Big Pine Lakes | Solo Backpacking the North Fork Trail

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  • @richfisherman2664
    @richfisherman2664 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video. Try abuilita's chocolate and coffee. Thanks for sharing the video and Happy camping

  • @SalvadorChangg
    @SalvadorChangg ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro your crushing it!! Keep living your best life. Truly inspiring. Also appreciate you setting up the shots of the trail and great editing work / story telling. Happy for you big dog!

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate the support and kind words 🙏 thank you for watching 🙌

  • @Chris91360
    @Chris91360 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Favorite hike!

  • @danpayan9468
    @danpayan9468 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome Hike👍🌲

  • @ManivanAdventures
    @ManivanAdventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thermarest pillow for the win! Totally worth it. 🤙🏼

  • @raminarebugio4972
    @raminarebugio4972 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved this video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @jules1sd
    @jules1sd ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think so many of us have done this trail as a day hike since overnights are the ultimate challenge for NF, and then we want to overnight even more so after day hiking it. I hadn't thought about it, but your description of the first couple of miles is so accurate. It's a mini beast, but once you get to the sign, it's a steady flow the rest of the way, and doesn't feel as difficult. Props on getting the good real estate at lake 2. Also agree on the backpacking vibe. So many cool people to meet on trail. ✌️

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Such a beautiful trail it never gets old 🙌 have you checked out the south fork trail yet? And yes it’s super hard to obtain a permit especially for the summer time. Thank you so much for watching 🙏🙌

    • @jules1sd
      @jules1sd ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@questrunnerchannel not yet! Is it a good one?

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jules1sd it’s awesome I think better than the north Fork 🙌 check it out: th-cam.com/video/8lfQ7S7CxYU/w-d-xo.html

  • @laidbacktraveler2580
    @laidbacktraveler2580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Whoa! Have wanted to do this trek for far too many years, definitely adding this one to the summer "must do" list.

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you have to! It’s one of my favorites 🙏 everyone has to do it at least once 🙏

    • @kerriskaraoke
      @kerriskaraoke 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just made it my #1 goal for 2022.

  • @elaineresendez4419
    @elaineresendez4419 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me and my husband hiked the north fork trails many times . I love glacier lodge. Just there in June fishing. Very strenuous hike but beautiful and worth it

    • @danielchavez2908
      @danielchavez2908 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      what is the earliest time of the year you think where its warm enough to camp overnight and not completely covered in snow?

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would say around June since we’ve been having late winters , but always check the weather forecast for changes.

  • @glennsarpy1738
    @glennsarpy1738 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    great video with some great tips !!!! keep up the good work !!!!

  • @NextGenn64
    @NextGenn64 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    just came back from mammoth and im addicted. I will definitely check this out next

  • @malissagottman3800
    @malissagottman3800 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So cool! Love the video. You gave such helpful tips. I also liked the even ratio of music and talking.

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked the video and that it was helpful 🙏 thank you for watching 😀🙌

  • @dilippatel3268
    @dilippatel3268 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    seems like a lot of people on the trail, excellent video

  • @davidlaforce1855
    @davidlaforce1855 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome hike, great video

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate the support! Thank you for watching 🙌

  • @greenfoodcrush2602
    @greenfoodcrush2602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! I love all the extra details, we can’t wait to go!!

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching glad you liked the vlog 🙏 you’re going to have an amazing time 🙌

  • @lauracarolinamosquera7196
    @lauracarolinamosquera7196 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video!!! 😊✨✨

  • @mariposaluna123
    @mariposaluna123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks amazing 😊 thank you for sharing 👍

  • @johnbaretta4375
    @johnbaretta4375 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video with lots of useful information! I'd be interested in knowing how heavy your pack was (total weight). Thanks for sharing.

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Can’t remember the exact weight but under 40 lbs I did overpack though lol I was taking extra gear to test 😅 glad the vlog was useful 🙌 thanks for watching 🙏

  • @JoseHernandez-jh7ht
    @JoseHernandez-jh7ht 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sounds by your slight accent must be Latino si..good to see a fellow Latino enjoying Mother Earth well educated in the outdoors well done hijo good to meet you

  • @burningblueskies
    @burningblueskies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just amazing! Thanks for sharing

  • @mikewillmoth6140
    @mikewillmoth6140 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Questrunner, I enjoyed your video. What is the name of the camping chair. Regards Mike

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Link in the video description 🙏 thank you for watching 😀

  • @elr05
    @elr05 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! It seems really challenging to get your hands on the wilderness permits to stay overnight at North Fork. I’d like to stay overnight, too. I’ve day hiked it, it was pretty challenging for me. Stay healthy! :)

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you 🙏 and yeah landing permits for the north Fork trail is always tough, try to aim for a weekday and month of October. After summer things get less busy 🙏 thanks again for watching 🙌

  • @imerichoang
    @imerichoang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video bro! Appreciate all the info you're giving. I gotta hit this trail soon! Thanks for sharing! 🤙🏼

  • @Mike_Blanda
    @Mike_Blanda ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video bro!!! New subscriber 🤙🏽

  • @timjay3601
    @timjay3601 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    DOPE! Keep the videos rolling...

  • @TrainWithQuan
    @TrainWithQuan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great vid and i see you closing in on 1k lets go!!!

  • @kerriskaraoke
    @kerriskaraoke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video.
    I didn't see the bear can link anywhere. Would you mind?

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching here is the link amzn.to/3v9sHyY

  • @brendacaldwell8137
    @brendacaldwell8137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful view.

  • @PeterMikuljan
    @PeterMikuljan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video! Those views are sublime

  • @sarahk.mohamad6571
    @sarahk.mohamad6571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi there! May I know when you did this trip? I’m thinking of doing it in early September and hoping it’s a good time of year to go :). Also won’t mind cooler weather in October too :).

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey! This was mid September I recall the weather was amazing. Hope you have a great trip 🙌 thanks for watching 🙏

  • @Erim89
    @Erim89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May I suggest instead of the bladder bag, get yourself a Lifestraw, if there’s running streams of course, less weight on your back.

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🙏 I also have one, but I always end up taking my platypus 😅 Somehow I always end up running into someone who needs some filtered water 😁 thank you for watching 🙌

    • @Erim89
      @Erim89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@questrunnerchannel very that’s thoughtful of you. 🙌

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Erim89 on my early backpacking days my filter got messed up and thankfully someone was kind enough to filter some water for me 🙏

    • @Erim89
      @Erim89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@questrunnerchannel that’s awesome

  • @JoseHernandez-jh7ht
    @JoseHernandez-jh7ht 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Forgot...would like to add coffee & cinnamon (cafe con canela) delicioso 😊

  • @raphycruz9033
    @raphycruz9033 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome content man! Hope to catch you in Eastern Sierra camping/hiking next time!

  • @jonathanruiz4519
    @jonathanruiz4519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video man 👍🏽

  • @MizzCriss
    @MizzCriss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t wait to hike this trail in May (2022) 😍… Awesome 👏🏻 Video

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re going to love the trail it’s one of my favorites 🙌 thank you for watching 🙏

  • @WhereWeWild
    @WhereWeWild 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn bro that trail is no joke, it kicked my ass when we did it. 😂 Can’t believe you went by yourself too! We didn’t have a permit when we went, but one of these days I’d really like to grab one and stay the night. Going all the way up there and having to head back before dark is rough. Good stuff man 🤙🏽

    • @WhereWeWild
      @WhereWeWild 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@questrunnerchannel Haha right on 🤙🏽 Hopefully we will be able to get back up there one of these days 😊

  • @boraboyvr6
    @boraboyvr6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was there last weekend 05/28/22 I drank water directly from that part of the river without filtering and I still alive 😁 I made 2 1/2 hours from the glacier lodge to the 1st lake (no backpack) nice trip, next time I want to do it like you, spend a night up there! 👍🏼

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! I took another trip early April there was still snow but always a great hike 🙌 I have to vlog the glacier one of these days 🙏 yes highly recommend you spend the night out there it’s the perfect place 🙌 thanks for watching 🙌

  • @matchoow
    @matchoow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What dates did you go? What was the weather like?

  • @rcanlas91
    @rcanlas91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video did u see any fish in the lake?

  • @broletsdiginasmr5366
    @broletsdiginasmr5366 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where to get the Bear spray?

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can order online or at a local REI store 🙏

  • @komoambulanceadventure6978
    @komoambulanceadventure6978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im going this october on the 21 to 25 of 2022

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Safe travels 🙌🙌 thanks for watching 🙌

  • @lovelylyssette
    @lovelylyssette 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow beautiful views! I need to do this next year. Have you ever camped in the months of November or December? I want to try it but haven’t seen many videos during that time.

  • @lizcoakley4730
    @lizcoakley4730 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful ❤️

  • @AJreviews93
    @AJreviews93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude awesome video! My buddies and I planning on doing this trail the first weekend of November. Would you possibly know what the weather might be like, also are the rivers still flowing then or are they seasonal? Any advice is greatly appreciated!!

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You guys will love it 🙌 during late fall going into November expect the weather to drop significantly. I’ve done that trail around that time as well and caught scatter showers, but the weather is always unpredictable. I would definitely keep an eye on the forecast. Take a down jacket, zero degree sleeping bags etc. The rivers will be flowing, and the views amazing 🙌. I have some more details on a blog I posted on my webpage: questrunnerchannel.com 😁 thanks for watching 🙏

  • @samuelvelez7770
    @samuelvelez7770 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have u upgraded any camera gear ? Pros and cons of the go pro and your canon ? Nice video like how u give a lot of details and explain thanks for that and can’t wait for more videos cheers bro !!!!!

  • @FuncAndFlow
    @FuncAndFlow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello, was this recorded early September or in august? Thank you

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If I can remember correctly I think it was around late August

  • @alecrivas3429
    @alecrivas3429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤲🏻🙌🏻

  • @JoseHernandez-jh7ht
    @JoseHernandez-jh7ht 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chocolate Coffee..a Latino thing 🤠😎👍

  • @venicebeachsurfer
    @venicebeachsurfer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You see any spots for 4 person group?

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Depending on how big your tents are there is plenty of space 🙏

  • @jsvera
    @jsvera 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there, stumbled upon your channel because of this video. Loved it and subscribed. I’ll be going there next week for three days (and two nights) and was wondering what can I expect prior to arriving? This will actually be my first backpacking trip and I’m pretty excited for it.

    • @jsvera
      @jsvera 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@questrunnerchannel thank you so much for the info! Because of you, I had chosen to stay at Lake #2 for my first night!

  • @natlovell122
    @natlovell122 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The color of that water is unbelievable. How did you end up liking your North Face pack? Looks like you have a pretty sweet set up. I’m always trying to make mine even better. Take care man and happy trails!

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      The water is amazing but cold lol the northface pack was honestly more comfortable than I expected 🙌 thanks for watching 🙌

  • @austinknowles7331
    @austinknowles7331 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you camp there ??

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’ll need a wilderness permit 🙏

  • @m6n15
    @m6n15 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see you are a fan of @TheNorthFace We have almost the same gear :)
    How far is the hike?

    • @m6n15
      @m6n15 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@questrunnerchannel 15 miles? All incline?! I think I just died ahahahah😂

  • @hectorvillarreal4061
    @hectorvillarreal4061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many miles is from start to lake #2 where you camped?

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a little over 6 miles one way. Thank you for watching 🙏 here is a link to my webpage with more info at www.questrunnerchannel.com
      www.questrunnerchannel.com/post/big-pine-lakes-backpacking

  • @msmirandagarcia
    @msmirandagarcia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where do you get the permit?

  • @Parkseo226
    @Parkseo226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there any bear living there?

    • @questrunnerchannel
      @questrunnerchannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve never encountered a bear up at these lakes but yes you’re always exposed to bears in the mountains. That is why bear vaults are required for safety purposes 🙏 thank you for watching 🙏

    • @jules1sd
      @jules1sd ปีที่แล้ว

      They like to visit the campgrounds near the trailhead pretty often.

  • @PokePackPioneers
    @PokePackPioneers 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    damn that much be rich. fancy gear. stop telling us to like