I've traveled to 30 countries, and that drive emerging from that tunnel into Yosemite Valley is still the best view reveal I've ever seen. Seeing it again on your video gave me goosebumps.
Thank you. I think editing the video was almost as fun as the hike. Hardest decision I had the make getting off that trail. This Midwest boy wanted so much to complete it.
Any new videos man I just started watching and this is amazing I love camping and I’m building up on getting better gear you inspire me to try something like this
There are more coming. I am currently in the middle of buying a house and working 7days a week. I close in April. My apologies got the dead airspace. I'll get content out as soon as I can.
Congrats on the 1k subs! Yosemite Valley never disappoints. Sadly, the rain from the thunderstorm you experienced is just a drop in the bucket and won’t do anything to end the drought. Hopefully, we will have a good winter with a lot of snow. Looking forward to the next episode!
Thank you for the compliment and congrats. I pray for a good winter. Next episode is behind due to computer trouble. Working tirelessly to fix the problem.
@@JRHikes I only have two posted to my channel of the first five days on trail. I’m uploading part 3, but it is taking forever to upload, and then of course I have to work for the 4K rendering. Patience is not one of my strong points. LOL!
Just finished the JMT man! Started on the 19th of July, finished on the 5th of august, what an adventure! That rainy first day you had, I stupidly attempted to climb half dome. Did not succeed as I kept slipping on the granite but will try again!
Thinking about planning this trip (after not backpacking for decades) and watching you here makes me vicariously nervous. I'd imagine being very eager to get going at this point, but also anxious about all the things that can go wrong and halt the trip -- or worse, I guess, but I'd be focused on just making it end to end. P.S. I'm also about your age and I'd also be doing it solo. I don't mind that at all, but I'm aware that it makes me more vulnerable.
You should totally do it! Get your pack weight dialed in, hike CONSTANTLY with that pack. I filled my pack with towels and 30# of dumbbells. Hike in the shoes you will wear. Max out the incline of your treadmill. You'll do fine. Acclimate in Mammoth. Take Diamox. I posted a video about food prep and shipping it out. I also did a video about applying for the lotto.
@@JRHikes Thanks for the encouragement! The good news is I’m in decent shape for my age (nothing impressive, but decent - lost a lot of weight recently). The bad news is I haven’t backpacked in decades and all my old gear is extremely outdated and on the wrong coast. Essentially, I have nothing. So, do you think this is realistic in terms of time: 1. Start buying gear now, over several months. 2. Apply for the lottery in January for July/August (I have both months off work). 3. Get in a couple of shakedown hikes in Spring to test equipment and test myself. 4. Attempt the JMT in July/August, probably at a slow pace. Or is that too rushed? Maybe I start preparing now for a hike in two years?
@@StamfordBridge here's the thing. If you feel that you are in shape then I think you should do it. Definitely try and get as much gear together as you possibly can as soon as possible.
@@StamfordBridge keep this in mind, Jessica Mills AKA dixie, she hiked the entire Appalachian trail with very little to no prep. If you haven't watched her hiking channel, you should. Homemade Wanderlust. I would suggest that you start with your big three. Your tent, your backpack, and your sleep system. Get those out of the way. Those are the ones you will spend most money on. Definitely after that start working on your kitchen. Then after that start working in on everything else in your essentials list. I believe that you should definitely apply in January if you're going to attempt a July / August hike. In the interim, I would hike as much as you can everywhere and anywhere. Even if it's the same loop every weekend. If you're going to do a southbound hike, you will start off slow coming out of Yosemite Valley. As your make your way past Tuolumne Meadows, you will start to pick up your pace.
@@JRHikes Broadripple area. Attempted NOBO last year from Cottonwood. Made it to OV before they shut everything down and evacuated everyone out. Hoping to finish out my hike when life allows again
I'm in the irvington area. I left Happy Isles and made it to Tuolumne Meadows before having to ditch. I hope you get back out there and finish. Are you going to start at Onion Valley next time?
@@JRHikes Didn't realize you were a hoosier as well! Just saw you post on the JMT facebook group and started following. I haven't decided yet. Kersage was a beast to hike out of. Blaming it on the smoke. Would love to continue NOBO and end in Yosemite as I have yet to step foot there.
Paige! How are you? Thanks for reaching out. It was definitely good meeting you. I finally ran into Tracie and Dick at LYV. I may have told you. They camped near me. That was the last I seen them. Sorry I couldn't keep up. That altitude kicked my ass once I hit 9k ft. Got off at Tuolumne Meadows.
@@JRHikes I'm good - finished the trail yesterday! No need to apologize! I'm sorry that happened :( You'll have to try again and acclimate another time. It'll be worth it!!
I've traveled to 30 countries, and that drive emerging from that tunnel into Yosemite Valley is still the best view reveal I've ever seen. Seeing it again on your video gave me goosebumps.
It was tough getting the right track and timing for the reveal. It all revolved around exciting the tunnel. 😂. It's about a half a sec behind.
@@JRHikes Whatever you did, it worked.
@@StamfordBridge thanks.
That Tunnel View reveal never gets old. Just finished my hike a week ago. Can't wait to get back out in the Sierra. Thanks for sharing.
It was definitely and amazing view. Thanks for watching and I definitely need to get back out there
Love this! Esp the music when the bus comes out of the tunnel and you see the mountains!! Goosebumps!
That is exactly how it felt coming out of that tunnel.
Beautiful! Always heard about the tunnel and then the view. Didn't disappoint and you got to experience what a lot of people have not. Proud of you!
Thanks! It was worth all the effort I put into it. Only wish I saw...ALL of it.
Great first episode. Looking forward to seeing the rest, regardless of where it ends.
Thank you so much for watching. I am having PC issues. Getting the remaining installments out as soon as possible.
Nice adventure. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a wonderful day. Stay safe and looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Thanks for watching! As soon as I get my PC fixed I'll have the second installment uploaded.
great series, great music! I like your spirit and appreciation of the beauty around you!
Thank you. I think editing the video was almost as fun as the hike. Hardest decision I had the make getting off that trail. This Midwest boy wanted so much to complete it.
@@JRHikes I bet it was a brutal decision, but definitely a smart one. The JMT will still be there when you're ready to give it another shot!
Spectacular view coming out of the tunnel. Dang JR, what an experience. I'm jealous. Loved your choice of music.
Thanks Bruce. This video and others to follow do this place NO JUSTICE. It's so amazing there. I have to go back.
Any new videos man I just started watching and this is amazing I love camping and I’m building up on getting better gear you inspire me to try something like this
There are more coming. I am currently in the middle of buying a house and working 7days a week. I close in April. My apologies got the dead airspace. I'll get content out as soon as I can.
Congrats on the 1k subs! Yosemite Valley never disappoints. Sadly, the rain from the thunderstorm you experienced is just a drop in the bucket and won’t do anything to end the drought. Hopefully, we will have a good winter with a lot of snow. Looking forward to the next episode!
Thank you for the compliment and congrats. I pray for a good winter. Next episode is behind due to computer trouble. Working tirelessly to fix the problem.
@@JRHikes - I feel your pain. I finished the Tahoe Rim Trail three weeks ago and I’m trying to get the videos done, but having some software issues. 😬
Where can I catch these videos?
@@JRHikes I only have two posted to my channel of the first five days on trail. I’m uploading part 3, but it is taking forever to upload, and then of course I have to work for the 4K rendering. Patience is not one of my strong points. LOL!
@@JRHikes - here is the playlist: th-cam.com/video/oSuFq0rTG8E/w-d-xo.html
Just finished the JMT man! Started on the 19th of July, finished on the 5th of august, what an adventure! That rainy first day you had, I stupidly attempted to climb half dome. Did not succeed as I kept slipping on the granite but will try again!
Congratulations Bro! That's awesome! Half Dome and I may meet someday but I doubt it. Your experience validated my decision as a good one! Thanks
Thinking about planning this trip (after not backpacking for decades) and watching you here makes me vicariously nervous. I'd imagine being very eager to get going at this point, but also anxious about all the things that can go wrong and halt the trip -- or worse, I guess, but I'd be focused on just making it end to end.
P.S. I'm also about your age and I'd also be doing it solo. I don't mind that at all, but I'm aware that it makes me more vulnerable.
You should totally do it! Get your pack weight dialed in, hike CONSTANTLY with that pack. I filled my pack with towels and 30# of dumbbells. Hike in the shoes you will wear. Max out the incline of your treadmill. You'll do fine. Acclimate in Mammoth. Take Diamox. I posted a video about food prep and shipping it out. I also did a video about applying for the lotto.
@@JRHikes Thanks for the encouragement! The good news is I’m in decent shape for my age (nothing impressive, but decent - lost a lot of weight recently).
The bad news is I haven’t backpacked in decades and all my old gear is extremely outdated and on the wrong coast. Essentially, I have nothing.
So, do you think this is realistic in terms of time:
1. Start buying gear now, over several months.
2. Apply for the lottery in January for July/August (I have both months off work).
3. Get in a couple of shakedown hikes in Spring to test equipment and test myself.
4. Attempt the JMT in July/August, probably at a slow pace.
Or is that too rushed? Maybe I start preparing now for a hike in two years?
@@StamfordBridge here's the thing. If you feel that you are in shape then I think you should do it. Definitely try and get as much gear together as you possibly can as soon as possible.
@@StamfordBridge keep this in mind, Jessica Mills AKA dixie, she hiked the entire Appalachian trail with very little to no prep. If you haven't watched her hiking channel, you should. Homemade Wanderlust. I would suggest that you start with your big three. Your tent, your backpack, and your sleep system. Get those out of the way. Those are the ones you will spend most money on. Definitely after that start working on your kitchen. Then after that start working in on everything else in your essentials list. I believe that you should definitely apply in January if you're going to attempt a July / August hike. In the interim, I would hike as much as you can everywhere and anywhere. Even if it's the same loop every weekend. If you're going to do a southbound hike, you will start off slow coming out of Yosemite Valley. As your make your way past Tuolumne Meadows, you will start to pick up your pace.
I don't think that 21 to 28 days is a bad pace. My goal was 22 days
Don't worry, you will not be alone on the JMT!!
Haha. Thanks.
My trip started in Indy as well but cut short due to COVID and fires. Wishing you all the best on the trail this year.
You're from Indy. Whereabouts? And you attempted last year?
@@JRHikes Broadripple area. Attempted NOBO last year from Cottonwood. Made it to OV before they shut everything down and evacuated everyone out. Hoping to finish out my hike when life allows again
I'm in the irvington area. I left Happy Isles and made it to Tuolumne Meadows before having to ditch. I hope you get back out there and finish. Are you going to start at Onion Valley next time?
@@JRHikes Didn't realize you were a hoosier as well! Just saw you post on the JMT facebook group and started following. I haven't decided yet. Kersage was a beast to hike out of. Blaming it on the smoke. Would love to continue NOBO and end in Yosemite as I have yet to step foot there.
Hey JR! We met on Mist Trail. Hope you're doing well! I hiked with Tracie and Dick for a few days too. Great pair!
Paige! How are you? Thanks for reaching out. It was definitely good meeting you. I finally ran into Tracie and Dick at LYV. I may have told you. They camped near me. That was the last I seen them. Sorry I couldn't keep up. That altitude kicked my ass once I hit 9k ft. Got off at Tuolumne Meadows.
@@JRHikes I'm good - finished the trail yesterday! No need to apologize! I'm sorry that happened :( You'll have to try again and acclimate another time. It'll be worth it!!
Congratulations! I'm very proud of you.
Feel free too hit me up. I'd love to hear about your journey. jrhikes1@gmail.com
See ya next year!
Epic views, what an adventure. 👍
It was definitely an amazing experience. Short lived but amazing. Thanks again so much for supporting the channel.
I left HI after 4 p.m. hiked to 10 p.m. The uphill grind is best done when temp drops.
Thanks for sharing this with others? Sage advice my friend.
Dick and TRACI! Where are you JR?
Hehe 420
But it was...4:20