Thanks for the report. I did the peak two weeks ago. It's unfortunate that they closed the wilderness area now that there are good Snowshoe conditions.
Yes, full closure for such an extended period seems OTT to me. One could easily imagine it more dangerous after extended freeze-thaw than now. I recognise the counterbalancing arguments, but basically ... mountains are dangerous. We know and accept that. "What about SAR?" starts to look like the tail wagging the dog.
If it's closed, how are you up there? Is it technically illegal to be there now or did you get some kind of permit? Do you need a permit everytime you get up there to report?
Can you please monetize. I personally don't mind watching an ad If it means that you can continue with these trail reports. If somebody has an issue of watching a small ad for the effort that you do then they better have donated a lot of money to make up for the information you provide.
It is not as simple as that. I don't get sufficient viewing time to be able to monetize, partly because I try to keep the videos relatively short so that people will get the key safety messages, and partly because I generally only do these videos seasonally in winter and northbound PCT season when they help the most. I want to focus on keeping hikers informed and safe, not on churning out vacuous content just to maintain viewing statistics. If you find Trail Report videos useful and would like to donate, thank you, but I understand if you can't. sanjacjon.com/donate Safe hiking, Jon.
Stay safe Jon! Thank you for the report and spectacular views!
It’s is so awesome. I had plans to backpack here at the beginning of April so all these updates are super duper helpful. Thank you!
I agree with your sentiments . . .
Moi aussi. Reluctant to say too much in certain spaces...
Thank you a lot for the updates!
Great work, as always, stay safe.
This is an excellent site ! I’m not an Idyllwilder anymore, but I still like to know what’s going on in the top country! Thank you.
Thanks for the report from the high country -- amazing!
Great job Jon. Thank you so much for keeping us informed. Safe travels.
Great info Jon. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the report. I did the peak two weeks ago. It's unfortunate that they closed the wilderness area now that there are good Snowshoe conditions.
IMPRESSIVE!
Thank you. I start the PCT 3/21. You answered so many questions I had.
Hi AJ. will you be posting about your PCT journey?
@@RobJim no, the only social media I have is YT and I've never even made a video.
I did Snow Creek one time in the 90s and the cabin was completely buried.
Yes, full closure for such an extended period seems OTT to me. One could easily imagine it more dangerous after extended freeze-thaw than now. I recognise the counterbalancing arguments, but basically ... mountains are dangerous. We know and accept that. "What about SAR?" starts to look like the tail wagging the dog.
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Interested, surprised, to hear low avalanche risk.
Bloody hell!
"Donate with credit-card" button doesn't function at the link in description.
phenominal report. be safe
How are they allowed to close? seems like a violation
If it's closed, how are you up there? Is it technically illegal to be there now or did you get some kind of permit? Do you need a permit everytime you get up there to report?
In the written report he stated he got a text when he was already above 9k
Can you please monetize.
I personally don't mind watching an ad If it means that you can continue with these trail reports.
If somebody has an issue of watching a small ad for the effort that you do then they better have donated a lot of money to make up for the information you provide.
It is not as simple as that. I don't get sufficient viewing time to be able to monetize, partly because I try to keep the videos relatively short so that people will get the key safety messages, and partly because I generally only do these videos seasonally in winter and northbound PCT season when they help the most. I want to focus on keeping hikers informed and safe, not on churning out vacuous content just to maintain viewing statistics. If you find Trail Report videos useful and would like to donate, thank you, but I understand if you can't. sanjacjon.com/donate
Safe hiking, Jon.
Dude, your nose looks like it's about to fall off. :)
When is that door going to open next 🤔