Oh hey I'm back :) Thanks for watching! If you want more info about this hike I posted a really big thing on my blog about it jupiterhikes.com/2023/05/22/grand-enchantment-trail-thru-hike-recap-2023/
Sky Islands are also called sky islands because for many animals and plants they act like islands. The harsh desert environment that separates these mountain ranges is so different from the cool forested highlands, it might as well be water. For example, squirrels at the high elevations of Mt Graham (8000 to 10,500) are confined to that mountain range. They are not adapted to descend into the desert floor and make it across to another mountain range. So some of these animals have become separate species as they would if they were on true island separated from other islands by water.
when hikes go wrong that make better stories...one of my favorite trips ever i was mildly hypothermic with moderate altitude sickness, shelter ripped, had to wrap myself in it as i made my way back out over the next few days.... i wouldn't trade that trip for a dozen easy trips. the cold front made the stars the clearest ive ever seen, had i been comfortably sleeping in my shelter i would have missed the most spectacular view of the milky way ive ever seen.
Thank you for the best hiking videos that I know of. Actually did a fist pump when I saw this one was released, knowing that you had done the trail earlier in the year.
Great point at the end about preferring to deal with the problems of being on trail over the problems of being in town. I think many of us feel the same.
Amazing hike. Glad to see you have got it off the list of many adventures. It was one of my most challenging hikes back in 2019. I was alone almost the whole way. only had other day hikers while sharing trail. The amazing cliffs and valleys are so very cool. They will keep you company the lonely days. The night sunset are stunning I found when up high enough to see them. Cheers and happy Safe trails!
Jupiter! I was awaiting this video since you started and I would say it’s your best video yet! Stunning nature and great cut! Felt so inspired and calm while watching. You’re by far the fest hiking TH-camr! Keep it up! 🥺
Wonderful video. I always come away from watching your content with a sense of peace. You have such a calm and accepting vibe. I’ve been following you for quite a while, and this is some of your best work. Always look forward to the next… take care out there!
"I've broken a tooth and will need to find a dentist in one of these small desert towns" Sounds like the authentic old west cowboy experience! I hiked half of the 80-mile Black Canyon Trail that's relatively near where your hike started (between Phoenix and Prescott), and I had to bail on it because I made a series of dumb decisions crossing a raging river that resulted in me losing my shoes and injuring my feet and then having to hike several miles in nothing but socks across that rough desert terrain before I could get help. Wasn't fun! I like to think I'd have finished that hike if it wasn't for this setback. These canyons and sprawling hills in the beginning really remind me of the terrain on the BCT, probably because it's the same desert lol. It truly is beautiful in a way only people who have hiked through it can understand. It's easy to drive past it on the interstate and just think it's a boring ol' desert. There were a surprising amount of wildflowers and green grass this last spring!
@@JupiterHikes oh cool! It's one of my favorite hikes, to me it's what the Ocean-to-Lake trail was for you, a training ground for larger and crazier hikes to come.
The Agua Fria was really flowing this spring. I planned on hiking the BCT in March but put it off until April because of that. I've hiked it end to end a few times now.
@@russellinthebush2897 yeah March 13th was the day this happened, I had done lots of overnight trips on the BCT before, on the Drinking Snake segment especially, but this was the farthest I'd gone on it and was my first time trying to hike it end to end. I think the river would have been nice and crossable further upstream, where it was wider and slower, but I didn't know anything about fording rivers at the time and I made several regrettable mistakes. I'm glad I was able to walk away from it and learn
I've been looking forward to your Grand Enchantment Trail series for so long now! As someone from the southwest, its nice seeing the terrain highlighted in this series.
This is fun! I e never seen anyone hike this trail, so I’m excited to watch! I’m impressed by your ability to push through the obstacles, and can’t wait to see more!
Lovely video, Jupiter :) I was looking forward to this one! Well done on pushing through what seems a very demanding trail. It would be interesting to know how you navigated out there.
Great vibe for this hike, really out there, like one of the early explorers crossing the country. Its for us to see problems too (not for you), as too many YTers just showcase a dreamy life for their hikes, too sanitized. Overcoming stuff makes character, though you seem very cool about it all
Cool, can't wait for the next video. I only made it to Gila Hot Springs last year and was too injured to go over Mount Graham. I ended spending a week in Stafford waiting for my hiking partner and then letting him rest up for a few days. Happy trails Jupiter
I know you did the dental floss repair to your pack but you implied you were able to fix it correctly on your triple zero. True statement? Your cinematography and editing are exceptional in this vlog. You have really honed your skills in that respect. I’m looking forward to all that follow. That was some beautiful country but obviously challenging, to put it mildly, in some sections. 90 minutes for .4 miles is some tough going. Good luck with your next hike.
I fixed it in my triple zero by sending myself a new one 😵💫 I could have continued on with my dental floss fix and likely if been fine. This trail is just too remote tho and has many other struggles. I just didn't want to have a lingering strap problem on top of that. I wanted all my problems done for good!
Excited to watch the video Jupiter. I'm gearing up for my first long distance hike. Canadian border to Timberline lodge in Oregon. Thanks for the inspiration and information!
Thanks for sharing this Jupiter, really enjoy watching your videos. Major credit to you for persevering, I would be terrified of stepping on a rattlesnake.
forced Jardine straight outta the gate. I think trails like these are interesting to see ultralight gear on as they're harsher, more similar to what we have here in Australia where things arent as manicured, more wildlife, there's no support/towns and there's been fires through constantly. Definitely keen to see how the rest of your kit pans out, but I think it shows that sometimes a bit of extra weight for the benefit of slightly more durability isn't always a bad price to pay.
Great work as usual. Just got back from doing some miles in the Gila River area, so was kinda cool after seeing you post about it earlier on Instagram. Can't wait to see the rest of the trip!
Another great video. Some gear questions - what happened with the shoes? Which pairs failed and why? Do you prefer having a tarp? You helped me get me into tarps and I know this year you’re just experimenting with stuff and that’s great. But wonder if the extra weight of a tent and lack of flexibility ever became issues.
My first pair, my merrells that I love and have used like 6 pairs of happily. I think I just got a dud or defective pair that wasn't glued properly, as the rubber outer sole just totally peeled off one shoe. As for the tarp vs tent, I will have a video just after the GET ones that talks directly about that. For now, I did curse often about the extra 3lbs I was carrying. But it was more luxurious
With the mishap with your strap I thought you were going to have to David Carradine it across the southwest with a haversack, a bed roll and some tea leaves.
I thought I was prepared to, did about 10 miles like that and it was not so great! Being able to at least switch shoulders is great but not having the options... 😬
Nice pics as always. You continue to tell a good story. I am curious how much slower you travel doing video and photos vs just thru-hiking. The end result is certainly worth it.
That's a good question and one which is hard to answer. I personally spend maybe an extra hour each day just doing video related things. Frankly I should do more even. So 3ish miles per day I imagine
If you ever need an emergency molar crown, find a dentist that does CEREC crowns. They can make you a new crown in about an hour and get you back on trail with a permanent repair.
Incredible advice, and so cool they can do that now. Wasn't a possibility in the small towns of this trail but for the traveler or hiker it's a great advancement to look for if in need!
@@JupiterHikes Small town dentists probably wouldn't have CEREC. It is pretty cool. They take a 3D laser of your mouth, use a mill machine to carve a ceramic crown, and use an oven to harden it. Today, it costs about the same as a traditional crown, but only takes 1-2 hours instead of two weeks. You had a tough hike but came out on top!
How did you find the altra lone peaks? At the end of the video it looks like the lone peak 6? I'm looking into trying out trail runners for hiking, as I've been using boots for a long time and want to test out something different. Do they hold up well, dry fast, have a comfortable fit for day or couple day long hikes?
awesome video, spectacular trip. You've aroused my curiosity, like is this something I want to do?? looks like you didn't camp in Aravaipa Canyon? It's a fave of ours. We've been 3 years in a row, 3 day trip each time, 2 nights in the canyon. That's as long as they will let you stay, or we'd stay longer!
I'm going to answer your question with a probably no, it's a great hike and I learned a ton out there! I just don't think it's the kind of adventure most people would enjoy
So sorry about the pack strap. I had a squirrel chew off a hiking pole strap. Good to have floss for repairs. I did the GET in 2013. Trying to follow along and guess where you are. Not many references.
I kinda purposely didn't want many references shown or talked about in the video 😬 mostly because the trail itself kind of seems like it doesn't want to be known. Sounds like a fun game to guess at spots tho!! I'm sure in the coming videos you'll recognize a lot
youre my ultralight rolemodel😅. could you make like an overview video about the american trails and everything a foreigner might need to know? i'm doing the via alpina in switzerland soon but my ultimate target is either the pct or at.
Great video. I have hauled freight through AZ many times. Nice scenery. Preparing here for the NC Mountains to Sea Trail. Sounds like your pack was worn out if you broke a strap. That would suck
I think I got a dud or something but the rubber sole of one of them just totally peeled off after just 30 miles. Unlucky I think as otherwise it's a great shoe
I'm sorry to see you struggling so early on. Really feels like bad luck 🍀A needle and a meter of Kevlar thread is < 2 Grams 🪡🙈 Thinking about bringing some to the next Throughhike? 😅
Oh hey I'm back :) Thanks for watching! If you want more info about this hike I posted a really big thing on my blog about it jupiterhikes.com/2023/05/22/grand-enchantment-trail-thru-hike-recap-2023/
Will head on over and check this out! What an amazing trail, sorry all that crap happened to you at the beginning.
It's your attitude that makes you wonderfully different. You have a strong foundation under you.
My favorite part... "Somebody gave me a banana!" - you were so happy lol
Can't wait to see the rest of the series! The storytelling in this video was so good.
Jupiter always has the best camping videos
Sky Islands are also called sky islands because for many animals and plants they act like islands. The harsh desert environment that separates these mountain ranges is so different from the cool forested highlands, it might as well be water. For example, squirrels at the high elevations of Mt Graham (8000 to 10,500) are confined to that mountain range. They are not adapted to descend into the desert floor and make it across to another mountain range. So some of these animals have become separate species as they would if they were on true island separated from other islands by water.
That's fascinating. Hadn't thought about that.
Damn thats cool.
Wow. Interesting
Jupiter you are truly a modern wilderness explorer seeing things most will never experience.
What a great observation. Jupiter even has a touch of Everett Ruess in him, I truly feels. Hey, and Everett was also an artist, as is Jupiter.
Hang in there. I love the way you just take all the punches life throws at you with just such a good attitude.
when hikes go wrong that make better stories...one of my favorite trips ever i was mildly hypothermic with moderate altitude sickness, shelter ripped, had to wrap myself in it as i made my way back out over the next few days.... i wouldn't trade that trip for a dozen easy trips. the cold front made the stars the clearest ive ever seen, had i been comfortably sleeping in my shelter i would have missed the most spectacular view of the milky way ive ever seen.
Thank you for the best hiking videos that I know of. Actually did a fist pump when I saw this one was released, knowing that you had done the trail earlier in the year.
Will, I sure as hell agree w/ you.
It must be nice to be able to laugh when most people would cry. An hour and a half to go .4 miles--that's my usual pace. Great video.
Wow!!! Only you could pull this hike out of the dumpster... Fun to watch ❤
Absolutely gorgeous, your videos are awesome. Absolutely love watching them.
What an adventure. Thanks for sharing.
What a wholesome video! really love the cinematography of this. Cant wait for part 2! Keep up the great work! 🔥🔥🔥
Great point at the end about preferring to deal with the problems of being on trail over the problems of being in town. I think many of us feel the same.
Hopefully it lived up to the old axiom “it’s the hard that makes it great.” Beautiful regardless. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
Amazing hike. Glad to see you have got it off the list of many adventures. It was one of my most challenging hikes back in 2019. I was alone almost the whole way. only had other day hikers while sharing trail. The amazing cliffs and valleys are so very cool. They will keep you company the lonely days. The night sunset are stunning I found when up high enough to see them. Cheers and happy Safe trails!
Jupiter! I was awaiting this video since you started and I would say it’s your best video yet! Stunning nature and great cut! Felt so inspired and calm while watching. You’re by far the fest hiking TH-camr! Keep it up! 🥺
Well done! You are one of the people that inspire me to challenge myself and get outside to places I may not have considered before.
Thanks for bringing this to my home I really appreciate your hole thing The most enjoyable experiences brought to us all Top notch!
Wonderful video. I always come away from watching your content with a sense of peace. You have such a calm and accepting vibe. I’ve been following you for quite a while, and this is some of your best work. Always look forward to the next… take care out there!
"I've broken a tooth and will need to find a dentist in one of these small desert towns"
Sounds like the authentic old west cowboy experience!
I hiked half of the 80-mile Black Canyon Trail that's relatively near where your hike started (between Phoenix and Prescott), and I had to bail on it because I made a series of dumb decisions crossing a raging river that resulted in me losing my shoes and injuring my feet and then having to hike several miles in nothing but socks across that rough desert terrain before I could get help. Wasn't fun! I like to think I'd have finished that hike if it wasn't for this setback. These canyons and sprawling hills in the beginning really remind me of the terrain on the BCT, probably because it's the same desert lol. It truly is beautiful in a way only people who have hiked through it can understand. It's easy to drive past it on the interstate and just think it's a boring ol' desert. There were a surprising amount of wildflowers and green grass this last spring!
I spent quite a bit of time on the black canyon trail in 2020, that was roughly where I was living. It really is a beautiful place!
@@JupiterHikes oh cool! It's one of my favorite hikes, to me it's what the Ocean-to-Lake trail was for you, a training ground for larger and crazier hikes to come.
The Agua Fria was really flowing this spring. I planned on hiking the BCT in March but put it off until April because of that. I've hiked it end to end a few times now.
@@russellinthebush2897 yeah March 13th was the day this happened, I had done lots of overnight trips on the BCT before, on the Drinking Snake segment especially, but this was the farthest I'd gone on it and was my first time trying to hike it end to end. I think the river would have been nice and crossable further upstream, where it was wider and slower, but I didn't know anything about fording rivers at the time and I made several regrettable mistakes. I'm glad I was able to walk away from it and learn
I and a couple of buddies hiked into Aravipa Canyon back in the 80's, It was beautiful.
I've been looking forward to your Grand Enchantment Trail series for so long now! As someone from the southwest, its nice seeing the terrain highlighted in this series.
This is fun! I e never seen anyone hike this trail, so I’m excited to watch! I’m impressed by your ability to push through the obstacles, and can’t wait to see more!
Jupiter rolling with the punches!
Amazing captures of the landscapes! I wish you better luck on the next portion! #hikeon
Lovely video, Jupiter :) I was looking forward to this one! Well done on pushing through what seems a very demanding trail. It would be interesting to know how you navigated out there.
Happy to see that the videos of the GET are starting. Looking forward to them. Thanks for taking us with you.
Love from the Black Forest, Germany
"I hope I'll enjoy it, but... never know"
Always the realist
Another amazing hike by Jupiter!
can't wait to experience the GET through your lens!! so excited for this series!
Love your contagious smile 😄 great video 🙌😍
this was really beautiful
A mouse chewed off my shoulder strap on that same section of the AZT. Ratatouille out there
Great vibe for this hike, really out there, like one of the early explorers crossing the country. Its for us to see problems too (not for you), as too many YTers just showcase a dreamy life for their hikes, too sanitized. Overcoming stuff makes character, though you seem very cool about it all
Amazing video. Your videos are so calming. You’re taking it as it comes and it’s inspiring. Thx man 🤙🏾
Cool, can't wait for the next video. I only made it to Gila Hot Springs last year and was too injured to go over Mount Graham. I ended spending a week in Stafford waiting for my hiking partner and then letting him rest up for a few days. Happy trails Jupiter
Beautiful landscape! TY for sharing ups/downs. Yes, too bad re fires. Stay safe!
I know you did the dental floss repair to your pack but you implied you were able to fix it correctly on your triple zero. True statement? Your cinematography and editing are exceptional in this vlog. You have really honed your skills in that respect. I’m looking forward to all that follow. That was some beautiful country but obviously challenging, to put it mildly, in some sections. 90 minutes for .4 miles is some tough going. Good luck with your next hike.
I fixed it in my triple zero by sending myself a new one 😵💫 I could have continued on with my dental floss fix and likely if been fine. This trail is just too remote tho and has many other struggles. I just didn't want to have a lingering strap problem on top of that. I wanted all my problems done for good!
Woo! Glad you got back on the trail Jupiter.
So excited to watch another one of your journeys! Keep it up my guy!
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Excited to watch the video Jupiter. I'm gearing up for my first long distance hike. Canadian border to Timberline lodge in Oregon. Thanks for the inspiration and information!
Cool! When you doing that? I might be out there maybe we'll cross paths
@@JupiterHikes That would be really awesome! I am starting up north on August 11th. Aiming to get to Timberline around September 12th
Great stuff! The adventure starts when things go haywire.
Thanks for sharing this Jupiter, really enjoy watching your videos. Major credit to you for persevering, I would be terrified of stepping on a rattlesnake.
As always brother amazing video!
Be safe out there big dog! Those rattle snakes would scare the hell out of me.
I could try to think of something overly sentimental to say but plain and simple I love your videos
This hike sure is Everett Ruess like IMNSHO. Great good adventure.
We did the section up Montana Mountain last weekend, hit 2 rattle snakes in the same mile and turned right around.
Glad you're back!
forced Jardine straight outta the gate. I think trails like these are interesting to see ultralight gear on as they're harsher, more similar to what we have here in Australia where things arent as manicured, more wildlife, there's no support/towns and there's been fires through constantly. Definitely keen to see how the rest of your kit pans out, but I think it shows that sometimes a bit of extra weight for the benefit of slightly more durability isn't always a bad price to pay.
Great work as usual. Just got back from doing some miles in the Gila River area, so was kinda cool after seeing you post about it earlier on Instagram. Can't wait to see the rest of the trip!
Wish I got to see it when water levels were low, such a high snow year a curse and blessing for me in this hike!
Been waiting for this one, thank Jupiter!
Hang in there. Things will get better.
Another great video. Some gear questions - what happened with the shoes? Which pairs failed and why?
Do you prefer having a tarp? You helped me get me into tarps and I know this year you’re just experimenting with stuff and that’s great. But wonder if the extra weight of a tent and lack of flexibility ever became issues.
My first pair, my merrells that I love and have used like 6 pairs of happily. I think I just got a dud or defective pair that wasn't glued properly, as the rubber outer sole just totally peeled off one shoe.
As for the tarp vs tent, I will have a video just after the GET ones that talks directly about that. For now, I did curse often about the extra 3lbs I was carrying. But it was more luxurious
With the mishap with your strap I thought you were going to have to David Carradine it across the southwest with a haversack, a bed roll and some tea leaves.
I thought I was prepared to, did about 10 miles like that and it was not so great! Being able to at least switch shoulders is great but not having the options... 😬
So good! As always!!
I love Aravaipa canyon. One of the coolest places in AZ
Wow, difficult start, i hope the remainder gets easier. Breaking a tooth, not fun, been there and done that.
Awesome. Thank you so much!
Such an awesome adventure so far.
Nice pics as always. You continue to tell a good story. I am curious how much slower you travel doing video and photos vs just thru-hiking. The end result is certainly worth it.
That's a good question and one which is hard to answer. I personally spend maybe an extra hour each day just doing video related things. Frankly I should do more even. So 3ish miles per day I imagine
really appreciate you!
If you ever need an emergency molar crown, find a dentist that does CEREC crowns. They can make you a new crown in about an hour and get you back on trail with a permanent repair.
Incredible advice, and so cool they can do that now.
Wasn't a possibility in the small towns of this trail but for the traveler or hiker it's a great advancement to look for if in need!
@@JupiterHikes Small town dentists probably wouldn't have CEREC. It is pretty cool. They take a 3D laser of your mouth, use a mill machine to carve a ceramic crown, and use an oven to harden it. Today, it costs about the same as a traditional crown, but only takes 1-2 hours instead of two weeks. You had a tough hike but came out on top!
Good stuff
Rocking the Fractal cap 🦘🇦🇺
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How did you find the altra lone peaks? At the end of the video it looks like the lone peak 6? I'm looking into trying out trail runners for hiking, as I've been using boots for a long time and want to test out something different. Do they hold up well, dry fast, have a comfortable fit for day or couple day long hikes?
Awesome!
awesome video, spectacular trip. You've aroused my curiosity, like is this something I want to do??
looks like you didn't camp in Aravaipa Canyon? It's a fave of ours. We've been 3 years in a row, 3 day trip each time, 2 nights in the canyon. That's as long as they will let you stay, or we'd stay longer!
I'm going to answer your question with a probably no, it's a great hike and I learned a ton out there! I just don't think it's the kind of adventure most people would enjoy
@@JupiterHikes thank you. congrats on having done it. quite an accomplishment!
So sorry about the pack strap. I had a squirrel chew off a hiking pole strap. Good to have floss for repairs. I did the GET in 2013. Trying to follow along and guess where you are. Not many references.
I kinda purposely didn't want many references shown or talked about in the video 😬 mostly because the trail itself kind of seems like it doesn't want to be known. Sounds like a fun game to guess at spots tho!! I'm sure in the coming videos you'll recognize a lot
Alright Juniper! U r so cool ❤. Thx
How do You plan water supply?
I've never heard of this trail. Cannot find it on All Trails
youre my ultralight rolemodel😅. could you make like an overview video about the american trails and everything a foreigner might need to know? i'm doing the via alpina in switzerland soon but my ultimate target is either the pct or at.
I have put out a pretty good amount of info regarding the PCT, when I do the CDT I'll do the same!
@@JupiterHikes 👍
Hey Jupiter, what phone app did you use for GPS / map ?????
Gaia
Thanks!
Do Theodore Solomon’s Trail next!
Great video. I have hauled freight through AZ many times. Nice scenery. Preparing here for the NC Mountains to Sea Trail. Sounds like your pack was worn out if you broke a strap. That would suck
A mouse chewed through the strap!
Finally! ❤
whats a triple zero? :)
3 resting days 3x0
Let’s play some disc soon
Yeah boyyyyyy
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What happend with your shoes?
I think I got a dud or something but the rubber sole of one of them just totally peeled off after just 30 miles. Unlucky I think as otherwise it's a great shoe
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second?
Hard to say, but for sure top 3
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I'm sorry to see you struggling so early on. Really feels like bad luck 🍀A needle and a meter of Kevlar thread is < 2 Grams 🪡🙈 Thinking about bringing some to the next Throughhike? 😅
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