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Hi my name is Kez.
I enjoy a myriad of things: drinking tea, the 80's, getting out and exploring the outdoors. I also like to dabble in photography and video making. I hope you enjoy following on some of my outdoor adventures.
You can also follow my outdoor adventures along at:
Instagram - uptothehills121 and
www.uptothehills.com
I enjoy a myriad of things: drinking tea, the 80's, getting out and exploring the outdoors. I also like to dabble in photography and video making. I hope you enjoy following on some of my outdoor adventures.
You can also follow my outdoor adventures along at:
Instagram - uptothehills121 and
www.uptothehills.com
Vlogging on the CDT and thunderstorms | Continental Divide Trail 2024 - Chapter Ten
Trail updates, vlogs and thunderstorms on the CDT.
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7 Reasons hiking Colorado’s San Juans can be challenging | Continental Divide Trail 2024 - Chapter 9
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As I hiked the SAN Juan mountains on the CDT, I came up against a few challenges which this video outlines. Watch until the end to see if the challenges were too much or not.
Heading into Colorado’s San Juan Mountains - Continental Divide Trail 2024 - Chapter Eight - CDT 24
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Finally entering into Colorado’s San Juan mountains on the CDT. Will the snow still be too high and will this Aussie survive the snow? www.flaticon.com/free-icons/sleeping-mat" title="sleeping mat icons Sleeping mat icons created by Vectorslab - Flatiron #cdt2024 #cdt #continentaldividetrail #thruhike
Is it better to hike Wyoming’s Basin in June or August? | Continental Divide Trail 2024 - Chapter 7
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Hiking the Basin in Wyoming as a flip in early June. This is my experience and what it can be like in late July or August. "www.flaticon.com/free-icons/jacket" title="jacket icons" Jacket icons created by Freepik #continentaldividetrail #cdt2024
Snow and Decision time on the CDT | Continental Divide Trail 2024 | Update One
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Previously on the CDT. I crossed the New Mexico border into Colorado and now it is decision time. To hike into snow or not? #cdt #cdt2024 #continentaldividetrail #thruhike2024
The wheels are falling off my CDT hike | Continental Divide Trail 2024, Chapter Six
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As I head towards the New Mexico/Colorado border the wheels start falling off. If it could go wrong it will go wrong on the CDT. #cdt #cdt2024 #continentaldividetrail #goingfarout #hiking #thruhike2024 #newmexico #ghostranch
Almost quit the CDT | Continental Divide Trail 2024 - Chapter Five
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Reserve to Grants on the CDT is not physically a tough section but mentally it is enough to make many question why they are on the CDT? Are there better trails to hike? Other things to do? Continuing on from Grants is a decision to make. Will the trail get better or is this as good as it gets? #cdt #continentaldividetrail #hiking #thruhike2024 #cdt2024 #mounttaylor #newmexico #goingfarout
What sucks the soul from you more than a Dementor on the CDT? | CDT 2024, Chapter Four
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Reserve to Grants on the Continental Divide Trail via Pie Town. A CDT 2024 hike. Icons from flaticon.com www.flaticon.com/free-icons/toaster Toaster icons created by Flat Icons - Flaticon www.flaticon.com/free-icons/camping-gas Camping gas icons created by Nueng_wana - Flaticon
Fear mongering on the CDT. Is the Gila River too dangerous to cross? | CDT 2024, Chapter Three
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Silver City to Reserve via the Gila River alternate on the Continental Divide Trail in 2024.
Can the parched desert on the CDT be conquered? | Continental Divide Trail 2024, Chapter Two
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Lordsburg to Silver City on the CDT. This is a stretch with few natural water sources and cow tanks that were becoming depleted. As I walked out of Lordsburg I wondered if there would be enough water to make it through. Vector icons from www.flaticon.com www.flaticon.com/free-icons/star" title="star icons"Star icons created by Freepik - Flaticon www.flaticon.com/free-icons/sleeping-bag" title="...
Dusty, Dry, Desolate and Death on the CDT | Continental Divide Trail 2024, Chapter One
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The CDT begins. This is the story of my 2024 Continental Divide Trail Hike from the Mexican Border at the Crazy Cook monument to Lordsburg. Join me as I attempt the hike and follow the journey. Song Eternity from Artist Leva - open.spotify.com/artist/0t5cfyMGeJkZyUXjHHT6B9?si=j9FO2XmiQEmOAfE_CJDbVA
Where does the CDT start? (and how I got there) - Continental Divide Trail Southern Terminus edition
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The Continental Divide Trail is one of the more remote long distance hiking trails which can make logistics tricky including getting to and from the start/end of the trail. In this video I begin my hike on the CDT and share with you how I got to the southern terminus and where it is.
How many items are in a thru hikers backpack?
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When I think of how many items are in my backpack, I think of the big 3/4 and then I know that there are a handful of other items too, but how many items are there actually? What is your guess? In case you were wondering what all the items were: 1. Backpack liner 2. Tent 3. Sleeping bag 4. Sleeping bag liner 5. Pillow 6. Sleeping pad 7. Pot 8. Cloth (don’t usually carry but I am going to attemp...
Unexpected Costs of Thru Hiking
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I am heading out to hike the Continental Divide Trail this year (2024). These are some of the costs that I encountered prior to starting apart from the cost of gear. Not all of the costs will apply to all hikers and the costs of some items will vary wildly depending on a number of factors. But I hope that this gives you an idea of some of the costs that you might not have been expecting or acco...
How to Prepare and Train for a Thru Hike
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In 2024, I am heading out to hike the Continental Divide Trail. With two thru hikes already under my belt, I thought that I would give my top tip for both how to plan/prepare for a thru hike and how to train for one. I am sure there are many other tips that could be given but this video outlines the main ones that I think are helpful.
Great video. I’m headed to Colorado in a few weeks. New follower here. Crow✌️
Colorado scenery is stunning 🤩 P.S. Dad has a request that you list how many kms you’ve walked each week😂🙏🏼
Very scenic country and great walking!
Bet you didn’t expect to meet ET on this leg of the trail 😂
Wonderful, beautiful, gorgeous views. You were smart for stopping in Silverton, regardless of the weather, that’s a great town to visit. Thanks for sharing your videos.
The San Juan’s are beautiful. my favourite section so far and I agree, Silverton was great.
You make one great video!
Thanks 😊
Great video. I am headed there this summer. New follower here. Crow✌️
Thanks. Enjoy. The San Juan’s are amazing.
You were higher than Namche 😮 i cannot imagine the wheezing required 💪🏼💪🏼
so much wheezing and so much plodding
Great job with the videos and pushing forward! So glad you are sharing with us.
Thanks. The San Juan’s were tough but my favourite section so far.
Really great coverage of the trail, I love your videos. Great job covering some difficult terrain. Out of curiosity, did you bring micro spikes or other traction for the snowy slopes and (either way) do you think it's worth the weight to bring given what you've encountered so far, or just make do with kick steps and stepping carefully?
Yes. I had both microspikes and ice axe but only occasionally used them. ice axe was more useful as the snow was often soft or well kicked in so microspikes were not that helpful.
Great assessment of the San Juans! For all the challenges, they hold an equal amount of beauty! I’m glad you had the opportunity to experience them!
Yes they were tough but my favourite section so far.
Cute marmots? 😂
How do you find / stay on the trail when you can’t see it? 🤯
Have a GPS app. Meanwhile, I thought you would be more concerned about the bear I saw 500m from where I camped! 😆
@@uptothehills2053 that WAS horrifying, I was trying to pretend that it hadn’t happened. Did you walk in the same direction that it went? 😳😬
..the utes never gave this away The utes are here to stay
I'm assuming you stayed at the shady lady saloon!!?
You know me! 😉
😂😂😂
The Weminuche is so beautiful. Looking forward to going back someday - you're capturing great footage...
Many thanks!
Loving your perspective of the trail. Filming was beautiful.
Thanks so much!
That's a great effort and probably the direction I woukd have done it as well. A few friends here in WA have done it and said don't when I said I was considering it. After seeing the rocky terrain, and the scrambles involved and considering my 70+ age, I'm thinking Yeah but Nah. Kudos for your great presentation and commentary. Thanks shiploads.
Thanks 👍. Yes, it is a rocky trail but people still manage to do it but often at a much slower pace than me. But if that is what makes it achievable for people than that is great.
passionate journey !
Nice to see some alligator junipers, they are really ancient trees. I love them.
Garbage bag skirt for the win!!
How long does it take you to make these videos? They’re great.
Finding the music to put under it takes the longest.
You’re doing it! 🙏🏻💪🏼 some of that weather looks brutal!
I hiked Wolf Creek pass on my 70th birthday with my daughters their husbands and my grandkids. It was memorable. It was really good seeing it again. BTW the Chama railroad is not a steam railroad. It uses coal, it is a narrow gauge railroad.
What a great way to spend your 70th.
What factors did you consider when comparing hiking in Wyoming’s Basin in June versus August, and which month did you ultimately choose to hike? Also, are you on Facebook / Insta? I'd love to connect and follow your Continental Divide Trail journey and get more hiking tips! Let's keep in touch!
Not sure I’d be too fond of the ticks 🙅🏼♀️
Definitely June. Watch the other CDT hikers in August. The water is really bad then
Another good video! Did your hat get bigger or your head get smaller?
Ha ha, both. New hat and I’m sure my head has probably shrunk too!
A free app called Merlin will identify birds for you.
We wondered what a through hiker eats each day? A long time ago in August 1972 I was hiking in Ontario and the group tired of dehydrated meals, and collectively said "Let's have steaks" so we found our way to a country tavern to do that.
The answer to that is like a teenage boy! Lots of chocolate, candy, anything high in calories. Lots of Tortillas and the equivalent of Continental Pasta packets, rice etc.
Hamish and Andy 🙌🏻. Those bear tracks would have made me go the opposite way 😅
😂 yes you would have! Are you saying I’m Hamish and Andy standard?! if so, that quite the compliment.
What an intrepid section!
As others have siad that will have been a Dusky Grouse. They are the only large woodland/mountain grouse in the region (larger than Ruffed Grouse) and they sit on logs or in trees, puff out their chest and "hoot" (low, far-carrying sounds not too different from some owls, hence their calls are termed "hoots").
I like to listen to History Chicks podcast
thanks, just looked it up. they have an episode on Georgia O’Keeffe, which links to the CDT at Ghost Ranch, so I’ll give that episode a try.
Happy to see you are hiking!
I like Kind people like you folks, nice presentation going to follow along !
Colorado looks stunning 🤩 what a lovely spot to recuperate.
It’s awesome here!
I respect your decision of course. Too bad people follow comments on Fartout today as if they are some ultimate guide. It's a semi social media app with so much fear mongering. You could have just tried first. There are enough bailout points if needed. Wish you happyness in any case. Enjoy the basin.
Great v-log! I am excited to see which decision you made. Is there more snow than usual this season?
It's a bit below average season.
In 2022, the nest décision was to hike the bassin and continue hikinh south...
@@jbhikes1665 best decision for you...
It looks like you’ve been bulking up with treats for the past week? A walk across The Basin will get you back in shape😅 Happy trails
No, we just hit it slightly too early.
Either Merlin Bird ID orAudubon apps will help on most bird identifying.
Hey Kez. I enjoy your great videos. They make me feel like I'm right there with you and Seven!!! I miss you guys soooo much, and feel your pain and struggle. But I'm confident you'll make smart choices and that the trail will provide as usual. It's these challenges and difficulties that teach us the most, and provide the biggest opportunity to grow. Stay safe, take care and remember what we learned on PCT2019 - "Never quit on a rainy day!" - Bonus -
Bonus! Thanks for watching. We miss you. Hoping you are still planning on doing the CT as it would be so amazing to see you.
I think the bird was a Dusky Grouse. Will Seven return?!?
It’s like you’re doing your own personal season of Alone 😮💪🏼I’m so impressed. How do you get your wet shoes to dry overnight??
They don’t dry. It sucks to put on wet shoes. Ha ha. I think Alone is next level.
I was in your situation in 2022 and i didn't flip... Now, it's seems to me that it was the wrong decision. It was better to flip to Atlantic city to hike south and cross the great bassin
Some tough hiking there, with altitude, snow and tree trunks over the path!
I enjoy watching your organizational style and attitude. Energizer
That bird is definitely a dusky grouse. They are also called "fool's hens" because they let people get extremely close before they noisily fly away in a panicked state. I have been scared to death numerous times by them. I'm glad you beat the fire that's hitting the Rio Chama Wilderness. Good luck to the rest of your hiking adventures!
yes, thanks. I looked up a picture and that looks like what I saw.
I believe you saw a Dusky Grouse. They are found at around 7000 feet
yes, thanks. I looked up a picture and a dusky grouse looks like what I saw
@@uptothehills2053 I was up birdingover the border with Colorado looking for Dusky Grouse and got run out by a forest fire. I'm jealous
I believe you saw a Dusky Grouse. They are found at around 7000 feet
A few days off to re-coup before making a tough decision. Happy Trails.