Hiking Solo My First Colorado 14er Longs Peak: (Scariest Hike) Rocky Mountain National Park
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- Hiking my first Colorado 14er Longs Peak, quite possibly the scariest hike in Colorado it is located in Rocky Mountain National Park, just outside Estes Park. This 15 mile overnight hike was my first solo backpacking trip EVER and one of the most challenging solo hikes I have done. For more on Colorado check out my blog: alicesadventuresonearth.com/h...
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Have you ever visited Colorado? What kind of adventure would you do in the Rocky Mountains?
This was wonderful Alice. You are making great videos!! Nope no been in Colorado, I do only bushcraft in Scandinavia for now - but maybe one day! I would enjoy nature (: Thanks Alice!! All the best from stories and film!
I've been in the San Juan Mountains in the fall, when colors are gorgeous. I am hoping to return this fall.
@@storiesfilm-kristianwolski7950 Thanks so much for watching. I love Scandinavia and hope to get back there in the next few year.s
@Ramses Morales That sounds wonderful I hope you get to come and visit it one day.
T B That’s so awesome! I love colorado. Wish I could live there for good, do you have a favorite colorado hike?
We backpacked Longs for our 25th anniversary. Sunset at the Boulder field made the rock look like they were on fire. Longs was our first 14er back in 2006. This year we're celebrating 40th anniversary and we submitted 23 14ers so far. Keep on hiking.
Backpacked longs yesterday exiting 14 hour trip. No video will ever do that journey justice.
Impressive
did u survived?
Wonderful!! I’m still looking for my adventure partner ❤
When you are old and unable to climb someday, you'll be glad you made this video. It made me miss the days I used to go hiking. I can still do it, just live in an area that has nothing to do. Good job and be safe.
It’s so comforting to see another woman hiking by herself, especially such a big one.
A big woman or a big hike?
Maybe organize a team for future hikes. You proved you can do it. 👏🙏🙏
My favorite part is how much it terrifies men. :-)
I love how you admit that you're scared and you want to turn back but you keep going. 🥺💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🥰 you're so awesome and so inspiring! thank you Alice!
Wow. The fact that it’s a 14er, your first solo backpacking and it’s fifteen miles is very impressive. That is a huge accomplishment no joke. Too bad about the cell phone. I’m very, very jealous. Climbing a 14er in Colorado is something I would like to do one day. Congratulations Alice.
Thank you, I hope you make it there to climb one, someday.
This isn't most people's first.
That was the best video of climbing Longs I've ever seen. It actually documented the whole hike and put everything in perspective.
Thank you so much. Really appreciate that. Share with a friend if you can :)
Yeah, I have seen many longs peak, but this actually gives a perspective of steep climbs.
@@AliceFordAdventures Great Video! I hike a lot there when I need to be with the lord in prayer! 🙏
The whole hike?
The whole video is amazing! Mad respect to you for pushing through!
Wow, that hike is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Thanks for the memories! I have been to the top of Long’s Peak 3 times twice by the mountaineer route (Keiners) and the last time the keyhole route. I believe it was almost 25 years ago. I loved seeing the hike and I remember several spots on the route. It was nice to reminisce. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Got this as one of my first climbs in the 70s. Boulder camping was not available so it was a very long day hike. Started before sunrise ended after dark. One of the best things I ever did.
Breathing hike and an amazing views. Thank you for sharing.
Great video. Longs is a heck of a first fourteener to choose, nice work! It’s absolutely the most memorable hike I’ve ever done
Super excited for this one!
Enjoyed watching the video, you're just amazing, well done.
Heck yeah! Well Done! I've enjoyed winter activities in Colorado and will plan a trip to visit Longs Peak CO to explore...
Thank you SO much for sharing this. I am a former avid RMNP hiker who suffered a back injury a few years ago, so this is my hiking now. It's great!
You are an inspiration. To do all this hike by yourself. Good for you!!!!
this was amazing. really enjoyed how the video carried the emotions and intensity involved during the hike!
Thank you so much Andrew, I am so glad you enjoyed it.
Great video! Thanks for showing the process of such a treacherous hike
Outstanding video! Thanks for sharing, Longs Peak is now on my bucket list.
Nicely done. So much so that I was clutching the couch as you ventured through the narrows.
Thanks for joining me there, I needed the support ha. It was scary but I hope to do it again sometime
Beautiful, love Colorado!
Some really nice footage, Alice. Thanks so much for making it happen. Memories for a lifetime!
That ascent looks exhausting! Great video and editing. Inspiring for sure to see you get past the scramble to the top. Very brave. Congrats !
Beautiful the lady, and the mountains trail. 🥰🥰
So proud of you! It looked terrifying at the narrows! I was here watching the video and rooting for you!
Thank you so much! That last part sure did have me on edge. So glad I pushed through though.
Great job on summitting. That is scary looking.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Such a beautiful vid. Miss being able to hike at whim. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe..enjoy..have fun!
my heart is calling out to venture into such solo adventures, thanks so much for this!! 😊
Glad to hear you’re so welcome
Climbed Longs Peak in Aug 2005. 5 started the climb. 2 finished. I was 53 yrs old and it was a bucket list for me. Started from the parking lot at 0400 and back at 1800. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. And yes I had done many prep hikes in preparing for it. I admire your independence and adventurous spirit. Keep going!
I also did that hike solo to the top and absolutely love it. Nice to see the mountain again in a different angle thanks!
This is amazing! The last climb on the Narrows looks incredible!
That scramble did look intimidating! Awesome views!
It certainly was ;)
12:48 your honesty is priceless. Wow you *did* it, of course you did!
I cannot believe that it was not wildly windy at summit!
Yep, nothing like going solo. So many benefits🦋 thanks for sharing this hike. Sorry about your cell phone.
Solo is such a different experience but one I truly love. Thanks so much for watching this journey
Way to go Alice! You rocked it! Thanks for sharing
Great video, my first’14er was Longs back in 98. Did not know what i was getting into when a friend suggested climbing it the night before we did it. I have done several others since, but nothing compares to Longs. Thanks for sharing.
Great video, what a gorgeoustwo days you had!. That was the scariest climb I've ever done. We started at 2:30am and finished around 5:30pm in pouring down rain. But I am so glad I did it!
Did you start the trail head at 230 or from the bolder field?
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Wow, really amazing hiking trip! Thx for sharing and bringing us along ;-)
Thanks so much for watching! It was a fun one
Really good video,Alice! Glad you had fun. Been up to the Keyhole a few times, but never past there. Well, be safe out there,!!
Wow that was a beautiful hike and a great video. I like how honest you are about what’s tough or daunting - very real! And I can’t believe how much of it you had to yourself, or nearly so anyway!
That made my palms sweat just watching you lol. We hike some in Colorado but the most difficult trail we have done is like walking down the sidewalk compared to this. Great job !
Stunning Views
Happy for you. Congrats. Excellent vid.
Definitely the most in-depth, picturesque and informative video of climbing Long's that I've seen. I climbed this behemoth in 2018. Such an amazing experience. Thank you so much for creating this. Well done!
Thank you so much Mike. Congrats on the climb yourself
I climbed Long’s Peak twice in the early 1970s . Back then, the National Park had cables installed on the mountain side past the Keyhole; the cables were several hundred yards in length and were placed very close to the edge of the vertical face on the east side of the Peak. Here the mountain side was very, very smooth. This placement provided a spectacular view of the mountain’s vertical face and the several 1000 foot drop. That was really terrifying!! I think the Park removed the cables because of the hazardous position for climbers. We then descended on the “backside” (west) of the mountain. Long’s was my favorite of all the Colorado 14ers. Your video was terrific. Thank you.
I did this hike in 2009! Thanks for bringing back so many good memories! Those open top outhouses at the Boulder field were kinda weird! I had the most difficulty getting by the huge bolder at the top of the trough, I believe it’s called the choke stone. It took me numerous attempts to get past that spot. Thanks!
Great video, Alice....thanks so much for sharing this adventure. I want to add it to my list of places to visit and explore.
Wow, just wow!! Loved the video, like others are saying, you did really good on documenting your journey. You're gutsy!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! I hiked Longs with my son. Did the exact same journey. I lost my nerve 2 times but made it. The hike down was equally treacherous. Make it back to Boulder Field camp by 11. Off the mountain by mid afternoon in time for PM showers and a beer. BTY, there was ton's of people traffic on our hike. Though you did this by yourself, following the traffic helps a newbie.
I hiked/climbed Longs Peak in 1983, I’m now 75. Wonderful video, brought back memories. Keyhole rock hut exactly the same. Thank you
About the same time as me! And I'm also 75! That hut is a memorial to Agnes Vail, who died attempting a winter ascent.
Wow!! I climbed it that year too...3rd Friday in August. Never a line back then.
I was there 40 years ago. The hut was missing its door and full of snow. Glad to see nothing's changed. lol. I remember thinking: what's the use of a hut in such a condition? But that's typical of American wilderness. In Europe they would have a bed and breakfast up there.
@@robertpearson9137 that would have been the cabin over at Chasm Lake. It was still in use through the seventies, I believe. The Agnes Vail hut is just a small emergency shelter.
Beautiful hike! Congratulations on making it and not turning around!
Strong work! I like those little side shots you included. I grew up under that gorgeous peak, and have never completed that trek as you have.
I live 45 miles east of this Magnificent Mountain, I can actually see it daily from my backyard. I've hiked it many times, and it is absolutely breathtaking from the top. I love this Hike, and I recommend it to all adventurous people. Be cautious and take necessary precautions to avoid mishaps. Such a major accomplishment when you reach the summit .
My cabin is just a couple of miles from the trailhead. I’m nowhere near in your kind of shape so I really enjoyed seeing top vicariously. Air’s pretty thin at 14,000 plus feet. You did amazingly well, especially if you don’t live at high altitude to begin with.
Your vid showed up on TH-cam and I'm glad it did. Enjoyed this so much. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Awesome. Thanks so much for watching
Congratulations, Alice! Not just on hiking your first Colorado 14er - but also on making this awesome video along the way! We've been based with a view of the distinct Longs Peak for years and wondered what it might look like up there. Now we do. Thanks! :)
Gonna be epic!
You're so so lucky Alice, i wish i could do things you do & good for you!
Sean B158 Thanks Sean, I hope you can get out and hike someday and explore more
Your courage is so inspiring. What a gorgeous video. Keep up the amazing work.
Wow! I had that thought going through my head a hundred times watching this!
Wow! All I can say is... AMAZING! Good for you for making it!! Sorry about your phone though...R.I.P....lol! Really great video! So glad I made the premier! 🤗😊
Thank you so much Angela. Really appreciate you watching it with me
I’ve been to RMNP twice. My kids were too young to make this hike on my 1st visit. On my 2nd visit my travel partner didn’t want to make it.
WANTED:New travel partner.
Alice, you’re my new hero. Thank you for sharing this.
Great video, thanks for sharing! The video footage is of excellent quality and accurately depicts the hike and difficulty, in my opinion. I have done Longs Peak 3 times, and it is one of my favorites for sure. It's the only 14er I have repeated.
Good job! Way to keep persevering, I felt the same way when I did that hike several years ago.
That route looked crazy! You're a rock star for completing it! You should check the hiking forums for that area and post that you lost your phone. I bet someone would be able to find and return it to you.
It was pretty crazy. I had another hiker trek down with me and look as it fell far from the trail and I assume into a ravine somewhere. That’s a good idea though. It’s got my logo on it and my number in case someone ever does find it. I took some great photos of the Elk and a lot of other videos that never made there way to the cloud
Thank you for taking all of us along to share some of your “firsts.” I look forward to following along on your next adventure. Be careful and stay safe.
Thank you so much
Just saw this video and your channel. That was pretty awesome,
got it on my bucket list
Thank you for this - brought back a lot of memories. Not just the great shots, but the honest reactions to different sections. Most of us normal humans felt the same way!
I just did that hike, I felt like I was back there! I stopped at the Keyhole and let my hubby summit. I def got a little woozy even just looking at some of those angles you shot! 🤣 Amazing job!! 👏
Thanks Jess. I still don’t know how I made it up that last section. Great job too. The view from the keyhole sure is something! You picked a great spot to rest
Awesome, awesome video!!
Thanks so much.
You're awesome! Way to keep pushing 🤠Thanks for sharing!💜💜
Well done! That's one of the hardest for sure!
Congrats! That's a lot of work in allowing us to hike w you. Bravo!
Thank you! Yes it sure is :)
Thank you for that Alice. I climbed Longs 42 years ago and didn't get past the narrows because it started to snow. I've always wondered what the rest of the climb was like. Now I know. I did hike to Chasm lake a few times to go fishing with a park ranger friend of mine. Even that hike is substantial. If you want a nice leisurely one day 14er try Grays and Torres.
Thank You Patty. I wanted to stop at chasm Lake but was afraid I would run out of steam for the rest of the hike. I plan to do Grays this summer.
Thankyou for sharing. Incredible climb , love your honesty on wanting to turn around and fighting through that people need to know you'll be pushed to limits sometimes but the payoff is well worth the effort great things
This such an incredible video!!!! Beautifully shot! That hike is a bucket list for me. Congrats, you killed it!! ✌️✌️🤘🤘
Thank you
Honestly massive respect the fact that you did this as your first 14er and first backpacking trip... insane. That’s a class 3 14er. Pretty difficult studf
Thank you. I hike solo a lot and have done some higher peaks. Camping certainly helped it would have been a hard day hike for me
Good for you, young lady, that was a treat for me, I climbed it about 45 years ago just once, a one day hike, but this is the first video I've watched of a climb and with the modern image stabilized HD/4K cameras, it's almost like being there again. It's a "must do" hike for anyone who lives in Colorado and is able to do it.
I'm watching this in the middle of winter. OMG I need nature soooo baddd!!!
Thanks Alice - great video ! Brings back fond memories. My first time up Longs was end of October (after snows) during my first semester at CSU. I looked at the peak from campus everyday and it called! Also my first 14er.
When you video yourself hiking, you have to retrace your steps numerous times to retrieve the camera, so you did a little more walking than everyone else, great views!
john young Yes that’s very true! Thank you
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@@m.youtube.com-r Shed have to be insane to go alone. That would be very irresponsible. Too many predators out there and I’m not just talking about the wildlife either.
@@m.youtube.com-r There is a whole group of them. Most people like this are completely fake and in it for the money.
My son his best friend graduate high school this year in Kansas and we plan on taking hopefully once a year hiking trips to Colorado to hit new trails each year
That should be awesome! Wish my daughter hiked with me 😫
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Alice Ford you are one bad ass hiker! Good job.!
Wow! That looks like a great hike.
Wow, you did great! I’m terrified of heights and you had moments in the same spots as I did. There is a reason that the Park Rangers and SAR teams call this a climb and not a hike. You put a lot of work into this video and it shows. Good work all around!
I'm not terrified of heights. I'm terrified of 🐻
Yo I can''t believe you made that climb with a pack!!! AMAZING!
Well I left all the heavy stuff at the boulderfield but just getting there was certainly tiring.
Good for you for keeping on going even though you were terrified. Two thumbs up!
Excellent hike!! Great job!!
Thank you for sharing. My friends and I did the same hike in one day, started our hike at midnight, reached the summit around noon. Scary and beautiful! On the way down, I almost fell near the trough and then we got caught in a storm after the Keyhole...rained, snowed, hailed, and lightning all around us. When you could feel your hair rising and falling with every lightning strike and at the edge of the Boulder field, you never realize how fast you can run across boulders. We later read that 14 hikers had to be rescued from that storm. I miss Longs. There is a quote that I’m paraphrasing “When people ask what it was like climbing a mountain, I could write a story, draw a picture, or write a song about it, but you’ll never understand it. You are on the outside looking in. You’ve got to experience it to actually understand it. “
Love the quote. I am so glad you and your party made it out of the lightning zone. There’s a reason they say to be out of there by noon. Thanks for sharing your story
My grandpa was a professor in Fort Collins in the 60s/70s and he required all his doctoral students to hike Long’s Peak before he would pass them (of course they didn’t HAVE to but... it was encouraged)
Thanks for the inspiration! Planning on making a day hike to the boulder field tomorrow.
Good luck and have fun. Be careful in the snow and bring some micro spikes
Congrats, your brave, I turned away after the Key Hole…stunning view at the summit. I feel you weren’t alone, when solo hiking, your always feeding off the energy of the people in front of you…nice work!
Most people that set out on this hike don't finish. It's grueling. Big props to carrying that pack the whole way!
You can tell it was hard to climb wearing her backpack, as the weight almost knocked her off balance several times (what saved her is that she remembered to keep leaning forward). Let's just say most girls aren't smiling and laughing this much on their first backpacking trip.
I’m from Boulder County, and Longs is definitely not a beginner 14. You did great!
Doran Stark It sure isn’t for beginners I’ve done much higher mountains in other places so I figured I could handle it ;) but it was certainly a challenge
Very cool. I did that exact hike in 1991. It was incredible and one that is still burned on my memory. The hike down takes its toll on your knees, but it was well worth it. Congrats.
We always hit the trailhead around 3 am so we could get off the top before the summer thunderstorms. One beautiful place!
I live in Boulder, am 66 yo and hike longs peak every year.
Thats fantastic! I hope I am still hiking it when I am 66
I live in Boulder!
Awesome!!
Did it in 1981. Old man now. Like looking at it from my hotel in Louisville when in town for business. Two boy scouts dies up there in 1981.
@@ronaldmcdonald3965 Awesome that you got to experience it once.
Totally relate to 'what the hell are you doing' thinking at 11:28.' The mind game of every solo climb is the worst part.
Haha yes that it sooo true. I’ve turned around on a few hikes in other countries when weather came in but I’m really glad I pushed through on this one
I live in Colorado.near rollinspass&Yankee doodle. This summer will be my 1st 14tnr.can't wait.thank you 4 the sites&info.