Hiking 100 Miles Alone in Alaska
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
- 00:00 Intro
1:27 Day 1 - Hope to Resurrection Pass Trail (17 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
4:36 Day 2 - Hiking to Swan Lake Cabin (17 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
9:36 Day 3 - Cooper Landing to Lower Russian Lake (27 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
12:47 Day 4 - Lower Russian Lake to Upper Russian Lake (13 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
13:37 Day 4 - Upper Russian Lake to Wilderness Camp (12 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
15:35 Day 5 - Hiking out to Seward (21 miles) alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
18:49 Kenai Fjords National Park
19:27 Jon's CZcams Channel / fly8ma
19:44 Instagram / kraigadams
Special thanks to Jon for flying me up to Alaska, all around the area and hosting me. Check out his CZcams Channel - czcams.com/channels/CWbc38ZLnbvdFiFJKDawCQ.html
Obviously Kraig is lying when he says he hiked 100 miles by himself in Alaska. Who's taking these aerial shots of him in the beginning, eh? Didn't think of that, did you? Obviously Kraig has his pet bird accompanying him to take all these different camera angles.
Fact-check: FALSE.
Myth busted.
@@miamimiami7415 omg calm down lol. Check the link in the description for his route. It’s right next to a major city where he probably flew in and there’s lodging on the route. The path is very well kept. It’s not really that far fetched that he did this lol.
Ever heard of drones?
Hy Kraig
We are very impressed about you and your trips and your videos.
Special about your american langue.
May I ask where in the states you come from ?
You set fire on us to plan the GRAND TETON LOOP in 2022. But may be with some more time.
Kindly regards from Norway
Michael
@kraig adams you should add this to this videos description too
Guys (and Kraig) when crossing a river like at 16:49 please remember the two main rules:
1: don't cross perpendicular to the flow direction, face upstream and either walk sideways facing the flow or walk at a somewhat diagonal line
2: ALWAYS open the buckles on your hip and chest belt, NEVER cross with the buckles closed. If you fall the bag will drag you down or get tangled in the rocks, you will not be able to get out of it quickly. If you fall with your bag closed you are at a high risk of drowning. Also, have a lighter in a zip-lock bag on your person so if you lose your pack you can still light a fire.
not arguing, just a question, i understand the diagonal line but don't understand the walk sideways facing the flow. What is the logic, wouldn't this make you more prone to losing your balance and falling backwards?
@@soccerplayer2277 i assume that you can hold your balance easier cause you can lean against the flow. I personally use the diagonal line but many agencies recommend the sideways method.
@@bongieger7871 I see, thanks that makes sense. I guess you would want to lean forward a lot. I'd be very afraid to fall backwards so I think I'll stick to the diagonal.
@@soccerplayer2277 oh okay, what are you, daily river crosser?
@@gk77ful i go river fishing with waders sometimes, last thing you want is to fall in and your waders fill up with water
I love the non-egotistical approach to your editing. Instead of talking about you and your feelings and plans, you show instead of tell. You make the focus on Alaska instead of yourself.
Its Raw and I Like It
Nature is the ego killer. In the best way.
Probably easier anyway, recording, editing dialogues is a pain in the butt lol Just one cam and off you go...
@@Nonpartisanmusic true lol
Absolutely! Like it must be🥰 the nature and your little self...
I cannot believe all the streams/rivers he crossed and then had to go back and get the camera.... and then cross back AGAIN 😳🥶
if it was shot with a drone he can just fly it back over
@@Will-tl5vx I think it was a digital camera on a tripod, the shot was way too steady for a drone. But that’s a clever idea when you’re shooting alone.
@@Will-tl5vx Would not be as nice with a Mavic Air 2
@@Stayhard481 he flew the drone over, landed it, crossed and got the drone back
I was thinking the same thing 😂
I've recently moved to Alaska, and the terrain is nuts. You could literally just walk off into the wilderness and nobody would ever see you again.
Where at?
Peter Alvarez alaska
Im moving to Juneau, AK next year from Europe, can't wait!
Come to Malaysia
You're so lucky, my dream.
Hey Kraig! After being inspired by your trekking videos, I flew over to Iceland to do a solo 3day trek at the age of 17. I had no idea how to set up a tent, but I managed to pull it off. I was born and raised in a bustling city, so I thought being in the wild was not going to suit me. I was wrong. I absolutely get why you are doing this. I found pure happiness by venturing the unknown. I am working my butt off to pay for my trip to Everest Base Camp after high school graduation. Thanks for the inspiration. I finally found meaning in my life. The novelty of discovering.
Hey Alex! I'm also planning on doing some solo hiking in Iceland. Which route did you do? Is it allowed to sleep wherever you want with your tent? How was the experience? Any tips and information would be really helpful, thanks!!
@Alexander NANCARROW Hey Alex from Australia! Being out with family is definitely wonderful, but there's this magic of being alone in the middle of nowhere that just can't be explained in words:) My dream is to travel the world visiting awesome mountains (I have also done Camino Frances 800Km in solo. Well, this is more like a flat trail). Keep me updated on your journey Alexander. Who knows, we might end up on the same mountain. Cheers!
@@galopolo1114 Hey Galo! You are making the best choice by choosing Iceland. I did the Laugavegur hike 55Km. Depending on how long you are planning you can add one or two days to Laugavegur hike by continuing to Fimmvorduhals trail. I really wish I could have done both. The experience is life-changing I must say. It's tough, no doubt, but you are always surrounded by these mesmerizing views that will just push you to take another step. The rest is for you to figure it out! I don't want to spoil the surprise. You are not allowed to wild camp in Iceland. However, every 15km or so, you will find a campsite. (If you want my itinerary, I am glad to send it to you. Let me know.)
@@Alex-ti5xq That would be awesome! Thanks so much for the info. I would love if you could share with me your itinerary and campsites. You can send it to this email juangrillo777@gmail.com or through here, as you prefer. Thanks for your help! Its great to see similar people are also doing these things.
Hey Alex! It’s so cool that you were able to do that as a 17 yr old. I was wondering how you managed to book campsites/hostels/hotels as I know many in Europe set the minimum age at 18. Thanks!
More like 150 miles with all the times you had to go back and get your camera after filming a shot of you walking.
Many people don;t realise that's how B roll is done.... a lot of extra work.
stubones pretty sure people are smart enough to figure it out.
He even had to cross the river thrice 🤷♂️
@@AshudeepSingh mightve landed his drone and just flew it back but i thought that too
he was using his Drone and fly back to him
this makes me realize that I am simply wasting my life on trivial things instead of exploring the beautiful world out there.
It cost money for all the things he has...like the pre made foods, the tent, the shoes, etc...They all need to be restocked Takes money..
hiking sounds fun but it’s risky, for me i just wish i have the paper so i could go anywhere and do anything i like as long as they’re not illegal, i always like adventuring, but for a 14 years old skinny nerd that live in a third world country, that’s sounds rather unrealistic, hell i don’t even have a computer to play more adventure games and my neighbor wifi keep losing connections, at least i can speak a second language, not that it’ll do any good
@@lord_khufu speaking a second language is a really good skill dude, you gotta find ways to apply it in your life whether it’d be traveling to where it’s spoken / watching media in that language / making friends online who speak it
Lol
@@ohcrapwhatsnext Takes a lot less money than rent, designer clothing, or going to hawaii. lol
In moments like these, you realize how little "stuff" we actually need and how "over civilized" our daily lives are with all the things that surround us on a daily basis.
That’s why I’m so adamant on living in the wilderness.. of course I want to be near civilization, but places like this are all I need and would ever want.
@Cassakis "A wilderness in contrast with those areas where man and his works dominate the landscape, is hereby recognized as an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain."
Right. Like a very expensive camera and drones so that beautiful videos get shot
Crossing a wet river then going back to get the camera than crossing it again, you must love crossing rivers
Wet rivers
I came here to say this not an easy crossing!
he used a drone ig this time
@@StephenAldaco It doesn't look too bad, no white water and not too deep.
OBEYTHEWALRUS G59 it’s a drone
This is the only channel where I would spend 20mins watching videos extremely patiently and forget everything I've got to do
For real and this is the only channel i would watch with the higest video ratio using my data.
I mean quality
ddue try fishermans life / philosphyD
For me it's hard to a watch a video until the end without passing forward multiple times. But his videos I feel that I can't miss anything, he's amazing
He’s living an introvert’s dream!
or an extraverts worst nightmare
@@arthurvp1682 Lol. Exactly.
@@arthurvp1682 lol!
Bob Ross is from Alaska and he said "god was having a good day when he made Alaska"
underrated comment
You didn't see kalam valley pakistan yet bro
@@azambukhari5882
You didn’t see switzerland yet
@@azambukhari5882 @Tewodros II just because one place is beautiful doesn’t mean the others are ugly
He created all those places on the same day.
According to my parents, this is how they went to school every day, each way.
Minus not having the snow over their head
@@noahlail4018 Of course.. up hill both ways in the snow!!
Same
If this is how they went to school, they were the luckiest
and I am called the lazy generation because I go to school using a motorbike
Legend has it, that the 200+ cameras he took with him for the journey, are still sitting there along the trail.
very good :) :)
🤣😂🤣👌🏻
🤣
Lmmfao!......
honestly right? wtf
Love how quiet this video is. Perfectly captures what it’s like to be alone in the wilderness. Really beautifully done
Yes! Thank you for not filling the video with unnecessary music or time-sucking intros.
I just don't understand what's there to dislike in this video... It's so beautiful and peaceful 😊
Except the fact that it was a solo trip
@@ishwar7881 wasn't tho there's another person
Thank you for this man. I have cancer at age 32, not to need a pity party, but you just helped me add one more thing to the "before I die" list. Beautiful trip you took.
I hope your alright.
I hate cancer, with a passion
how ye doing sir?
@Alex C Besides the cancer you mean?
Stay strong dude. None of us know your situation or what your prognosis is, but I hope you live with dignity, intention, and meaning every day you have left on this planet, whether it be 70 days or 70 years.
I also get inspired by these videos. Doing a 3-day backpacking trip in Utah with friends next weekend, but I’d like to do some solo trips.
Everyone else in the world complaining about social isolation...then there is Kraig...Dope video as always...
My biggest grip with social isolation is that there are MORE people hiking near population centre than before. I’m a misanthrope. Kraig’s videos are excellent as ever though.
But I wish I was him now
Yessss like Mateiro Urbano... Happy to be alone! czcams.com/video/Yibht9JNRVY/video.html
Yeah, exactly
KobeBryant ThanosStopper and that’s why we are all here watching kraig, cause we are introverts and enjoy isolation from others ahah
Outstanding cinematography, music and editing. The serene landscape and quietness is sure bliss!!
I just noticed he has to cross every river 3 times to get the camera back.
It's basically a day in the life of a rich kid.
@@ChicanoOne760 rich kids waste their time buying gucci and plain with shirts stamped with SUPREME. They don’t choose to go hiking in the forests and they definitely don’t make such wonderful videos.
@@alicia-hd2cs using your logic bezos and richard Branson have no business in outer space. All I'm saying is this guy has expensive gadgets.
@@ChicanoOne760 Yeah but it's not an average day in the life of rich kid. I doubt most rich kids do this.
In reality he or they only cross the river once...it's a team, he doesn't do it alone!
So this is how my parents said they travelled to school, thanks Kraig !
Feeling so sorry for women stuck@home with coviderakidz
and it was uphill in both directions
That is so nice to know about your parents old times. Indeed Kids and there parents those days were living there time in the nature being one with nature. with least exploitation on nature.
@@1megafactschannel516 lol what? boomers were the most destructive anti nature generation of all time. it's not like they were substance farmers. at least they weren't in america and western europe
yup plus 10 ft of snow
Secluded cabin, wood chopping, fire burning, smell of the pine..only complete with instant ramen.
LOL
And ufo sightings
🤣🤣🤣
Something moving across snow on the mountain a 19:09
@@nifflofair6685 Where exactly, because I don't see anything at 9:09. I do see an eagle lower left at 19:02-3 moving left to right and a white bird center at 19:07 moving right to left after the sun flash on the plane window.
My dog loves your channel, man. He hasn't cared about anything on TV before, he's going on 5 years now. I think it's because you do such an incredible job capturing these moments.
Sitting on my sofa, in my mid 50s, and watching this beautiful video. All the hard work is put by this young man and I am happily watching all the Alaska scenery, and similarly all the other videos! Thank you, and simply lovely and enjoying, :)
Oh BTW, I have severe back pain which prevents me from doing mundane things like Gardening which I love, that is ok as in this pandemic, even cancer patients are not getting treatment! Hence binge watching all these good videos that CZcams recommends, :)
I'm proud of people like him who travel to beautiful places by themselves, camp and connect with nature. So beautiful.
Yeah and they also end up on Missing 411. If you are going to hike alone you must must have a gun on you and a personal transponder locater beacon.
You shoulddd do that too, trust mee you'll enjoy and grateful how wonderful life would be
@@Armored11 shut up plz...with your imagination. Never in 700 miles in over 18month total AT time...never have I seen a reason for your fears.
@@Theo-dj7vs You are obviously not familiar with the Missing 411 cases. Perhaps, you should educate yourself a bit.
@@Armored11 So a few cases every year out of perhaps hundreds of thousands of hikers who hike every year? And perhaps millions of hikes done each year in the US? In all my 900 miles of hikes I've ever done in the backcountry, in remote places, never had a reason to worry. Perhaps you should do more hiking and less talking.
I'll bet the air is crisp af up there.
C R I S P. A F.
Mmm
bro just got back from there like 2 months ago and that was the first thing i noticed
You two have been a great inspiration for me, Hannah and Kraig. Hope I can soon feel and deliver the same experience like you too do. ❤️
@3,14 _ you’ll have to pay for clean air. or have some sort of clean air subscription
I always have huge respect for people who go hiking or do survival tours alone, its just way different
I'd agree. Nature hits different when you're alone.
This Man put hiking to another level . 🙏🙌
This is the finest work from Kraig Adams, liked small things like cuts with cutting wood and placing wood in the fireplace, detail shot on bear spray and bear paw.
And that river crossing, you nailed it 😂
When he swung the axe the first time it made me jump lmao. Wasn’t expecting it
That river crossing shot dude!!
First you crossed the stream and then came back for your camera and then went back.
Faaacccckkk!
Also, it reminded me of the river from into the wild ♥️
Praneet Bhikhta could have been the drone taking the shot and then he flies it over?
@@nikos5566 why I felt it was camera because when he did that *haaaa* that audio was recorded from a distance and had it been the drone we'd be hearing the blades.
Rest is for Kraig to answer.
@@bhikhta he coulda swapped out audio..
This shows, how much hardwork he puts in his videos.
I hope he just set up his drone somewhere and flew it over the river to him... Because that's really sketchy cold crossing to do twice...
The best part of this journey was when he was standing up inhaling with his eyes closed thinking no quarantine or mask needed just great fresh air.
People spread the virus. No people , no virus. Just you and nature
@Zac Exactly. Thank you!
@@ahauntinglybeautifulmelody Media spreads the virus much more... they love to fearmonger.
One of the calmest and most relaxing backpacking videos I've watched.
Watching this on a PC's full screen with headsets on is a whole experience
Good Idea! 👍
Make sure you are manually selecting on your CZcams page the highest resolution to view the video.👍 *I found out how to mirror it on my TV and put the audio through my surround sound system* I feel like a kid again sitting in front of the TV in awe and wonder.* 😂 These videos are down right therapeutic. *Take Care & Safe Travels!*
Watching it in CZcams VR
I found peace only watching this. I'll be happy enough even if it's only a dream
Your comment wins the internet today.
Videos like these make me emotionally happy. It’s just something magnificent about traversing this land GOD gave us and to connect with Mother Nature in the flesh.
I am just mesmerized by your videos. Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journeys!
THIS is how you spend your daily exercise in quarantine
its so nice to see theres a youtuber who doesn't talk all the way through the trail, but rather let the scenery speak for itself, as well as the music that is ever so subtle there, its so gorgeous. had tears trailing down my face.
Watching this journey of yours through Alaska makes me feel like I’m floating on an endless ocean enlightened and determined to accomplish anything. Thank you Kraig
If I were to say I have a favorite it would be this one. The sound and visuals are simply superb! Thank you so much for the time you put into each and every video. Because of you, I am beginning to do short hikes weekly and am hoping to do a longer trip soon!
I cry during every one of these videos because of how desperately I want a life like yours. Travel and adventure. Beautiful truly.
Me too.
Get out there and "make it happen". If you want it bad enough, you'll make it happen.
@@docholiday7758 cant do that when you're underage and only making minimum wage (me)
@@flagwashere When people say "make it happen", we don't necessarily mean "today". Anything worthwhile is worth working and saving for. You have many years ahead of you to "make it happen". I started out where you are.
@@flagwashere I had a friend who applied for a fishing job in Alaska when he was 16, they flew him up there and gave him a place to stay for the summer while he worked, and then explored on his free time. lotta opportunities out there start looking.
This is what I want to do rest of my life.
Me also
lets hang fam all invited to hike and wander with me in costa rica come along : D
@@positronikiss I'm omw
Be careful what you wish for.
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Pristine beauty, untouched serenity, matchless tranquility
youtube recommended this to me for a second time. After watching it again months later, I am still amazed by how enthralling this very minimal video is. Props to you Kraig for making something so simple so pleasing to watch.
Love how u just narrated the story through your actions instead of talking
Living in alaska, it's somehow so easy to forget the beauty all around me. Thanks for this reminder.
Hi Kraig I have seen hiking videos from people all around the world. But you are an artist Kraig. You can make people feel peace with your videos. What you are contributing to the world is peace!
hands down, one of the best vids I have ever watched relative to backpacking, good job man you killed this!!! So relaxing and peaceful to watch, never seen anything similar.
I saw this suggested and thought "I will check out a min or two" but often turned off by too much dialog in vids like this, was so happy to see so much s i l e n c e in this video. You Sir, have captured it beautifully
and no annoying intrusive music like edm
What I love and admire most - your willingness to let the sights, sounds, and allure all speak for themselves. Well done. You are inspiration.
Did not plan on watching as much as I did. This was awesome! Really makes you think about how much speech changes things. Being able to focus purely on what's happening, rather than having to comprehend language, is so nice for stuff like this.
Those moments... immersed in nature, hot soup and coffee in hand... Heaven on Earth.
Kraig your videos make me forget my problems, and the world’s. Thanks for taking us with you on this one!
tfw when my house is in your drone shot at 1:23
That calls for a drink at the Salty Dawg. Cheers! 😀
@@kraigadams Homer? Isn't that Seward at 1:23?
You are very lucky to live there.
@@MattShafter yeah that's definitely Seward. I live in Homer and the only mountains are across the bay.
@@nathanasimpson Was in Homer last May. My friends live there. Seriously considering Soldotna for summer time work as a Physical Therapist.
I am a 40 year Alaskan. Hiked some of the areas you filmed. Loved this video❤
I watched this video when I was tired by work all day. It helped me feel relaxed and free. Thank you for making such amazing content
this is backpacking asmr as far as i’m concerned
Oh yes, I had strong tingles when he went on snow
8:02 is the look of "This is exactly where I want to be".
Fantastic video as always man!
Thanks for sharing this video of your journey! I’ve been to Alaska a couple time. And still will continue to go. But have never seen parts of the state that you shared in this video. Thank you again. And travel safe on your upcoming adventures!
So amazing. Very beautiful and inspiring. Thank you
This is possibly one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen on CZcams. So beautiful, every shot got better and better, you had me totally hooked throughout. Thanks for sharing!
I like how there isn't narration.
I teared up when the music started with the airplane views. Alaska is so beautiful and majestic, someday I will go there
Your videos are amazing Kraig. So therapeutic. Thank you 🙏
This was hands down, one of the nicest well put together videos. Great photography, mellow music score and brilliant editing. 10 outta 10 mate. I will watch this quite a few times...
Cheers.
From Czech Republic. Your videos are really inspiring. Cannot wait for hiking after covid 19.
Tak přece jen někdo sleduje Kraiga i od nás :-)
GeekBoy no ahoj kamarádi
Taky ho sleduju 😁
During this social isolation period, your channel has been my window to the outside world.
Thanks mate!
Happiness is real... when it's shared. - Alex supertramp
AKA Chris Mccandless. Fool or folkhero? You decide.
This video brings me so much peace. Thank you
The extreme care taken (and skill needed) in the sound design and the shots filmed in this video is otherworldly. I'm blown away by these videos. Great work as always!
finally, a new episode！
Very nice going along with you. Thanks for sharing your experience. 👍🏽
@10:20 the lake.....the nature... just beautiful 💙💚 Thank you for sharing with us!
Got a Gordon Ramsy masterclass ad before watching this, anyways now I'm going to get some oatmeal with a crushed granola bar topping.
Haha
Dude I laughed out loud at this so fucking hard 😂😂
The music thought this video made every scene give me the best kind of goosebumps 😭🙏🏼
Listening with headphones was awesome
Simply awesome video. Thanks so much for sharing.
Beautifully put together video! Thanks for the inspiration.
These videos bring me so much peace, I love the simplicity and elegance. Inspires me to get out on the trail. Thank you Kraig for being the man
Lol he crossed that river twice just for the shot respect
Wanna see me ford that river? Wanna see me do it again?
He have a drone so he don't have to go back to take it again.
No Three times
Drone doesn't record sound. So he probably did it twice, or maybe used external mic.
That music in the first full minute of this video is heaven. Kudos to you Kraig for creating your masterpieces vs. working 9 to 5. You my friend.... are an inspiration to us all and we Thank You for that !!!!
i think no matter how good you are , and how hard you hold onto someone .. you end up lonely, compeletly by yourself, this type of videos gives me this information every single shot and second .. and i like it a lot. Thank you ..
Pure art, Kraig. Well done. Stuns me everytime.
This is the most calm and serene thing ever. Love it, love nature! Stay blessed 🙏🏾😊
Thank you for allowing me to explore nature through you. It was peaceful!
The most peaceful vid I've seen on CZcams. Would really like to do something like this some day
Yes! Straight here after getting notifications. Need this so badly with everything that has been going on
What a beautiful video Kraig! This gave me so many goosebumpumps and I almost shed a tear.
Among the most powerful videos I have ever seen. It brought me great peace & I will be doing something like this soon.
Thanks Kraig, only salience , landscape and music always amazing video...
This is the quarantine content I like to see
Loved when you sat on the boat in early morning to the chirping of birds and the reflection,of the sky,of the almighty creator the great one in the calmness and serenity. A great video Kraig!
Brings back fond memories from 30 years ago! Last time I visited Cooper's Landing and West Swan Lake on the Kenai Peninsula. Was much younger then and did a lot of backwoods camping and fishing. Really nice to watch this from a big city. Miss those days of adventure and youth. Thanks!
It's like Bob Ross. But, instead of painting, he takes you with him out in the mountains and the wilderness.
Oh my gosh, yes!
My dude! At it again, surviving Alaska really is an achievement. Well done.
Thank you Kraig. That was beautiful. I love Alaska. I visited with my grandparents when I was about 12. My grandfather served in the Army in the early 1900's at Fort Egbert in Eagle, Alaska. I never made it back, unfortunately, but I go back often with folks like you. It fills my soul. I like your quiet way with beautiful scenery and nice music in the background. I'll need to check out your other videos. Really Nice. Dan, Phoenix, Arizona.
this video is perfection in every way imaginable
Another masterpiece Kraig, each video is really inspiring me and many others to go out there and try solo hiking themselves! (I incidentally also uploaded a "Kraig Adams Style" hiking video just a moment before I saw the notification for this one ha). Keep going and inspiring us to do more man.
I always wait for the nod of approval when he tries a meal
One of your best videos yet, and I really enjoyed it, thank you!
its amazing how well u can tell a story without talking and just letting the mountains talk.