@@azimali322 interestingly, cliffing out on that mountain side after the sun set was several times scarier than the night bushwhack. Though the bushwhack was very sketchy and anxiety inducing.
@@JaruWalks And knowing you're the only one out there in the mountains for many many miles, gives me that sinking gut feeling just thinking about the isolation, on another level of bravery and perseverance no person can experience without living it. Hiking with others around is one thing, but being 40, 50, 60+ miles away from another person in those conditions is something else.
Happy to see you put a "like" to a post about 12 hours back. We are anxious to see that all is well and how you dealt with the recent snow that has hit Colorado.
1, Again Amazing nature! Not only the postcard variety here but also the pathless forests and boulderfields. 2, loving how the sound and light changes with the seasons. I don't mean only you walking on snow or frozen ground. It is how sound is transported differently through warm damp air and cool dry air. 3, admiring your self relience. 4, ha ha ha the cliff at the end and the prospect of walking all the way back. Reminds me of how in the 90s there were no sensible maps of the area where I like to hike. Everything was about 3 km off and there were lots of features on the mapswhich did not exist in reality. Me and a friend wanted to hike a path over the mountains. Of course we didn't find the start of the path but we also didn't know if there actually was one. But we knew there was a dirt road on the other side of the mountain because we had walked on it. So we decided to just walk across and hoped we would find the path. We ran into all kinds of obstacles. An area like a smaller version of Tsingy, the rock cut into many metres high razor sharp vertical edges with very little space in between. Thick clouds and low visibility. A slope so steep it was as near vertical as you can get. When I recognized we where almost down at the road I sighed with relief. Then my friend said: "but do you remember, the road is cut into the rocks. In most places there is at least a 3 metre drop to the road." Luckily we found a place where we could climb down. That was a lesson in "often when there is no path it is because you can't walk there. There are no shortcuts." 5, how do you navigate in the dark theough pathless land? Do you memorize landmarks like ravines and ridges etc before dark? Map and compass? GPS? 6, when you said" Wait until the blow downs in Washington...." I was thinking that there is probably a fun internal dialogue going on in your head as you hike. I wish I could listen in on it. 7, whishing you all the luck you need for speedy hiking.
Nightshift living up to his name in a BIG way!!! Yikes! Those clouds definitely looked heavy with snow. Once again, mad respect for you! Stay safe!!!!!
Jaru, I try to check in on you when I can and am so glad to see you still on the trail. My moms lifelong dream was to hike some of these trails and never got the chance. She passed in August, but over the summer she had become fascinated with watching people like yourself go on their dream journey. It had become a nice ritual for us to watch your videos and others in the morning as we woke up and drank our coffee together (I was a grad student home for the summer). I couldn't bring myself to watch for a long time, but I just have to say I hope you don't give up and make your dreams come true. Everything you need to complete this journey is already inside you, you just need to find it!
The night time bushwhack looked like a perilous trip through the underworld in an ancient myth. Glad you made it out safely and back to the CDT! Whew. As others have said, you are a hiking machine and no obstacle can thwart you, and if it does, you find another way. Remarkable! It has been a while since you uploaded a new video, so I hope you are either waiting out a snow storm in a cozy cabin, or back on trail in lower elevation where there is less risk of deep snow.
Nice dude, incredible footage (pun intended) Great insight into making the right decision, it’s definitely what’s gotten you this far, your ability to stay on the right side of calculated recklessness is uncanny.
That was a crazy bushwhack! My hubby and I did something similar this past summer…bushwhacking on steep terrain with dense vegetation and blowdowns in the dark is no joke! Great work!
Oh my scariness walking over those ankle-busting blowdowns in the dark for miles while announcing yourself to bears! I suppose you've had your share of gnarly situations in the last year to prepare you for this, but man, it looks terrifying from the comfort of my sofa. Bruh, you are something.
You are a hiking beast! I have never been to the Wind River Range, but have watched so many videos there. Hoping some day to see it in person. Thanks for taking us along!
This is multiple level hiking. If that even makes a bit of sense. I can’t even imagine doing what you’re doing. Blowdowns and massive root balls. Take care and stay safe.
You're a legend dude. I did a single 25 mile day with light gear recently in the wind rivers and was so dead afterwards. To do that everyday is so nuts. How many calories do you average per day currently? Does it change depending on days from resupply? Any specific macro splits to stay resilient?
@@JakeJesses I eat calories per mile hiked, 4000 calories per 25 miles. So for example on a 40 mile day probably 7000 calories. I largely don’t look at macros. Though I mostly consume a fats & protein via nuts, carbohydrates via chips and crackers, and sugars via candy.
Freaking amazing, true navigator. Stay safe. Didn't like the ending of that one, should have ended at least with town in view, lol a whole week to wait and see!!! Ha
I took some of those forest roads back in 2020 to get to Lava Mountain Lodge I have been considering a yo yo or a PCT/CDT combo. Are you planning to share your garmin tracks after you all done? I’d be curious just to see a CYTC’s tracks to plot difference in mileage per to prep for a longer hiking
I have the Garmin data logged to prove what I hiked. But the Garmin data isn’t useful to plan anything. If you want to hike a yo-yo, you either need to start early (March) and ramp speed speed, or start later and hike 25-30 miles per day from the start (and that mileage includes all stoppage time in towns).
@ Thanks! Looking forward to the Colorado section to see how much snow impacts pace compared to both what you are doing and what I did. Have a feeling I would also run into snow. You rock! Love your conversational tone versus most of the other trail vloggers out there. Good luck on the finish.
Ya know, I have "romanticized" hiking the PCT but never have. And after watching your video, I know I would never enjoy it. I've learned that about myself. It's kind of a shame, isn't it.
@@Backcountryhiker yeah it’s hiking, not camping. But if you hike it in 8 months instead of 3 months then it looks more like the romanticized version. But no matter how you do it, you’re hiking, not camping.
That was pretty remarkable. But it made me worry for you. I used to be a reporter in Colorado and I can think of several times when people bushwhacked their way into serious trouble. Granted, you’ve got the Garmin. But I feel like I’ve gotten to know you after all these months and sometimes I worry that you are pushing it a little too far because you’re so far back there at all alone. Of course, it’s all worked out, so maybe you are right. Was that Sacred Rim in the background? I’ve always found the.Wind River Range to be so much more enjoyable than the Tetons, wish her so close, but so much more trafficked. Be safe!
@@SkiJCummings oh I must have accidentally deleted it. Dubois needed a town name. The post master had the authority to pick one, so without consulting anybody he picked Dubois (pronounced like du-bwah). The locals hated that he named the town without consulting them. So they agreed to call it pronounce it “du-boize” instead because it rhymes with cowboys.
Be safe out there! Just watched the video of another CDT hiker who bailed into Pinedale after a bad storm and she ended up with some pretty severe post- hypothermic symptoms. Apparently another hiker was out there around that same time and didn’t make it. Not sure what her timing is compared to the release of her videos. She posted the video about the aftermath yesterday. It was scary!! She realized after the fact that as the weather was changing the higher she went in elevation she probably should have turned back to get to lower elevation. But she was also concerned about her food supply. Sooo…🤷♀️🥵
@@JaruWalks Her channel name is Brittany McDonald. Day 55 video is when she gets into trouble. Day 57-60 video she explains that she had to seek medical treatment.
To alert bears to my presence. Contrary to popular belief, the bears don’t comprehend what it is that you are saying. So there’s no point to saying “hey bear”. When you’re bushwhacking 8 miles, it’s much easier to say a one syllable sound. I choose yep because it is so easy to yell every ten seconds for four hours.
@@JaruWalks I wouldn't waste the time with the "yep". Only a beast like you is going to be in those blow downs, boulders, and bushwhacking. Any self-respecting griz is going to avoid country that harsh.
Damn. That 6 miles in the dark with no trail would break me. Respect brother!
Me too! I would have just set up my tent for the night.
@@azimali322 interestingly, cliffing out on that mountain side after the sun set was several times scarier than the night bushwhack. Though the bushwhack was very sketchy and anxiety inducing.
@@JaruWalks And knowing you're the only one out there in the mountains for many many miles, gives me that sinking gut feeling just thinking about the isolation, on another level of bravery and perseverance no person can experience without living it. Hiking with others around is one thing, but being 40, 50, 60+ miles away from another person in those conditions is something else.
Happy to see you put a "like" to a post about 12 hours back. We are anxious to see that all is well and how you dealt with the recent snow that has hit Colorado.
1, Again Amazing nature! Not only the postcard variety here but also the pathless forests and boulderfields.
2, loving how the sound and light changes with the seasons. I don't mean only you walking on snow or frozen ground. It is how sound is transported differently through warm damp air and cool dry air.
3, admiring your self relience.
4, ha ha ha the cliff at the end and the prospect of walking all the way back. Reminds me of how in the 90s there were no sensible maps of the area where I like to hike. Everything was about 3 km off and there were lots of features on the mapswhich did not exist in reality. Me and a friend wanted to hike a path over the mountains. Of course we didn't find the start of the path but we also didn't know if there actually was one. But we knew there was a dirt road on the other side of the mountain because we had walked on it. So we decided to just walk across and hoped we would find the path. We ran into all kinds of obstacles. An area like a smaller version of Tsingy, the rock cut into many metres high razor sharp vertical edges with very little space in between. Thick clouds and low visibility. A slope so steep it was as near vertical as you can get. When I recognized we where almost down at the road I sighed with relief. Then my friend said: "but do you remember, the road is cut into the rocks. In most places there is at least a 3 metre drop to the road." Luckily we found a place where we could climb down.
That was a lesson in "often when there is no path it is because you can't walk there. There are no shortcuts."
5, how do you navigate in the dark theough pathless land? Do you memorize landmarks like ravines and ridges etc before dark? Map and compass? GPS?
6, when you said" Wait until the blow downs in Washington...." I was thinking that there is probably a fun internal dialogue going on in your head as you hike. I wish I could listen in on it.
7, whishing you all the luck you need for speedy hiking.
Nightshift living up to his name in a BIG way!!! Yikes! Those clouds definitely looked heavy with snow. Once again, mad respect for you! Stay safe!!!!!
Jaru, I try to check in on you when I can and am so glad to see you still on the trail. My moms lifelong dream was to hike some of these trails and never got the chance. She passed in August, but over the summer she had become fascinated with watching people like yourself go on their dream journey. It had become a nice ritual for us to watch your videos and others in the morning as we woke up and drank our coffee together (I was a grad student home for the summer). I couldn't bring myself to watch for a long time, but I just have to say I hope you don't give up and make your dreams come true. Everything you need to complete this journey is already inside you, you just need to find it!
@@dako7538 Thanks for this message Dako, I won’t give up.
Part of the bushwack didn’t even look passable. You did great. Hope you found a nice warm place to wait out the snowstorm.
The night time bushwhack looked like a perilous trip through the underworld in an ancient myth. Glad you made it out safely and back to the CDT! Whew. As others have said, you are a hiking machine and no obstacle can thwart you, and if it does, you find another way. Remarkable! It has been a while since you uploaded a new video, so I hope you are either waiting out a snow storm in a cozy cabin, or back on trail in lower elevation where there is less risk of deep snow.
Nice dude, incredible footage (pun intended)
Great insight into making the right decision, it’s definitely what’s gotten you this far, your ability to stay on the right side of calculated recklessness is uncanny.
You are simply amazing!
Geeez, you are one brave soul. Huzzah! Beautiful trail ❤❤❤❤❤
JARU, your voice always sounds so smooth in terrifying situation.
That was a crazy bushwhack! My hubby and I did something similar this past summer…bushwhacking on steep terrain with dense vegetation and blowdowns in the dark is no joke! Great work!
Wow! Your trek is amazing and amazingly navigated!✌️🙂💚
Oh my scariness walking over those ankle-busting blowdowns in the dark for miles while announcing yourself to bears! I suppose you've had your share of gnarly situations in the last year to prepare you for this, but man, it looks terrifying from the comfort of my sofa. Bruh, you are something.
I am saluting you for your bravery
You are a hiking beast! I have never been to the Wind River Range, but have watched so many videos there. Hoping some day to see it in person. Thanks for taking us along!
Not harping on no videos..but genuinely concerned..Hope is all good.. Blessings
This is multiple level hiking. If that even makes a bit of sense. I can’t even imagine doing what you’re doing. Blowdowns and massive root balls. Take care and stay safe.
Loving the journey! Stay safe brother!
16:08 unbelievably beautiful.
Amazing views
You have to bring out merch with the word "Yep!" on it 🙂
Jaru! I can’t imagine how hard are your days, and yet you come across cool and collected 👏👏. Your preparation is impeccable! Stay safe. 🥾🥾
You're a legend dude. I did a single 25 mile day with light gear recently in the wind rivers and was so dead afterwards. To do that everyday is so nuts. How many calories do you average per day currently? Does it change depending on days from resupply? Any specific macro splits to stay resilient?
@@JakeJesses I eat calories per mile hiked, 4000 calories per 25 miles. So for example on a 40 mile day probably 7000 calories. I largely don’t look at macros. Though I mostly consume a fats & protein via nuts, carbohydrates via chips and crackers, and sugars via candy.
@@JaruWalks great nutrition information.
That was beautiful country. I think the locals pronounce Dubois "Do boys."
Where is Jaru?
Lewis & Clark got nothing on you and your ability to blaze a trail wow😱. Great views up top with the snow.
Freaking amazing, true navigator. Stay safe. Didn't like the ending of that one, should have ended at least with town in view, lol a whole week to wait and see!!! Ha
@@kellymccarter6032 ah yeah, that would actually have made sense
Pinnacle Buttes is a beautiful place there by Highway 26. Thanks for showing me they are still there.
Epic. Really enjoyed this episode. Wondering where Sixes is relative to you.
@@1519Spring he’s about 100 miles ahead because he took a more direct route
It’s Wyoming state law to wave at oncoming traffic and hikers while on the back roads 😉
Where are you jaru, you good?
Just checking if you are safe?
Hey man, you OK?
Heck of a bushwhack.
I took some of those forest roads back in 2020 to get to Lava Mountain Lodge
I have been considering a yo yo or a PCT/CDT combo. Are you planning to share your garmin tracks after you all done? I’d be curious just to see a CYTC’s tracks to plot difference in mileage per to prep for a longer hiking
I have the Garmin data logged to prove what I hiked. But the Garmin data isn’t useful to plan anything. If you want to hike a yo-yo, you either need to start early (March) and ramp speed speed, or start later and hike 25-30 miles per day from the start (and that mileage includes all stoppage time in towns).
@ Thanks! Looking forward to the Colorado section to see how much snow impacts pace compared to both what you are doing and what I did. Have a feeling I would also run into snow.
You rock! Love your conversational tone versus most of the other trail vloggers out there. Good luck on the finish.
gotta be time to swap out them trailrunners for some warm booties
Ya know, I have "romanticized" hiking the PCT but never have. And after watching your video, I know I would never enjoy it. I've learned that about myself. It's kind of a shame, isn't it.
@@Backcountryhiker yeah it’s hiking, not camping. But if you hike it in 8 months instead of 3 months then it looks more like the romanticized version. But no matter how you do it, you’re hiking, not camping.
That was pretty remarkable. But it made me worry for you. I used to be a reporter in Colorado and I can think of several times when people bushwhacked their way into serious trouble. Granted, you’ve got the Garmin. But I feel like I’ve gotten to know you after all these months and sometimes I worry that you are pushing it a little too far because you’re so far back there at all alone. Of course, it’s all worked out, so maybe you are right. Was that Sacred Rim in the background? I’ve always found the.Wind River Range to be so much more enjoyable than the Tetons, wish her so close, but so much more trafficked. Be safe!
Say hi to the Hairyman
Dude. You should call it. Colorado has been getting DUMPED on for the past week. It's gonna be too treacherous to hike thru, don't die my man.
Bro… I NEED TO KNOW the rest of the pretentious postmaster Debois story!
@@SkiJCummings oh I must have accidentally deleted it. Dubois needed a town name. The post master had the authority to pick one, so without consulting anybody he picked Dubois (pronounced like du-bwah). The locals hated that he named the town without consulting them. So they agreed to call it pronounce it “du-boize” instead because it rhymes with cowboys.
Be safe out there! Just watched the video of another CDT hiker who bailed into Pinedale after a bad storm and she ended up with some pretty severe post- hypothermic symptoms. Apparently another hiker was out there around that same time and didn’t make it. Not sure what her timing is compared to the release of her videos. She posted the video about the aftermath yesterday. It was scary!! She realized after the fact that as the weather was changing the higher she went in elevation she probably should have turned back to get to lower elevation. But she was also concerned about her food supply. Sooo…🤷♀️🥵
@ what is their channel name?
@@JaruWalks Her channel name is Brittany McDonald. Day 55 video is when she gets into trouble. Day 57-60 video she explains that she had to seek medical treatment.
@@kathycunliffe8025that video is from months ago.
I feel like I'm watching "Alone"
Why are you saying yep,?
To alert bears to my presence. Contrary to popular belief, the bears don’t comprehend what it is that you are saying. So there’s no point to saying “hey bear”. When you’re bushwhacking 8 miles, it’s much easier to say a one syllable sound. I choose yep because it is so easy to yell every ten seconds for four hours.
@@JaruWalks I wouldn't waste the time with the "yep". Only a beast like you is going to be in those blow downs, boulders, and bushwhacking. Any self-respecting griz is going to avoid country that harsh.