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Storm over Mt Whitney | Backpacking in the Sierras
It's amazing how much you can experience in one weekend with only an early start. I was always curious about hiking/camping Whitney in the winter but the addition of the storm made this so much more memorable.
Our adventure starts with two friends living on opposite ends of California deciding to meet in the middle in the town of lone pine. From Lone Pine, we made our way toward Whitney Portal where our hike would begin. We spent about 2 hours carrying our 35 pound packs up to Lone Pine Lake at around 9500 ft elevation. The wind had already started to pick up and we already knew the fun part was just beginning.
In no way did we go up there and just suffer/freeze. We were as prepared as possible and made sure our gear would withstand. At the end of the day, this was as much fun as anyone could have on election week of 2020. This was our escape.
Music from this video was inspired by the frontline documentary on Mt Everest called "Storm Over Everest". Bit dramatic but did the job right.
If you enjoyed the video, support the channel. You know what to do!
#Sierras #mtwhitney #backpacking #snowstorm #exploring
Our adventure starts with two friends living on opposite ends of California deciding to meet in the middle in the town of lone pine. From Lone Pine, we made our way toward Whitney Portal where our hike would begin. We spent about 2 hours carrying our 35 pound packs up to Lone Pine Lake at around 9500 ft elevation. The wind had already started to pick up and we already knew the fun part was just beginning.
In no way did we go up there and just suffer/freeze. We were as prepared as possible and made sure our gear would withstand. At the end of the day, this was as much fun as anyone could have on election week of 2020. This was our escape.
Music from this video was inspired by the frontline documentary on Mt Everest called "Storm Over Everest". Bit dramatic but did the job right.
If you enjoyed the video, support the channel. You know what to do!
#Sierras #mtwhitney #backpacking #snowstorm #exploring
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Leave the drone at home
Drones are prohibited in wilderness areas. Leave it at home.
Dude did you guys wear crampons or micro spikes when it was snowy and icy?
Beautiful opening converging view of the the East Side meadow valley approach to Conness! Really caught my eye giving me memories. You guys did some great scouting. Me and my guys had done the same. Took us to attempt #3 before summiting Conness. Since 1st Summit I had done it yet a second time. The secret is to when you get to the group of little water falls; head up straight staying on the right of the water straight up to Alpine Lake. I call this Wall#1. Then from ALake begin Wall #2 to the Snow Bowl. (I think that's where your opening view shot was) After Wall #2 when you're at the saddle looking down (north) to The Conness Glaciers and North Peak you look straight up to begin Wall #3. After rising Wall # 3 you are rewarded with a beautiful view of The Monolith of Majesty: Conness. It's a quick scramble to top this Monolith, more scary than technical. You we're almost there! You can do it on try #2 instead of #3 as we did! Check out out episodes: Conness Scout II: czcams.com/video/qMRNX-kIp6c/video.html Summiting Conness: czcams.com/video/BSVUnPSUeYU/video.html Conness Summit II: czcams.com/video/Hy-GfJwsJSs/video.html Cheers!! You captured some great views!! James
The images you captured are quite beautiful. I’ll be doing a 3 day backpacking trip in desolation wilderness. Looking forward to bagging Dicks Peak.
Which trail/path did you take? I am going next June and want to take the same
Thank you for sharing your experience. I will be climbing Matterhorn Peak Memorial Day weekend, and it's nice to have a preview of what's to come.
Nice trip and nice shots ! What drone are you using ? thx
Not sure if I missed it - how long did this take you and what time did you start?
Did u guys park at Pyramid Creek trailhead?
they parked on the right side (if going toward Tahoe) of hwy50, small spot for 5-6 cars under the big road sign, its about 3/4mile before Horsetail Fall Trailhead parking lot on the left. and the Piramid Peak Trailhead starts about 300ft further their parking spot - on the left side of hwy50 , not well marked. the best is to use AllTrails app: it shows u exact where to park and where the actual trail is going. looks like they kinda took the wrong start but found it later.
Excellent video I'm thinking of doing the winter mountaineering course with International Alpine Guides great information thank you
1. Big Mistake to proceed without eyewear. You could have required rescue. This is no BS... 2. "To Boulder" does not mean what you think it does. You were simply hiking on loose scree and talus. 3. No summit shot = ??? Other than that, nice quality photography.
You are absolutely correct John, and unforuttnately we couldn't make it past the last stretch of snow as it got slippery. We were about 100m from the summit.
@@ckonda Bummer, but close enough! GJ.
Coming from someone who hasn’t done this peak yet, thank you for the realistic advice you give in the video.
Looking back, this was still one of the longest and most physically grueling day but so worth it
Very nice brother especially at 04:54 that one is awesome👌👌
Thanks! yep that was an awesome moment
Great video. Canyon Creek is an awesome place. I have subbed. I also have a hiking channel, if you could check it out. Thanks.
I climbed Matterhorn Peak back in 1980. A day trip from Bridgeport with local boyscouts. I remember having to cross snowfields having only shovels and ropes. No crampons.. But we made it! Living in Bridgeport at the time helped. I was a wilderness ranger for this area in 1983 and summited other peaks in the area. Life was and still is good!
Love to hear that. The peak is challenging but worth every moment of headache, stumbles and fatigue. Thanks for stopping by
Beautiful vlog 👍
Thank you! Appreciate it!
looks amazing. I will add this on my list of hiking spots! Thank you for sharing and keep it coming,
Thanks for stopping by!
Superb vlog, excellent drone shots. Keep it up 👍
Much appreciated, thanks for the support 🙏🏽
Excellent views keep them coming
Thanks for the support 👍
Commendable bro👍
Thanks Aman ✊
Super vlog, drone shots are awesome. Cool vlog without any dramatics. Super cool👍👍👍
Thank you again! Uploading new videos this coming week. Stay tuned!
Superb vlog, super drone shots. Excellent 👍
Look forward to sharing more content with you, thanks for watching (:
While doing comment on india in motion I came to know about your channel...you are making spectacular videos bro..Good luck for your future endeavours ❤️ FROM HIMACHAL PRADESH INDIA
Thank you so much, I appreciate that Aman. All the best to you as well
Cause is good and the vlog is very good. I saw your comment on India in motion vlog and came here. 👍 keep it up.
I really appreciate that. thank you and hope to see you back in future videos - Chatan
Another awesome video. I was planning to do the same hike. May I ask why you couldn't summit? Any advise if I attempt to summit via the same route?
Thanks! Loved this hike, the scenery and mountains surrounding the area are incredible. We couldn't summit as we took a different approach on the mountain (there are many) and it didn't lead us to the right point. We eventually got too deep in and decided to call it. My advice would be to follow the all trails route and climb on the back ridge to the summit(stay left). We went straight up the side face and turned right which made us stop.
@@ckonda Got it. Thanks a lot!
Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing.
Loving the curly hair and beautiful scenery
Thank you for the video. I love this place! I just made a video of this area! Thanks again for sharing! Amazing!
Sure! thanks for stopping by, will checkout your video once it premiers!
@@ckonda super nice of you! Thank you!
This is so sick!
Thanks Joey!
Awesome Pyramid Peak video. Love your shots and your hikes! We just climbed Pyramid Peak last July. Was it still this icy in June? New subbed here, let’s connect and share hikes here in YT. :) keep up the great hikes and adventures!
Thanks! This was hiked in late May and the snow was beginning to get soft so definitely not too icy. Thanks for the sub and look forward to sharing more here!
Best video yet
Thanks bud!
Bro keep up the positivity. Your optimism is very refreshing in a dark time!
Thank you so much Isaac. I appreciate that! I don’t plan to stop because this is what I love
Don't let the Democrats take you down.
love it!!
Amazing
Thanks broski
Did you get to the top? I was a the same spot, 200/300ft from summit when it got super soft.. just curious if you made it, thanks!
We didn’t unfortunately! It got a bit too slippery, felt like a bummer hiking all the way for that but still such an incredible place to be!
Looks amazing!
those views😍
So sick!
So you stay to the right then at the log bridge? I’m hiking that trail Saturday
Yea stay to the right of that log bridge. The trail will always be to the right of that river until a crossing later on
Stunning shots bro
Love it!! Which beach you thing is warmer ?
DL bliss beach is perfect! Worth the extra drive. There’s plenty of space to set up as well
Pretty cool, I am from Indonesia 👍
Thanks Ade, appreciate you swinging by. I'll be making a lot more content this summer. Having new viewers like you inspire me :)
hi which is better dl bliss to emerald bay or emerald bay to dl bliss? which one is less uphill I hope you could answer thank you
Hi silvered gamer! I’ve done both and the way from DL bliss to emerald bay is definitely more uphill. If you are looking for an easier hike, look to take the trail from emerald bay to DL bliss
You can start at the upper eagle point campground , the trail starts just inside
I haven’t hiked anything steeper than “ungraded.” This is a beautiful video and you have a great voice like OMG! You should do ASMR!
Thanks Test Tube! You inspire me to speak more in upcoming videos :)
Great narration
Thanks dude, got a mic now lol
Insane drone shots
Thanks bud <3
I guess that wasn't illegal in 2020?
great stuff chatan
Thanks dude!
desolate!
Dam this hike looks hard but the views are just amazing.
#goals
The great desolation wilderness!
Keep going!