The Range of Light - Award Winning Hiking Documentary | 400 Miles in 35 Days

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  • Award Winning Hiking Documentary - The Range of Light - 400+ Miles in 35 Days
    The Range of Light is an intimate look into the lives of three hikers as they tackle the high routes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, covering over 400 miles in around 35 days. The film looks at the addictive nature of long-distance hiking, the creation of high routes, and the threats these wild places face.
    The Range of Light was shot by Paul Ingram in 2019 and edited through covid times. With the support of the film's sponsors mentioned below, funding was raised to gather together a post-production team, some US based, some in the UK, and some in Pauls's adopted home country in Finland. Upon completion, the film ran in the adventure film festival circuit, being viewed at 6 different festivals around the globe and winning the award of best cinematography at the Lyons International Film Festival. In the spring of 2023, The Range of Light had its Finnish premiere, where industry professionals, friends, and family could watch the film together before its online release on CZcams.
    With the success of his first film Paul received funding and production support from Kendal Film Festival in the UK and RAB to produce a second film. Seasons Lost is currently in production in 2023 and will enter the film festival circuit at the end of the year.
    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    9:49 - Kings Canyon High Basin Route (KCHBR)
    39:01- The High Sierra Trail
    45:17 - The Southern Sierra High Route
    1:00:53 - The Sierra High Route
    The Range of Light was produced in association with:
    Gossamer Gear
    Bearvault
    Enlightened Equipment
    Altitude
    Key Themes:
    - The 400+ mile hike through the Sierra Nevada over 35ish days
    - The addictive nature of long-distance hiking and the stories of our hikers
    - How High Routes are created (centring on the Kings' Canyon High Basin Route, Sierra High Route, and Southern Sierra High Route)
    - Threats the Sierra Nevada and other wild places face (overuse, climate change, land management)
    - Elitism in the outdoor community
    Key Characters and Interviewees:
    Hikers:
    1. Josh "Cheesebeard" Tippett - Triple Crowner, Photographer, Baker
    Struggle/Story - Moving to Finland, figuring out what to do with his life, excited to fly fish in the Sierra, and to see areas of the Sierra most people don't.
    2. Danielle "Sonic" Vilaplana - Long-distance multi-sport lizard based out of a Ford Ranger in Utah and Wyoming
    Struggle/Story - She attempts the hike a few months after breaking and dislocating her leg in a skiing accident. Living in her truck to fund the lifestyle. Motivated to hike the high routes in the Sierra and avoid the elitism on the triple crown trails.
    3. Paul "Pie" Ingram - English guy living in Finland and hiking all over the world
    Struggle/Story - Starting his own small business and film-making career. Being away from his fiancee. Motivated to push his limits by hiking cross-country routes through the Sierra and creating a documentary.
    Massive thanks to all of the interviewees featured in The Range of Light:
    Andrew Skurka - National Geographic Adventurer of the year, ultra-long distance hiker, and creator of the Kings' Canyon High Basin Route in the Sierra
    "Adventure" Alan Dixon - Lightweight Backpacking pioneer, founder of BackpackingLight.com, and Creator of the Southern Sierra High Route
    Kurt Wedberg - Owner of Sierra Mountain Guides in Bishop CA, has Multiple ascents of Everest and has completed the Seven Summits
    *Subscribe to my channel to see more videos like this*
    / @pieonthetrail
    Follow Paul Ingram on Instagram here - / pieonthetrail
    Link to my Hiking Gear - tr.ee/JFVpGt-XDn
    (by clicking through and purchasing something through these links, you help support my work, and it costs you nothing extra. Cheers)
    About:
    I am Paul "Pie" Ingram. I am a hiker and filmmaker from the UK that's living in Finland and hiking all over the world. Pieonthetrail is all about sharing my hiking films, reviewing gear, and sharing tips and tricks. In 2015 I Thru-Hiked the 2189-mile Appalachian Trail; in 2017, I finished the 2700-mile Continental Divide Trail (CDT). I've also hiked:
    - The Annapurna Circuit in Nepal
    - 400+ miles on the high routes in California's Sierra Nevada
    - 400+ miles crossing Iceland from NW to S
    - My current project, "seasonslostfilm," has me hiking the East Highland Way in Scotland in January and again in June.
    #hiking #hikingadventures #documentary
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Komentáře • 262

  • @pieonthetrail
    @pieonthetrail  Před 11 měsíci +6

    Chapters:
    0:00 - Intro
    9:49 - Kings Canyon High Basin Route (KCHBR)
    39:01- The High Sierra Trail
    45:17 - The Southern Sierra High Route
    01:00:53 - The Sierra High Route

  • @pattip2788
    @pattip2788 Před 8 měsíci +5

    I hope by now they’ve all learned that it is the SIERRA! There is no S at the end. It’s one mountain range. It’s the Sierra Nevada, not the Sierras of the Nevada.
    Thanks. I feel better now. 😁

  • @JensMikael
    @JensMikael Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for this great film!

  • @melissahayes9461
    @melissahayes9461 Před 8 měsíci

    Great documentary, thank you!

  • @mhilde7744
    @mhilde7744 Před 8 měsíci

    Well done...both in film and in life-ALL THREE OF YOU!👍

  • @CharlesDeMar
    @CharlesDeMar Před 7 měsíci +9

    Like a really good documentary, like really good. I was like, this is really good.
    Play a drinking game and drink every time they say like, you'll be done in < 5 min.

    • @samblack5313
      @samblack5313 Před měsícem +1

      HAHAHAHAHAHA especially the girl, it was a 'like' overload.

  • @TheRealTomWendel
    @TheRealTomWendel Před 8 měsíci +5

    My experience is that when you approach a mountain environment with reverence, awe, and humility, it’s entirely different than approaching it purely as a conquest. In one spot around the 55 minute mark, the narrator touches on the rewards that can be had, but to me this deserves more emphasis.
    While I understand the importance of sharing some of the difficulties- after all, journeys through the mountains aren’t all sunshine, flowers, and birdsong- it struck me that the narrative was overbalanced in the direction of suffering and misery… and expectations of admiration for suffering. It’s hard to reconcile with the stated desire to find a true wild experience where much greater hardship is to be expected.
    Merging into and connecting with the landscape demands much but getting there is a mindset. I’d suggest to anyone considering a mountain experience to put aside the notion of the punishing trial of a long through hike and instead base camping in one or more of these spectacular basins to spend a few glorious days in leisure exploration, taking time to slow down and get to know the rocks, water, skies, flora, and fauna. But of course to each his own!

  • @timroberts1109
    @timroberts1109 Před 6 měsíci

    I truly enjoyed watching this! You all are mighty warriors! Very scenic, well done piece of work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jamesmangiafico6498
    @jamesmangiafico6498 Před 8 měsíci

    What beautiful scenery! Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. It was great seeing Pie and Cheese-beard again.

  • @dwalker6868
    @dwalker6868 Před 2 měsíci

    Enjoyed it. thank you for sharing the film

  • @johnchristopher3955
    @johnchristopher3955 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Really enjoyed this film, you captured all the risks and rewards of taking on something like this, thanks for making the documentary...

  • @lindaromero7780
    @lindaromero7780 Před 4 měsíci +1

    A “gas station burrito” trip…the best kind. If I’d waited till I could have afforded it, I’d have never gone anywhere. Most of my fabulous trips over the years were the “gas station burrito” variety.

  • @corriedf
    @corriedf Před 10 měsíci

    Absolutely incredible. Thank you for sharing.

  • @brianolsen9286
    @brianolsen9286 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Like, even the the Brit started, like, saying like after spending, like, trail time with, like, the other two. Still, like, it’s a solid documentary

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 8 měsíci

      Saying like is massive where I grew up, seems that is something is somewhat universal. I'll make sure to edit them out next time haha

    • @captainsteve19
      @captainsteve19 Před 6 měsíci

      half way through and the excessive use of like is almost making me turn it off. BUT epic filmaking so I'll give it a go. Well done guys and gal. just try to not LIKE every other word haha

  • @Maharaizzy12
    @Maharaizzy12 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Absolutely gorgeous video footage, couldn't get past all the "likes" and gave up around minute 20. Will look for the second video since the makers seem receptive to this critique :)

  • @andrewharris1837
    @andrewharris1837 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Would have been excellent without the tedious commentary so watched no sound 😊

  • @RahimLadhajuma
    @RahimLadhajuma Před 4 měsíci

    I absolutely love this! 🏞️

  • @SoloSchmitty
    @SoloSchmitty Před 8 měsíci

    Great film! Glad you are getting to pursue your passion as a filmmaker!

  • @SummitSeeker546
    @SummitSeeker546 Před 11 měsíci +22

    Critics… love’em! Hate’em! Especially the ones that have no clue! As one who has attempted and failed the KCHBR I applaud your enthusiasm, determination, and accurate reflection of what a bitch that route is! I loved how you incorporated Skurka’s comments into the videos. In particular I love how he says high basin off trail routes aren’t starting at point A and working thru to point Z on a defined route. It’s a journey. You take what Mother Nature gives you, you adjust, you figure out how to continue forward. We will attempt the KCHBR again this fall. Our anxiety is high due to all the snow and subsequent water. Will the passes be conquerable? Will the high country snow and post holing break us? Will the soggy marshes and wetness ruin the fun of the adventure? Will the slow mileage due to the elements prevent us from accomplishing the goal in the allotted time? Will we physically be able to conquer it? Will we mentally be able to handle the grind? The challenge is what drives us… Loved the video! Loved the reality of the difficulty it portrayed! 👍

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 11 měsíci +2

      love this comment. agreed people will always criticise one way or another and im guessing the harshest critics are the ones that haven't actually experienced it themselves. KCHBR is indeed a serious undertaking and not sure I'd do it again. A lot of things to think about and be ready for but that's part of the type two fun I guess. Good luck on your trip

    • @SummitSeeker546
      @SummitSeeker546 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@pieonthetrail not sure if I just missed it but what date did you start the KCHBR and how many days did it take to complete? I’ve been following you for awhile and loved this video. Can’t wait to see where your creativity takes you next!

  • @stigfloberghagenphotography
    @stigfloberghagenphotography Před 7 měsíci

    Great vidoe 🙂👍

  • @beckiedow2571
    @beckiedow2571 Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful and honest documentary. I appreciate how you showed both the beauty and the difficulties. Good luck in future endeavors, on and off trail.

  • @bwindrope
    @bwindrope Před 10 měsíci +6

    Well done! I first traversed the Sierra from Tahoe to Whitney in 1990. It sure has changed since then in terms of visitation. What hasn't changed? I've hiked every major mountain range in the lower 48 and Canada. The Sierra is the Range of Light and uniquely pure. The Canadian Rockies can't be beat for grandeur and wild, but the Sierra win for weather and granite!

    • @hobbes8737
      @hobbes8737 Před 9 měsíci +1

      you hiked through the volcano range near squamish and whistler? pyroclastic peak and mount cayley is the coolest zone . nothing compares.

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks! The Sierra truly is a magical place, I've seen a fair bit in the lower 48 but lots more still to come. All the best

  • @livinglike_lisa7954
    @livinglike_lisa7954 Před 11 měsíci

    This was an amazing film. Thanks so much for sharing it on CZcams. I always look forward to your videos. They never disappoint. Wishing you the best in your future endeavors.

  • @nidgegannon
    @nidgegannon Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great film. Well done for talking so candidly about getting off trail and the importance of looking after your well-being on such a trip.

  • @hoellenhund1000
    @hoellenhund1000 Před 2 měsíci

    Very inspiring, thank you for taking us with you on trail and mind set.

  • @garylawton7441
    @garylawton7441 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Excellent documentary of an epic route. Terrific filmmaking!

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 11 měsíci

      Many thanks! If you enjoyed the film please share with a friend 👍

  • @jonathanisak1116
    @jonathanisak1116 Před 11 měsíci +24

    FANTASTIC DOCUMENTARY. Loved the progress and thank you for actually pointing out the difficulty and not 100% romanticizing the routes. I'm doing the SHR for the third year in a row but this linked route is on a whole new level. Amazing film and thank you for sharing.

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much Jonathan, SHR is fantastic but deffo check out the other others. If you enjoyed the film please share with a friend 👍

  • @showado3
    @showado3 Před 11 měsíci

    This was extraordinary!

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 11 měsíci

      👍 If you enjoyed it please share with a friend

  • @arizjones
    @arizjones Před 4 měsíci +1

    I hiked a lot in the Sierras in the 80s and the 90s. It is a special place with a special feel. I never felt the need to thru hike anything. Just go and explore in one area, going off trail to find remoteness and beauty, and then do it again in a different place. Now I tend to do it in Southern Utah. I tend to go solo because I like the feel of isolation and no distractions, just me and the creation, experiencing the "it". This was an interesting video and was informative. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @itshardgettinganame
    @itshardgettinganame Před 11 měsíci +2

    Loved that very inspiring loved the honesty and vulnerability

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Was a bit scary to put it out there so appreciate hearing that

  • @markcummings6856
    @markcummings6856 Před 11 měsíci +9

    This was incredible in so many ways. Just a beautiful movie, Pie.
    Sonic, you should hit up Skurka to be a Guide. He is always looking for talented, experienced people.

  • @elhues7528
    @elhues7528 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Bravo!

  • @susanauer6715
    @susanauer6715 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Lovely photography, but too many "like" s in the narrative.

  • @TylerCampbellOutdoors
    @TylerCampbellOutdoors Před 11 měsíci +2

    Awesome video. Thank you for sharing it. I did the JMT in 2021, and this brought back some great memories. It also gave me some considerations for other future trips. Well done.

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Good luck with your future hikes

  • @iwantyourflesh75MetalAndHikes
    @iwantyourflesh75MetalAndHikes Před 10 měsíci +7

    At this point in my life, I understand how this can seem full of contradictions, ego, privilege, poor language etc.
    But watching thru eyes of my younger self, it makes sense. It’s all a learning experience.
    I know how hard the Sierra are even on established trails. If I caught my inner monologue on film while out there, it would be nothing but complaining! I guess many people don’t understand this kind of suffering?!
    Nice footage, and well put together.
    But do perhaps learn how to not use “like” so much😉 it is super annoying in an otherwise entertaining doc.👍🏽

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thanks for the feedback. I think people that complain about the complaining either haven't experienced something like this trip and/or just want a pretty, sugar coated hiking film.

  • @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors
    @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors Před 4 měsíci

    Great film 🎥 👍🏻👊🏻

  • @KerryHiking
    @KerryHiking Před 11 měsíci

    Terrific hiking experience! Congratulations.

  • @randyhasselaar4697
    @randyhasselaar4697 Před 11 měsíci

    Super Groovy Vid Pie.! Amazing footage.! Thanks for sharing. You Kats were Savages.!

  • @billfournell2720
    @billfournell2720 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Beautiful film. Have done 100 mi of the KCHBR and sections of the Yosemite HR and your film captures the challenge and beauty of that kind of travel. Even more excited to get back ASAP now!

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks very much, amazing but challenging area for sure

  • @elainesmith-koop4968
    @elainesmith-koop4968 Před 11 měsíci

    Loved your film!

  • @jamesbadham9665
    @jamesbadham9665 Před 11 měsíci

    Great film. Thanks. Best of luck with your future adventures, whether in the mountains, the cutting room, or chasing stars in the kitchen.

  • @tylercosgrove1952
    @tylercosgrove1952 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Great job Pie! Happy to of made CB get a fly rod! Even if I was aggressive 😂

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Haha thanks dude! Im happy you made him get one and probably will myself one day. All the best man

  • @scottperine8027
    @scottperine8027 Před 11 měsíci +2

    John Muir is always my inspiration and should be for everyone that values the outdoors.

    • @hobbes8737
      @hobbes8737 Před 9 měsíci

      i love outdoors and mountaineering, and its zero inspiration for me . 🙃

  • @freeman.walking
    @freeman.walking Před 11 měsíci +2

    I hope you continue to make more like this.

  • @Wildzora
    @Wildzora Před 4 měsíci

    What an incredible documentary of an incredible journey! We're so glad you had some of our high protein snacks on board to keep you going! - Congrats from The Wild Zora Team!

  • @westho7314
    @westho7314 Před 11 měsíci +12

    I live near the base of Mt Whitney for the past 35 years & in the Eastern Sierras for well over 50 years now. Though my Back & High country days are long gone, i am more of a desert dwelling rat these days. i still enjoy seeing the Golden High Sierra's to the west of my place light up most every morning and the sun setting over those peaks, pinnacles and spires each and every day @ dusktime. As a life long fly fisherman for over 60 years, using short rod/ long rod, / brush rod/ bobber & fly /asian style, /salt water style, i love them all, & tie my own flies. But in watching this video, I totally cringe when i see the way this sniveling digital nomad man- handles the trout and then releases them, only for the trout to likely suffer a slow death & die..Ignorance is not an excuse for lack of knowledge.. if you have to touch the trout, then for Gods sake eat that trout junior!!. if not use a barbless hook or barbless fly. play the fish and tire it out a bit, give the linesome line slack and it will literally fall off the hook, with a slight twist of the finger with minimal effort, But never touch the fish with your fingers or whole handedly the way you do..Your skin oils, your sunblock, the oils from the trail mix nuts you are eating, even the shock of being handled is a sure death sentence for most of the fish, & if pregnant & they happen to survive they'll will surly abort their fry after being handled by such an insensitive touch, again, just gently twist the barbless the hook upward with fish at the surface & and it will gently roll off the hook, If it swallows the hook or you just had to handle the beautiful creature for yourJohn Muir selfie/ trophy photo, then please eat it in the future.. I've caught 1.5 pound Brookies (char), 5+ pound Browns, 2 pound Paiute & Apache trout, & even caught a few rare 10+ inch Goldens on barbless hooks & untouched, but only after being properly educated at a young age, rarely have i ever had to touch them, and if i do, it's trout for breakfast or dinner. A thin full finger glove worn on your free fishing hand would suffice in avoiding skin contact, If you cannot learn the proper release technique. There are many tutorial videos and books out these days for learning the proper technique and methods for "catch and release" when trout fishing., so please educate yourself and learn the art of respect in fly fishing. Other than that this a nice film about our vast wilderness back yard out here, A place that i enjoy seeing people enjoying experiencing and embracing, but these 2 American hiker fan people are pretty arrogant & selfish, seems they want the Sierras all for themselves.. Like so many younger rock climbers and extreme wilderness backpackers, weekend warriors I've met over the years, before, after or during their PCT experiences, in their attempt to escape & get away from it all & leaving their mundane lives and routine existences back in some alternate urban reality, far far away, if only for a few scant weeks,, Those i have met over the years In the town i live in (Lone Pine) which caters and depends on sharing our beautiful home and wilderness with the outdoor minded, Especially in the past 20 years since back country adventuring has exploded in popularity, This "Generation Me" wanting to have the wilderness all to themselves is such a self serving mindset, a sniveling, whining & complaining group of entitled leisure yuppies ranting about the crowded wilderness.. ., All i can say otherwise is to go have a couple kids, raise them right and get real about sharing our planet equally with all others and with some dignity & respect,,Those other people sharing the same experience that you have developed such a feeling of encroachment from, may one day be the very people who save your life after making some stupid and dangerous decision or choice of some unwise approach to a real obstacle in your way/. The English/ Finnish guy in this video seems more real, appreciative and humbled by the natural world around him. So learn how to respect and handle the trout with care, Same goes when experiencing other people, enjoying and sharing our wilderness with an open mind,, we all are on the same path that you and so many others share & enjoy.

  • @MaylesTrails
    @MaylesTrails Před 11 měsíci +3

    Well, that was magnificent! 👏Thoroughly enjoyed watching.
    I did the High Sierra Trail (more my speed than the high routes) last year, but I barely saw anyone in the 30 miles between Precipice Lake and the junction with the JMT. Ideal!
    Looking forward to more of these longer films in the future...... although, I'm not sure about your pronunciation of "route", using the US (rowt) over the British (root) 😅

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! High Sierra Trail is a great option for sure. 👍If you enjoyed the film please share with a friend

  • @fukenbroken1
    @fukenbroken1 Před měsícem

    Excellent!!!!!

  • @dychui
    @dychui Před 11 měsíci +3

    Don’t say you’re not gonna be the next Jimmy Chin, we are all on different paths in life and who is to say you won’t one day produce work at that level? You are absolutely capable of this

  • @ratgirl13
    @ratgirl13 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I’m not even interested in hiking-but I found this documentary interesting-enjoyable.❤

  • @billf8217
    @billf8217 Před 11 měsíci

    Really enjoyed that man. Well done!

  • @BS2Dos
    @BS2Dos Před 11 měsíci

    Great video. Really enjoyed it and very well produced!! 👍👍

  • @dychui
    @dychui Před 11 měsíci +5

    I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. I encourage you to pursue your dream in film making, the world will benefit from creations like this. The whole team is amazing, congratulations.. I’m just a weekend warrior that dabbles in landscape photography. Cheers - Daniel Chui

  • @heavybreathing365
    @heavybreathing365 Před 7 měsíci

    와! 산이 엄청납니다❤

  • @ricardomoretti9695
    @ricardomoretti9695 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Entertaining, informational, motivational, philosophical...Congrats on your first film - thank you. Cheeseboard, you can be a baker and a photographer. Sonic, you are an inspiration, bigger than life,

  • @Cindyscrossstitch
    @Cindyscrossstitch Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great film. Well put together. Each story is unique and inspiring. 👣🌻

  • @subliminus
    @subliminus Před 9 měsíci

    I look forward to what you will bring to world through your lens.

  • @jayhamiltonwild
    @jayhamiltonwild Před 4 měsíci

    nice hike guys, some easy , some hard, but all beautiful. god bless mother nature ! yeew

  • @nickreed3031
    @nickreed3031 Před 9 měsíci

    I want to hike so badly, can't wait to go camping and hiking some mountains

  • @andyveres3982
    @andyveres3982 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Yeah boyyyyyy

  • @bdwelle43
    @bdwelle43 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Inspiring, outstanding film. The footage and your narration is super helpful in understanding the variety of conditions, terrain and routes you experienced. Thank you. I grew up here in spent time in the high Sierra from year zero, but also haven't really been up there all that much. Aiming for 2-3 weeks this year. This really helps! Beautifully done.

  • @cindynichols27
    @cindynichols27 Před 8 měsíci +2

    This was a fabulous video, and I thank you with all my heart for making it. Wishing you joy and success on your future adventures.
    Now. Please. Please stop saying "like" constantly. It's absurd and annoying.
    Much love.

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the kind words and feedback is duly noted

  • @GaelicSurfer
    @GaelicSurfer Před 9 měsíci +2

    I did all those routes. You missed two of the best. Colby Pass and the Kaweah Highlands. And Cartridge Creek Basin. Also, the views from Avalanche Pass are almost worth it.

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Noted!

    • @GaelicSurfer
      @GaelicSurfer Před 8 měsíci +1

      The Kaweah river is best approached by Tyndal Pass. Avalanche Pass is utterly brutal. Not as brutal as Ionian B. and Enchanted Gorge, though. LOL@@pieonthetrail

  • @KT_571
    @KT_571 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Oh, my gosh, so glad to see that I wasn't the only viewer so annoyed by their incessant use of that filler word!! Drove me crazy and made it difficult to watch the video while ignoring it. Insane how these three people are incapable of completing a single sentence without that filler word! 😫😖🤯

  • @IdRatherBeHiking
    @IdRatherBeHiking Před 6 měsíci

    That's quite the route and kudos for filming it, i know how much work that is. I really like your map animations, wow did you do them?

  • @davinbacon
    @davinbacon Před 11 měsíci +56

    Dude needs to stop handing trout if you aren't going to eat them, I have seen way too many dead fish with hand prints on them from catch and release guys. Get a net, keep them in the water, stop setting them on the ground/rocks, just catch what you are going to keep.

    • @AllThingsConsidered333
      @AllThingsConsidered333 Před 9 měsíci

      Same. I hate catch & release. They say it doesn’t hurt the fish yet I see dead fish where there shouldn’t be any. Let me hook your mouth and pull it out and see how you feel after!

    • @mirjahmlinen2698
      @mirjahmlinen2698 Před 9 měsíci +5

      Agree! Why to catch and torture? This is one of the biggest flaws in recreational fishing!

    • @georgemartin1498
      @georgemartin1498 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Catch and torture fishing indeed. A sport (don’t get me started with Ernest Hemingway with whom I would agree ) or as recreational? WTF, challenge yourself by catching and releasing a grizzly bear! Aside from this, I have to opine that, as in many other areas, IT/social media is, at least in the short term (trying to remain optimistic) downgrading the wilderness experience. Many more people in remote places that don’t fully understand the etiquette. I think it used to be the case advanced by proponents of the NPS/USFS that the more people exposed to these natural environments, the more likely these same people would be to support the sustainment of them. I’m a little bit more than skeptical about that now😢

    • @citizenphaid1880
      @citizenphaid1880 Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@AllThingsConsidered333 certain trout are susceptible to haemorrhaging which is why you’re probably seeing catch and release deaths.

    • @csn583
      @csn583 Před 8 měsíci

      Amazing the compartmentalization to think fishing for "sport", in these environments of all places, is in line with LNT or any value system one might be expected to foster out there. Get a clue dude. Or fuckin' eat them.

  • @Fistmele
    @Fistmele Před 8 měsíci

    How do I get the guide books for these hikes?

  • @kitbirskovich1838
    @kitbirskovich1838 Před 11 měsíci +40

    Don't think I can tolerate watching this, although the content is compelling. But narrators' words are strangled by the word "like." Every other word.

    • @tms266
      @tms266 Před 11 měsíci +5

      I left the trail at 55 minutes because of the 'like'

    • @brucekmules
      @brucekmules Před 9 měsíci +3

      ​@@tms266I did too. Couldn't watch any longer. (couldn't listen)

    • @stonepoem9336
      @stonepoem9336 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Editor: "We need an additional 20 minutes to make this feature length."
      Narrator: "Like,I got this."

    • @sgaroutte
      @sgaroutte Před 5 měsíci +3

      I came to say this. It's not subtle, it's extreme. It's really hard to watch even though I'm an avid backpacker and mountaineer.

    • @jeffkitterman7191
      @jeffkitterman7191 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Agreed- quit this tripe after the first dozen‘likes’

  • @zerofugz1621
    @zerofugz1621 Před 4 měsíci

    ❤❤❤

  • @2002guy
    @2002guy Před 10 měsíci +9

    I'm old enough to remember when people could complete a sentence without using the word "like" a hundred times.

  • @eduardocabadas
    @eduardocabadas Před 5 měsíci

    I really enjoyed watching this video. Very well put together. I just uploaded my first backpacking youtube video and I am hoping to make videos as good as this one. Thank you for posting

  • @matthewparker7515
    @matthewparker7515 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video! New subscriber here. There is a scene near the end where you are packing up your camp and you have some light green gloves on that look thin enough to wear while packing up. What brand/model of gloves is that? The hardest thing for me on any backpack trip is that my fingers get very cold in the morning when packing up as I can't find thin enough gloves to wear that also allow me to pack up camp. Thanks!

  • @davidvignola7060
    @davidvignola7060 Před 3 měsíci

    Im from quebec and this wilderness looks easy lol

  • @andreaswimmer6864
    @andreaswimmer6864 Před 9 měsíci

    I'd have a serious conversation with the guy who adjusted them bindings

  • @Our_Patterns
    @Our_Patterns Před 9 měsíci

    The trail names are driving me crazy😂. Otherwise, awesome!

  • @runcycleskixc
    @runcycleskixc Před 11 měsíci +1

    Roper's high sierra route book is a classic; walked some routes in it.

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 11 měsíci

      Yes indeed! Very poetic and well written

  • @mjeh1
    @mjeh1 Před 20 dny

    Great film. Don't listen to all the language snobs that can't handle listening to the way people actually talk. It's their loss if they let such a petty issue prevent them from watching.

  • @jimburg621
    @jimburg621 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nice 406 shirt!

  • @brettwitzel
    @brettwitzel Před 5 měsíci

    52:00- man describes what fishing is.

  • @jeffbaker123
    @jeffbaker123 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Love this
    And the truth is that these high routes have become far far more popular in the past ten years because of videos like these. I did the SHR in 2015 and encountered exactly 2 people while off trail.
    I think it’s important to not popularize these experiences through self aggrandizing movies

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 10 měsíci +3

      Glad you liked it. A lot of people dont seem to like the "complaining" in the film but I felt it was necessary to be real and share our actual experience, not some throw away happy hiking film. We also saw almost no one on the SHR which was great

  • @user-or3tk9ej5o
    @user-or3tk9ej5o Před 11 měsíci +3

    Love it almost. Thruhikers be like we had to do cliffs like smelling like dust and rotting leaves like I think like tough and like I don’t want to do that like yeah like

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 10 měsíci

      it was rough. And I showed that in the film

  • @totallybonkers
    @totallybonkers Před 5 měsíci

    Some of them speak so fast. Geez, slow it down a little and enjoy it. The scenery is beautiful and I agree with the sentiment of others. We get it, you're anti-establishment... and that's ok. I would give you a hug and tell you it's ok if I could ❤

  • @colinwalker-watson7219
    @colinwalker-watson7219 Před 11 měsíci

    Excellent movie, but the subtitles were a bit weird at times. Definitely an inspiration to do - part of - The High Sierra at some point.

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 11 měsíci

      Have not watched the film with the auto generated captions but im sure it struggles with the different accents and slang!

  • @turokmakto9033
    @turokmakto9033 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Lol just my opinion they talk about not being hiking snobs, while sounds so snobby

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 10 měsíci

      Definitely not the intention here, we just wanted to do something different from what we had done previously.

  • @hikesteepfishhigh
    @hikesteepfishhigh Před 10 měsíci +1

    lol... I'm doing the headwaters section of the shr this year. I watched til the end to see you didn't do it. 😅😅😅

  • @makaicreative
    @makaicreative Před 6 dny

    Would anyone be able to explain how Cheesebread is strapping his Sony to his top strap?

  • @welldigger860
    @welldigger860 Před 11 měsíci +10

    Great footage folks but I have to be honest with you. I couldn't get past the 14:00 minute mark. On the next one, try not using "like" in every other word of a sentence. Like, I'm trying to give you some, like, constructive criticism but like, I get it if it comes off as rude.

    • @westho7314
      @westho7314 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Self inflicted leisure yuppies, complaining, whining and wanting the wilderness all to themselves is what i got out of this ultra long selfie.. I live in the Sierras & have been here for over 60 years, so my interest is the scenery, not the "Generation Me" drama and bar raising exploits that these entitled kids seem to project.

    • @MsMojoworks
      @MsMojoworks Před 11 měsíci

      He’s like 13 years old! Give him a break. :)

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 10 měsíci

      Constructive criticism is fine and really appreciated. I'll edit out the likes and umms going forward. However, most people are straight offensive of the way people speak. Oh Internet..

  • @IvanGorbenko
    @IvanGorbenko Před 10 měsíci

    great video. how is your videodeography doing?

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 9 měsíci +1

      It's good thanks! 2nd film is in the works, checkout @seasonslostfilm on instagram

  • @jamiemerkler6825
    @jamiemerkler6825 Před 8 měsíci +1

    14:22 sooo am I the only one that has been operating on the supposed myth that rattlesnakes are NOT in the Sierra above ~7-8k feet???

  • @angelnunez7123
    @angelnunez7123 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Pffffttttt what a negative video….but then they bailed and I was stoked.

  • @kevinhelfend555
    @kevinhelfend555 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wow glad you did it and not me. At my stage in life I am just happy to hit the marked trails at my own pace with fishing rod in hand and remember for me it is all about the smiles and not about the miles.

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Nothing wrong with that, its all about doing whatever makes you happy in my opinion

  • @justinpino8115
    @justinpino8115 Před 4 měsíci

    I’m like, done

  • @milkymat
    @milkymat Před 11 měsíci

    let’s gooooooo

  • @evancarter8740
    @evancarter8740 Před 18 dny

    My boy catching 6 inch fish 😂

  • @k-dregg9578
    @k-dregg9578 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Nope could not watch it trough.. Yes hiking can be tough, stressfull, hard painfull etc but it's makes a pretty bad narative for a film..

    • @pieonthetrail
      @pieonthetrail  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Fair enough, it's not for everyone. Id rather make a real film sharing our actual experiences rather than a sugar coated hiking vlog

  • @keithlaurenz3774
    @keithlaurenz3774 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Does Sonic have the best fit in hiking? That’s a hard yes.

  • @samulihirsi
    @samulihirsi Před 9 měsíci

    You still live here in Finland?

  • @carolinekaplan4444
    @carolinekaplan4444 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Interesting, could be MUCH better if the 3 characters would stop saying "LIKE' every other word. Also, they set out to do something hard and different, but complained about it almost the whole time. Wondering why this was award winning.

  • @pnwoutdoors8873
    @pnwoutdoors8873 Před 25 dny

    A whole 11.5 mi a day? Wooptee dooda

  • @solukhumbu911
    @solukhumbu911 Před 11 měsíci +2

    damn, Sonic seems like a badass chick, she is super cute too! 😍