The Top 5 California Winter Hikes
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- čas přidán 21. 12. 2022
- Winter can be a difficult season for hikers to motivate themselves to get out on the trails. Cold weather, trail and road closures, post-holing through multiple feet of snow, and avalanche danger can make it seem impossible to get out for a winter hike. But not anymore!
We're sharing our top 5 winter hikes in California so that the next time you're itching to get out on the trail, you know where to go!
We've definitely had our fair share of winter hiking adventures and through trial and error and tons of research we've been able to find some of the most epic winter hikes that should be accessible for most fairly experienced hikers without tons of mountaineering training. From Yosemite to Sequoia National Parks and beyond, we've got you covered!
So this winter, instead of cozying up with that fifth cup of egg nog, join us out on the beautiful winter hiking trails of California!
DISCLAIMER: While we specifically chose these trails due to a relatively low avalanche risk and limited requirements for mountaineering training, there is always inherit risk assumed with any hike. That is especially true if hiking during the winter. Always make sure to bring proper safety equipment, navigation and emergency devices, and be prepared for severe conditions. As always, hike at your own risk :)
#hiking #winterhiking #winterhikes
You guys are so lucky to have found each other.. perfect definition of soulmates..❤️
Thank you so much -- we really do feel lucky, and try to remember to appreciate that every day! ❤️
Happy 2023! Thanks for sharing the lovely video. I wish both of you a safe, healthy, happy, and prosperous 2023. 😃
Thanks Robert! Same to you, and look forward to sharing lots more adventures with you in 2023. ❤
NICE! I finally just shared your channel to a few friends. Funny, my co-worker gifts this year was the “get outside in the winter” theme complete with tips, a winter headband and a mini Fireball. This was because I was feeling the winter blues, so decided it’s time to embrace it and get out there. Not quite what you do, but just purchased new snow tires and am getting my winter gear together. If you can’t beat Winter, participate. Your video was good timing. It just cemented my goal. Thanks!
Kristy we're so freaking happy to hear that! It can def be hard to motivate in the winter, but your attitude is exactly right -- once you start embracing it and getting out into it, you actually begin to look forward to it! We now like winter hiking just as much as summer hiking, and are really looking forward to some January and February adventures. Can't wait to hear where you go adventuring with the new snow tires!! ❤️
The view of the Thumb from lake on Big Pine Palisades. Top 6 of any I have seen. Set off from aquamarine glacial lake is epic!
Love your spirit and enthusiasm in all your videos. We've been doing a lot of snow hikes in Colorado this year. Absolutely love it! Just watched your Mt Shasta hike, incredible journey and accomplishment. Elise, we just love your voice.
Thank you so much, Vickie! Very glad you saw Shasta -- we just loved that adventure, and it was a true bucket-lister for us. Also really happy you like the music -- I sure do love singing it! ❤️ --E
I love all of her, she's so cute! I love hiking in the winter in Colorado! Born and raised Coloradoan here!
You have such a great life! And those hikes where you are all alone surrounded by the beatiful nature makes me so jealous (in a good way) 😅 Greetings from Sweden!
Thanks so much, and you are right -- we are extremely lucky to live where we do, with amazing hikes all around us for every season. With that said, we also want to visit Sweden at some point and do some of your beautiful through hikes, especially Kungsleden! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard sounds awesome, if you come to Sweden, also check out Höga Kusten hiking, or St Olof trail. But even more I would recommend Norway, with the Fjords or Lofoten Islands. Cheers!
Love this video guys. Thank you.
Not much of a winter weather person, but you may have lit a spark with this one.
Lots of planning to do though as I’m in the UK
Thanks very much. We were not winter people either until we discovered that winter hikes allow us to be all alone in some of the world's most incredible places that are very crowded during summer season -- that changed everything. Delighted to hear you are considering it, and please let us know how that interest develops! ❤
You guys are ‘rock’ stars. I am sure you both are recognized now on all the trails. Enjoying the vids. congrats on your success.
Thanks so much! It depends on the trail, but it definitely does happen fairly often on California trails, which is SO fun! Really happy you're enjoying the vids, and looking forward to sharing some epic ones in 2023! ❤️
Thanks for the adventure. You guys are the best.
Our pleasure, Werner -- and speaking of California winter hikes, wait until you see the one coming up this week! Snowshoe adventure to some unbelievable natural hot springs!! ❤
You too are masters of of high mountain rambles.👍
Beautiful winter wonderland up there did it.
Thanks for the lovely winter wonderland memories! Hope your back is healing nicely Elise, and here’s to a festive and healthy holiday and new year. Always love to see you two playing together in the mountains🎄☃️🎄☃️🎄☃️🎄
Thanks Mary! Everything is going great -- and happy holidays and New Year to you as well. Looking forward to lots more adventures in the new year! ❤️
always a joy to watch your videos :) and you’ve often done some of my favorite old hikes from when I used to live at tahoe
Thanks Gary! How great that you got to live in Tahoe -- we'd love to live up there, or in Bishop or Mammoth, to be closer to the Sierra. Glad we could bring back some memories of those old hikes, and hopefully we'll bring back some more once the weather calms down and we can get up there for some snowshoeing adventures this winter! ❤️
Grew up in the
Appalachians.
I don't go east of Mississippi anymore.
Huckleberry knob is winter go to and Clingmans Dome. NC side has couple but my favorite is Huckleberry Knob.
Epic hikes and love the choice of "fun" with or without traction. 😀 Thank you both for these wonderful and inspiring vlogs and we all wish you the best for the holidays and the new year!!
Thanks so much, Dan -- wishing you a happy holidays and adventurous New Year too! ❤️
Thanks for the great Info
So happy to share these hikes -- they're all true winter classics, and hope you do lots or even all of them! ❤️
Again, what beautiful scenery with breathtaking vistas! Having seen these before, I still found myself cracking up watching Adam sinking in the snow at those higher elevations. Adam, you have tremendous "Staying Power!" to keep going. Way to go! Same for you too, Elise. You are just as much a trooper! Can't wait to see what's next!
Thanks so much, Tom. Ya if people haven't hiked in deep snow before they really don't understand how much more difficult it is than regular hiking. It's just a whole other world -- and one we're definitely going to be stepping back into come January!!! ❤️
The voiceovers were on point! Definitely am going to try Anza Borrego. You get to see all those interesting art structures as a reward afterwards!
Yes! Anza Borrego is an amazing place in general, and Rabbit Peak is a true classic. If you're lucky enough to get a good sunrise and/or sunset it will totally blow you away! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard oh great tip! I’m definitely more of a sunrise person 😊. I want to wish you both a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and thank you for all the great content, video, advice, and hints. Your channel is always must-viewing!
@@prowrestlingisart6742 Thanks so much -- happy holidays!!
You guys are incredible! I really enjoy your content. Thanks so much for sharing your adventures. I look forward to 2023 to see what’s next. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Virginia
Thanks so much, Randy! We love sharing them with you, and always appreciate your kind encouragement. Merry Christmas to you too -- really looking forward to some exciting 2023 adventures! ❤️
Beautiful video!!Merry Christmas and happy new year!!!
Thanks so much Michele! Happy happy holidays to you and your loved ones!
The views you guys share are insane! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Keep up the great work in 2023!
Thanks so much, Nigel! Happy holidays to you too, and here's wishing you lots of great adventures in 2023! ❤️
Really a good idea with this kind of compilation on a channel like yours that not only entertains but also gives advice and recommendations to other keen hikers. It will remind people of the opportunities and, especially at this time of year, I could imagine that you might inspire a few new year's resolutions. :)
Thanks Catherine! Let's hope this does inspire some resolutions -- any of these 5 would be worthy winter goal hikes for 2023! ❤️
These hikes are just so pretty and magical in the snow ❄️😍 loved this roundup!!!
Thanks A! Hopefully in a couple of years we'll be exploring some of those classic Austrian Alps snow hikes with you and Marco!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard my dream!!!
Hey
Nice video and cool winter tour. It was fun to watch 🤙
Greetings from Bavaria,
the Dude
Thanks very much -- hoping to get over to Bavaria this coming summer for some klettersteigs! ❤️
Your video makes me want to move to California. I love winter hikes. Enjoy!
California will welcome you with open arms when you want to take the plunge!
You guys crack me up, loved that into. You keep putting things on my list faster than I can get to them. Now the lakes trail is starting to get on the list, hopefully I am going to check off clouds rest next June. This is all your fault you know...
Haha yes-- that makes us so happy!!! You will most definitely thank us for the Lakes trail. Sequoia is probably our favorite national park, and you know how much we love NPs so that's really saying something. Can't wait to hear how you like it (especially in winter), and of course CR as well!!! ❤️
Enjoyed this different style video! happy holidays guys!
Thanks Carl! This was a fun one to put together for us because we have such good memories of all these hikes and the suffering that we endured 😂 Hope you have the best holiday and cheers to 2023!
That Alta to Pear might be one of the scariest hikes you guys have done!
Ya James once we found the right way down from Alta to Pear it was fine, but it was legit scary when we were trying to go straight down to the lake and kept getting cliff bonked! It was a really good lesson in staying patient and figuring out the right beta. ❤️
Excellent choices!!!!, Merry Christmas!!!!
Thanks John! Maybe you'll try some of these :D And hope you have the best holiday!
Merry Christmas ⛄🎄 you to.happy new year.
I missed you again😢live. Thank you. Merry Christmas and happy New Years
Thank you so much Carol! Happy holidays and wishing you a fantastic start to 2023!
Thank you for bringing some scenes from these EPIC hikes to our living rooms. 😁
I hope to get out for a winter day hike next week around Bear Mountain.
Wishing you and your loved ones all the best during this magical holiday season. 🎅🏻
Haha, why do these hikes when you can cozy up in your Christmas sweater and watch them on your big screen while sipping the nogg? ;) Hope that Bear Mountain hike is awesome, sounds so fun! And happy happy holidays!
I love that you did this recap! We are headed to CA for our spring break, and I needed some encouragement for Yosemite! Nearly everything online says there’s too much snow, etc. We wanted to do some exploring, and thinking about these recommendations we will add them to our list of possibilities. ❤❤ Happy Holidays!
Oh yay! That's awesome to hear. Winter is an AMAZING time to be in Yosemite (we might even like it better than the summer season). Just make sure to bring your snow shoes and other winter gear and you'll be golden. Let us know if you need any other tips as your trip gets closer. Happiest of holidays to you as well!
Epic! Postholing nightmare but worth it
Haha our thoughts exactly! Sometimes we're even post-holing when we do bring snowshoes, but it's always worth it to be in these miraculous places all alone! ❤️
Great recaps from some fantastic adventure PT and JB. Here’s hoping you guys have the best Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year during your first year as newly weds. What a year 2022 was for you guys glad you allowed us to come along on the journey. 🤗❤️🙏🏻
Larry we've got to think of a good trail name for you! Hope you have the best holiday filled with lots of love and maybe a pop tart or two. Sending you big hugs from CA! - JB
I’m game on the trail name Jellybean surprise me! ❤️
See Liv ❤️ love's winter hiking list for reference. $1300 for full up gear haul.
Make sure you take poles!!! They keep you from falling down. Especially if wearing a pack.
Thanks for your videos guys I am not able to afford these trips but one day I will . thanks for motivation ! And inspiration ✨️ 🙌 ❤️
It is our pleasure to share these with you -- and we know that one day you will visit these places and it will be wonderful! ❤
Thanks 😊
Hey guys! Those are my favorite winter hikes too! 😂 Happy holidays to the best adventure CZcamsrs out there! You guys rock!
Thanks Paul! Happy holidays to you too -- can't wait to see what new running heights you achieve in 2023! ❤️
Awesomely beautiful, Thanks
Thanks Andrea! Hope you get to try some of these trails one day!
Adam & Elise,
May the true spirit of Christmas shine in your hearts and keep you and your families healthy, happy & safe.
Much love & respect.
Thanks so much, Frans. We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season as well, and also an exciting and adventurous 2023! ❤️❤️
I love you guys and you inspire me to get outdoors more. I just rebooted my channel for my van life journey and I plan on doing a lot of hikes! I love watching you guys and I have my own "LiveHardLoveHard" hike bucket list!
That's fantastic! Looking forward to hearing how van life goes for you. It's something we will consider for our epic best hike in every state trip once we early retire. Maybe by then you'll have some best state hikes to recommend! ❤️
Another top video guys 😊
Thanks Edu! Was very fun looking back at past winter hikes to get motivated for some new ones this winter! ❤
Gorgeous. Amazing efforts put in here. Hello from the PNW!! 💚.
Thanks so much! Hope you're doing ok in all the freezing rain havoc up there right now -- we heard it's been getting crazy! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thank you!! Some frozen streets but we live at lower elevations! 💚💚
thank you for the beautiful scenery! good time to do the palm springs up to mt san jacinto trail you guys did last year!
Thanks Cheryl! Yes Cactus to Clouds is always better NOT in summer season. Although you have to be careful in winter because even though the valley temps are perfect, the snow and ice near the summit of Jacinto can get pretty dangerous and usually requires mountaineering experience. The rangers often close a certain portion of the trail during winter months as well to protect people when the risk level is too high. But spring would be great for that one!
Awesome guys thanks!
Our pleasure! We might have to expand this list soon too, because we've been finding some other ones that we really like a lot -- especially that amazing natural hot springs snowshoe!!! ❤️
Super awesome guys, I'm moving to Miami in July with my family, so USA adventures here we come!! @@LiveHardxLoveHard
You guys perfectly summed up why Winter hiking is so underrated! We are lucky here in Utah as well! Lots of great hikes in Northern Utah in the Winter.
Yes! You already know from our vids that we go to Utah often, but somehow we've never been in the winter -- this is the year we change that! ❤️
No rocks to trip over. If deep snow. And it is frozen up top in morning so like sidewalk.
I love winter hikes! But the problem is I’m usually too busy skiing. 😂
It’s a tough problem to have, I know.
Haha we're planning to combine the two, Steve, and get into some ski mountaineering in the coming years. Skin up, ski down -- perfect, right? ❤️
When you guys start your traveling, I'd love to see you hike the NH Whites in winter. A presidential traverse is about 17 miles, about 12 of it above tree-line including Mt. Washington, home to the "worst weather in the world". But on a good day it is truly spectacular up there, especially in the winter!
We absolutely are going to do the NH Whites! Hadn't thought about doing them in winter, but that is a really good idea -- we love winter adventure, and there would probably be no crowds. This might happen! ❤️
Loved all 5 hikes 😎😎😎👍👍👍
Thanks John! Hoping to discover some new ones this season!
exactly what I was looking for , I will be trying to find a good hike for buddies this coming firday for a hike in los angeles,
Awesome! If you want to stay in LA itself, check out our Goat Peak video or Adam's LA trail marathon if you want a really long one. ❤️
Greetings from your friend, @calatoruldac 🎅 Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!🤗💖
Thanks very much! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you as well -- hope the winter season is beautiful for you! ❤️
Amazing hikes happy holidays
Happy holidays to you too! Hoping youve got some fun adventures planned ahead!
Powerful thumbnail, opening is simply breathtaking. Cinematography at its finest folks, outstanding work once again!🔥
Thanks so much, Ervin! We really value your opinion on these things, so that is very encouraging! ❤️
amazing views
For sure -- California's gorgeous any time of year, and maybe most of all in winter! ❤️
Earthquakes, blizzards and deep snow oh no! Most people would give up in the first mile but for Abominable Adam and Elite Elise it's just another walk in the park.Twice the energy needed to do the same hike in deep snow especially picking your feet up with snowshoes. We always worry about steping thru holes betwen the rocks on those deep snowy adventures without them.. We are getting cabin fever and want to get ot there in the snow. Any reccomendations of your favorite snowshoes? The artic blast came thru last night. It's a balmy 9 degrees here today. Been watching You Tube alot today dreaming about sunny places.. Gotta get outside before we go crazy. Thanks guys for showing the best hikes in the Sierras, and the desert. Merry Christmas!🎀
Thanks Ron! We hear you on the snowshoes, because post-holing on every step really can be dicey! We love the MSR EVOs -- ultra light, and pretty darn effective. Not quite big enough to float Adam on powder, but they certainly stop him from sinking too deep. Hope you're able to get out and enjoy the winter weather after the bomb cyclone blast subsides! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Happy New Year! What is Love ?" Hadaway"Great workout song! Keep on Hiking!🧎♀🏃Life is Good!
Amazing views at the top of peaks
Right?! We often find the views get better mid winter, because those snow capped peaks are just too gorgeous!
Beautiful winter's scene Elise... Just got back from Cuba Tuesday but there is a massive storm coming in tonight and tomorrow and maybe all through Christmas... cheers to both of you... 🥂🥶
Oh wow stay warm out there Serge! Hope Cuba was incredible. Happy Holidays! -E
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thanks so much Elise... Yeah the beaches in Cuba are incredible... But I am always bringing lots of stuff like utility soap, clothes, cream and pills to help them a little.... Nite.. 😉
That was great guys! Very well done. I hope I can get out to Callie for some of those adventures. I think it’ll have to be summer though. After all my great trips in the desert during the winter, I froze my ass of even there, it was 20! I’m not sure I can bring myself back to the windy freezing high mountain sufferfests.
Haha that's understandable, Karl. High altitude makes everything feel so much colder, too. We've got some really warm new winter gear so we're hoping to do a few good winter climbs, but you know we're stoked for you to come out and do some Cali craziness this summer!
Прекрасная ❄️ зимняя обстановка❤✅
Thank you -- yes California can be very pretty in the winter. ❤️
I love your videos.. I like your humor about self abuse (in a serious way), refreshing. Watching you do your thing has led me to watch other peoples hiking/climbing videos. I've learned I can't watch serious climbing videos, they make me too nervous.. so hike around but don't climb things like the Fisher/mystery towers although it prolly has a world class snack spot or two ;)
Thanks so much, Joseph! Really glad you enjoy the humor in the vids -- that's so much how we are in real life, always joking even when things are a bit dire, so it just makes sense to put it in the videos as well! ❤️
Happy Holidays!
Right back at ya friend! Cheers to 2023 :D
Merry CHRISTmas & Happy New 2023 Year Elise & Adam (BIG hugs)
"THANK YOU BOTH" for sharing your extraordinary Adventures with US (BIGGER hugs)
OUR World Is such a BETTER Place with YOU TWO in It (BIGGEST hugs).
GOD BLESSES ALL.
Aw this makes us so happy, thank you so much dear friend! Wishing you and your loved ones the most wonderful holiday season!
I agree with your list! Winter is underrated for fantastic hiking! 🙂
Well we are glad we have your stamp of approval! :D Winter in our opinion is one of the best times for hiking - so gorgeous and barely anyone around!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Ha! I should have said that I approve of everything you do! 😁😁
Ever done Mt pinos? Maybe not in the top 5 across all of California but definitely within range of Santa Monica:)
We've never done Pinos, but have always intended to do it as a trail run and still might. However, could also be an interesting snow-shoe climb! ❤️
Merry Christmas from London
Merry Christmas to you too, Zach -- hope you're having a lovely holidays over there ❤
Thanks
FANTASTIC !!! Ciao 🙂
Thanks Petr! It's crazy here this winter with all the snow!! Ciao ❤️
Week 1 asking for an “Adam tries and reviews every flavor of pop tart”
Hahaha omg I want to see that too -- especially if he makes it as funny as he's capable of! Ok, I'll get to work on this! --E
@@LiveHardxLoveHard i second this request
Nice!
Thanks -- we're actually heading out for some wild snowshoeing in the Sierra this weekend! ❤️
Elise and Adam, a good morning from France. Beautiful retrospective of your winter adventures, despite the great difficulties you master the cold and the snow, the Yeti (the abominable snowman) can tremble in front of your winter hikes, he would not do better. Thank you for these beautiful images and this beautiful montage of circumstance and end of year. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. Kisses to both of you. DAN. ☃☃🎄🎄
Elise et Adam, un bonjour de France. Belle rétrospective de vos aventures hivernales, malgré les grandes difficultés vous maitrisez le froid et la neige, le Yéti (l’abominable homme des neiges) peut trembler devant vos randonnées d’hiver, il ne ferait pas mieux. Merci pour ces superbes images et ce beau montage de circonstance et de fin d’année. Joyeux noël, et bonne année. Bises à vous deux. DAN.
Merci beaucoup, Dan! You will be happy to know that after our amazing wedding in France last summer, Adam's New Year's resolution is to become fluent in French and he's already started practicing. Hopefully when we come next summer, we will have no need of Google translate! Meanwhile, hugs and kisses and wishing you a Merry Christmas and happy new year! ❤️
Merry christmas 🎉
Same to you Daniel! Hope it's great!
I want to go on all of these hikes! Thank you for the ideas and making it seem so possible. You guys have such an amazing adventurous life together!❤❤❤ quick question, do you car camp the night before and night after these big hikes?
Thanks Heather! It depends on the hike, but yes in Yosemite we will often car-camp just outside the park and then drive in first thing in the morning. If we're there for multiple days, we'll probably try to find a cheap motel within an hour or two of the park in order to get a good sleep between hikes -- or, of course, just bring the tent and camp along the hike during winter when it's easy to get a camping permit! ❤️
Love seeing you in your happy places! The hike from Badger sounds doable, right?
Would love to take you on the Dewey snowshoe!! 😏😏
Mt Baldy Blow Trail, Cucamonga Wilderness are
my favorite in the winter. Not too far from Los Angeles. Death Valley is nice hiking in the winter.
Yess! We contemplated including these ones as well, but they didn't quiiite make the cut :D However, we've got our eyes on some interesting DV hikes hopefully this season, so maybe the list might change soon!
Yes that one 😁
Merry Xmas to you both 🏴 fae bonnie Scotland
Merry Christmas to you too, Keith! ❤️
California got it all.yes .
I wholeheartedly agree! I haven't been to Anza-Borrego, but the rest are almost better as winter hikes than summer just to get to experience them in solitude! Eagle Peak is also a gorgeous view of the valley and very peaceful once you split off from Yosemite Falls Trail. I've been thinking about the Pohono from Tunnel View whenever we finally get a weekend of clear weather (I'm not mad about the snow, though!). 😉 I do have a question - what boots do you guys use for snow hikes? Happy New Year and here's to more adventures! 🎉
OMG Teddie we're having the same mixed feelings about the storms -- we're glad because it's good for California, but are going totally stir crazy because every weekend lately our plans get canceled by another crazy blizzard! We've just been using our regular Salomon X-Ultras with gaiters for the snow. That generally works great -- good gaiters are essential! -- but after a full day in snow the water does seep through the toes a little so on overnights they can freeze. If we start doing more multi-day snow trips we will prob need to invest in fully waterproof snow boots. ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thank you for the rec love! I do need winter boots after spending all of last winter in GTX Salomon trail runners with just snow gaiters and being so cold I thought I was going to lose a toe more than once. 🙈😅 I know you guys love your X Ultra 3s and it's good to know they work okay enough for winter! Not a ton of sizes left, but I ordered a pair to try. The new 4s have pretty thin outsoles which wouldn't be ideal for rocky trails and I know the 3s were sturdier in that respect. I tried a few others like the Oboz Bridger, Keen Revel, Sportiva Nucleo and they're either too wide/high volume for me or caused blisters and hot spots. Back to Salomon it is - I can pretty much only wear narrow Salomons and Sportivas. And hoping for a clear weather window this weekend! I too have been going stir-crazy the past month or so. How is your back feeling? ❤️
@@6MTGirl The back is still pretty much the same, but at least hiking doesn't seem to make it worse. I really need an adventure and this weather is harshing my mellow! Hope you get out there this weekend! ❤
Yea I know I left Colorado out. Mount Blanca/Blanco.
Rocky Mountain:
Meeker, Longs, Hallett, Wild Basin, but I like Indian Peaks best.
I generally stick to Great Sand Dunes area though.
Then drive back to Moab. Zion/Toroweap, Vegas. Death Valley. Lone Pine. Yosemite. Lassen. Crater Lake. Eugene. Florence. Salem. Hood cross river to Randle. Rainier. Home. Repeat. Reload. Repeat.......add Yellowstone.
Obviously starting point is in west. I lived/worked in CO UT WY CA.
WA now. Live ❤️ love knows Washington too. It is epic here in summer.
Winter nope. Skiing. Pleasant winter hike. Nope.
Awesome! We had 8 inches of snow and it's -8 degrees in Minneapolis area right now!
Brrr lol
Dave O
And here I was thinking that the world was dreadfully cold on my 39F walk this morning. BRRR is right. Stay warm out there! -E
@@LiveHardxLoveHard will do! 39 degrees is cold where you are!
Yosemite. The trail between Illouette Falls and Nevada Falls (Panoramic Trail) is a haul in snow. BUT probably easier than trying road to Glacier/from parking or Ski area. 4 mile trail is probably closed or posted as dangerous. Vernal Falls trail is giant ice cube from mist. If cold. The high trail has rock ice fall. So "middle " is it up to Nevada Falls is the and traditional route up. (Lyle/Lyell) is out through little Yo valley.
To go to Tuolumne Meadows most go up from Valley. North side across from half dome. Tough. long. Take compass and map if not good at this stuff.
You can go across Clouds rest BUT you may be walking sideways in wind looking down 6000 feet into Tenaya Canyon on the narrow part. Standing on snow cornice of death.
Way easier from Lee Vining side.
The overlook at the top of the hill after Illouette falls
Is the spot. Personally my favorite Yosemite hike is Glacier to Clouds rest. Reverse back down you do Halfdome. Or on way up.
How are you guys doing? Hope you are dry and safe! Haven't seen you on here paddling a canoe down the street. Hope your leak got fixed before monsoon season.
Haha yes Ron they fixed the leak, but not the stain in the ceiling! But at least we're staying dry, but going totally stir crazy being trapped inside with the storms every weekend. Going to try getting out in the Sierra this weekend, but there's yet another blizzard coming so it may not work out 🥶
Fantastic! Gosh, these hikes are incredible, and quite long, esp with snow (except for Anza Borrego 😂). Do you think some of them are possible to ski? Thanks again, Merry Christmas!
Absolutely, Paul! Badger Pass to Taft is a classic ski route that would be amazing, and people definitely ski the Sequoia Lakes area as well. The others have too much you'd need to hike, so you'd be carrying skis more than walking, but those two are totally do-able. Merry Christmas! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Thanks so much!
@Elise, you inspired the name of my newborn daughter! What better model for a her than than a scientist, artist, courageous adventurer, who is also kind and beautiful! 😊💜
Omg this totally just made me cry! Congrats on your new babe! I hope I get to meet her one day. Thank you for making my day, what a wonderful Christmas present!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thank you so, very much! 💜
Not a big Death Valley fan but the Crater Run is a must also. You can post for ev er BUT socal without Baldwin and heebee geebee is not complete.
Haha for sure!
Merry Christmas from Adelaide
Adam Edington
Merry Christmas, Adam, and here's hoping you have an adventurous new year!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard and I hope your back heals up. Take care and keep up the good work. To me outdoor adventure and these special places are sacred,
Do one the Trifecta Baldwin hill. Santa Monica to Venice and back.
Vasquez rocks after brunch at Getty.
I did Hollywood Hills but the dog sht smell and parking up behind Hollywood BLVD was too much and the crowd was crazy. So no thanks on that one again. Griffith is insane also on weekends but did do it once.
There is Olivera to Japanese tea to Chinese to Disney to the aqueduct to Getty Mansion to Pinks to pier burger.
That's not walking though.
Vasquez to Devils Punchbowl
Over Wrightwood back into
LA.
Love the urban hiking idea, Dan!
Winter takes a road. And often it's a 5 mile hike up said road before you get to TH. In the snow.
So now Kearsarge is 21 miles not 10-12. Whitney is actually the shortest. BUT FOR MY HUMBLE INPUT
Whitney is all around best. Easiest. Closest to LA.
You can go up Carillion or Lone Pine Creek also. Or to Lone Pine Peak. Carillion up and right to top is gorgeous in winter. Good view overlooking iceberg lake. Hard hike though.
Sequoia big tree next up the I 5. Lemon Cove entrance.
#1 Sequoia in deep snow. They plow. Pull into first parking lot. Done and if you crampon it got Moro Rock too.
#1 Yosemite. You are liberally in the valley with all kinds of options. Get out da car gawk. BUT Captain Obvious. Go up Nevada Falls low trail. CRAMPONS!!!!!! Then up to the last tree on first hump of halfdome. You can go to cables also. Gawk. Epic view. In trees deep snow go up until it is flat turn left. Trail is obscured. Winds up. May be Ranger ski tracks or not.
#1 Kearsarge.
#1 Kearsarge. You don't have to go to the pass. If real snow you won't even see the cliff switchbacks and first 6 foot 4 inch sign will be buried.
#2 Moab La Sal. Gold Basin. Go to Basin. Aka giant bowl. Turn left up creek follow it to top walk ridge. The end of road is 10000+ you can get to the big parking lot through aspens. BEWARE OF AVALANCHE CONDITIONS!
#2 LASSEN VNP. If you can get to it it has the most snow in California but sad cousin. To East Sierras.
Yosemite is king but I like Big Pine Creek and Palisades. Hard approach in winter. But you follow the creek. Duh. Still hard if newbie. Navigating through trees etc.
Great recommendations as always, Dan! We're dying to get up in the Sierras but right now everything is shut down from these massive snowstorms that just keep coming. Hopefully it will let up soon and we can get out into some of that deep powder! ❤️
full moon snowshoeing is bomb, maybe give mt. Tallac in tahoe a go there is a nice ridge looking over fallen leaf lake if you just want to go for a test. needs to be a clear night with decent snowpack for the full effect. also test out your low light camera game. of course, i can't not recommend coconut waffles at the red hut in south shore before or after the hike or anytime for that matter. and Adams studio voice.....i thought he was gonna sell me a timeshare.
Hahaha maybe that can be Adam's early retirement side-gig, Marc 😂 Really looking forward to snowshoeing Tahoe -- possibly even as soon as January. Will let you know!! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard its prmietime up there after this next storm tonight give it a few days feb. 5th is the snow moon should be epic full moon nights 4th-6th
@@marcsorensen2985 Awesome!!
Palisades second lake. I call that monolith Thumb. Not the actual one. Alex Honold has video climbing it or not. He has one of Tenaya Peak too. Great peak in Yosemite.
🥶 has arrived here in southern Illinois it's going to very cold here.🥶
Hi im Elle im 11 years old and i love your videos! You should come to Potter Valley it's in northern California and is a beautiful small town it is surrounded by tall mountains with lots of amazing hikes if you come me and my dad who's name is Chris could show you our favorite hikes like trout creek, secret river access, and more 😀
Hi Elle it's so nice to meet you! We're both super happy you're enjoying the videos, and we'd love to come to Potter Valley the next time we get up to northern California and see your favorite hikes! Hopefully we'll make a trip up there this spring or early summer. ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Thank you so much for responding!💖 I'm so exited you might come to Potter Valley!
@@ellei.1744 Us too!
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Sierras are best USA offers year round access. Yellowstone ploughs from Mammoth to Cooke City. So you can walk anything off road on that 80 mile stretch. Might freeze to death but hey it is snow. I like Moab best in winter. 5 peaks over 12k! And Henry's if that ain't enough. Road from Zion to Bryce to Hankville over the pass is great, drive through capital reef also. I hit I70 go in from north. Skip Blanding.
We might head out to Zion next week, weather permitting!
Seriously you have to do Baldwin hill and the steps of horror.
We'll do it for sure! ❤️
What are the access roads and parking like for these hikes in the winter? Being from out of state, I always want to travel to CA in the offseason to avoid crowds and wildfires, but the thing that always turns me away is inaccessible roads and the tire chain rules for rental cars.
This is a fascinating question -- we didn't know there were rules about chains on rental cars! Depending on conditions, they can definitely have chain or snow tire requirements in both Yosemite and Sequoia. What about renting a 4WD Jeep rather than a typical rental car? That should solve the problem. Big knobby tires and 4WD can handle pretty much anything. ❤️
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Glad you enjoyed! 🙏❤️
How about the hike from tuolumne Meadows down to the valley
Oh that could be interesting, although we'd have to look into the logistics of that one. Possible to drive out to Tuolomne Meadows this time of year? Thought the road closed...
Why isn't Poptart Ridge on the list??? 🤣 Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
It's assumed that pop tarts are included in the package with ALL of the ridges on this list ;) happiest of holidays to ya friend!
What do you recommend as a first time climb? I live in the US
Really any hike is worth doing when you're first starting out -- just getting outdoors and working those balance and uphill muscles is what matters in the beginning. Assuming you're in good shape and want something tough, anything in the 5-10 mile range with about 3000-4000 feet of elevation gain would be a good first time challenge. In the Southern California area, Mt Baldy is many people's first serious climb. It's tough but do-able, and you'll feel fantastic at the top! ❤️
Coffee Stipend!
How sweet are you! Thank you so much, we will put this to good use. Happy holidays friend! :D
Hi- I think pop tarts taste better in the winter cold. Do you agree?
Haha. Well I personally feel conflicted about this statement. On the one hand, I prefer the warm pop tart because I like the filling to be more gooey. But on the other hand, the cold weather always makes me hungrier while hiking (it's like your body is trying to build a layer of poptart adipose tissue to warm you up). So it could really be a toss up here. We'll have to consult the expert Adam and get back to you....😂 -E