I don't know if I mention in the video, but my altitude sickness was caused by clogged sinuses, putting pressure on my top teeth. Some pain relief medicine, different breathing techniques, and time made it all better! Thanks for watching!
Also just a shout out to anyone who's experienced altitude sickness (or worried about it): diamox is your buddy. I recently spent a few days above 4500m/15000ft and my brain/body/mood were just slowly deteriorating until I started taking some diamox I had reserved for emergencies. It felt like wussing out to make the decision, since it wasn't an acute situation, but the almost immediate improvement quickly justified the call. It just made the whole experience so much better, and didn't detract at all from the feeling of hard work I was putting in on the trail.
@@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677 You didn't read the list or see the photo of the gear? - this should answer your question. Link to the gear list in the description of this video.
As "Chef," I had the pleasure of meeting you and Sprocket in this section, on the day you were both headed into Lone Pine. Wow, so Sprocket is even more hard core than you! What a nice tribute to her.
Dude, Sprocket seems like a complete hiking beast. Tiny pack (homemade), no trekking poles and a huge smile. So amazing! I can't imagine the majesty at sunrise and sunset that you saw.
Great video of the approach to Trail Crest. I did that climb last year. I remember that view vividly. Glad you had a companion in Sprocket to experience it with.
Loved it. Summited Whitney in 1980 with my late father-in-law. Still a sweet memory. On the way down we encountered Hulda Crooks -- Grandma Whitney. She was something like 85 and it was her 18th ascent in as many years. She hadn't start hiking until she was in her 60s. One of the peaks in the foreground along the ridge at 07:36 was named for her when she passed.
@@JupiterHikes That time is the first she didn't make it up Whitney. The snow on the east side was very deep. We had to glissade a portion of it to get down. She was just turning back when we met her. She gave us a little booklet or tract about herself. Still have it.
Ran into you both briefly at Chicken Spring Lake, then crossed paths with Sprocket again at Big Lake Youth Camp. You guys make a great team. Another beautiful vid as always man!
Great editing with the fade ins and fade-outs! Brought back memories of my summit of Mt Whitney some 20-25 years ago! It is an experience that always remains with you!
Hello Jupiter! I completed t he CT this summer and had almost the exact same start and finish times as you did. I completed the trail in 21 days at age 58 and I can't wait to retire and hit the PCT in 2-3 years. Love your videos.
That is very impressive. I did the Long Trail in Vermont this year in 19 days. I am looking forward to doing the CT next year. I am looking forward to smooth trails and stitch backs. I plan on doing The PCT in 2024 or 25. I am 63. Since going UL my miles have climbed . Take care and good luck on the PCT.
Excellent! It felt like I was hiking along with you and Sprocket. Hopefully I'll be experiencing it first hand in a year or two! Glad you figured out the cause of your tooth pain.
Sprocket was awesome - hike with her abit before Mammoth! Great vids! So nice looking through all theese now - finding people ive met myself along the trail in 22. Happy Hiking! - PlusOne
Great video! I've only done the John Muir trail, but it brought up so many good memories from the Mt Whitney section! Thanks for the continuous release of the PCT videos, excited for the upcoming ones!
You made such a good point about expired meds. We carry the FA and don’t often use. I had an issue that usually an ibuprofen would solve. Nope. Borrowed one and yep. After this summer, I’ll take a better look at my kit because what’s the point of carrying aspirin or ibuprofen from 2017.
Some of us are blessed with being able to hike without blisters! Though in my own case, the tradeoff for no blisters = bad knees haha. Glad you had someone to hike with for those tough miles. Whitney was beautiful!
@kreestuh4367, me too! I’m one of those lucky no blister people but my knees are horrible. I didn’t know I had knee problems until a started backpacking and doing more intense hikes just a few years ago. After two hours of consistent hiking my knees are talking and if a lot of rocks as we have in NY, my knees will scream at me. I started the ATG program and that is helping so far. Do you have any tricks that have been working for you?
@@souldancer06 My knee pain is mostly IT band pain-- I've found the following help the most: stretching a lot, taking breaks, and when off trail, using resistance band exercises to strengthen my legs. I still struggle with it on longer trips though!
Your Mt Whitney experience was a world away from mine. I ascended it from the HST on a Saturday, and it was crowded up there. But I did start before sunrise. Seeing the lights go up the mountain before sunrise was very surreal. I can't wait to go back to the sierras.
I was up there about 2 weeks after Jupiter, also starting late, because the afternoon and night before had been very stormy. It was also Saturday (6/18). Quite some people up there around 1 pm, but for sure more in the early morning which I met when they came down and complained about the cold ;)
I did the PCT last year and went thru the Sierras in April, it was like 80 percent snow and super cold most days. It's so crazy to see what the mountains look like with no snow and for there to be a trail 😁.
hey Jupiter love the videos, but just fyi the small text at the bottom of your thumbnail is being hidden by the timestamp, you should try aligning it to the left
@@JupiterHikes yeah I looked it up after I commented. Love your videos and your editing is getting superb my friend. I’m a Kentucky boy and I found your video when I was looking up videos on the Sheltowee Trace. Been loving your stuff every since.
I wonder how the story continues. Does Jupiter leave the girl to do more miles per day or is it more importend to him having company of a nice charming female
Yup! Unfortunately I washed it with some brand new black shorts which kind of turned it grey. Nothing bleach can't eventually fix but it will look dirty for a while
I have always heard the opposite, Sierra. A quick Google and I see that is because the word Sierra in Spanish 'range of mountains' is already plural and would be redundant to add an extra s I am not from the area, this is just what I've heard over the years and now see online 🤷
@@JupiterHikes You are completely right. - But there are people everywhere who don't care about reason. You can find banners "Welcome to the Sierras"... - so welcome to the Pacifics crests trails ;) BTW, the Sierra Nevada is just named after its original in Andalusia in the south of Spain. The Spanish Sierra Nevada lies on the same latitude, has similar climate, a bit warmer and less snow, up to 11.500 ft altitude. But a lot smaller in area.
I don't know if I mention in the video, but my altitude sickness was caused by clogged sinuses, putting pressure on my top teeth. Some pain relief medicine, different breathing techniques, and time made it all better! Thanks for watching!
Which type of breathing techniques did you use? I developed sinus issues that are making it hard for me to do what I love--hiking!
Glad you identified the root of the problem.
I saw your base weight was 6.6lbs; what was it when you used that bear canister?
Also just a shout out to anyone who's experienced altitude sickness (or worried about it): diamox is your buddy. I recently spent a few days above 4500m/15000ft and my brain/body/mood were just slowly deteriorating until I started taking some diamox I had reserved for emergencies. It felt like wussing out to make the decision, since it wasn't an acute situation, but the almost immediate improvement quickly justified the call. It just made the whole experience so much better, and didn't detract at all from the feeling of hard work I was putting in on the trail.
@@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677 You didn't read the list or see the photo of the gear? - this should answer your question. Link to the gear list in the description of this video.
As "Chef," I had the pleasure of meeting you and Sprocket in this section, on the day you were both headed into Lone Pine. Wow, so Sprocket is even more hard core than you! What a nice tribute to her.
Dude, Sprocket seems like a complete hiking beast. Tiny pack (homemade), no trekking poles and a huge smile. So amazing! I can't imagine the majesty at sunrise and sunset that you saw.
Great video of the approach to Trail Crest. I did that climb last year. I remember that view vividly. Glad you had a companion in Sprocket to experience it with.
So cute how you met on the trail and now doing another trail together ❤️ hope it works out for you, in all sorts of ways. 🤞
Jupiter is so positive, you can tell he really loves what he does. Made me reminisce about my time on the John Muir trail.
Gray-crowned Rosy Finch at 8:12 onwards, for anyone that's interested! A true mountain bird!
Thanks for the ID!
Loved it. Summited Whitney in 1980 with my late father-in-law. Still a sweet memory. On the way down we encountered Hulda Crooks -- Grandma Whitney. She was something like 85 and it was her 18th ascent in as many years. She hadn't start hiking until she was in her 60s. One of the peaks in the foreground along the ridge at 07:36 was named for her when she passed.
That is incredible!!! She is an inspiration
@@JupiterHikes That time is the first she didn't make it up Whitney. The snow on the east side was very deep. We had to glissade a portion of it to get down. She was just turning back when we met her. She gave us a little booklet or tract about herself. Still have it.
I see a happy hiker, and I'm glad for you.
Ran into you both briefly at Chicken Spring Lake, then crossed paths with Sprocket again at Big Lake Youth Camp. You guys make a great team. Another beautiful vid as always man!
The Sierra, The Sierra, They are magnificent!
I’m so proud of you, Jupiter (flat-lander) climbing the Sierra. So happy for you guys!!! Enjoy your time! You are on top of the world!
You’re such a massive inspiration to a weekend backpacker like me! Huge congrats on the Mt. Whitney summit you two!
Nice meet up, and great series. Love your style, both hiking and video production
Great editing with the fade ins and fade-outs! Brought back memories of my summit of Mt Whitney some 20-25 years ago! It is an experience that always remains with you!
The Sierras, Sprocket, Mt. Whitney- wow,
I can’t wait for the next episode!
Hello Jupiter! I completed t he CT this summer and had almost the exact same start and finish times as you did. I completed the trail in 21 days at age 58 and I can't wait to retire and hit the PCT in 2-3 years. Love your videos.
That is very impressive. I did the Long Trail in Vermont this year in 19 days. I am looking forward to doing the CT next year. I am looking forward to smooth trails and stitch backs. I plan on doing
The PCT in 2024 or 25. I am 63. Since going UL my miles have climbed . Take care and good luck on the PCT.
@@mtadams2009
Hello Scott,
I can't agree more, getting the weight off the back makes all the difference in the world. Good luck with you future hikes!
Excellent! It felt like I was hiking along with you and Sprocket. Hopefully I'll be experiencing it first hand in a year or two! Glad you figured out the cause of your tooth pain.
Sprocket was awesome - hike with her abit before Mammoth! Great vids! So nice looking through all theese now - finding people ive met myself along the trail in 22.
Happy Hiking!
- PlusOne
What a beautiful experience. Thank you Jupiter.
Great video! I've only done the John Muir trail, but it brought up so many good memories from the Mt Whitney section! Thanks for the continuous release of the PCT videos, excited for the upcoming ones!
We love sprocket! So Happy for you it’s sounds like pure BLISS
What you do, how you do it, your attitude and beliefs, they're all amazingly impressive Jupiter. :>)
Keep on busting the miles out. Beautiful memories for sure.
👍😁👍
This made me smile!😊🌻💛
Love your videos, Jupiter.
Your videos are excellent! So well done 👍🏼
So beautiful...all you can do is be you! Good job and thank you
Beautiful section!
You made such a good point about expired meds. We carry the FA and don’t often use. I had an issue that usually an ibuprofen would solve. Nope. Borrowed one and yep. After this summer, I’ll take a better look at my kit because what’s the point of carrying aspirin or ibuprofen from 2017.
WOW! Your first 14'er. Pretty cool for a swamp boy from the 561. ☮️💜
I've done a couple others 🙂 but this has been the best one for sure!!
Beautiful ❤️
What an incredible experience to climb so high!
Jupiter Great video and editing - especially with the pace that you are holding. Keep on keepin' on!
That was a lovely episode. Thank you for sharing.
Incredible hike
Melanie Vogel @betweensunsets just finished the Trans Canada trail today. 5 years hiking, 10,000 miles. You should do that next.
Right on, my man. That's what it's all about.
Loved the video! Was nice to meet Sprocket As an Aussie it as so cool to see one on an American trail
Some of us are blessed with being able to hike without blisters! Though in my own case, the tradeoff for no blisters = bad knees haha. Glad you had someone to hike with for those tough miles. Whitney was beautiful!
@kreestuh4367, me too! I’m one of those lucky no blister people but my knees are horrible. I didn’t know I had knee problems until a started backpacking and doing more intense hikes just a few years ago. After two hours of consistent hiking my knees are talking and if a lot of rocks as we have in NY, my knees will scream at me. I started the ATG program and that is helping so far. Do you have any tricks that have been working for you?
@@souldancer06 My knee pain is mostly IT band pain-- I've found the following help the most: stretching a lot, taking breaks, and when off trail, using resistance band exercises to strengthen my legs. I still struggle with it on longer trips though!
Great to see you enjoying so much your trekk! Hey I keep thinking about Sprocket's pristine feet...What hiking boots was she wearing??
Great vid! Thanks.
Your Mt Whitney experience was a world away from mine. I ascended it from the HST on a Saturday, and it was crowded up there. But I did start before sunrise. Seeing the lights go up the mountain before sunrise was very surreal. I can't wait to go back to the sierras.
I was up there about 2 weeks after Jupiter, also starting late, because the afternoon and night before had been very stormy. It was also Saturday (6/18). Quite some people up there around 1 pm, but for sure more in the early morning which I met when they came down and complained about the cold ;)
Last time I was on Mt Whitney, there was a group with a boom box blasting annoying music. But it’s still there, and they’re all gone now
I did the PCT last year and went thru the Sierras in April, it was like 80 percent snow and super cold most days. It's so crazy to see what the mountains look like with no snow and for there to be a trail 😁.
Yes
haha im a life long alaskan and for a quick second I was like hey now lol
Haha yeah you got us by quite a bit!
Just annother great episode! Hope sprocket wasn't the only company you had in those three months, but I guess we'll find out
Shazam- another great video!
Nice work chief!
That’s cool.
Wow!!! 👍👍👍
Cool thx 😎
Sprocket never uses hike stix? Reminds me of Jupiter.
I bring clove oil for tooth pain
The Sierras… 🙏
Curious how long you'll keep that trekking pole this time (don't tell me).
Looking forward to the next episodes.
please tell me you see Sprocket again on this trail!
Yeah boyyyyyy
Don't you bring a Garmin inreach with you? once you do such long thru hikes, or do you believe everything happens for a reason if it goes bad ? :)
Hard out man, the desert must've been pretty damn rough with your sleep / shelter system. Plush GRASS finally.
It wasn't so bad! Most of the desert is not really desert. A lot of high elevation sections daily at my pace
That sounded like the type of tooth pain where you need Advil AND Tylenol washed down with Vodka!
The Big reveal at Trail Crest is totally moving. Suddenly you see the entire Sequoia / Kings Canyon National Parks.
hey Jupiter love the videos, but just fyi the small text at the bottom of your thumbnail is being hidden by the timestamp, you should try aligning it to the left
I know, I was just hoping to do something different despite this
Not much of a sappy person but I hope you meet back up with Sprocket. Ya'll are made for each other.
Longtime subsciber…So…tell us how u really feel about the Sierras😎😎😎😎😎😎
Does Sprocket have a channel? She (also) seems like someone I'd like to follow on adventures.
She does not
Do you know what shorts Sprocket was wearing? I've been looking for something just like those!
I do not unfortunately. She later switched to some Patagonia shorts, but I don't think she was super thrilled about the fit.
Maybe a new future hiking partner.
does sprocket have a channel?
she does not, but you will likely see more of her here in the future!
Aside from Alaska AND Hawaii.
Does hawaii have a higher point than mt whitney?
I thought Mt Rainier was the highest peak in the lower 48?!?! Not one hundred percent sure but that’s what I was thinking…
Mount Rainier is the most prominent, but only the 4th (or 5th) highest!
@@JupiterHikes yeah I looked it up after I commented. Love your videos and your editing is getting superb my friend. I’m a Kentucky boy and I found your video when I was looking up videos on the Sheltowee Trace. Been loving your stuff every since.
Did my eyes deceive me or was Sprocket hiking in Crocs?
Your eyes deceived you!
I wonder how the story continues. Does Jupiter leave the girl to do more miles per day or is it more importend to him having company of a nice charming female
I did.... both!
Are you running some of these miles? Are you walking at like 4mph average???
3mph or slower for me, just long days!
is that the same white shirt you started with?
Yup! Unfortunately I washed it with some brand new black shorts which kind of turned it grey. Nothing bleach can't eventually fix but it will look dirty for a while
5-9 hiker.. im more of a 9-5 hiker :)
I can't let it go. We say ,"the sierras," plural here.
I have always heard the opposite, Sierra. A quick Google and I see that is because the word Sierra in Spanish 'range of mountains' is already plural and would be redundant to add an extra s
I am not from the area, this is just what I've heard over the years and now see online 🤷
@@JupiterHikes You are completely right. - But there are people everywhere who don't care about reason. You can find banners "Welcome to the Sierras"... - so welcome to the Pacifics crests trails ;)
BTW, the Sierra Nevada is just named after its original in Andalusia in the south of Spain. The Spanish Sierra Nevada lies on the same latitude, has similar climate, a bit warmer and less snow, up to 11.500 ft altitude. But a lot smaller in area.
@@Henning_Rech I've always wondered if there was a link between the two places, so cool to know there is!