Allen to Redfield - Adirondack Bushwhack
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- This is one of the most infamous Bushwhacks in the Adirondack High Peaks, the Allen to Redfield Bushwhack. Although 2.5 Mils long, this bushwhack offers challenge after challenge. Join Nick and I as we tackle this beast! Give this video a share!
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13:32 - The Purpose
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You said it perfectly with "I look back and think wow, I was there." That's exactly why we do it, to see amazing views that so few people ever experience.
Another amazing video. I do need to string Allen and Redfield for a hiking buddy that needs them, and this would be an epic way of doing that.
Thank you for sharing
I have never had the guts to *intentionally* go off the herd paths, although it happened not infrequently when I was first hiking in the Adirondacks during the 70s, when the herd paths were much less well defined (e.g., quickly lost the path up Marshall; lost the path up McComb; lost the path down Street and Nye; had to bale out down the back side of Couchsachraga to the southside Cold River horse trail when we ran out of water up there on a hot summer day). In any case, I have often looked at the map and wondered what it would be like to just cut across various portions of the forest, and your videos give me a taste (and I know they have a happy ending :-)). Thanks!
I plan on getting Allen this year and last year I got Redfield alongside Gray Peak Skylight and Haystack during my 21 hour hike
Your videos are beautifully shot and edited. I appreciate them and have found several of them to be useful when planning my next trips (at 28/46). To preface my following statements, I fully admit that I have made mistakes in the woods, but I try to learn from them. Your videos will no doubt inspire others to come to the High Peaks, and I don't wish to be a gate keeper. I DO, however, wish to inspire others to come and experience the Adirondacks with a full understanding and willingness to follow Leave No Trace principles.
I have stayed in Uphill Lean-to and while there, saw bear scat on the trail that included food wrappers. Nuisance bear activity is a major issue in the Eastern High Peaks, and it is due to the failure to follow responsible and ethical practices. The stove sitting in the lean-to leads me to believe you did not follow the "bear triangle" practice of sleeping in one place, cooking and eating in another, and properly storing food and scented items in a third spot, with good separation between all three. I did not see a bear canister in your shots, but perhaps you did have one and were using it. I hope so.
I would love to see a short piece somewhere in every video about LNT and ethical hiking/camping. I realize it would alter the vibe of your vlogs, but I hope you and others would agree that given the extreme high use of the High Peaks, the exposure your videos get could be a vehicle for positive change there. At the least, editing out examples of violation of the best practices would be a good start. I think of your Cliff/Redfield summer video, where a socks/sandals clad member of your group ventured off trail to avoid the mud on the Calamity Brook Trail. I feel that it was your responsibility to inform the new guys of better gear choices so they came properly prepared.
So keep vlogging, but think more about the negative influence they can have and how you can change them for the better.
Thanks for the feedback! I did have a bear can on this hike, and all of these concerning elements are from older content. It does not reflect who I am now or what content I make. I have also taken the liberty to remove most of my “lesser responsible” content from years past.
I will also say that my more recent content such as my weekly reports and newer videos touch on LNT and responsible hiking as you have mentioned! 2021-2022 content and future are entirely geared towards these very important topics. I hope in my newer videos and coming videos, this is noticeable! Thank you again for the feed back and I greatly appreciate it and take it seriously.
What beautiful cinematography and shots! Neat to see this almost unknown trail.
That slide looks pretty fun!! Great job on the video as always 👍 always look forward to the next video! Cheers!!
That's why I never trusted a water bladder in my pack. Awesome video though. I've really enjoyed your videos. It's inspired me to start peak bagging the 46. I live in NYC and will be making my way up north this spring.
god bless you. People that do not hike in the ADKs don't realize how difficult this is! I bushwhacked to shepherds tooth from the cold brook pass in the rain - not fun!!!! thanks for the cool video.
I love your vlogs!!!!
Amazing work documenting this! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute! Possible idea to try the Finger Slides on the side of Dix Mt., those are intense and after crossing the slides you can bushwhack up to the summit like you did in this video.
What an awesome video, thanks for sharing! I still need to hike allen and redfield
Definitely enjoyed this video! Great job!!
Good struggle J&N! I’m tired now!!! Haaha!!!
Wow, that was a struggle all the way up that slide. Thought I was looking at Frodo and Sam climbing Mount Doom. (ha ha) Quite the change of pace from some of your other climbs, but still enjoyable to watch. Awesome job!
Another Awsome video yet again!
Great video and Some beautiful views.
Any snow up there yet? If you know how to ski you should ski down during some of your winter hikes. Looking forward to another great video
I can confirm the peaks were snowed on this past weekend, was up on Dix. I think he put a subtitle saying this video was from late september.
Love your videos can you please do a gear video please.
Keep making videos!
Love the ADK ! Can I ask a taboo question? Yes? Ok. Ever seen Bigfoot in the ADK?
Nice man
That's brutal! What type of settings did you use on your camera to get the shot of the MIlkway?
I have no clue. It wasn't really a photo. I just hand held it for a sec.
BTW, did you say that took a total of 6 hours to the summit of Redfield?
@@klemieux66 5.5 from the start to summit, yes.
Hello Jonathan I am 12 years old and you have inspired me to become a photographer I come up here on vacation and I was wondering if you have a suggestions about a camera which is easy to use and on the cheap side of things. Love your videos keep up the execellent work.
Jasper
Hey Jasper! It's awesome that you want to pursue photography. In terms of a camera that is easy to use that I would recommend and low price is hard to find. But I would recommend taking your budget and applying that to a Google Search for Nikon or Sony cameras. I believe those are the 2 superior brands in the camera world!
A simple I phone, or comparison. Hundreds of Long Trail hikers vlog their hikes each year with stellar quality.
For some examples if interested, search Appalacian Trail 2019 and many will come up.
Nice video, nice whack. What form of nav did you use from Allen to Red?
Thanks!
You should pick a better role model. Try Carl Heilman, he not arrogant and he's much smarter!
@@johntuttle4486 you think your so cool telling people that there content is not good I would love to see you produce this sort of stuff
Did you camp overnight in between Allen and Redfield?
Did you watch to the end of the Video? XD
Jonathan Zaharek Yes. I know you camped after Redfield.
I was referring to after Allen. You start video saying you just did Allen, and going to Redfield.
How many liters is the Osprey pack?
70L
@@JonathanZaharek Ty!
What is the app you use?
All Trails
Cool thank you. Keep up the get content!!
No shit- Ever do it alone with no Camera? Muhaha.
Another accident waiting to happen!
I wish I could watch these videos without having to endure at least one cringe-worthy moment. This time: "Even though it took 13.5 hours total to get here, I definitely think I can make it here under 10...ALONE...No offense...No offense..." It's abundantly clear in your vlogs that no one loves you quite like you.
Thanks