Top ten view. Spire at first big lake. Sets the tone for Palisades for sure. Shepherd Pass Tyndall looming. Toroweap Glacier Point Yosemite Barronette Peak Mount Dana in snow Mount Gould at Kearsarge Half Dome in winter Observation Point Zion Meeker RMNP Indian Peaks CO Gold Basin Moab Washburn and Bunsen Yellowstone actually. Beartooth
Very excited to get a permit for this trip in July. If you could only pick one thing to do on an off day, would you explore the upper lakes or the glacier?
It's so beautiful, and the water so clear... John Muir Wilderness is a place Ive been fascinated with since my father told me about the place when i was a teen, made me long for wandering💜happy birthday dear
Hi, awesome vid! Question: So I'll be hiking up to the 2nd lake with 5 other people. 2 of them are more experienced (though one hasn't hiked in awhile), the other three are intermediate or average. It will be my first time hiking in such long-distances. I've read that it has snowed up to 6 inches 4 days ago, and it looks like it'll be the same tomorrow (which is when we are going). I believe none of us have traversed through snowy conditions such as this. Would it be possible for a beginner, such as myself, to hike up to the 2nd lake in these conditions? I am aware that the total hike for all the lakes is around 16ish miles. We only plan to go to the 2nd lake and we will be heading back afterwards. We won't be camping. I've hiked smaller distances before, less than 2.8 miles in not much steeper slopes. The conditions in that hike were much hotter than what I've read. I've also camped out at Joshua Tree for a couple days and climbed some of their larger rocks. I also camped out in another desert (forgot the name) and traversed through it's dark and enclosed cave system. In regards to snowy terrain, alls I did was sled down Mountain High. That's the extent of my experiences. To be honest, a slight bit nervous? As I've read in some of the reviews in Alltrails.com, even experienced hikes said it was difficult. Still excited though! I've seen videos about it, such as yours, and it looks beautiful and not as steep. Thanks!
It really depends on the type of snow, if you can see the trail and how comfortable you are. If your on the trail and do not feel confident in your footing, turn back and play it safe. Your entering the wilderness and your safety comes at your own discretion. Just an FYI - the lakes will be frozen and you won’t see any color! Hope this helps.
@@Sheety33 Hey! Thanks for the speedy reply! I decided to exclude myself from the hike for now. I feel as that as a beginner, heading over to Big Pine Lakes during the Winter would feel more difficult and might ruin the experience for the time being. I've decided to go sometime over the Summer, preferably when I have more experience in longer hikes. But maybe one day I can try it out during the Winter. Last question btw, haha sorry. I still want to hike sometime soon. Do you know any good locations for beginners? Thanks!
Two brothers from Italy? I Love that restaurant! Everytime I finish backpacking from Kings canyon or Inyo area,I always go there and have a feast! When 120 opens up, I will definitely do more backpacking trips and I hope to see you there 😀😍
BPL was my first ever backpacking experience!
Good choice! 👍🏻
@@Sheety33 that was in 2017. I'm actually headed out this week for my second time ever, to do Onion Valley to Kearsarge pass. I'm beyond excited!
Big Pine is my favorite area of Sierras representing high country.
There are hundreds though. 💯
Top ten view. Spire at first big lake. Sets the tone for Palisades for sure.
Shepherd Pass Tyndall looming.
Toroweap
Glacier Point Yosemite
Barronette Peak
Mount Dana in snow
Mount Gould at Kearsarge
Half Dome in winter
Observation Point Zion
Meeker RMNP
Indian Peaks CO
Gold Basin Moab
Washburn and Bunsen Yellowstone actually.
Beartooth
Hi, how about service there? Verizon or T-mobile gets connection?
No service :D
Very excited to get a permit for this trip in July. If you could only pick one thing to do on an off day, would you explore the upper lakes or the glacier?
Glacier for sure - the upper lakes from what I’ve read are not too impressive as compared to 2nd and 3rd. I’ll be back! 🏔️
How can I get there? Google maps said there's no route to go there
Beautiful, as always! Thanks so much for sharing another adventure!
Wow it's so beautiful there! I'd love to go there. Thanks for sharing
rad video!! did you guys see any deer up that high?
Beautiful. Thanks
Looks like it was still pretty warm up there.
super crisp video!!!
It's wonderful to see your beautiful 'back yard' which is so different from the mountains and forests here in NZ. Thank you.
Excellent. I really do need to start hiking in the Fall when crowds are gone and the colors start turning. I tend to be an early and mid summer hiker.
rkatrails Fall is my favorite time to hike the Sierra!
So how long was this entire hike?
It's so beautiful, and the water so clear... John Muir Wilderness is a place Ive been fascinated with since my father told me about the place when i was a teen, made me long for wandering💜happy birthday dear
This is a must watch video if anyone plans to visit the big pine lakes. Does the Big Pine Creek Campground have bathrooms?
I died on that trail the first time I've hiked it but it was well worth it hahah. Thanks for the upload, I miss that place!
I agree ;)
So how long did it take you to get to the first lake then second lake and third lake? I’m planning on going next week
Hi, awesome vid! Question:
So I'll be hiking up to the 2nd lake with 5 other people. 2 of them are more experienced (though one hasn't hiked in awhile), the other three are intermediate or average. It will be my first time hiking in such long-distances. I've read that it has snowed up to 6 inches 4 days ago, and it looks like it'll be the same tomorrow (which is when we are going). I believe none of us have traversed through snowy conditions such as this.
Would it be possible for a beginner, such as myself, to hike up to the 2nd lake in these conditions? I am aware that the total hike for all the lakes is around 16ish miles. We only plan to go to the 2nd lake and we will be heading back afterwards. We won't be camping.
I've hiked smaller distances before, less than 2.8 miles in not much steeper slopes. The conditions in that hike were much hotter than what I've read. I've also camped out at Joshua Tree for a couple days and climbed some of their larger rocks. I also camped out in another desert (forgot the name) and traversed through it's dark and enclosed cave system. In regards to snowy terrain, alls I did was sled down Mountain High. That's the extent of my experiences.
To be honest, a slight bit nervous? As I've read in some of the reviews in Alltrails.com, even experienced hikes said it was difficult. Still excited though! I've seen videos about it, such as yours, and it looks beautiful and not as steep.
Thanks!
It really depends on the type of snow, if you can see the trail and how comfortable you are. If your on the trail and do not feel confident in your footing, turn back and play it safe. Your entering the wilderness and your safety comes at your own discretion. Just an FYI - the lakes will be frozen and you won’t see any color! Hope this helps.
@@Sheety33 Hey! Thanks for the speedy reply! I decided to exclude myself from the hike for now. I feel as that as a beginner, heading over to Big Pine Lakes during the Winter would feel more difficult and might ruin the experience for the time being.
I've decided to go sometime over the Summer, preferably when I have more experience in longer hikes. But maybe one day I can try it out during the Winter.
Last question btw, haha sorry. I still want to hike sometime soon. Do you know any good locations for beginners? Thanks!
This on my hit list. I'm thinking of doing a May solo hike to #2.
Do you know what accounts for the different colors of the different lakes?
I'm sure we will be seeing you all soon up here, I think we are going to have a early summer up here, 65 degrees here in Big pine today
Wow! 65 degrees?
I am at Yosemite today no snow but 27 degrees ;)
@@jinsjewelry Come on down to Big Pine and warm up at our restaurant Two Brothers From Italy we have Pizza, Pasta< and Subs :) Stay warm
Two brothers from Italy?
I Love that restaurant! Everytime I finish backpacking from Kings canyon or Inyo area,I always go there and have a feast! When 120 opens up, I will definitely do more backpacking trips and I hope to see you there 😀😍
Beautiful scenery and Vid quality is great! Can i ask what kind of camera you use?
Hike with Jina thanks! Using a sony a6500 and GoPro 5.
super trip,thankyou
Heading there today Sept 6 on solo hike😀
What a masterpiece of god ❤️🙏
is this place is open right now for people to camp for few days?
Hi, I'm doing this hike tomorrow, do you need a parking permit or how do you pay for parking?
Day hiking is free.. be there early and park all the way in the front.
@14:20 freaking Gorgeous!!