Hiking 70 Miles Alone on the Sawtooth Loop Trail
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- 00:00 Day 1 - Grandjean to Baron Lake (26 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
5:44 Day 2 - Baron Lake to Spangle Lake Pass (21 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
13:36 Day 3 - Spangle Lake Pass to Grandjean (27 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
17:07 Hiking Guide and Behind the Scenes alltrails.com/explore/map/map...
31:40 Bloopers
Big shoutout to Tony Anderson instagram.com/ptonypterodactyl and Brady from Alaskan Tapes instagram.com/alaskantapes for helping to score this video. Fantastic musicians so check out their work!
Hi, I adore your videos. I'm from Kazakhstan and here are many mountains and beautiful places. I wish you come and get a good pleasure from the infinity of a large spaces here! 😄
So I wanna change my life, I'm poor and have nothing but me, I don't have family due to being in a children's home when I was younger.... Can you help me. I would love to just experience what it's like to survive for you self for a while before I make that big step to travel the world.. Please if you are reading this I'm serious and I really need you're help. I do understand if you can't or don't want anyone traveling with you. Thanks man, thanks for giving me a but of hope.
It’s amazing! He doesn’t have a cameraman...and he have to go and return for take some good pictures !!!
Good job 👍 Greeting from Russia
@@ForestForester Id do it for free and I wouldn't think twice about getting on a plane tomorrow
Hi Kraig, love the videos! Can you talk about how you got over the fear of hiking solo in bear country? :)
I can’t believe how can i watch this type of content for free
Bro shut up , now he’s gonna charge us ..
Seriously. Everyone I know watches TV & pays for it. Celebrity negativity instead of this
Tom Thornton ☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼
Nothing is for free..
Yeah,,, thanks to the supporting channel members, occasional sponsors, Adsense and Kraig's own zeal to travel and share that experience with us. The internet's amazing.
My man fully commited with minimalism got rid of his belongings, now he's out there in the wild living the present, so proud of him.
Watched this video when it was released and two days later planned the trip. Completed this loop with my wife last week. We did it in 8 days.... stupid beautiful.
@Chamaka Senarath
Of course!
See that's what freaks me out. Bears!!! In Switzerland or Austria....Zero bears....comparable nature
I’m a local of Boise and I’ve been up in the sawtooths a bit and have tons of friends that have as well. Nobody I know has ever seen a bear in the Sawtooths. The forest service says there are black bears but again; I’ve never heard of anyone seeing any. None of us locals use a bear canister or do any beer hangs. I don’t even bring bear mace. It all seems unnecessary especially since there are no grizzlies.
If there's no grizzlies, I'm sold on hikin' this trail!
@@mattmiller6246 No offense but this is bad advice. I did this loop last year and ran into two black bears within 20 minutes of each other. One of which was literally 6ft away from me when I rounded a blind corner. Not hanging your food is irresponsible. Statistically more people are killed every year by black bears than by grizzlies.
"Your face looks like you. I guess that's how it works when you have a face"
- Daryl, 2020
I feel like I met an important character in an adventure game
@@kraigadams Haha, let's hope you won't take an arrow in the knee then, as we like to see more of your adventures ;p
@@kraigadams Haha, let's hope you won't take an arrow in the knee then, as we like to see more of your adventures ;)
That would be me LOL! Just got home yesterday from my summer hikes. Was a good summer and it was crazy to see Kraig on the trail! He's taller than I thought he'd be. Good times!
@@DarrellAnglen I hope you enjoyed those hikes. PS: Sorry I misspelled your name!
That shot at 5:44 deserves an award
I agree! I was wishing he'd flipped the image to look like a still shot, then the leaf falls
Ha! The moment when you find your old comments by chance
Dunno why but these 'no talk just hike' vids are really chilled. Anyone know of any other channels like this?
Heavily inspired by Kraig, I'm trying the same aesthetic!
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👍 Denis Isaev - fantastic cinematic videos czcams.com/channels/ZjxR-b9yPPjhbTVKsdKtLQ.html
Eric Normark, Bruno Pisani. Eric is in Sweden in the forest near the ocean ,not so much in big mountains with views. He goes out all four seasons with very little talking and the sounds of nature. Bruno is in the Italian Dolomites. Very into filming in high up spots with great views with the sun and stars.
@@user-oi7fx2jo6f it's crazy men, but this wonderful) czcams.com/video/44wpG2Ur3zI/video.html really nice)
Mine 🙈
I am not sure why because I have hiked beautiful trails. But I cried for almost the entire hiking portion of the video. Maybe it was the way you put it together and the music balance. Anyway, amazing job and by far my favorite video you have put out. Just really well done!
I was a backpacking guide up in the Sawtooths for the last five years. Honestly, haven't found anywhere else that feels as magical as this hidden gem in central Idaho.
Any chance you can advise me on what to bring on a two night backpacking trip in the sawtooths? I am going mid-september with my gf. Thanks!
"Hidden" lol
The sound of walking on gravel is low-key ASMR. And I love how you get the sound of the next shot, before seeing it.
Feel exactly the same way Tanya...and I love the Sawtooths
Lol his channel's theme is asmr. No talking. No nonsense. Just beautiful nature and it's beautiful natural sounds. Minimalism.
just tying to show not tell. natural sounds done well can almost be like music :)
Yes very true...
He's a better director/producer than Rian Johnson...
A lot of people laugh when I tell them I’m from Idaho. I’ll just send them this vid from now on 👌 thank you, great job man.
C.A. Newcomb keep it a secret for as long as you can.
why would anyone laugh! you can be from any part of the world. why would it be something to laugh at. Idaho is gorgeous!!
potato
M.A. yeah, that’s usually the first thing people say. 😂
@@c.a.newcomb8163 yep!!! they dont have a clue..... 2 sisters out there northern idaho. awesome scenery...
Idaho native here and I can attest to the beauty of that high country. You truly feel like you're the first human to set foot there.
Until u find trash. Watch Les Stroud. There is ALways rubble. Slobs.
I grew up in Jackson, WY, just over the border from Idaho. Such a gorgeous place. I hiked all the time as a kid, I'm so glad I picked it back up now. Daily hikes have changed my life!
The ability to be alone is a skill very few people possess...
Amen!
insane how I live only 2 hours from there and hardly knew this beauty existed.
You're so lucky mate, go out and explore, what I would give to be able to go there
The sawtooths are a real hidden gem
Yeah, I live in Twin Falls, Idaho and the Sawtooth Mountains are amazing!
I’m from Boise!
Awww your'e so lucky
Kraig, owner of a digital media company for 30 years. This is some of the finest capture and editing I’ve seen. Keep the same format in your videos, it just works. Hike with background music and overlay the sounds of the hike itself. Last part of the video you explain the technical stuff. Some damn fine editing to boot. Keep things the same for all your videos and you will hit 1 million subscribers. You are doing something unique here and the talent is evident. Keep up the good work Kraig.
I realy like your videos they make me feel calm but at the same time excited to go on adventures.
The greatest thing about this is the amount of work this guy put in. Not only did he hike 70 miles, he also had to carry some kind of camera equipment with him. That could potentially be a lot of extra weight. Everytime he sets up a camera he has to go back and get it. This is crazy.
This is wild. I was there just yesterday! Native Idahoan backpacking for the first time. Went to Alpine and Sawtooth lakes. Beautiful place, thanks for this!
I don’t know whether it’s Kraig’s film style or him as a person or the awesome places his hikes take us to - or all the above... but I hope he’s flattered that I too am trying to record my adventures (In Kansas, no less) using a similar technique on CZcams. Kraig’s style - and let’s be real - this is all thx to him - takes us back to a time where it was more important to listen and be present, appreciate the splendor of a visual, the serene environment and how it sounds - than a droning monologist giving you all the info in rapid fire segments. Kraig’s stuff just hits the right tone and is a constant reminder that simplicity is often the right answer. Bravo man! Seriously!
I feel like the non-narrative style of this was a win. I have hiked this loop and portions of it several times and to see it from your lense is awesome and great drone footage. Thanks for sharing...
I will say- Kraig, that this video is very giving than your other hiking videos. You are inviting people who watch to have a similar experience or want the same experience and providing clear and explanatory information to give us the power to do so.
All-in-all, I like this format and encourage you to keep going =)
I don’t meditate .. I don’t need to. I watch Craig Adams hiking videos. Then I’m at peace and my life is in balance. Work of art as usual.
This channel is one of the best I’ve come across. Less talking. Less music that is overwhelming. Great job!! 👍🏼
I don't think I'd ever be able to finish the trail. I'd just plop down in awe of one of those vistas and realize five hours had passed and I hadn't moved an inch. Beautifully done! A spectacular way to remind everyone that there is still natural beauty in the world and it is worth preserving.
I have the same problem when I do these hikes in beautiful places. I make slow progress because am constantly stopping to watch the view and take photos and video to remember.
The "ripples" shot is my favorite shot so far (13 minutes in).
Reminds me of that quote by Mother Teresa "“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” With 436k subscribers, you better believe you have influence.
I love seeing creation through your lens, it brings a calm to me in the middle of the chaos. Thanks Kraig.
I only hope he can influence people to be better than Mother Teresa, she was after all a bit of a scumbag
@@psychobartus troll alert
@@cherylharman9550 how so?
30fps gives it more of a TV Nature Doc feel, but I think it works. It gave the wind blowing through the grass and flowers a dreamy feel. Love the longer updates at the end, let us know how the nomad setup ends up going this time around.
Videos like this are just what the world needs to see. At a time when there is so much ugly going on this type of video lets you see that there is still rare beauty to find and see. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Getting the shot balancing between the water was commitment to your craft.
Kraig has show me more beauty in nature than television has ever done in my 24 years of being alive
Idaho is severely underrated in terms of natural beauty
No it’s ugly. Just potatoes.
It actually doesn’t exist
@@matwest711 I agree, I heard California is a good place to move!
Absolutely love your videos. In younger days I hiked and backpacked. Now that I have aged I still camp and hike but your videos take me once again out beyond what I can do now and take me to places I can no longer go. They also stir memories of places I have been in years past. Photos are awesome, music is perfect and I can watch without mosquitoes ;-)
this video started a new chapter in our lives in regards to travel and nature.. during covid this particular video inspired me so much. thank you Kraig!
The soundtrack feels like walking meditation journey, its self, loving your sound choices, bless you Kraig!
As always beautiful. Much love from Himalayas, Everest region 🇳🇵🇳🇵
We went to Idaho this year, fully self contained (except fuel refills) and hiked the Sawtooth Mountains as well. This brings it back .. thank you.
When we drove through Idaho on the way back from Montana, I was astounded at the incredible beauty everywhere I looked. Stunning and the most beautiful place I've ever been!! This video is incredible!!
Other hiking videos show us a pretty place. Kraig’s videos tell us a story about a man living a free life of adventure while interacting with the beautiful place.
Brandon Davis well said
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Yes! Kraig's films are 'deep', but as far from pretentious, vanity or egotistical as you can get. He somehow 'connects' us to the total experience, rather than just broadcast 'look what I did'.
he is rushing through trails because he needs content. Rushing through trails is counterintuitive to the entire idea of being out there. I don't mean to be a dick but how is 20+ miles a day realistic? He says himself that he did it too fast. I just think he should relax more and take his time.
Owen Meany well yea. Or else he wouldn’t upload on YT. And he’s doing it for free so what’s the problem?
I love this style of quietness ...it truly makes you feel, hear, and see the beauty more. The music is amazing too 🥰. I look forward to every video. These videos are soothing to the soul especially during these covid isolation months. Medicine for the soul
My favorite just quiet music and sounds of footsteps and beautiful scenery
I never realized Idaho is so beautiful.
"Your Face looks like you" 😂😁so wholesome 👌🏻
23:43 I think he also likes watching "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series
So nice not to hear someone rabbiting on but just letting nature and a bit of piano do all the talking. Genius! Subbed.
Peaceful. Just watching your videos gets rid of my day's anxiety somehow
This is the best hiking film I’ve seen in ages. Thanks so much for leaving it with just the music. Some of the scenes are so beautiful they moved me to tears 👌👍❤️
It is my dream to walk these trails. This is a stunning video, thank you.
I love all your hiking videos. There are so peaceful and beautiful. They help me relax and focus
Wow! Didnt know idaho is that Beautiful!
It's not. Everybody stay away.
Beats scenes and edit. Music is perfect compliment to the visuals.
The shots in this video are literally insane. Beautiful trail, for sure feeling inspired to conquer it myself and adding it to my list of trails to hike and adventure on. Thank you for the video brother.
Here for the scenery, stayed for the sound mixing. ❤️
Very beautiful nature! 👏
I'm from the UK.... Ur so blessed to have that beautiful scenery around u! We all are no matter where we live there are beautiful places....... It's just called Mother Earth!💓 Great photography, & poise from u kraig, u r a natural person just being u & I think ur great & ur brothers alright too 😉
I think this video was your best yet. Mostly footage, and a tiny bit of the camping. Loved the breakdown at the end too.
Kraig, My wife has heard me talk about the Sawtooths for "decades". I hope to bring her there soon. As always, great work.
As always, another beautifully composed piece of art by Kraig. Your adventures have been a good way for me to relive my own expeditions while locked down during university studies. Keep on walking, my dude.
This video looks like to me was done NOT by a solo traveler but with some 10 crews. This is the most beautiful hiking video i have ever seen, ever. Sooooo beautiful and the 🎶 is like im watching from the 🌌.
Watching your video is so relaxing
Someone once said, "quiet is beautiful, silence is a gift", and I feel it on your video
I must like this before I even watch. Thank you so much for the inspiration and the motivation to start doing this kind of videos myself too, Kraig.
Much love! ❤
Kraig seems like a really nice person
@davidl0917 really? :( maybe Im looking at the wrong IG page
The perfect person to have with you when your 50 miles away from civilization and your Car breaks down and the cell phones are dead. I can hear it now " What are we gonna do now, no one will find us were doomed" Kraig " Hold my Beer"...walks out knocks out a quick 50, and has everyone back in camp for dinner. Love your Videos!
Music only and wilderness scenes is the next best thing to being able to escape the suffocation of society right now. Love it. Your work is excellence itself Mr Adams, as usual. (obviously the talking that did happen....was also excellence. I've been on the Sawtooths for trail work, and its great to hear its pretty well maintained still. Also, just in case it helps anyone, Idaho trails routinely undercalculates its trail mileage, which I think is great....because it burns out the weak people and the trails are nicer as a result)
That was absolutely stunning! That’s all, when you see such beauty through amazing cinematography you don’t need to say more. I love your silent films!!!
The videography and editing are so beautiful! Never get tired of these, it's so calming and a perfect escape.
Inspired at 50, doing this hike with my son and daughter next summer. And your music is so refreshing, I live that you don’t use the typical techno electronic crap. Thanks buddy!
I like the locked color of your videos - like you said, it keeps it real, and your greens look like they should. As always, thanks for sharing these!
Hey, I tried out your Sawtooth loop trail with my 3 kids! I was about to take them to the Wind Rivers, but when we saw your beautiful video, we changed our plans last minute since I hadn’t done the Sawtooths yet. It was amazing! Thanks for the inspiration and keep doing what you do.
It’s amazing! He doesn’t have a cameraman...and he have to go and return for take some good pictures !!!
Good job 👍 Greeting from Russia
Yeah, I truly admire that too! It makes the video itself WAY more satisfying to make and to feel about.
Our planet is beautiful, I have no words
Outstanding documentary on the Sounds of Silence (Including the Background Piano) and God's Country. No Narration Required.
Lovely video as always, and the extra behind-the-scenes commentary was much appreciated. Hope you're staying safe while traveling.
Just finished this exact loop starting and finishing at Iron Creek, also solo. It's truly an incredible trip.
I plan to be there in September, as of now is there any restrictions for outsiders, visiting Idaho, ? Been researching about quarantine and all that stuffs before I get the flights!! Any tips and advice please do share, thanks a lot
@@5thlakeadventures Yo! To the best of my knowledge, there is no restrictions for non-Idahoans coming to visit. However, Boise/Ada County and a couple other places have legal mandate for wearing masks outside and inside. Stanley, Idaho, where the Sawtooths are located does not have a mandate right now. A few backpackers and hikers were wearing masks just while passing people on the trail. You should be alright.
Luke Kempers awesome,
Thank you very much. I also called the city office and asked, but that Lady said stage 3 right now and that is 14 days quarantine for outsiders. I got to think about it, atleast 6-8 hrs total to get there by flight so I want to be sure. Thank you once again my friend. Namaste 🙏
@@5thlakeadventures oh true, i forgot about that 14-day self-quarantine. Take care
Luke Kempers 👍
I love the silence and calm music in your videos
Absolutely beautiful work. Breathtaking
Красота необыкновенная!Парень спасибо тебе за фильм.
Congrats on getting out of NYC and living nomadically for a while! I'm looking to get out of the city and do the same. And, as always, the film is masterful!
Soooooo amazing! Thank you! I’ll live vicariously thru you🤗
Incredible. Chicken soup for the soul. So beautiful. You are doing amazing work that is so inspirational. I could watch this vid over and over. The accompanied score is perfect. Can't wait to visit this place and hike the same trials.
Thank you for this one. Needed this so much!
There is so much to see in America the beautiful. I hope it always stays free!
this is one of the best way of stress reliever. be one with nature and enjoy every moment without gadgets and internet.
Love it! It is just beautiful.
Kraig, thank you! Your videos are making me appreciate little things in life and bring a bit of peace and calmness to this crazy world.
Could watch them over and over.
I knew something was different about this one, I thought Kraig must be experimenting with a new frame rate...and then you confirmed it in the BTS. Just my opinion, but I prefer the look of your older videos (specifically the drone footage and 24 fps full frame), but love that you experiment and are always trying new things. Much respect as always!
Agreed. 23.98 is always where you want to be.
yeh, me too the clips taken with the A7 on his hikes were something special but can understand going smaller/lighter
Agree with this assessment! Still 24fps for me, but good on him for trying out 30
Супер контент! Спасибо Kraig Adams!
Крейг.
You give us the ability to dream awakened by carrying us through the sensitivity of your pictures, being there with you while staying here.... i am in another world called Earth... serenity to you brother !
G’day, Kraig. I came across your channel just by accident & was very much impressed. Your values show depth & authenticity. I hail from the far away land of Australia (Sydney, in fact). I added a comment to the video re the climb up Kilimanjaro; I would like to congratulate you the way you handled that experience. I wish you well in your wholesome career. Keep away from Coronavirus. Cheers, Bob Stephens
I'm guessing the 59 thumbs down are from native Idahoan's like myself just trying to keep this to ourselves. Beautiful work!
I found that nature was still alive.
Nice to see you hiking about near my neck of the woods! The only word that can fully explain the Sawtooth's is WOW! Beautiful video!
The hiking part of the video was absolutely beautiful; couldn't be any better! Your effort is so very much appreciated. HUGE THANK YOU!
-Actual hike: 35 miles
-Walking back to retrieve camera after each shot: 35 miles
Stop it 😂😂😂😆😆😆
Why not just look at his supplied link to his 'Alltrails map? It shows 61 miles for the route. Camera work and some brief off trail jaunts after setting up camp in order to seek alternate views can easily add another 9 miles.
www.alltrails.com/explore/map...
I'm only a couple minutes in and I couldn't ignore the thought of the amount of time it had to take to have the tripod set up, record multiple takes and angles of the same dramatic walking away scene. I had to make sure I wasn't the only one who noticed this so I had to check the comments!
Самый годный контент в плане хайкинга. Соглашусь с тем, что не надо вставлять голос в сам маршрут. Удачи и новых маршрутов!
Spectacular. I truly enjoy your hiking videos. I'm amazed at how you shoot them. You need to take some of us along just to watch you do you thing.
I really enjoy your silent trips. I’m older and not able to do what you’re doing so I enjoy the outdoors through your eyes. Thank you.
Kraig ☺️ you can come to us in switzerland everytime. Just text us here or on our channel. We can hike together do some videos and hang out. ☺️ 🇨🇭 best wishes from us.
Roman and Nadine
Yess! Amazing video as always Kraig. I'm a huge fan of yours and have been watching your videos for many months. I finally got motivated to make my own hiking video inspired by you. Would mean a lot if everyone could check it out and Subscribe to me small channel :) Thanks!
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It's only 70 miles because of how many times you have to walk back for the camera Kraig :D
Tim Ezard 😂. That is true.
140, lmaooo
What a gift it is to watch this. Thought I would only watch a few minutes but couldn't stop once it started. Thanks for sharing this, Kraig!
Breath taking Beautiful thank you for sharing
How about hiking “solo” rather than “alone?”
Doesn't have the same serene ring.
I get where you're coming from, but when it comes to hiking or outdoors adventures I associate the term 'solo' with 'challenge' or a 'first', breaking a record or something considered risky or extreme, which have their place. But the term 'alone' in this context seems apt. It has a kind of 'Yearning, searching for something, a need to reconnect with something other, to find completeness, wholeness' ring to it, and nature provides.
Solo and camping? Sounds like a warzone strategy.