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Hiking footage around Colorado and beyond
Bluebird Lake, Wild Basin, Rocky Mountain National Park
Hiked up to Bluebird Lake in Wild Basin, Rocky Mountain National Park on 6/23/2024. This was the first time I made it up to this lake. It was a relatively long hike to reach it, and the remaining snow made it tougher to navigate, however it’s well worth the effort as the lake was simply stunning. The hike itself was also quite enjoyable with lots of waterfalls along the way gushing this time of the year. The background music of this video was kept at minimum so you can enjoy the sights/sound of Wild Basin. Total stats: 13.8 miles with 2760ft elevation gain
Music:
Hello 6am, by Mylar Melodies
Standing in the Sun, by Punch Deck
00:33 Waterfalls
05:08 Ouzel Lake
08:41 Bluebird Lake
Music:
Hello 6am, by Mylar Melodies
Standing in the Sun, by Punch Deck
00:33 Waterfalls
05:08 Ouzel Lake
08:41 Bluebird Lake
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14er Tabeguache Peak via West Ridge RT from Jennings Creek TH, San Isabel National Forest, Colorado
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We summited Tabeguache Peak, elevation 14,158’, via the west ridge route starting from Jennings Creek trailhead. This is the non-standard route to summit this peak. In fact, the trailhead isn’t even marked and only has room for a couple of vehicles. As a result one can expect near total solitude on this hike (we didn’t see anyone until the summit). There is a faint trail most of the way, and th...
Mt Warren and Rogers Peak Hike, Mt Evans Wilderness, Colorado
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A short hike over a pair of ranked 13ers, Mt Warren and Rogers Peak, in the Mt Evans Wilderness. There is no designated trail to access these peaks, as a result one can expect total solitude once on the ridge, with unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains and lakes below. There is also a good chance for wildlife sighting on this hike. Total stats: 3.6 miles with 1200ft elevation gain Mus...
Mt Shavano via Angel of Shavano, San Isabel National Forest, Colorado
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We summited Mt Shavano, the southernmost 14er in the Sawatch Range, via the classic Angel of Shavano snow climb route on 6/1/2024. We contemplated going over to neighboring 14er Tabeguache Peak as well, which is only about 1 mile away, but decided against it due to the amount of snow still present on the traverse. We proceeded with an epic, 1000ft glissade down the Angel from top to bottom. Tot...
Pikes Peak via Devils Playground Spring Hike, Pike National Forest, Colorado
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Pikes Peak, elevation 14,115ft, is located near the town of Manitou Springs, Colorado. I climbed Pikes Peak solo from Crags campground in May 2022, which was an 18 miles, 5,000ft all-day slog (I took a wrong turn and added a few extra miles). On this occasion, my wife and I started from Devils Playground at about 13,000ft, and had a much easier time reaching the summit. Also unlike two year ago...
Dragon’s Tail Couloir Snow Climb, Rocky Mountain National Park
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Dragon’s Tail Couloir is a classic snow climb in RMNP. It rises over 1,700ft above Emerald Lake in 0.7mile, approaching or exceeding 50° slope near the top. On this occasion me and a couple of friends started the climb from the base of the couloir around 5:30am, and reached the top of the couloir around 8am. We took the right fork at the Y-split which is a bit more steep but free of rock/mixed ...
Emerald Lake and Tyndall Gorge, Rocky Mountain National Park
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Emerald Lake Trail is one of the most popular trails in Rocky Mountain National Park and can be done year around. After reaching Emerald Lake, I switched to winter climbing gear and went further up Tyndall Gorge to check out nearby couloirs, and then proceeded to glissade back down to the lake. Total stats: 4.3 miles with 1300ft elevation gain Music: Reawakening, by Scott Buckley
Condor Gulch - High Peaks Loop, Pinnacles National Park, California
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Hiking Condor Gulch - High Peaks loop in Pinnacles National Park, about 2hrs drive SE of the Bay Area in central CA. This is the top rated hike in this new national park, and it did not disappoint. It includes a good variety of views such as soaring rock spires/pinnacles, waterfalls, lake, tunnels, and caves. Best of all it offers one a chance to get a glimpse of the highly endangered Californi...
Mt Sanitas via Lion’s Lair Trail, Boulder, Colorado
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Mt Sanitas is a popular hike in Boulder, Colorado. There are several trails that can reach the summit, with the standard and valley trail being the most popular. In this video I took the Lion’s Lair Trail to access the summit from the west. This trail offers a more gradual incline and is also much less crowded compared to Mt Sanitas Trail. Total stats: 4.2 miles with 830ft elevation gain. 4/28/...
Impressions of Chongqing and Guizhou, China
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Some footage of my recent family trip to China in April 2024. We flew to the mega city of Chongqing first, spent a few days sampling local food and also did some short hikes in nearby mountains. We then took a bullet train south to Guiyang, the capital city of Guizhou province, and spent nearly a week there exploring this lush and mountainous region, including Huangguoshu Waterfalls, claimed to...
Thorodin Mountain, Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado
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Thorodin Mountain, elevation 10,540’, is a prominent peak along the Colorado Front Range. Its summit saw few visits a year due to lack of any established trail. On this occasion I started out from Gap Road access lot and bushwhacked up south-east slope to the summit in snowshoes. Some minor rock scrambling was involved but no more than Class2. Didn’t go over to Starr Peak as I had planned due t...
South Boulder Peak Snow Hike, Boulder, Colorado
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South Boulder Peak Snow Hike, Boulder, Colorado
Ralston Roost via Black Bear Trail, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado
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Ralston Roost via Black Bear Trail, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado
Mallory Cave and Dinosaur Mountain, Boulder, Colorado
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Mallory Cave and Dinosaur Mountain, Boulder, Colorado
Nugget Hill Winter Hike, Jamestown, Colorado
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Nugget Hill Winter Hike, Jamestown, Colorado
Button Rock Mountain Winter Hike, Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado
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Button Rock Mountain Winter Hike, Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado
Tremont Mountain Summit via NE Slope, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado
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Tremont Mountain Summit via NE Slope, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado
Sky Pond Winter Hike, Rocky Mountain National Park
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Sky Pond Winter Hike, Rocky Mountain National Park
Bear Peak Winter Hike, Boulder, Colorado
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Bear Peak Winter Hike, Boulder, Colorado
Lake Isabelle Winter Hike, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado
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Lake Isabelle Winter Hike, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado
Little Wild Horse Canyon and Bell Canyon, San Rafael Swell, Utah
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Little Wild Horse Canyon and Bell Canyon, San Rafael Swell, Utah
Factory Butte, Moonscape Overlook, and Long Dong Silver Spire, Hanksville, Utah
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Factory Butte, Moonscape Overlook, and Long Dong Silver Spire, Hanksville, Utah
Goblin Valley State Park, Hanksville, Utah
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Goblin Valley State Park, Hanksville, Utah
Green Mountain and the Flatirons, Boulder, Colorado
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Green Mountain and the Flatirons, Boulder, Colorado
Crescent Mountain and Jacks Peak, Jefferson County, Colorado
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Crescent Mountain and Jacks Peak, Jefferson County, Colorado
Crater Lakes Winter Hike, James Peak Wilderness, Colorado
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Crater Lakes Winter Hike, James Peak Wilderness, Colorado
“Old Baldy” Winter Hike, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado
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“Old Baldy” Winter Hike, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado
Atlantic Peak Winter Hike, Tenmile Range, Colorado
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Atlantic Peak Winter Hike, Tenmile Range, Colorado
Impressive remaining snow/ice and runoff. Beautiful panorama. Thanks!
Thanks Mark for your continued interest and support. Happy 4th!
One of the prettiest lakes in RMNP. I think I'll wait until that steep snow slope is melted out. Beautiful video!
Good idea. By then wild flowers will be in full bloom
That can be a challenging hike mid summer, good for you, good video
Thank you
th-cam.com/video/um5cy1AM1Lg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=QENhcGMpjwnqGCeL
This hike brings back such fond memories with its stunning scenery. I hiked this a year ago in early July, under similar conditions with the multiple snowpacks. I recommend hiking Lion Lake 1 & 2 *INCLUDING* Snowbank Lake. The first six miles is through monotonous forest with the seventh mile delivering the goods - more stunning scenery.
Thanks! Lion Lakes hike is definitely on the list for this summer
Beautiful hike. I have yet to explore this area of the basin. Lots of snow still.
Truly wonder area. It will be even more beautiful when the wild flowers are at their peak in a couple of weeks! I also plan to check out Lions Lakes, maybe combine that with Mt Alice later this summer after the snow is gone
@@rugged9769 I did Lion Lakes last year on 8/19 and it was fantastic. Haven't done Mt. Alice but I do have Chiefs Head on the itinerary for August/September.
Did Chiefshead last summer. Long day but summit views are well worth the effort. Enjoy!
Interesting topography, nice panoramas, remnant cornice. Thanks!
Thanks Mark
Enjoyed looking over your shoulder and seeing once again all that great Cinnamon Pass scenery. The last time I drove that pass was in 2006 and saw a PT Cruiser climb up to the pass from the Lake City side. Briefly chatted with the driver; it was rental. Thanks for some good memories of that area.
Thanks for watching
Full video: th-cam.com/video/P9f16zWap7s/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LeP6kbr0APkWk8UJ
Beautiful! Will you have a video of this hike? I can't wait to hike there again.
Yes. Scheduled for next Monday. My first time to this lake and I was blown away by its beauty
The trail and the surroundings are simply perfect for hiking. Outstanding filming and editing! 👏👏
Thank you!
Oh great video of the Indian Peaks and more. Well done sir
Thank you!
This video brings back memories. I hiked from 1) Echo Lake to Summit Lake and from 2) Summit Lake to Mount Evans. One is almost guaranteed to see mountain goats in the vicinity of Mount Blue Sky.
Lots of goats/sheep in the vicinity of this mountain. Also saw a big moose right next to the trail when I hiked Chicago Lakes last year
A nice hike in a region I never walked when I lived in Colorado, to 1982.
It’s a great hike especially during peak wildflowers season
Wonderful ridge and summit rocks. Nicest herd of bighorn sheep I have ever seen. My father used to take us to fish at Summit Lake in the later '50's.
Thanks Mark. Seeing those sheep were the highlight of the hike for me
I've heard of the Angel of Shavano but did not know where or what it was. Thanks for the great adventure!
Thanks Vickie. It is a unique feature of this 14er and a fun alternative route when condition is right
I'll have to add this to my list! Looks fun.
It really is
A long ascent. Beautiful panoramas. Fun glissade. Thanks.
Thanks Mark. Good alternative route when there is enough snow
OMG - YES! You sent the whole darn Couloir!!
Yes sir, and it was a blast 💥
Very nice video. Thanks for sharing. Like 👍2
Thank you!
Beautiful panoramas of the front range!
Thanks Mark
Nice hike and video. The wind makes all the difference in enjoyment. Thanks for sharing.
Indeed. Thanks Vickie!
This video is like a visual symphony of nature's wonders! The attention to detail and the stunning scenery make it an absolute delight to watch.
Thank you for the kind words!
I did this same hike in October with minimal snow on the ground. I thought it was an easy hike; however, i didn’t enjoy passing through the boulder field along the steep slope, where the trail wasn’t always obvious.
It’s a relatively easy hike even with some snow. We were able to enjoy the views along the whole way
That's fantastic! I can't imagine how exhausting that must be. On another note, I'm finally coming to RNMP in late July with my son. The hardest hike we're going to try is to get to Chasm lake. Anyway, thanks for all of the videos, I can't wait to see RMNP in person!
Chasm Lake is one of the best hikes in RMNP, you get a closeup view of Longs Peak and the Diamond Face. Enjoy!
I'm just amazed at what people can do in the mountains. So far from anything on my skill level. Just a jaw dropping climb. Looks very tiring too. Congratulations to you and your team.
Thank you. It was definitely tiring at the end but the adrenaline kept us going. The views at the lake with the alpenglow and the sheer rock face near the top made everything worthwhile
Very cool!, looks awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Austin!
Wow! I did some angled snow ascending years ago, but nothing like this! Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks Mark. It was a fun adventure for sure
Must have been fun getting to see condors and fairly close too. Like that you show many views and a lot of the trail and included the date. And that you didn't jump around cutting to a new scene every half second. Well done.
Thank you for the kind words
Great work on the climb as well as the video. Thanks!
Thanks Scott
Spectacular! Thanks for taking me along.
You bet!
This outing is certainly more than just Emerald Lake! Beautiful views of the rocks on the face of Hallett. Quite a glissade. Thanks!
Thank you 🙏
Nice video, I was wondering how much snow was up there. I was going to do that hike on Sunday but it got stormy.
Thanks Austin. Still quite a bit of snow on the trail but one can get up to Emerald with spikes only. Beyond that skis or crampons would be needed
That's an alternate way to get to Flattop mountain and Hallett peak instead of the Flattop mountain trail--but the ascent up that glacier looks undoable for casual hikers.
Agree. To go all the way up to Flattop, one has to get up Tyndall Glacier which requires mountaineering equipment. Dragon’s Tail couloir is another way to go up but it’s even more steep. It’s on my list of things to do for sure
@@rugged9769 Dragon’s Tail looks very steep
@@AustinsADV did it yesterday. It was great
@@rugged9769 Very cool!
Nice views and good exploration thanks to you.
Thank you 🙏
I had not heard of Pinnacles NP until recently. Thanks for the nice video. Even I would feel comfortable with those handrails. Great to see the condors.
Thanks. This hike packs a lot into a modest distance, and people of all ages can do it. Key is go early to avoid crowd and heat
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Sub & 👍7
Thanks and welcome
I need to do this from this TH. Nice video sir.
Thank you 🙏
A nice morning hike. Thanks.
Thank you
You have that camera dialed in! The clarity and color are incredible. Looks like a nice trail to do Sanitas.
Thanks Nick!
Wow! Did you take all that footage? Simpy incredible.. that is a place I am sure I will never get to visit. Amazing scenery.
Thanks Nick. Recorded with my GoPro and iPhone. Glad you enjoyed it
Great video and beautiful scenery. I'm putting this hike on the list.
It’s a good one for sure. Nothing technical and the lakes are beautiful too
Dang you got that on a nice day! We just did it today and our views were not as good. I gave you a shout out in the vid!
Thanks Nick. Appreciate the shoutout. Hope to see you on the trail one day
I've been there... I love it there.
One of my fav summits
Interesting video. Beautiful evening lighting along river. Impressive falls. Thanks!
Thanks!
Huge volume swings, but nice scenery
The water fall is no longer there it was caught protesting
Promo-SM
This is where they filmed the moon landing!
Do you think it's possible to start at the Sandbeach Lake trailhead and summit Long's peak from that side without any ropes and stuff--or is it too steep?
I have not done it myself, but the Keplinger Couloir route, starting from Sandbeach Lake TH, is rated as Class 3, with total stats of 16miles and 5900ft gain. Check out 14ers.com for detailed route description