Tahoe Rim Trail 5 Day Fastpacking Attempt in High Snow Year
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- čas přidán 18. 06. 2020
- The Tahoe Rim Trail forms a complete loop 165 miles around the Lake Tahoe Basin on the border of California and Nevada. A thru-hike of the trail typically takes 10-15 days.
My friend Adam and I had planned on fastpacking the trail over a 5 day period in late June of 2019. The only problem is that this happened to be a particularly high snow year, with snowpack in the Sierra Nevada range at over 200% of average, and 33 times the levels of the previous year.
While we expected the snow to significantly slow us down, we were optimistic that we could complete the trail. But we never could have anticipated just how much of a challenge that would prove to be.
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My apologies to locals for mispronouncing "Nevada"! Must be the Canadian accent ;)
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Potato 🥔 or potatoe??? Who cares when you’re doing a route like this one ☝🏻
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It hurt my ears. I'm from California, so not only locals would notice. I live in BC now. You probably pronounce Costa Rica wrong too... from my experience. ;)
It’s absolutely criminal that you don’t have more subs and views. I follow so many running channels and watch so much running content and it took forever for you to come into the algorithm. I really hope that changes soon because the content you create is definitely up there with some of the better channels on here.
Thanks so much, that means a lot. I probably don’t post frequently enough, I guess. Please share, that would help!
I gotta second this. Jeff's content is amongst the best and deserves more visibility.
Thanks Mike, really appreciate that. I’d love if you could help me share it online!
I was thinking this too. I've honestly watched this video and Jeff's TOR film multiple times, they always put me in an optimistic mood and wanting to get my butt outside!
That’s rad to hear, thanks Matt.
How am I supposed to be "Working from home" when you upload beauties like this! keep up the good work and many thanks.
Hah, thanks man. Glad you enjoyed it.
Your videos are like mini movies. The care and attention that goes into each one is insane. I know a bit about video editing and the amount of time it must take to create each of these blows my mind. I've got to think each one of these takes 60 - 120 hours of editing, and that doesn't even count the time it takes to organize and consolidate the footage from all of your devices.
Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate that! You pretty much nailed it, it probably took around 80 hours of post-production for this one.
Really nice work: the footage and also the fact that you told it as it was. Sometimes things don't go to plan and being agile in the mountains is key; the fact you guys re-planned as new information (amount of snow, speed, lack of calories, tiredness) etc. surfaced was excellent. The film displays good outdoor skills and choices, so thank-you! Hopefully people watching this will learn some lessons (i.e. even though you downloaded the map onto your GPS watch, you brought good old maps and compasses and new how to use them, just in case!).
Thanks for pointing all of that out 💪. While it’s important to have a plan, you never want to fall in love with it. We had spent a lot of time researching possible bailout options in order to have a plan ‘b’ (and ‘c’).
jeff,
I have watched many of your films and you are certainly one of the best, love your adventures, nothing beats doing these trips with a best buddy, thanks
Welcome to CA, in the early-mid summer not only you have snow in the Sierras, but the weather can change in a whim bringing windy thunder showers, be prepared, no cotton stuffs! Thank you for visiting Lake Tahoe and great job filming your journey, bravo! I love your fighting spirits and admire your resilience.
Thank you! I love spending time in the Sierras. Next up: the High Sierra Trail!
This was an incredible video. Thank you so much for the attention to detail within this film. Even though you guys didn't get to fully complete what you had planned, what you did accomplish was incredible. Well done.
Thanks Owen! Happy trails.
Thanks for sharing this. I'm a former resident of the Eastern Sierra( Reno to be exact) so this was 46 minutes of nostalgia for me.
The sequence with you guys running in the sun at the beginning of the trail is absolutely magical. Glorious work sir!
Thanks Stephen!
I have had an unprecedented amount of "ass" time lately watching CZcams videos while recovering from achilles surgery and came across your channel. Enjoy your presentation style and can't wait to get out there and training for some adventures. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks Gary, I appreciate you taking the time to say so!
My son and I thru hiked the Tahoe Rim Trail June 27th- July 9th, 2019. An amazing experience!
Your graphics and editing are top notch for hiking and backpacking CZcams. Keep it up man. Making me want to get out there
Thanks, appreciate the words of encouragement!
So glad I found this video!! Great filming and editing skills! Thanks for sharing the beauty of being flexible and such beautiful footage! I hope to do this trail or a segment of it some day! 😍
It took me a few go's to find a video of yours that i hadnt watched yet since ive been binging this channel but , well it was the effort , fantastic guys , bloomin cold and a bit dodgy but Wow it still looked Great ❤ would love to see that in better weather also for next time maybe , but .. the snow covered mountains .. beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤
I definitely need to go back one day to complete the whole trail in better conditions!
Double time, you Canucks are very impressive in your athletic hiking. Sorry you had to deal with the snow in a time of year where it should have melted but California is experiencing extreme drought now, so I guess we should be grateful when we have an extended snow season. Still all in all, nice to see Tahoe from a hiking perspective. Thanks for sharing.
This was such a wonderful experience! Thanks for sharing this with us!
About a third of the way through now and loving this. Amazing scenery and great to hear about the planning and early stages. Looking forward to watching the rest 👌
so glad I found your channel a few weeks ago, great footage and scenery, - motivates me to back to the hiking/trail running I used to do - thanks for sharing your skills
and adventures
Awesome, thank you!
Great job sharing the highs and lows of your adventure! Amazing scenery, and fun seeing you supporting ultra racers before and after your five day loop
Thanks Nick!
I have watched and rewatched this video countless times. I enjoy every one of your uploads, however with a fast pack of the TRT as a goal this one really hits home. I would love to see y’all come back and give it another go with a lower snow year, or possibly even fast packing the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail. Thanks for all your content, it is quite inspiring!
Fantastic film of a huge adventure. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Stellar video and story telling as always Jeff!! What an ADVENTURE (type 2 forsure) that you and Adam had!! Glad you both stayed safe in the snow and showcased the epic beauty that is the Tahoe area!!
Thanks Jeanelle! And it was great running in to you at Broken Arrow.
Glad I bumped into this, you have shared some valuable insight ! Instead of trying to be artistic or entertaining, you simply put it together and do it ! in the words of my gen, "dude, you rock!"
Thanks Eric. Glad to hear I've struck a good balance!
Outstanding
Thanks for this awesome video! I did a 3-day stretch on the TRT in 2019. Looking forward to do the whole trail one day!
Such a good film! Very underrated channel, can't believe you don't have more subs. Hiking is my background & passion, never even realized it could be combined with running until recently. Working on my running game now so I can do something like this some day, you're an inspiration!
Thanks Jordan! Appreciate the kind words. That’s what I love about ultra distance running and fastpacking - it’s a lot of hiking with some running mixed in which allows a person to see so much more in a single effort.
Just want to shout ... thank you for sharing your adventures n races in CZcams. Definitely awesome, inspiring n humbling ... kudos. Mother Nature is indeed magnificent and harsh altogether. Thanks again for the great sharing here! 👍👍👍
Thanks, I appreciate that!
Loved the video! I really like how you narrated the beautiful adventure around Tahoe. Very informative. Thank you!
Thanks John! It’s a beautiful place for sure.
Amazing footage and narration . Thanks for the inspiration!!
Very nicely done!! And great music choice👌🏼✌🏼❤️
Love your content! Keep up the great work!
That was an inspiring and amazing experience you sharing with us! Thank you!
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Funny timing that I just happened to be looking through my "Watch Later" and came across this. I just fastpacked the TRT last Friday (7/15/22) through this past Tuesday (4 days, 5 hrs). I got lucky with the lack of snow and smoke. I also did this as training for an upcoming multi-day race (Bigfoot 200).
Nice one! Great pace 💪
Great Work Guys with both the Video and the Run!! Thanks for sharing 🙏
Thanks Gabor.
Amazing! Even though I'll probably never see this trail in real life and fastpacking and trail running is not really for me, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it from my home in The (Flat) Netherlands, haha. Subscribed. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Ruud! Stay tuned for more.
This is great guys! Way to go! Truly inspired by this and we learned so much. We'll be embarking on our own adventure on the TRT in August 2020 and found your video helpful with our preparations. We wish you the best of luck on your next adventure!
Thanks and have a great time on the TRT!
Fantastic video. Very inspiring stuff.
Looks rad! Added to my ‘one day’ list. Great video of your journey!
Thanks Karl!
Love your adventures, so inspiring! Thank you.
So glad, thanks!
Amazing video once again Jeff!
Thanks Etienne!
Hey Jeff you are a super star! honestly, here in lockdown in the uk, your great trips are a lifeline of wilderness and adventure! please carry on! awesome work! Jim
Thanks Jim! Glad I can help, and I appreciate the encouragement.
This is amazing man. Top quality.
Thanks!
Amazing video! Congratulations. The soundtrack is great!
Thanks Alberto!
Another great adventure vid Jeff.
Thanks man!
Well done- Amazing part of the country to explore!
Thank you!
This looks unbelievably brutal, but wow, what a stunning place.
Great job with the video. Loved the views and the intel.
Thanks David!
What a storyteller !!! Amazing work
Thanks so much!!
And another wonderful film about a great adventure! Totally loved it... Despite the fact that hiking and running in snow can really suck, doesn't it just make everything look so incredibly majestic?! I just love snow-capped mountains! Haha...
It’s true! Especially the Desolation Wilderness area, a winter paradise.
Encore une superbe vidéo, félicitation! Bien hâte de voir celle de la Swiss Peak360!
This is a joy to watch..thanks guys
Thanks Dan, glad you enjoyed it.
Great adventure 👏and excellent video 👍
Loved this thankyou! What an adventure!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great movie, great cinematography and well narrated. Found the trail really engaging- best wishes from English Lake District - Phil
Thanks Phil! Btw, I’m really hoping to explore the Lake District one of these days.
Great film. Thank you. Good luck to you.
Thanks Nick!
A great film thanks
Super fun to watch having fastpacked the section from heavenly to tahoe city in 2 days in august last year. dicks pass was the only snowy part of the whole section. well done gents!!
Thanks! Looks like conditions are very different this year ;)
Amazing video and content! Do you have a video on your gear for this trip? I'd love to see how you pack! Keep it up and stay safe!
I did the TRT in 5 1/2 days with my dog in July 2017 .. thank god there was only one snow patch.
Loved it !!!! Makes me want to get into the mountain SOOOOO BAD ! Covid GO AWAY ! Love all your videos...Im so surprised you do not have more views. Hoping to be in the Mammoth area in September...get some Fly Fishing , hiking and running in.....Ill be thinking about this video while Im on the trail. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure
Thanks Randy! Have a great time in the Mammoth area. I’m jealous that you live south of the border - doesn’t look like I’ll be making it down for the JMT in September as planned if the border stays closed.
@@JeffPelletier Hey Jeff....Yea im in the San Fran Bay Area....looking forward to Mammoth...IF...its open. A lot of the small towns in the Sierras are saying that if you dont live in town or have a second house in town that they would prefer you stay away. I know a lot of the business still want you in town but the city Govt. is trying to keep Covid out as much as possible. Im just going to find a place to park my van and only hit town for resupply and gas. Mammoth has great fishing , hiking, trail running and one of the most beautiful running tracks on the planet. Who knows maybe Ill run into Tim Tollefson....its happened before. Stay safe up your way and I look forward to seeing more of your adventures...
Thanks for making this! Looking at a thruhike of the TRT this year and we're getting similar snow to 2019 so this has been invaluable in what to expect! I'll likely be delaying my trip from end of June to end of July to hope fully avoid some of these same pains. Cheers!
Glad I could help! That’s probably a good plan 😉
Wow! Great video
Thank you!
100% would of had my boots, crampons & ice axe here boys xD. Good effort
We definitely wish we had an ice axe at times!
Great film making!
Thank you!
You guys managed to fit so much in such small packs. Quite amazing! Awesome that you followed up with a gear video. Great Content Jeff - hoping your channel blows up this year
also amazing, is one of the guys has a pack with a waist belt. No way can I run with pressure on the stomach like that, and I'm guessing thats why running vest packs are strapped around the chest like the other guy. Even shorts with a waist too tight for running can cause me trouble (tho same shorts are ok for yoga or wearing).
@@ricodelavega4511 I've seen people tape the hotspots to avoid chafe caused by that movement - especially on through hikes. There's nothing quite like taking your pack off after a long day.
That's exactly it, we always tape our lower back and shoulders to avoid chafing. I'll try to include this in future videos!
@@ricodelavega4511 the waist belt in this case just serves to stabilize the pack a bit from rotational forces, and fortunately isn't tight enough to chafe. But I do get chafing from shorts! I actually use KT tape along my lower back and around the sided to help deal with this, both from the bottom of my pack and my shorts.
@@JeffPelletier I think you showed this in the Swiss Peaks race vid
Alpenglow is awesome.
Outstanding vid Jeff, you guys looked like you were having a great time to spite the challenges. Great effort.
great adventure, just came back from the same trail yesterday, 100% worth it. keep up the good job!
Nice! How were the conditions this year?
@@JeffPelletier weather was great, about 75F during the daytime high. I was there for the fun of it and only doing day hikes. I just subscribed your channel. I really enjoyed watching your Namibia races. You have really cool editing styles and beautiful cinema skills. cannot wait to see more of those this year. Keep up the great work Jeff!
Thanks so much!
hello we hope your well and that you are keeping safe and that you have had a great weekend so far ? we just want to say that your video's are amazing . we have only just found you but you have won us over and we have had to smash that like button and turned you from red to grey. Stay safe my friend .
Thanks! Glad to hear and stay tuned for more to come 👍
Amazing!
Thanks!
Great Adventure !👍I always reckon on spare socks to dry tied to backpack during day and short INOV8/Salomon gaiters to keep more of debris/ snow out 🙏🏻
fantastic and inspiring. subscribed.
Glad to hear, thanks!
Great video. I hiked a portion of the TRT that year. Had to turn around couldn’t find the trail in the deep snow. Of course I didn’t have a gps map just the free paper trail map.
Amazing pict
I'm new to trail run .. and i just love your videos .. thank you! amazing places!
Glad you like them!
@@JeffPelletier keep uploading dude .. im a fan!! i will buy salomon shoes also next time haha im using hoka speedgoat 4 and nike pegasus trail but i love your shoes lol ill just wait for sale hahaha
Hah, whatever works. The most important thing is the fit of a shoe for sure. Having said that, you can’t go wrong with Salomon if they fit you 😉
@@JeffPelletier Thanks man!! upload again some 100kish or more runs haha so fun to watch and the sceneries damn ..
adventure awaits 🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊
So cool to check your vlog 👍 . I have a tip... I'm an offshore-yacher in Sweden I do quit some overnight sailing. Hear your complaint of wet socks and next to skin layers. When I have wet socks and have my off shift in the bunk time and in my sleeping bag (it happens 🙂 ) I take off my socks and put them in the bag not on my feet but in the bag often they dry in the bag of the body heat in 2 hours. Keep up the good work.
Thanks David!
Hi, your adventure and the resulting video is absolutely fantastic! Interesting fact: In 2019 in Austria - central Europe I went in a long and custom speed hike at high altitude with my bro and we encountered a lot of snow like you. Tough year, isn't?... I really like your gear btw and how you slept. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Ive hiked this whole trail before. Beautiful!
I’d love to see it again when it’s dry!
Early August is prime. Most snow is gone yet There's plenty of water except on the west side from Kingsbury grade to spooner there's no water. I did a cache of water for myself off Kingsbury trailhead. Great video btw! You guys are awesome!
Thanks Brian!
Hi Jeff, thanks for another great movie. Looks amazing and at the same time really hard because of all the snow. I just got into fast packing and I am really interested in your gear - so if you have the chance to give us a look into this I think there would be many people loving it. Thanks again for the movie and best wishes form Germany, Max
That’s next on my list, likely a series of informational videos around gear, logistics, etc. Thanks!
@@JeffPelletier Sounds great. Really looking forward to it. 👌 Thanks!!
Incredible video, Jeff! Well shot, well edited, well narrated, truly fantastic! Honest question for someone interested in getting into fastpacking... how much of the time did you hike vs run? I'm having trouble adjusting to the load on the uphills, it feels like only the downs and flats do I come close to something approximating "running".
Thanks! They say fastpacking is "hiking the ups, running the downs, and jogging the flats". So it sounds like you're doing just fine. Just try to keep your pack weight as low as possible and to use poles which really help on the climbs.
For the TRT, we had a hard time even running the flats with all of the snow which is one way we really lost time - normally this trail is quite runnable.
Thank you for sharing your amazing journey . Lots of planning and preparation. Is mid-October still a good time to do this ? I mean , if there are storms , you’re always pretty close to civilization to bail . I think lol .
Hey Joseph, I’m not sure about October - that’s probably a question for a local. Like you say, there are lots of bailout options but definitely a few stretches where you’re pretty remote so of course just make sure you’re prepared for the worst.
October usually can get pretty hairy. You don't want to have to bail in the middle of a long section like Barker to Echo. mid September in my opinion is the best time to go, although you will need to pack more water than usual, as most snow has melted and winter weather hasn't come in yet.
Great video Jeff. What pack did you go with? Was supposed to do Tahoe 200 this year but deferred to next.
Thanks Chad. I used the Salomon S-Lab Peak 20, although I’ll probably use the new Salomon XA 25 or 35 in the future.
It's a gootuber's early video when it's loaded with light leak transitions & extreme color styling.
Heh, you got me.
Amazing video. How hard is it mentally to do the videography? Setting up the shots, running back to the camera, etc... I bet it cannot be easy when you're already dead tired
Thanks! It’s actually a nice distraction, helps me to focus on something other than the fatigue.
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Another good film Jeff. I’m just putting together a fastpack vlog from the Mourne Mountains myself. It’s a great way to spend time in the mountains. What adventures have you planned for the covid summer of 2020? 😬
Thanks Aaron! You’ve got a great channel, looking forward to that video. I’ll be mostly exploring our backyard here in BC this summer. If the border opens up then I’ll be fastpacking the JMT in September - I’ve got a NOBO permit. 🤞
There's enough gorgeous mountain areas throughout BC to keep you busy and me entertained! And once you cover all of them, you can go next door to Alberta :-)
@@JeffPelletier Thank you. Stoked that you have subscribed. Always enjoy your quality content. Be cool to see a JMT vlog 😍
Great video! What did you pack during the tour? I'm looking to start fastpacking but only got experience in normal hiking and trailrunning.
Hey Bram, I just published a video covering all of the gear I used: czcams.com/video/IT_dR7iraNQ/video.html
@@JeffPelletier thx! I'll watch it as soon as i'm back home :)
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Great vid. Are you using a Suunto 7 watch? If so, how did the battery life handle such long use? Did you charge it during the day?
I use the Suunto Baro 9. You can get over 100 hours of activity, depending on the accuracy.
Which Salomon backpack were you wearing for hiking? I guess it is different from a trail running vest?
This was an older model called the Slab Peak 20. It was designed for longer races and adventures.
How many miles per week do you do to train for a fast pack like this?
I probably would have been averaging about 60-70 miles per week leading up to this, with a fair bit of elevation gain.
Strong effort but Sierra snow in a big year is legit July or no July. Just imagine what that through hiker was dealing with a month before you guys in June on passes to 13k in the Southern Sierra. The Northern Sierra are the baby mountains....:)
No doubt! That’s not through-hiking, that’s mountaineering.
what type of gear did you use. clothing in particular.
My latest video covers all the gear I wore and carried on the Tahoe Rim Trail: czcams.com/video/IT_dR7iraNQ/video.html
I can't believe y'all actually skipped the 2 best parts of the trail
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heh
Why bother with the fastpack set up if you're only doing around 30 miles per day? That's like, middle of the road UL backpacker milage.
It’s a valid question. I’m not sure fastpacking is all that different from any other ultralight approach though. We just like to jog the flats and run the downs when we can.
@@JeffPelletier Ok, fair enough! When it comes to milage, that isn't crazy but I can totally see the appeal of running when you can!
Your two BeFree filters there probably froze and broke if they were not in your bivy for the night
I don't understand why are you running???😆😳