What an awesome adventure, thanks for taking us! You are so versatile, you cook, you saw, you do handyman work & a lot more. You are an awesome role model for aging gracefully, enjoying life + healthy relationship. And John always shows his admiration for you....just heaven on earth!!!
Thank you for this glorious walk, wow, so beautiful. I love how you inspire me to get out more often. I still haven’t purchased my campervan, I’m still researching. Also, I cried when you saw John, and he said what big eyes you have…the look on your face when you saw him shows how much love and the excitement of seeing your partner in life. Such a beautiful relationship. Blessed Be.
I'm 65, had a full hip replacement three years ago, (fmr. seasonal climbing guide/Rainier), so I CAN APPRECIATE everything you're doing, accomplishing. The fact that you're still doing these activities tells me volumes....that you've been ACTIVE your whole life. It' so EASY when you're young, or younger; the real trick is to keep grinding the older you get. THAT is the ultimate challenge. KUDOS to you and the channel, the sheer amount of WORK involved, like: for your POV, camera angles, sequences, etc.= MORE than 15 miles!! Lastly, for me....I keep a dedicated daypack, pre-packed, ready to go. The only thing I have to do is fill up the water bottles. I found this much easier to do....rather than constantly having to "build" my kit, assemble the items from multiple backpacks, etc. (I have a 20L pack for day-hike stuff: space blanket, rain pants, wool hat, first aid, paracord, knife, etc. For anything longer, I use a 65L pack, again....pre-assembled, ready to go.) And....DON'T forget the MOLESKIN and BEAR SPRAY!
Thankfully, I haven't had the need for moleskin in many decades. Thank goodness for new materials. I guess those new materials include much better replacements for joints. John also had a hip replacement and I'm so glad he can still hike. Yes, I need to have my kit ready to go--I'll work on that.
My wife and I just spent some time at Four Jeffrey campground near Bishop. Couldn’t stop staring at the beautiful mountains. Never saw so many stars in the sky in my life. The eastern Sierra are just gorgeous! (Wouldn’t mind taking my last breath there). Also, we just came from South Lake Tahoe. Woke up with heavy smoke and ash falling on our campground. Hope your family is safe with all the evacuations.
Greetings from Alabama. What a video: great B roll, a triumphant journey, gear tips ending with finding the love of your life. Truly, this was a hike to remember. Excelsior!
Bravo! My kind of adventure in God’s Country! AKA The Sierra Nevadas. Miss those High alpine hikes w those panoramic mountain lakes. Jewels! Good on ya! 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I just found your channel and am so glad I did. I've been camping since I was 9 years old with my folks. Now at 71 I try to get out on weekends and solo hike. After my daughter chastised me for not leaving a note on my trailer when hiking in Capitol Reef NP last September, I bought an InReach. It's better than leaving a note on your rig which can be an invitation to those rare campers with no scruples. Joe S from Seal Beach CA
THAT WAS SO FINE! YOU ARE DOING JUST WHAT I LOVE TO DO!! WE SPENT MANY A SUMMER BACKPACKING WITH OUR 4 CHILDREN IN THE HIGH SIERRAS DURING THE 70'S AND INTO THE 80'S......NOW WE RETIRED IN WYOMING AND LIVE WITHIN A STATE PARK...WITH MANY MTN BIKE & HIKING TRAILS CLOSE BY,,,,STILL ENJOY HIKING IN OUR 80'S...! LUV ALL YOUR VIDEOS.....THNX FOR ALL YOUR HELPFUL HINTS AND SENSE OF HUMOR....KC & GAYLE
Don't know if you know or not but, you are an inspiration to all of us looking to wander the country in a camper van. We've enjoy your videos and always look forward to new video uploads. Sure would like to see more of John...like when he demonstrated the outdoor shower. While he could use some acting classes, it was still quite memorable.
Hi Pat. John told me he spoke with you today. I think you know why John doesn't appear more...open mouth, insert foot. And for a guy who is always cracking a joke or doing something he shouldn't, he freezes up as soon as the camera turns on.
We have been watching your videos since the beginning and have enjoyed all of them. To be able to solo hike your way 15 miles, 25 kms for us Canadians, takes a great deal of mental toughness. I want to thank you, as well, for pointing us in the direction of Foresty Forest, one crazy Canadian.
Wow, what a great accomplishment and very inspiring! I would like to conquer my fear of bears. We had one walk right past the van door last week and his grunting / snorting sent chills down my spine😬 Thanks for taking us along on your beautiful hike. I love Foresty’s delivery, sense of humour and his fantastic drone footage perspective of the peaks.
Deb, I give you a lot of credit ,that wasn’t an easy hike by yourself . John has a lot of confidence in hiking ability. I hope to hike with my Grandchildren someday after I get my knee replacement. You guys are inspiring for use in over 60 crowd.
Thank you very much for this wonderful video. What a beautiful landscape. Hiking and recording such great footage and editing and putting the right music ... Can only be achieved by a woman.
Inspiring...at 67 I still hike mostly solo now that my grandkids are all working. At times my wife will go if its an easy one - though here in the San Juans very few come easy. As they say, "beware of the chair". What beautiful scenery and your music was perfect! Keep hiking and thanks for sharing!
@@FromShetoMe Yes, but not 18 now. We had it far better back in the 70's I think! But, how many our age are still able to go on long hikes and climb those mountains? Blessed!
So beautiful!!! Lucky you to be able to spend the day in nature’s bounty! You are an inspiration and your videos are top notch! We just came home from a short camping trip in Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania , VA. I so love being in the forest amongst the trees. I am 75 and just starting to have some knee issues which effects the length of my hikes. 🥺 But I’ll keep trucking. I admire your ability to go out alone for such a long hike!! Good for you….Thanks for the wonderful , informative videos. I throughly enjoy them. 🥰
Perfectly done, and relieved to see you had a PLB inReach with you..I was missing John’s humor, but in the end he came through 👏🏼 Thanks for all you do to setup the video shots and editing-it is much appreciated.
We are so proud of you!!! Once again hubby John is a HOOT! Thanks for the smiles. Oh yeah btw, as we were preparing the house to list one of Owen's chores was mowing and blowing. He logged 11.2 miles in 100-degree heat on Wednesday. He needed aspirin too for sure. See you soon we hope.
Thanks for taking us along on your hike....beautiful country and your videos really do bring the beauty to us. I've got a few more years on me and I won't be doing these hikes so lovely you have shared it. I can get the PW to the trailhead for a short one and that helps.
Just discovered your channel and so happy I did. This video is spectacular. And we’re the same age. I love seeing people our age doing all the things we do at this age. Thank you for sharing this. Absolutely beautiful!
Debbie, you really are an amazing woman and you inspire me. Thank you for adding the “what I forgot to bring” segments; good reminders for occasional hikers. I was so happy you had the personal beacon, and happier still when you and John connected. I love the dynamics of your relationship. Stay well, brave and capable woman!
Thanks for the video and yes, a water filter is a must. I have a Garmin Montana 700i and that way I don’t need to carry cells as I can use InReach for texts and emergencies and a Sat phone. The 700i has maps and many other features for Alaska as cells don’t work much there as you know.
I'm your age and my knees don't do well going downhill as well, I usually wear supports now. Uphill is fine but those long downhills are a pain. Water, yep I always make sure now that I'm prepared to have enough. My friend and I hiked to the top of Half Dome in the early 70's to spend the night and we didn't bring enough water with us. Luckily a couple also hiked up that evening and shared some water with us. You learn as you go. Thanks for sharing this beautiful hike and I'm going to check out your hiker channel recommendations. Take care you two.
Wow! Such beautiful sceneries! Another awesome video Debbie. I am huffing and puffing with you while watching the video. I am and we are out of shape!! You are so brave!!
I was catching up on your videos as we drove home last night. Seems odd that you can’t go two days on your batteries. I’m thinking maybe you are cooking a lot on the induction cooktop.
@@FromShetoMe Debbie, you are correct!! We are cooking a lot on the induction cooktop and the microwave. We are on our way home from visiting Acadia National Park in Maine. Wow such a pretty place!!
Really enjoyed this video. Great camera work and wonderful music! Marcy & I really enjoy watching all your adventure videos. Great tips (10 essentials) and identification of your equipment and where you purchased the items are very helpful.
Debbie, you set a god example. Judy and I did a 12.7 round trip to Pear Lake Hut in Sequioa N.P. last year - at 68.5 years young. We started very early - its was darned cold - which actually made the uphill part of the hike go much easier as we did not get hot.
Another awesome video Debbie. Your comment on Advil and knee pain reminded me of a mini Yosemite vacation a few years back. Usually after a few days spring skiing around with my son (34 years my junior) Tahoe’s north shore, we head down to Yosemite to finish our vacation and hike a little. Well, we decided to do the upper Yosemite Falls hike in early May. Going up was easy, and crossing the snow fields at the top was refreshing. About half way down my knees hurt so bad I really questioned if I would make it to the parking lot. I did and that’s a good thing all I had to do for the rest of the trip was sit on a flight back east. I am also 67 and will remember to bring Advil next time I go hiking! Thanks, Tom
Thanks for sharing your lovely hike and another beautiful video. Loved the Maxwell Smart comment from John, made me laugh and was a second confirmation you two are from the same generation as me....😆. Good thing we don't have to take off a shoe to make a call 😉. Thanks for more gear tips.
What an awesome adventure, thanks for taking us! You are so versatile, you cook, you saw, you do handyman work & a lot more. You are an awesome role model for aging gracefully, enjoying life + healthy relationship. And John always shows his admiration for you....just heaven on earth!!!
Thank you for this glorious walk, wow, so beautiful. I love how you inspire me to get out more often. I still haven’t purchased my campervan, I’m still researching. Also, I cried when you saw John, and he said what big eyes you have…the look on your face when you saw him shows how much love and the excitement of seeing your partner in life. Such a beautiful relationship. Blessed Be.
Serenity is sublime! You did it! And you inspire this 67 year old too.
Your videos just keep getting better. Favorite channel for my wife and me.
Wow, thank you!
Really, really beautiful video. Trees, water...lots of both...thank you. I couldn't spot the beaver but glad you did. Thank you muchly.
Loved taking the hike with you. 🙏
Any day with smoked black pepper cheese is gonna be good. Stunning views. A good, good video.
Wow Deb! I am super impressed!
Hike, film, narrate, edit, truly a Superwoman
I'm 65, had a full hip replacement three years ago, (fmr. seasonal climbing guide/Rainier), so I CAN APPRECIATE everything you're doing, accomplishing. The fact that you're still doing these activities tells me volumes....that you've been ACTIVE your whole life. It' so EASY when you're young, or younger; the real trick is to keep grinding the older you get. THAT is the ultimate challenge. KUDOS to you and the channel, the sheer amount of WORK involved, like: for your POV, camera angles, sequences, etc.= MORE than 15 miles!! Lastly, for me....I keep a dedicated daypack, pre-packed, ready to go. The only thing I have to do is fill up the water bottles. I found this much easier to do....rather than constantly having to "build" my kit, assemble the items from multiple backpacks, etc. (I have a 20L pack for day-hike stuff: space blanket, rain pants, wool hat, first aid, paracord, knife, etc. For anything longer, I use a 65L pack, again....pre-assembled, ready to go.) And....DON'T forget the MOLESKIN and BEAR SPRAY!
Thankfully, I haven't had the need for moleskin in many decades. Thank goodness for new materials. I guess those new materials include much better replacements for joints. John also had a hip replacement and I'm so glad he can still hike. Yes, I need to have my kit ready to go--I'll work on that.
My wife and I just spent some time at Four Jeffrey campground near Bishop. Couldn’t stop staring at the beautiful mountains. Never saw so many stars in the sky in my life. The eastern Sierra are just gorgeous! (Wouldn’t mind taking my last breath there). Also, we just came from South Lake Tahoe. Woke up with heavy smoke and ash falling on our campground. Hope your family is safe with all the evacuations.
Thanks. I’ll have to check out that campground. Tahoe update this morning.
Greetings from Alabama. What a video: great B roll, a triumphant journey, gear tips ending with finding the love of your life. Truly, this was a hike to remember. Excelsior!
I hope you don't get walloped by the hurricane. My cousins are on the coast down there.
@@FromShetoMe And I live close to your family’s homestead north of Auburn.
really enjoyed watching your hike .... thank you
Bravo! My kind of adventure in God’s Country! AKA The Sierra Nevadas. Miss those High alpine hikes w those panoramic mountain lakes. Jewels! Good on ya! 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
And now all the forests in CA are closed for several more weeks. I'm itchin' to get back out.
Awesome hike, thanks for taking us along!
Oh, I forgot. Yes! Foresty Forest🙌🏽🙌🏽 Love his channel😊
I just found your channel and am so glad I did. I've been camping since I was 9 years old with my folks. Now at 71 I try to get out on weekends and solo hike. After my daughter chastised me for not leaving a note on my trailer when hiking in Capitol Reef NP last September, I bought an InReach. It's better than leaving a note on your rig which can be an invitation to those rare campers with no scruples. Joe S from Seal Beach CA
Hello neighbor and thanks for joining us.
Wonderful video. You are such a beautiful soul. Thanks for making these videos.
Wow! Great video, we love watching your adventures!
THAT WAS SO FINE! YOU ARE DOING JUST WHAT I LOVE TO DO!! WE SPENT MANY A SUMMER BACKPACKING WITH OUR 4 CHILDREN IN THE HIGH SIERRAS DURING THE 70'S AND INTO THE 80'S......NOW WE RETIRED IN WYOMING AND LIVE WITHIN A STATE PARK...WITH MANY MTN BIKE & HIKING TRAILS CLOSE BY,,,,STILL ENJOY HIKING IN OUR 80'S...! LUV ALL YOUR VIDEOS.....THNX FOR ALL YOUR HELPFUL HINTS AND SENSE OF HUMOR....KC & GAYLE
That’s wonderful, sounds like you are living the dream.
Great video. Thanks for continuing to share your adventures!
Debbie lots of respect for you. Certainly I thought you were probably in your 50s. You are such a talented woman.
Thanks. I so wish I were in my 50s.
Thank you for sharing, what an amazing hike!
Awesome vid! Ty for sharing! Spectacular vista's!
Don't know if you know or not but, you are an inspiration to all of us looking to wander the country in a camper van. We've enjoy your videos and always look forward to new video uploads. Sure would like to see more of John...like when he demonstrated the outdoor shower. While he could use some acting classes, it was still quite memorable.
Hi Pat. John told me he spoke with you today. I think you know why John doesn't appear more...open mouth, insert foot. And for a guy who is always cracking a joke or doing something he shouldn't, he freezes up as soon as the camera turns on.
We have been watching your videos since the beginning and have enjoyed all of them. To be able to solo hike your way 15 miles, 25 kms for us Canadians, takes a great deal of mental toughness. I want to thank you, as well, for pointing us in the direction of Foresty Forest, one crazy Canadian.
He always makes me smile. Great kid, would be glad to adopt him as my own.
Wow, what a great accomplishment and very inspiring! I would like to conquer my fear of bears. We had one walk right past the van door last week and his grunting / snorting sent chills down my spine😬 Thanks for taking us along on your beautiful hike. I love Foresty’s delivery, sense of humour and his fantastic drone footage perspective of the peaks.
I only worry about grizzlies/brown bears. No problems in the backcountry.
Thanks for sharing your hike! Great!
Deb, I give you a lot of credit ,that wasn’t an easy hike by yourself . John has a lot of confidence in hiking ability. I hope to hike with my Grandchildren someday after I get my knee replacement. You guys are inspiring for use in over 60 crowd.
We enjoyed several hikes with the grandkids this past week. It’s about the only way you can get them off those darn devices.
Beautiful area to hike.
What a beautiful video! You are such an inspiration for me. Thank you!!
What a beautiful video and hike...great job!
This was absolutely a beautiful video. Thank you for filming it so those of us on the east coast can share the experience.
Thank you very much for this wonderful video. What a beautiful landscape. Hiking and recording such great footage and editing and putting the right music ... Can only be achieved by a woman.
Wow - impressive! You rock! Oh and seeing a beaver - loved it.
What a great hike with gorgeous views!
Absolutely breathtaking scenery! Thanks for sharing your adventure :-) ....PeAcE
Inspiring...at 67 I still hike mostly solo now that my grandkids are all working. At times my wife will go if its an easy one - though here in the San Juans very few come easy. As they say, "beware of the chair". What beautiful scenery and your music was perfect! Keep hiking and thanks for sharing!
My 1972 Outward Bound course was in the San Juans. Just last night I came across a picture of me on top of Jagged Peak. Oh to be 18 again…
@@FromShetoMe Yes, but not 18 now. We had it far better back in the 70's I think! But, how many our age are still able to go on long hikes and climb those mountains? Blessed!
Beautiful photography and music with it. So fun to virtually hike with you! J&J
Will we be seeing you in Las Vegas?
@@FromShetoMe It's not in our plans though we would love to see you. If you get back to our area/PDX let us know!
wow 15 miles! Good job and impressive!
Now that was my fave! Congrats on a great hike.
BEAUTIFUL
Way to go, mad respect ✊
You wonderful adventurous soul! You are an inspiration. Well done. It sure was a beautiful hike.
You two are the best!
Absolutely wonderful.
You did fantastic! Love it! Thanks
Couple goals! ☺️💘💘
Congratulations on completing your 15 mile hike.
So beautiful!!! Lucky you to be able to spend the day in nature’s bounty! You are an inspiration and your videos are top notch! We just came home from a short camping trip in Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania , VA. I so love being in the forest amongst the trees. I am 75 and just starting to have some knee issues which effects the length of my hikes. 🥺 But I’ll keep trucking. I admire your ability to go out alone for such a long hike!! Good for you….Thanks for the wonderful , informative videos. I throughly enjoy them. 🥰
Thanks you! Yes, keep on truckin'. I swear that's why my dad lived to 100.
Wow. Respect.
Well Done! 15 miles is a worthy hike, especially at higher elevations! Thanks for taking us along.
That was wonderful!
Perfectly done, and relieved to see you had a PLB inReach with you..I was missing John’s humor, but in the end he came through 👏🏼
Thanks for all you do to setup the video shots and editing-it is much appreciated.
So high up 10000ft.. a great video,,, love the music.. glad to see other people on the trail just in case..
We are so proud of you!!! Once again hubby John is a HOOT! Thanks for the smiles. Oh yeah btw, as we were preparing the house to list one of Owen's chores was mowing and blowing. He logged 11.2 miles in 100-degree heat on Wednesday. He needed aspirin too for sure. See you soon we hope.
Ugh. NC…too hot and humid for me.
I’ll have to consult my dictionary for the definition of “soon”. 😅
Wonder how many people caught the reference to Maxwell Smart? (Signed Agent 99)
Thanks for taking us along on your hike....beautiful country and your videos really do bring the beauty to us. I've got a few more years on me and I won't be doing these hikes so lovely you have shared it. I can get the PW to the trailhead for a short one and that helps.
No matter how far you go, it's always nice coming back to a home on wheels.
Bravo!!!
You are inspiring!
Solo hikes are wonderful brings one closer to nature, thanks!
Fantastic!
What a great hike and video, I really enjoyed it.
Beautiful hike! 🥾
To hike and bring us along for the ride is so nice. It felt like we were there with you. Thank you for sharing your adventures! Diane xx
Beautiful
Just discovered your channel and so happy I did. This video is spectacular. And we’re the same age. I love seeing people our age doing all the things we do at this age. Thank you for sharing this. Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you and welcome to our little corner on YT.
Loved this!
Well done!
Wonderful trip! I'm glad you completed it safely :)
Wow Debbie thanks for bringing all of us along. Just beautiful hike! So appreciate your videos…living vicariously with you! 😎
Cool video, awesome scenery, and great company. Thanks for sharing your hiking adventure.
Whew! Glad you both made it back safe and sound. What a great accomplishment!
Maybe an overnighted next time.
Essential kit: 2 Mountain Dews and a honey bun! :) Well done young lady!
LOL. My dad always called my mom "honey bun." So you gave me a good laugh.
@@FromShetoMe Catherine Gregory has an excellent TH-cam hiking channel.
Great video. You are amazing!
Awesome journey and hike. Those long treks are always so rewarding not only for exercise but for the soul. Nice edit thanks for sharing.
I am in awe of you Debbie!
Debbie, you really are an amazing woman and you inspire me. Thank you for adding the “what I forgot to bring” segments; good reminders for occasional hikers. I was so happy you had the personal beacon, and happier still when you and John connected. I love the dynamics of your relationship. Stay well, brave and capable woman!
You inspire me.
Well done! 👍🏻👍🏻
Another beautiful video, thank you.
That was awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Bravo 👏🏻
What a beautiful hike! Really enjoyed this. Thank you.
Thanks for the video and yes, a water filter is a must. I have a Garmin Montana 700i and that way I don’t need to carry cells as I can use InReach for texts and emergencies and a Sat phone. The 700i has maps and many other features for Alaska as cells don’t work much there as you know.
Great video. Thanks for the list of needed things for hiking. I always forget a first aid kit.
I'm your age and my knees don't do well going downhill as well, I usually wear supports now. Uphill is fine but those long downhills are a pain. Water, yep I always make sure now that I'm prepared to have enough. My friend and I hiked to the top of Half Dome in the early 70's to spend the night and we didn't bring enough water with us. Luckily a couple also hiked up that evening and shared some water with us. You learn as you go. Thanks for sharing this beautiful hike and I'm going to check out your hiker channel recommendations. Take care you two.
WAY TO GO, just great!! Much appreciated all the tipsters and as ever, the inspiration!
Wow, what a cool hike!
What a great hike and beautiful photography.
Wow! Such beautiful sceneries! Another awesome video Debbie. I am huffing and puffing with you while watching the video. I am and we are out of shape!! You are so brave!!
I was catching up on your videos as we drove home last night. Seems odd that you can’t go two days on your batteries. I’m thinking maybe you are cooking a lot on the induction cooktop.
@@FromShetoMe Debbie, you are correct!! We are cooking a lot on the induction cooktop and the microwave. We are on our way home from visiting Acadia National Park in Maine. Wow such a pretty place!!
@@tdadventures If not for COVID, we’d have been there too. Maybe next summer.
I'm so impressed. What a beautiful hike. As a recent retiree it really inspires me to get in shape. Thanks for sharing.
You can do it and then send me a picture of you on the trail.
St. John!! What a good man. He is really the star of the show!!
well done you!
Really enjoyed this video. Great camera work and wonderful music! Marcy & I really enjoy watching all your adventure videos. Great tips (10 essentials) and identification of your equipment and where you purchased the items are very helpful.
Love Foresty as well. Wish I had his cardio. Good video today with great views. I need to visit the Bishop area again.
Should be cooling off soon. Crowds have definitely thinned so get packing.
Debbie, you set a god example. Judy and I did a 12.7 round trip to Pear Lake Hut in Sequioa N.P. last year - at 68.5 years young. We started very early - its was darned cold - which actually made the uphill part of the hike go much easier as we did not get hot.
Beautiful video!
Beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Another awesome video Debbie. Your comment on Advil and knee pain reminded me of a mini Yosemite vacation a few years back. Usually after a few days spring skiing around with my son (34 years my junior) Tahoe’s north shore, we head down to Yosemite to finish our vacation and hike a little. Well, we decided to do the upper Yosemite Falls hike in early May. Going up was easy, and crossing the snow fields at the top was refreshing. About half way down my knees hurt so bad I really questioned if I would make it to the parking lot. I did and that’s a good thing all I had to do for the rest of the trip was sit on a flight back east. I am also 67 and will remember to bring Advil next time I go hiking! Thanks, Tom
Too often we underestimate the toll downhill takes on our knees. Glad you made it and still hit the trail.
@@FromShetoMe was trying to figure the timing on this video, streams running well for a drought summer. Late May or June?
@@Tahoetom1977 August 9
Thanks for sharing your lovely hike and another beautiful video. Loved the Maxwell Smart comment from John, made me laugh and was a second confirmation you two are from the same generation as me....😆. Good thing we don't have to take off a shoe to make a call 😉. Thanks for more gear tips.
Get smart gets better with age.