My favorite day of any backpacking trip is when I find a real sweet spot and just take a zero and hang out....(swim, explore, fish, nap, read, etc). Semi to total solitude is part of that, of course. Enjoying your videos. 👍
Recently moved to Boise to be near my family. Looking at some simple adventures nearby such as Blue Lake and such and found this channel. Love the vids; let me know if you ever want an adventure buddy 🤘
@@JonContithanks bro. Might head to PCT days tomorrow. I did 1200 miles last summer on the PCT with my wife (Vasquez Rocks,CA to White Pass,WA) let me know if you have questions about it.
I love all your videos and we just took our 3 kids on our first family backpacking trip that I've waited years to be able to do, to Shirt Lake! I guess we were just a couple weeks too early before being able to learn more about the trail from you. It was a little steep for the 3 year old, but I'd do it again in a heart beat, I posted a short video on my channel bc I couldn't find hardly anything about shirt Lake online, so this video is definitely needed!
@@JonConti I would usually read via the Kindle app on my phone, but that kills battery like no other. The kindle has insane battery life! It takes weeks before I need to charge.
I loved the last part. I get so tired of seeing people complain about how many people are out. I've always wondered why those same people complaining think that they are different from the problem they are complaining about.
@@JonConti Exactly!!! lol I'm on an Idaho Hiking FB page and some of the people are so rude to new people asking legitimate questions. Although kind of on the dumb side at times, I don't know why it is hard for experienced hikers to help educate beginners. Your Lake Loon video inspired us to go check that road out in early October. Can't wait to see it. Thanks!
@@JonConti So the name is actually Shirts lake. And according to my family, it got its name because my great-grandfather used to trail sheep through that area.
Hey John local kuna’n here love your videos man. I have a 4 year old son and am looking at where to take him on his first little backpacking trip. Do you think this hike would give him problems? I’ve heard it’s steep but it’s the mountains… sometimes when people say that I’m always in wonder how steep it really is. I don’t think they have ever bushwhacked to a summit. Thanks man! Appreciate any info
Been to that same spot before. The rock was partially exposed in the water when we were there so you could stand on top of it. Not much further to drive than the blue lake trailhead and a lot less crowded
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My favorite day of any backpacking trip is when I find a real sweet spot and just take a zero and hang out....(swim, explore, fish, nap, read, etc). Semi to total solitude is part of that, of course.
Enjoying your videos. 👍
Just lovely, enchanting work Jon. ☺️
Thanks Cord! 😀
I love the shorter hikes myself, like to bring steaks and beer and just relax. Great vid, thanks.
Dude right? Big steaks 🥩
Awesome lake, thanks for showing it off.
You’re welcome 🙂
My brothers and I are doing a long weekend trip around the Alice Lake loop near Stanley. I love checking out your videos for references on the area.
Awesome Connor! Have fun ✌️
Chill vibes
The chillest
Great adventure!
Love every one of your videos - thanks for sharing 🤙🏼
Thanks for watching! ✌️
Recently moved to Boise to be near my family.
Looking at some simple adventures nearby such as Blue Lake and such and found this channel.
Love the vids; let me know if you ever want an adventure buddy 🤘
Thanks Brook 🙏 Welcome to Boise
@@JonContithanks bro. Might head to PCT days tomorrow. I did 1200 miles last summer on the PCT with my wife (Vasquez Rocks,CA to White Pass,WA) let me know if you have questions about it.
Beautiful footage!
Thanks Jen!
Ive been to lost and hidden. You've inspired me to go to shirt.
I went to Lost and Hidden first but we loved Shirt and had to go back. Highly recommend
I love all your videos and we just took our 3 kids on our first family backpacking trip that I've waited years to be able to do, to Shirt Lake! I guess we were just a couple weeks too early before being able to learn more about the trail from you. It was a little steep for the 3 year old, but I'd do it again in a heart beat, I posted a short video on my channel bc I couldn't find hardly anything about shirt Lake online, so this video is definitely needed!
Nice! Ya that trail down can be sketchy for a 3 year old.
Awhh seeing your mom just reading her kindle lakeside, that’s the vibe.
Hahaha how did you catch that was a kindle and not her phone!?
@@JonConti hahah I just got a kindle myself so familiar with the look, absolutely love it.
@@yuliyanikiforets seems like a great thing for backpacking. I always wish I had my books out there but of course they’re heavy
@@JonConti I would usually read via the Kindle app on my phone, but that kills battery like no other. The kindle has insane battery life! It takes weeks before I need to charge.
so good 🙌
Thank you!
I loved the last part. I get so tired of seeing people complain about how many people are out. I've always wondered why those same people complaining think that they are different from the problem they are complaining about.
I know? Like you're people too. Why don't you stay home?
@@JonConti Exactly!!! lol I'm on an Idaho Hiking FB page and some of the people are so rude to new people asking legitimate questions. Although kind of on the dumb side at times, I don't know why it is hard for experienced hikers to help educate beginners. Your Lake Loon video inspired us to go check that road out in early October. Can't wait to see it. Thanks!
Another gem. Now why on earth is Shirt Lake not next to Pants Lake and Sweater Lake?
Lol. I still don’t know why it’s called shirt?
@@JonConti So the name is actually Shirts lake. And according to my family, it got its name because my great-grandfather used to trail sheep through that area.
See any shooting stars?! Saw a few up at redfish lake over the weekend. Pretty sure a meteor shower is coming up.
I always see shooting stars when I’m out there. The universe is either dancing or the sky is falling 😂
Hey John local kuna’n here love your videos man. I have a 4 year old son and am looking at where to take him on his first little backpacking trip. Do you think this hike would give him problems? I’ve heard it’s steep but it’s the mountains… sometimes when people say that I’m always in wonder how steep it really is. I don’t think they have ever bushwhacked to a summit. Thanks man! Appreciate any info
Been to that same spot before. The rock was partially exposed in the water when we were there so you could stand on top of it. Not much further to drive than the blue lake trailhead and a lot less crowded
The blue lake trailhead was packed. Still never been there. I wanna try to take a snowmobile to it in the winter.
There are some areas on the west side of snowbank down towards wilson peak that we have talked about doing some backcountry skiing on.
@@tallcip65 I expect an invite
New sub ! Liked ✌️👍🔥
How do you get there Jon? Coming from CDA, ID thx!
It’s outside the town of cascade. So you’d probably go through riggins down through mccall, past cascade and turn right on cabarton road
Great adventure!
Thanks 🙏