45 years ago the exit trail wasn’t that bad, but it was brushy near the creek crossing. Not many high elevation paths back then. Loved seeing all the bare ice under all the snow we walked over in early August.
I did the timberline trail in a day last year, 42 miles 10.5k feet of gain, 16.5hrs, no schwacking or glacier crossing though, and the last couple hours in the dark. It gets rough and you swear you will never ever going to do something like it again. Screwed up my knee running that much and now only hike. Looks like an epic day.
Did you have anchor/crevasse rescue gear hiding somewhere? I'm curious what the thought process/risk decision making was on roped glacier travel when, from what I could see, you didn't have pickets, pulleys, etc.
Yep, you're right. We didn't bring pickets/pulley system, etc. We basically agreed that we were both comfortable, in the event that something happened, in hoping that the situation wouldn't be so bad that the other person (we had prusiks) + the friction from the lip of the cravasse would be enough to get us out. Obviously there are assumptions there but the fact that it was mid Aug and likely all the cravasses were open we felt comfortable given our risk tolerances. I never really felt unsafe out there but you also never know how close you came
Good to know! I noticed friction knots in the rope so I figured y'all were at least aware of the risks. Always interesting to hear other's approaches, especially late season when everything should be uncovered by then.
It's been done several times in a day, but it's kind of a shame not climb some of the best peaks in the state like Dome, or savor the Hanging Gardens. Major accomplishment nonetheless.
Agree that we missed some of the fun peaks. Considered hitting Sentinel but realized how long the day was already going to be and chose not to. We came in with the arbitrary objective of doing the traverse in a day so felt a bit stuck on that. Will definitely come back
@@milesfrussell Also the Napeequa,High Pass,all the way to Lynan and Phelps trailhead .. We have lots to do here in the PNW. These guys are more into "me such a hipster athlete " shit than any alpine exploratory adventures.
Fantastico, meraviglioso, spettacolare, un posto unico e stupendo, una visione delle montagne circostante davvero emozionante. Bravi ragazzi veramente una grande esperienza. Massimo da Sora ciociaria
@@wannabepro7 They came through our camp last year at the col nearest Dome. Our fourth night. To say we were surprised is an understatement. Glad you got the full Bachelor/Downey Creek experience on your exit. I’ve done it four times and will never go back. 😂
Europe(Alps) isnt the standard bearer for scenery("we're in Europe). They dont even have the concept of wilderness. You have cafes and holes drilled in rock for crampons . Youre in North America, which has substantial tracks of slpine wilderness . Euro trails will have hipsters and cafes, not mountain goats or bears. Great trip, well done... Inaccurate worldview.. The alps arent worth shit from a genuine alpine perspective that encompasses the entire experience of alpinism in a wilderness setting. Europe is for hipster Americans.
Mediocre Amateur now has some serious competition! Love your vids, hope this channel goes big.
Appreciate it!
One of the most impressive physical feats I’ve seen and so well documented. Well done and congrats!!!
Much appreciated!!!
Awesome video. Thanks for the inspiration!
Awesome adventure. I’m putting this one on my wishlist!
Righteous! Thanks for sharing.
45 years ago the exit trail wasn’t that bad, but it was brushy near the creek crossing. Not many high elevation paths back then. Loved seeing all the bare ice under all the snow we walked over in early August.
8:14 put D’yer Mak’er in my head all day 😂. Big fan of your channel!
Me love = jam
I did the timberline trail in a day last year, 42 miles 10.5k feet of gain, 16.5hrs, no schwacking or glacier crossing though, and the last couple hours in the dark. It gets rough and you swear you will never ever going to do something like it again. Screwed up my knee running that much and now only hike. Looks like an epic day.
You swear you'll never do it again and then a week later your planning the next one haha
Well done. You guys are part mountain goat. Great video
Bahhhhhh
Goodness what a long day! Well done!
Still recovering 🥵
this was amazing dropped a like
You guys are absolute SAVAGES! New subscriber checking in from Alaska!
Did you have anchor/crevasse rescue gear hiding somewhere? I'm curious what the thought process/risk decision making was on roped glacier travel when, from what I could see, you didn't have pickets, pulleys, etc.
Yep, you're right. We didn't bring pickets/pulley system, etc. We basically agreed that we were both comfortable, in the event that something happened, in hoping that the situation wouldn't be so bad that the other person (we had prusiks) + the friction from the lip of the cravasse would be enough to get us out. Obviously there are assumptions there but the fact that it was mid Aug and likely all the cravasses were open we felt comfortable given our risk tolerances. I never really felt unsafe out there but you also never know how close you came
Good to know! I noticed friction knots in the rope so I figured y'all were at least aware of the risks. Always interesting to hear other's approaches, especially late season when everything should be uncovered by then.
Legends... will try to replicate.
That's radical!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘☮
Why is it the most heinous crap happens on the *back end* of a hike? Looked like some serious bushwhacking!
It's been done several times in a day, but it's kind of a shame not climb some of the best peaks in the state like Dome, or savor the Hanging Gardens. Major accomplishment nonetheless.
Agree that we missed some of the fun peaks. Considered hitting Sentinel but realized how long the day was already going to be and chose not to. We came in with the arbitrary objective of doing the traverse in a day so felt a bit stuck on that. Will definitely come back
@@wannabepro7 Consider Glacier or Olympus in a day. Both of those are WA trail running master challenges!
@@wannabepro7
This isn't Europe. It's the PNW.
Nothing like Europe.
Think your brain needs to catch up with your athleticism.
@@milesfrussell
Also the Napeequa,High Pass,all the way to Lynan and Phelps trailhead ..
We have lots to do here in the PNW.
These guys are more into "me such a hipster athlete " shit than any alpine exploratory adventures.
@@aravindnarayan3840 man's woke up and chose hate today
Congratulations on the sigle day push! My kind of grind
Thanks!
Fantastico, meraviglioso, spettacolare, un posto unico e stupendo, una visione delle montagne circostante davvero emozionante. Bravi ragazzi veramente una grande esperienza. Massimo da Sora ciociaria
WOW
Can you keep up with Kaytlyn and Jenny? 😊
haha they're absolute beasts, not a chance!
@@wannabepro7 They came through our camp last year at the col nearest Dome. Our fourth night. To say we were surprised is an understatement. Glad you got the full Bachelor/Downey Creek experience on your exit. I’ve done it four times and will never go back. 😂
Europe(Alps) isnt the standard bearer for scenery("we're in Europe). They dont even have the concept of wilderness. You have cafes and holes drilled in rock for crampons .
Youre in North America, which has substantial tracks of slpine wilderness .
Euro trails will have hipsters and cafes, not mountain goats or bears.
Great trip, well done...
Inaccurate worldview..
The alps arent worth shit from a genuine alpine perspective that encompasses the entire experience of alpinism in a wilderness setting.
Europe is for hipster Americans.