Just got back from doing this as a day hike. Tacked on Boott Spur for that extra elevation and views. That hike back up the Davis Path is daunting when you look at it from Isolation summit. Lovely way to bag Isolation. #46 for me.
Thanks for sharing your trip man. Probably one of the best I've seen. I really like how you trace your path of where you came from with your finger. Makes my imagination run. I hope to get out soon. I'd love to wake up to a sunset like that. My anxiety normally gets the best of me though. I seriously use your calm nature as motivation. Thanks. Gabe
Chris, Great video. I want to do Mt Isolation so this was awesome. Thanks again for taking the time to post. I think I am responsible for 5 views, I kept replaying while at work because of distractions, work just gets in the way of the good life. Enjoy.
After seeing your views from Davis Path, I so want to repeat this one so I can see what was hiding in all the pelting rain and fog I hiked through! Epic.
That’s what I’m talking about man! I kid you not when I did Isolation 3 years ago I had identical weather, the awesome clouds and all! Epic epic hike! Great job brotha!
Looked a great train and the views from the top were stunning, all the way around. great time-lapse and great views to wake up too but it looked a rocky sleep out. cheers Alan
It really was an incredible trail! The rocky top wasnt bad at all. It was flat enough and with the inflatable pad it was no issue sleeping at all. If I had just a ccf pad I probably would have enjoyed much less haha. Thanks for watching Alan!
Great shots of the views and terrain. What a beautiful hike. Glad I could tag along and not have to do all of that climbing! Looking forward to your next video.
Outstanding ! Great hike brother ! I did Isolation a few years ago with a buddy. We went up the Rocky Branch Trail. We overnighted and the next day got caught in a nasty lightning storm on the way down. Cheers 🍻
It was great weather. Besides the initial clouds it was arguably perfect. Nice and cool and then Sunday morning not a cloud in the sky. Great time to be out there!
Its a great trail! Yeah we contemplated going back but we were pretty beat. We took our sweet time taking video and enjoying the views and we were just like not worth it. Lets enjoy the night and crush it out tomorrow morning. The trip back went substantially quicker.
awesome vid, as yet your one of a few hikers that i subscribe to that also are thru hikers. most thru hikers do the major trails and dont film any others. thanks for keeping it going
Hi Chris! Love your videos. It’s nice to have you back and posting some good hikes. How many NH 4000 footers are remaining for you, and which ones are you planning next? Thank you and keep it up!
I think I only have two. Hale and owls head. Not sure which I will knock out next. I usually like the toss in a bunch of the 52 wav when possible too. Will see how it goes. Thanks for watching Eric!
This is a great video! I'm planning an overnight to Mt. Isolation in a couple weeks myself. I noticed you camped on the summit. Do you think there are any flat spaces below the summit? My ideal plan is for us to ascend via Glen boulder, camp within 0.5 miles of the summit, and then summit mt. isolation for sunrise the next morning.
Sarah, there was one area I can recall specifically that I remember thinking we could definitely stay there. It wouldve fit 2 small tents no problem. There was also options near the summit. I wont go into too much detail but give the area a little bit of exploration and I think you can find something that will work. This was a great hike. More challenging than I anticipated but a great hike nevertheless
Osceola is great! I have an older video doing it up Tripoli road? I think it was. I'd like to go up the other way. Do east Osceola first. I heard that trail is significantly more challenging!
I feel ya. Nothing like a solid challenge. The view on top of east is a little lack luster to say the least. By lack luster I mean it's wooded with no view haha. You can check out the video I made up there right here if you like! czcams.com/video/dtv0h6U854A/video.html
Even with no view gotta conquer all the 4000 footers and I'll be sure to check that video you out. Also one more question how many 4000 footers have you done?.
Ive done 46. I think I only have Owls head and Hale left. I made videos for most of them! Tons of the 52 as well! czcams.com/play/PL9bFwNFYXKIG7w8nDWtWrEVLaYe9Dbpw5.html
Is that your NERO? Hey and great good video too. Thanks for tip about Carnation and the Folgers coffee stix. Another way of making choffe! Got the carnation on my list. Thx.
It is indeed the Nero! Used it the last two overnight videos. Has been doing well. Also check out the trader Joe's instant coffee packets. Cream and sugar already in the packet. It's new age coffee magic! The carnation are a great addition tho! They make chocolate vanilla and mocha that I have seeb
So what time of year did you do this hike if you don't mind my asking. I had commented on your Stairs Mt video I plan to do Mt Isolation Memorial day weekend. Big loop starting at the Rocky Branch Trail head off 16 in Jackson. Looks like Late May or June, I see some snow patches in your video. I was planning on packing up extra water because I have heard the same. "No water between isolation trail (west) and junction with Davis Path, to summit of Isolation. But you mentioned numerous small run offs, what are your thoughts?
Ya this was the first week of June when we went. I think we passed 4 different run offs on the way down boot spur to Isolation. Very well could have only been flowing from rain the day before or something.
I can make a little map of this hike, kind of like in Not WIthout Peril... somewhere after Glen Boulder, husband breaks first hiking pole. Reach Davis Path, 75mph winds knock both hikers down.... halfway to Isolation, husband breaks second hiking pole (somewhat intentionally). Summit of Isolation - both have stopped talking to each other for the next 4 miles. During the return trip the winds were much worse. ( we learned later winds reached 90mph on the summit of washington... this was not predicted in mountain forecast for that day ) we had just cleared the worst of it below treeline when a massive maple tree crashed down behind us. Without doubt, of the 25 4Kers we've done this was the worst time hiking we've had so far. We argued a lot and were quite frustrated the whole 11 hours. The wind was BLINDING on the way down, and the little strings in my hoodie were gouging my eyes out. The rocks were tilted in that tortuous way to never give you good footing. Much frustration and anger was had in that hike... Hopefully owls head will be nicer. And less windy.
If this was from this past weekend i was up there too on top of Washington I just started my own channel and posted my first video recently, would really appreciate it if you could take a look at it and give me some feedback. Appreciate all of the great videos
Just got back from doing this as a day hike. Tacked on Boott Spur for that extra elevation and views. That hike back up the Davis Path is daunting when you look at it from Isolation summit. Lovely way to bag Isolation. #46 for me.
Great job on the edits man, video came out great! looking forward to the next trip!
Them edits cleeeeeean mannnnnn haha thanks dude. Appreciate the camera assistance
The edits are great here, i need to get on your level
Thanks for sharing your trip man. Probably one of the best I've seen. I really like how you trace your path of where you came from with your finger. Makes my imagination run. I hope to get out soon. I'd love to wake up to a sunset like that. My anxiety normally gets the best of me though. I seriously use your calm nature as motivation. Thanks.
Gabe
Thanks Gabriel!
Great video chris! I started on the nh 48 on Saturday! North and South Hancock! Hiking the Oscela's this weekend!
Nice roger! Hancocks were a good time! I really enjoyed The view from Oseceola. Best of luck out there!
Terrific as always, Chris! Trek on 🤙
Thanks Michael! Appreciate you watching!
Awesome job bro 👍🏽 motivating me to get this one done. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽
Chris, Great video. I want to do Mt Isolation so this was awesome. Thanks again for taking the time to post. I think I am responsible for 5 views, I kept replaying while at work because of distractions, work just gets in the way of the good life. Enjoy.
I appreciate the determination to finish the video! Haha best of luck if you head out there! Trail is a workout.
After seeing your views from Davis Path, I so want to repeat this one so I can see what was hiding in all the pelting rain and fog I hiked through! Epic.
That’s what I’m talking about man! I kid you not when I did Isolation 3 years ago I had identical weather, the awesome clouds and all! Epic epic hike! Great job brotha!
It was such a good time joe. Everything about the hike was epic! Epic viiiiiiews
ChrisGoesOutdoors I’m glad you got great weather for that one man. It is definitely one of my favs in the Whites.
Looked a great train and the views from the top were stunning, all the way around. great time-lapse and great views to wake up too but it looked a rocky sleep out. cheers Alan
It really was an incredible trail! The rocky top wasnt bad at all. It was flat enough and with the inflatable pad it was no issue sleeping at all. If I had just a ccf pad I probably would have enjoyed much less haha. Thanks for watching Alan!
A good banger and down glen boulder. Isolation one my favs. Great view of Eisenhower. Glad you are getting out!
Me too Paul! This was a very enjoyable hike. Don't think I could've asked for better weather. Even the clouds in the am made for some cool scenery!
Great shots of the views and terrain. What a beautiful hike. Glad I could tag along and not have to do all of that climbing! Looking forward to your next video.
When the hiking and views are this good it makes getting great video so much easier haha. Thanks for watching Lisa!
Outstanding ! Great hike brother ! I did Isolation a few years ago with a buddy. We went up the Rocky Branch Trail. We overnighted and the next day got caught in a nasty lightning storm on the way down. Cheers 🍻
Thanks man! Ya that would be a really crappy time to get caught in a lightning storm. Glad ya made it down in one piece!
ChrisGoesOutdoors You betcha ! Very nice editing by the way ! Cheers
I love your videos!!!
Thanks Luke! Greatly appreciated!
Your vids always cheer me up. Love from the UK.
Thanks flash! Crazy how the youtubes connect us from across the way!
Nice views over there, you had a pretty nice weather. Awesome!
It was great weather. Besides the initial clouds it was arguably perfect. Nice and cool and then Sunday morning not a cloud in the sky. Great time to be out there!
Great video! Love that route to Isolation, been up twice. Awesome idea to camp on the summit!
Its a great trail! Yeah we contemplated going back but we were pretty beat. We took our sweet time taking video and enjoying the views and we were just like not worth it. Lets enjoy the night and crush it out tomorrow morning. The trip back went substantially quicker.
Thanks Chris. Enjoy your vids.
Thanks Peter!
awesome vid, as yet your one of a few hikers that i subscribe to that also are thru hikers. most thru hikers do the major trails and dont film any others. thanks for keeping it going
Thanks Eric! I'm all about the smaller hikes too. All part of the grand adventure!
Another great trip. Thanks!
Thanks Steve. This was an incredible one. Couldn't really have asked for better weather and the mountain views really speak for themselves!
Thanks for another great video.
Thanks for watching!
Looked a great hike in a stunning area. Atb. Mick.
It genuinely was amazing! Highly recommend!
Hi Chris! Love your videos. It’s nice to have you back and posting some good hikes. How many NH 4000 footers are remaining for you, and which ones are you planning next? Thank you and keep it up!
I think I only have two. Hale and owls head. Not sure which I will knock out next. I usually like the toss in a bunch of the 52 wav when possible too. Will see how it goes. Thanks for watching Eric!
Really nice Chris. Hike on!
Thanks for watching!
Great video Chris, thanks
Thanks for watching Gary!
This is a great video! I'm planning an overnight to Mt. Isolation in a couple weeks myself. I noticed you camped on the summit. Do you think there are any flat spaces below the summit? My ideal plan is for us to ascend via Glen boulder, camp within 0.5 miles of the summit, and then summit mt. isolation for sunrise the next morning.
Sarah, there was one area I can recall specifically that I remember thinking we could definitely stay there. It wouldve fit 2 small tents no problem. There was also options near the summit. I wont go into too much detail but give the area a little bit of exploration and I think you can find something that will work. This was a great hike. More challenging than I anticipated but a great hike nevertheless
Beautiful!
This area was fantastic! Thanks for watching!
That's amazing love it up there go do mount osceola that's a great one.
Osceola is great! I have an older video doing it up Tripoli road? I think it was. I'd like to go up the other way. Do east Osceola first. I heard that trail is significantly more challenging!
Oh that's awesome yes such a great mountain 5hat was my first 4000 footer and o my so far last year I also wanna try east I like a challenge.
I feel ya. Nothing like a solid challenge. The view on top of east is a little lack luster to say the least. By lack luster I mean it's wooded with no view haha. You can check out the video I made up there right here if you like! czcams.com/video/dtv0h6U854A/video.html
Even with no view gotta conquer all the 4000 footers and I'll be sure to check that video you out. Also one more question how many 4000 footers have you done?.
Ive done 46. I think I only have Owls head and Hale left. I made videos for most of them! Tons of the 52 as well! czcams.com/play/PL9bFwNFYXKIG7w8nDWtWrEVLaYe9Dbpw5.html
Is that your NERO? Hey and great good video too. Thanks for tip about Carnation and the Folgers coffee stix. Another way of making choffe! Got the carnation on my list. Thx.
It is indeed the Nero! Used it the last two overnight videos. Has been doing well. Also check out the trader Joe's instant coffee packets. Cream and sugar already in the packet. It's new age coffee magic! The carnation are a great addition tho! They make chocolate vanilla and mocha that I have seeb
That hump before Isolation is....Wait for it lol North Isolation. The summit is off the trail a bit and its on the Trailwrights72 list
Oh nice! Explains it's speed bump status in the way to regular isolation haha
Great video!
Thanks for watching Julie!
So what time of year did you do this hike if you don't mind my asking. I had commented on your Stairs Mt video I plan to do Mt Isolation Memorial day weekend. Big loop starting at the Rocky Branch Trail head off 16 in Jackson. Looks like Late May or June, I see some snow patches in your video. I was planning on packing up extra water because I have heard the same. "No water between isolation trail (west) and junction with Davis Path, to summit of Isolation. But you mentioned numerous small run offs, what are your thoughts?
Ya this was the first week of June when we went. I think we passed 4 different run offs on the way down boot spur to Isolation. Very well could have only been flowing from rain the day before or something.
Chris Goes Outdoors t-shirt idea: "It's -cheeseburger- _wings and skins_ time!"
😂 I dig it! I gotta do a "For the sweet VIIEEEEWWWSSSS" one too
when you fill your bottle for water, do you put anything in it to kill bacteria? great video!
I use the sawyer micro squeeze filter. It screws right on top of those type of bottles!
any bears there?
negative. I've only seen one bear in all my hikes in NH and it ran the second it heard me
I can make a little map of this hike, kind of like in Not WIthout Peril... somewhere after Glen Boulder, husband breaks first hiking pole. Reach Davis Path, 75mph winds knock both hikers down.... halfway to Isolation, husband breaks second hiking pole (somewhat intentionally). Summit of Isolation - both have stopped talking to each other for the next 4 miles.
During the return trip the winds were much worse. ( we learned later winds reached 90mph on the summit of washington... this was not predicted in mountain forecast for that day ) we had just cleared the worst of it below treeline when a massive maple tree crashed down behind us. Without doubt, of the 25 4Kers we've done this was the worst time hiking we've had so far. We argued a lot and were quite frustrated the whole 11 hours. The wind was BLINDING on the way down, and the little strings in my hoodie were gouging my eyes out. The rocks were tilted in that tortuous way to never give you good footing. Much frustration and anger was had in that hike... Hopefully owls head will be nicer. And less windy.
Those winds above treeline are no joke, gets scary really quick. Glad you made it out!
If this was from this past weekend i was up there too on top of Washington
I just started my own channel and posted my first video recently, would really appreciate it if you could take a look at it and give me some feedback. Appreciate all of the great videos
Yup this past weekend! Epic times up there. Will check it out!