Guadalupe is a great hike, there are plenty of other places close to there, Carlsbad and other hiking in southern NM. You can drive there from socal. Would also recommend Chiricahua for a day.
I did Guadalupe this past January. There apparently was a temperature inversion that day so it was warm at the top- I did the whole thing in shorts and T-shirt.
Just upgraded my Patreon support level for Hiking Guy. I encourage others to support him, so that can continue to make these great travel / hiking videos. There are three levels of support.
Really appreciate that Richard, can't thank you enough. I wish these trip videos did better on TH-cam, but I guess it is what it is. That said, your support makes this happen so thank you again!
How Cool! We will be traveling that way in 2026 and I'll have to add it to our stop. Thanks for all the great videos! FYI, if you go back thru Custer, SD... you gotta stop in the "Black Hills Burger & Pizza Co." the Bison burgers are to die for!!!
Great videos learn a lot from watching them. Just a quick FYI for you and your viewers at the 7:24 minute of your video in the center of the screen that rock formation is the backside of Mount Rushmore. Keep up the great videos look forward to watching them thanks for all you do
If you ever get the chance to hike up Bear Butte, it's a great little hike. I took the Centennial Trailer from Sturgis and back. It wasn't a very well marked section of trail and found myself having to backtrack a bit but it was still nice.
Visited the same area about a decade ago and was surprised at how much there is to do there. Custer State Park is enormous, there’s even a summer professional theater in there. If you have the opportunity, the Wind and Jewel Caves are great. I went in the summer and those prairie dogs were popping in and out of their holes and howling to each other as a warning cause humans were near. Saw a few big horn sheep on a 3 mile each way hike in Badlands between the road you were in and the welcome center. That Crazy Horse monument looks about the same as it did a decade ago. Guess it takes a long time to carve the mountains. There’s a nice short hike at the base of the 4 presidents at Mt Rushmore where you can get a closer view and visit the workshop/museum with images and models of when they built the monument. The Pine Beatles attacked all the trees around Devil’s Tower Monument too. Was sad to see the trees half gone when I hiked around the monument. There are some decommissioned missile silos just off the highway you can take a tour of. When I visited, they locals said in the winter they gate off some roads in the state because they get so much snow. Looks like you were a month a so before that happening. Seeing your video makes we want to return (in warmer weather), as you found even more places to visit. Thanks for taking us along.
What a cool trip. I spent some time in Theodore Roosevelt National Park on my way back to San Diego from Minot, ND. Really liked the time I spent there. There's so many cool places to explore. Your trip heading into South Dakota and the Badlands looks great.
I have been wanting to make a video about the "highest point between the Pyrenees and Rockies" or "highest point east of the Rockies" nickname that Black Elk Peak has. I believe, technically speaking, one of Fisher Peak, Sierra Grande, or Laughlin Peak should have that name. All 3 of those peaks are close to the Rockies, but definitely part of a different geologic process than the Rockies. With regards to winter hiking, I have done a lot in Southern New Mexico and West Texas. Guadalupe Peak and Baldy/Livermore Mountain in Texas are both great options, although the latter is only available on "open weekends". However, this would be a good opportunity for you to create a guide to clarify the logistics. Sierra Blanca Peak is fantastic, but it will definitely have snow on it in winter. I have never done this hike, but Big Hatchet Peak in the New Mexico Bootheel is high on prominence and isolation lists for the state, but it is also the highest on the spire measure list, which is a mathematical formula used to determine the "impressiveness" of the view from peaks.
Wow, I'm visiting my Niece in Rapid City and we took a trip to Mount Rushmore on the day of the first snow. Likely we saw your car up there while we were driving around. I also spent time on Catalina with the Bison.
Awesome video. Was wondering how you would like the shoes. My only complaint is the missing padding in the heel. I can't do shoes without heel padding. That gives me gnarly blisters. The 002 has not enough stack height for my liking. Hopefully Norda will come up with something.
First comment! Nice video and the trail! But are you going to make a hike guides for the trails in the Badlands or Theodore Rooselvelt National Park nearby?
I usually just hike on trails and use my neoprene socks over my regular socks. I do have a pair of HOKA GoreTex that I use sometimes: alnk.to/gp1HvyG If I'm going off trail through brush, etc., a proper pair of hiking boots makes sense.
The first time I saw Mt. Rushmore the heads were smaller than I had imagined from the images I had seen in the movies. What was your first impression of the monument?
Thank you and yes, I used to do in-person guided hikes, but stopped because insurance prices went too high after COVID and getting permits is time consuming. Might host a supporter get together at some point though. Occasionally I'll speak at a public library, etc.. and I'll usually post on my community tab.
Any ideas for high points that I can hit over the winter? Ideally leaves on trees, summit not covered in snow/ice, etc. - thinking Guadalupe Peak.
Pinnacles National Park.
Could head southeast to Kuwohi/Clingmans Dome in TN or Cheaha in AL
Guadalupe is a great hike, there are plenty of other places close to there, Carlsbad and other hiking in southern NM. You can drive there from socal. Would also recommend Chiricahua for a day.
Guadalupe was going to be my suggestion.
I did Guadalupe this past January. There apparently was a temperature inversion that day so it was warm at the top- I did the whole thing in shorts and T-shirt.
Just upgraded my Patreon support level for Hiking Guy. I encourage others to support him, so that can continue to make these great travel / hiking videos. There are three levels of support.
Really appreciate that Richard, can't thank you enough. I wish these trip videos did better on TH-cam, but I guess it is what it is. That said, your support makes this happen so thank you again!
Thanks!
Big thank you!
How Cool! We will be traveling that way in 2026 and I'll have to add it to our stop. Thanks for all the great videos! FYI, if you go back thru Custer, SD... you gotta stop in the "Black Hills Burger & Pizza Co." the Bison burgers are to die for!!!
Ha thanks for the tip! Definitely planning a trip back...
I've lived here in the Black Hills for just over five years now, & it never disappoints! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! I used to live in SD and I was not aware of the fire tower
Great videos learn a lot from watching them. Just a quick FYI for you and your viewers at the 7:24 minute of your video in the center of the screen that rock formation is the backside of Mount Rushmore. Keep up the great videos look forward to watching them thanks for all you do
Thank you, I knew the back was somewhere but wasn't familiar enough with the topography to pick it out.
Agree with other comment….. group hike would be outstanding! Love your channel, one of two hiking channels I watch every video
Thank you!
If you ever get the chance to hike up Bear Butte, it's a great little hike. I took the Centennial Trailer from Sturgis and back. It wasn't a very well marked section of trail and found myself having to backtrack a bit
but it was still nice.
Visited the same area about a decade ago and was surprised at how much there is to do there. Custer State Park is enormous, there’s even a summer professional theater in there.
If you have the opportunity, the Wind and Jewel Caves are great. I went in the summer and those prairie dogs were popping in and out of their holes and howling to each other as a warning cause humans were near. Saw a few big horn sheep on a 3 mile each way hike in Badlands between the road you were in and the welcome center.
That Crazy Horse monument looks about the same as it did a decade ago. Guess it takes a long time to carve the mountains. There’s a nice short hike at the base of the 4 presidents at Mt Rushmore where you can get a closer view and visit the workshop/museum with images and models of when they built the monument.
The Pine Beatles attacked all the trees around Devil’s Tower Monument too. Was sad to see the trees half gone when I hiked around the monument.
There are some decommissioned missile silos just off the highway you can take a tour of.
When I visited, they locals said in the winter they gate off some roads in the state because they get so much snow. Looks like you were a month a so before that happening.
Seeing your video makes we want to return (in warmer weather), as you found even more places to visit. Thanks for taking us along.
Love these!!
What a great trip you had- really packed in a lot. Thanks for the great video! ( and I am going to check out those Norda shoes.)
I loved that book you were listening to
Thank you.
What a cool trip. I spent some time in Theodore Roosevelt National Park on my way back to San Diego from Minot, ND. Really liked the time I spent there. There's so many cool places to explore. Your trip heading into South Dakota and the Badlands looks great.
Great video! Super cool seeing these places. Thanks for taking us along!
This is a really timely video because I’m flying up there this week to check out the area for the first time. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting! It’s an area many of us might not see on our own, so thanks for sharing.
Hahaha
Hats off to that guy! 😂😂😂
Bagged two state high points in one trip. Nice work!!!
You're a busy man, Chris. Thanks!
So beautiful out west. I wish everyone knew.
I've done this hike many times. I had no idea where it was from your title. So, nice surprise.
Great vid. Looked like some great hikes
I have been wanting to make a video about the "highest point between the Pyrenees and Rockies" or "highest point east of the Rockies" nickname that Black Elk Peak has. I believe, technically speaking, one of Fisher Peak, Sierra Grande, or Laughlin Peak should have that name. All 3 of those peaks are close to the Rockies, but definitely part of a different geologic process than the Rockies.
With regards to winter hiking, I have done a lot in Southern New Mexico and West Texas. Guadalupe Peak and Baldy/Livermore Mountain in Texas are both great options, although the latter is only available on "open weekends". However, this would be a good opportunity for you to create a guide to clarify the logistics. Sierra Blanca Peak is fantastic, but it will definitely have snow on it in winter. I have never done this hike, but Big Hatchet Peak in the New Mexico Bootheel is high on prominence and isolation lists for the state, but it is also the highest on the spire measure list, which is a mathematical formula used to determine the "impressiveness" of the view from peaks.
I think this is your best video yet! I'm a bit biased because I did these 2 hikes just a few months ago and thoroughly enjoyed them.
Thank you!
Great video and great hike. Keep it up!
I hiked Black Elk Peak with my then 8y/o son in 2022, it was an incredible experience for the both of us.
Chris, Excellent Content! Beautiful views. You inspire me. Thank You.
Custer State Park is one of my favorite hiking destinations in the nation!
Wow, I'm visiting my Niece in Rapid City and we took a trip to Mount Rushmore on the day of the first snow. Likely we saw your car up there while we were driving around.
I also spent time on Catalina with the Bison.
Ha that's great - we probably drove past each other. Was beautiful to see the snow.
Enjoyed the video ❤ What an adventure!
Awesome video. Was wondering how you would like the shoes. My only complaint is the missing padding in the heel. I can't do shoes without heel padding. That gives me gnarly blisters. The 002 has not enough stack height for my liking. Hopefully Norda will come up with something.
Yea with socks on the lack of padding wasn't a problem, no blisters. I've had them out for 15 milers and nothing.
Great views, watching from Chambersburg, PA
keep going
You could do Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa easy enough.
First comment! Nice video and the trail! But are you going to make a hike guides for the trails in the Badlands or Theodore Rooselvelt National Park nearby?
I'm making trail guides for the hikes in this video, but not the roadside attractions for Badlands. Don't think a guide is needed for those.
@@Hikingguy good to know, are you hiking North Dakota though, or highest hikable point?
@@LC444 You should watch the video! 😃
Hey Cris, do you ever use a beefier boot for more adverse conditions ie cold, rain, snow & ice etc?
I usually just hike on trails and use my neoprene socks over my regular socks. I do have a pair of HOKA GoreTex that I use sometimes: alnk.to/gp1HvyG
If I'm going off trail through brush, etc., a proper pair of hiking boots makes sense.
I think this is always going to be Harney peak for me. Hard to change the name of a place you've been up 10 years in a row.
The first time I saw Mt. Rushmore the heads were smaller than I had imagined from the images I had seen in the movies.
What was your first impression of the monument?
Ha yes, thought the same thing - the shots you see are always cropped in on the heads so they look bigger
That headline made me curious enough to click on the video quickly.
Hello... have you ever thought of maybe doing long group hikes. It would be a good way to supplement your income. Love your channel.
Thank you and yes, I used to do in-person guided hikes, but stopped because insurance prices went too high after COVID and getting permits is time consuming. Might host a supporter get together at some point though. Occasionally I'll speak at a public library, etc.. and I'll usually post on my community tab.
Hope you're wearing some light gloves when off camera. Worried about your poor fingers.
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