meals are actually pretty good with the exception of the lasagna (we both agree that we didn’t like it). Used a jet boil to boil the water but I’ve been wanting to try those self heating meals. And we decided or I should say I decided I did not want to climb up and down that ladder in the middle of the night so we pulled out the sofa bed and had a beautiful nights rest!

@@elevationwithginahikingpnw i work with a guy who is an 'eclipse chaser' so im not shocked that hotels would take advantage of such people (not that you are one, but they dont know the difference or care!). i do watch a fair amount of van living type videos on youtube, so i am very jealous of your future sprinter mods, in fact i would like that even more than an RV, probably for the same reasons you are making the switch. i have wanted to order some legit surplus us military MREs but still havent, the asian ones i have eaten on my channel were fun but not nutritious at all. and i would have slept up there for certain lol despite the many dangers

Thanks Eric! Most of our hikes are out and backs for the summit peaks, but there are some that are loops which I do prefer. Often peaks will have steeper, mountaineer routes that may be a preference to go up then could go down the more common gradual trail. And yes that is summit marker representing the high spot!

Hi Eric, thank you and sorry this is such a late response. I’ve fallen a little behind with my videos. I think it was mid 30’s that night but never felt cold bundled in the car together with all of our pillows 😆 Your comment about the toileting bag cracked me up; we will always be prepared for those unfortunate toileting times with the emergency bag of shame haha

lol Jerome is fearless, he has climbed every 14’ in Colorado and loves exposure😅. Love your comments Eric, thanks for your engagement!

Thank you Eric, I really love the vibe on this one too. One of my favorite, no talking videos. And yea definitely a tough climb with the elevation, but not technical like that ridge that I added the voice over on! That one was scary lol 😅

Thanks Eric! That was her first time using the Camelback and she had it in her mouth constantly and peed like 4 times on the trail 😂. This was her first little peak, and since then she has did another small sub peak in Mount Rainier national Park. Haven’t did the video for that one yet. 😊

Thank you Stevee, your comment means so much to me. I really put my heart into these videos!

Thank you and you are welcome! 🙏

Paul I wouldn’t mind traveling south of Washington November- January lol. We had great Weather until we hit Oregon, then back to cold, wet, and gray skies.

Yes it does and you’re welcome!

Thanks Pat, so fun to put together!

Thank you Laura, I think this my favorite so far!

Thank you, we did Rock it! 🤘 it’s a fantastic climb!

Thank you Pat! I just got New Mexico Wheeler peak downloaded; check it out when you get a chance. I think it may be a favorite of mine 😁

Will do👍

Thank you 🙏

Hi Wingspread, we did good with the altitude; we took ibuprofen, breaks every 45-1 hour, and consumed snacks/ hydration regularly. My husband had never been past 8000 feet until this trip but all of our High points went great (Wheeler video coming soon). I think sleeping at the trailheads helped with acclimation. I hope you get to do it soon. It was a fantastic climb!

Ya! We wanted to do Dixie too, but wouldn’t have had enough time with the 4 PM gate closing 😅