First of all, I just want to say that I love your enthusiasm for hiking, and I love that you went out there to try this! I'm super glad you got out safely. Seeing you hiking up there made me want to go out myself... That being said, if you are going to continue doing hiking of this caliber, I do have some advice. 1. Wear synthetic/wool layers. The hoodie you were wearing looked like a cotton blend, and anything with cotton in it will dry very slowly and fail to keep you in the face of moisture (either your sweat or the environment.) Same goes for socks, shirt, etc. Synthetic and wool will keep you warm even when wet, dry faster, and keep you warmer in the first place. Consider finding a decent polyester fleece. 2. Footwear! I think you already know this, but in conditions like this you definitely want to make sure that you have appropriate shoes, since you rely on your feet to get you in and out. Something waterproof would definitely be good for weather this cold, especially with snow on the ground. Of course, make sure your socks are wool or synthetic as well. Hiking shoes are fine too, or trail runners, but tennis shoes and sneakers generally lack the traction, durability, quick-drying, and support you want in hiking footwear. 3. Backup plan. You might have done this already, but if you are going on a riskier solo hike like this let someone know where you are going, and when you plan to get back, and notify them when you leave and when you return. That way, if you had gotten stranded, someone would have known to send a search party after you. This could be friends, family, or a park ranger (you can find Ranger office numbers for various parks online.) 4. Scale. You made it out, but you observed that you pushed yourself a lot farther than you should have. Most people, even experienced hikers go around 1-2 mph, less in difficult or steep terrain. Descents are slow, you need time to rest, eat, use the bathroom, etc. Therefore, think about how many hours of daylight you have. If you started the trail at noon, and sunset was at 5:30, then your turnaround point should be roughly 2:45 in order to return to your starting point before dark. Oh, and in terms of other factors, you should look up the ten essentials. They are completely essential. I know it's a lot, and hopefully none of this advice went amiss! I really hope this experience didn't turn you off hiking in general, because I think it can be a truly amazing activity. That being said, there are strategic and gear choices you can make to avoid situations like this from repeating. Cheers, a very enthusiastic hiker who has gotten themselves in situations just like this one before!
You challenged yourself. Be good with that. Learn from the experience, and be prepared next time. You'll find yourself challenging yourself even more. The great outdoors is heaven on earth!
Pretty interesting…can share that summiting Mt. Guyot is no easy task. Route finding skills are required. It is densely covered in old growth forests (which is pretty incredible). Great example what it actually takes…hope you consider this the beginning of your progression…
A Grizzly Bear would have sheered you up and you could have cuddled it as well to keep warm. .Timothy Treadwell loved the Bear but met his demise .Seriously doing research is so important especially with what you are doing. Learn and take care. All the Best to you.
Why hasn't anyone mentioned... - Sweatpants? - Sneakers? - Hoody? Maybe you packed it, but you're not wearing anything proper. It's winter, it's cold, and you have absolutely the worst kit imaginable on. Get yourself some waterproof boots, wool socks (or synthetic at least), a goretex jacket (or similar), and some gloves. It's not rocket science, but 9 times out of 10, the people who get rescued are the ones who are wearing what you have on.
@@justin_chase Of course, that's why I wrote that review. Just curious why no one pointed out the absurdity.... I understand everything 'worked out', but you were pretty much one or two steps from either not surviving or needing a rescue almost the entire trip. Frostbite and hypothermia kicks in pretty quick when you're cold and wet.
First of all, I just want to say that I love your enthusiasm for hiking, and I love that you went out there to try this! I'm super glad you got out safely. Seeing you hiking up there made me want to go out myself...
That being said, if you are going to continue doing hiking of this caliber, I do have some advice.
1. Wear synthetic/wool layers. The hoodie you were wearing looked like a cotton blend, and anything with cotton in it will dry very slowly and fail to keep you in the face of moisture (either your sweat or the environment.) Same goes for socks, shirt, etc. Synthetic and wool will keep you warm even when wet, dry faster, and keep you warmer in the first place. Consider finding a decent polyester fleece.
2. Footwear! I think you already know this, but in conditions like this you definitely want to make sure that you have appropriate shoes, since you rely on your feet to get you in and out. Something waterproof would definitely be good for weather this cold, especially with snow on the ground. Of course, make sure your socks are wool or synthetic as well. Hiking shoes are fine too, or trail runners, but tennis shoes and sneakers generally lack the traction, durability, quick-drying, and support you want in hiking footwear.
3. Backup plan. You might have done this already, but if you are going on a riskier solo hike like this let someone know where you are going, and when you plan to get back, and notify them when you leave and when you return. That way, if you had gotten stranded, someone would have known to send a search party after you. This could be friends, family, or a park ranger (you can find Ranger office numbers for various parks online.)
4. Scale. You made it out, but you observed that you pushed yourself a lot farther than you should have. Most people, even experienced hikers go around 1-2 mph, less in difficult or steep terrain. Descents are slow, you need time to rest, eat, use the bathroom, etc. Therefore, think about how many hours of daylight you have. If you started the trail at noon, and sunset was at 5:30, then your turnaround point should be roughly 2:45 in order to return to your starting point before dark.
Oh, and in terms of other factors, you should look up the ten essentials. They are completely essential.
I know it's a lot, and hopefully none of this advice went amiss! I really hope this experience didn't turn you off hiking in general, because I think it can be a truly amazing activity. That being said, there are strategic and gear choices you can make to avoid situations like this from repeating.
Cheers, a very enthusiastic hiker who has gotten themselves in situations just like this one before!
Solid advice!
You challenged yourself. Be good with that. Learn from the experience, and be prepared next time. You'll find yourself challenging yourself even more. The great outdoors is heaven on earth!
thanks man! appreciate that.
I like to climb mountains and every time i start a hike, i want to turn around and go home. totally relateable
Me too. I always ask myself "WHY? since the last time you won't do it ever again" 😂😂😂
Pretty interesting…can share that summiting Mt. Guyot is no easy task. Route finding skills are required. It is densely covered in old growth forests (which is pretty incredible). Great example what it actually takes…hope you consider this the beginning of your progression…
Hey Chase! Love the video, you’ve got a new subscriber! Yeah boots were always the move even if it weren’t inclement weather…
haha, thanks! and thanks for watching!
Cannot believe you did this! Great video but no way!
slay video
A Grizzly Bear would have sheered you up and you could have cuddled it as well to keep warm. .Timothy Treadwell loved the Bear but met his demise .Seriously doing research is so important especially with what you are doing. Learn and take care. All the Best to you.
wait sorry i just saw the shoe reveal 🙊🙊
lmaoo
Why hasn't anyone mentioned...
- Sweatpants?
- Sneakers?
- Hoody?
Maybe you packed it, but you're not wearing anything proper. It's winter, it's cold, and you have absolutely the worst kit imaginable on. Get yourself some waterproof boots, wool socks (or synthetic at least), a goretex jacket (or similar), and some gloves.
It's not rocket science, but 9 times out of 10, the people who get rescued are the ones who are wearing what you have on.
did you even watch this video?
@@justin_chase Of course, that's why I wrote that review. Just curious why no one pointed out the absurdity.... I understand everything 'worked out', but you were pretty much one or two steps from either not surviving or needing a rescue almost the entire trip. Frostbite and hypothermia kicks in pretty quick when you're cold and wet.
hiking is very fun but be sure to be safe justin
thanks pep!
I enjoy your situations. Can you say ‘phuck’ more in your videos? I’ll be watching. Ty ✌️
thanks for watching!