7 days Alone in Yosemite Backcountry.
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In October 2018 I did my first ever backpacking trip in Yosemite National Park, California, USA.
I did 2 trips:
1. a 5-day trip starting in Tuolumne Meadows. Total Length: 81.8 km | Max Elevation: 3253 m | Min Elevation: 2160 m | Total Ascent: 3833 m
2. a 4-day trip starting in Yosemite Valley and looping around Tenaya Canyon. Total Length: 71.0 km | Max Elevation: 3026 m | Min Elevation: 1211 m | Total Ascent: 3798 m.
Full travel itinerary on: harmenhoek.com/.
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This is the kind of outdoor content I love the most. Little to no distractions - Just pure nature at its best. Great work.
Awesome, thank you!
It's smells like poop
no distractions - only camera equipment and video production xD
excetly there is no bad people
dont lie tho outdoor boys is fire
As a graduation requirement for highschool, I spent 26 days in the Yosemite backcountry...I actually recognize a few of the lakes in this video. By far the best month of my life, and the Sierras are one of my favorite places on earth. Thanks for letting me relive those memories.
How cool is that! Thanks for sharing
Wow, I'd like to know what high school required that (and when)....how interesting
@@tavigreenfield4421 thats just awesome. Makes you graduating this year. Best of luck to you. Im going to check out the program, thanks
i wouldnt want to get eaten by a bear
Did you experience Any thing strange?
Mad props. Those lapses were epic. Respect to all the dedication setting up a shot, walking through and past scene, and knowing ya gotta walk back to get the gear every single time!! Good stuff
Thanks a dozen!
thats why it took 7 days!!
I had a stressful week, and fortunately the CZcams algorithm recommended this video to me. That was absolutely beautiful and peaceful and exactly what I needed. I love that you let the scenery speak for itself. Yosemite is truly one of the wonders of the world. Thank you for showing us some of the less traveled areas that most of us will never see.
I'm so glad! Thanks
This needs to be nominated for an award. This is pure art like music , poetry, writing, and painting, an undescribable connection to the collective soul. Cheers to you.
Thanks (:
It really is. Very well put, mate.
for anyone who is trying to learn English from the internet, 'indescribable' is the correct word. Have a great day every walker and would-be walker here...
This was a masterpiece, it is one of few videos that I've seen where it really feels like I'm there. Thanks for giving me some quality storytelling while I wait for summer backpacking to start again!
7 Days in 25 Minutes, 39 Seconds and only one word. "WHOOO". I'm sure you're an amazing narrator, smart and eloquent, but thank you for letting us all enjoy your video without filler. Blessings.
Thank you so much!
The music choice was a beautiful backdrop to the crackling nature sounds. I camp to stargaze, having only recently discovered that I needed glasses, I looked up to the night sky and it was like seeing it for the first time in my life. I saw hundreds, if not thousands, when before I could only see the brightest few without my glasses. That shot around 21:13 reminded me of that exact moment, thank you for taking me back to a one of the best moments of my life.
It was during this trip I looked up at the sky and saw the milky way low in the sky only to realize seconds later that it was not just down in the sky but a massive band above me as well. First time I saw we are part of the milky way.
I love how you capture all the little things of backpacking: opening the bear can; lighting the burner; unzipping the tent; that last drip of the coffee! Man, this was so artistic and captures the whole experience.
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I just wrote a similar comment.. but focussing on all the sounds these typical outdoor acts make. ❤
I love how you talk to your emotional well-being in an unknown personal universe while doing bisep curls to this spirit song of hope! Get out of my way! Clock in in of times, and I fell in love with the ocean! Get out of here for a bit and enjoy your time with your protein synthesis! Yall Californians are so blessed yall dont even know that might sound socialpathic to you and other people to serve you and other people to serve you and other spiritual evanescence of your surroundings! You will be a part of me for the lasting remainder of my God-given life 🙏 and the bible of the Alberta lot 5th week was successful in the Colorado mountains, yeah 😀 and the other one was in December 24th and I read The book on a personal adventure 😀
Wow that's awesome! You did it! I went there once in 1981 and I've dreamed of doing it ever since. I'm 66 now so my dream probably won't come true. This place is magical and I always rejoice whenever someone has the balls to go in alone. I envy you and thanks for posting this.
I spent 5 months winter mountaineering Yosemites backcountry from January 1st to May 31st 1980 when I was 24. Backpacking, ski touring, built a igloo as a base camp on top of El Capitain, camped at Glacier Point, Little Yosemite Valley, circumnavigated the rim of Yosemite Valley, camped on Yosemite Creek above the Yosemite Falls, ski toured the Tioga Road from Porcupine Flat to Mono Lake, camped atop Clouds Rest. Best memories of my 50 years of backpacking.
A lot to learn of you, Mr. Gary. All my Respect.
Undoubtedly one of the best silent hiking videos we've ever come across. Bravo! Amazing views, amazing editing.
New sub here, can't wait to see more from you
~francesca
Awesome, thank you!
I've only recently discovered your channel Harmen and I have to say I'm loving it. As a keen hiker and wild camper myself I can really appreciate your gentle touch in the overall feel and theme of your adventures. Not just the beauty of the landscape, framed and shown off in all it's glory but in how you interact and fit in with it; how absorbed and enamoured of it you are. Solo hiking truly allows a man to become absorbed in his surroundings and it reflects in our souls. Brilliantly composed and edited.
I also have to say that the colour of your rucksack is complemented wonderfully by so many of the colours of Yosemite's palette; conscious, sub-conscious or merely a happy coincidence? 😃
ATB
Elton.
Thank you Elton for your comment! Love to hear from people watching my videos. Makes me humble.
And it's coincidence. I just happened to like this color more than the green version. (;
I have only visited Yosemite once on a trip from Great Britain. We could only see a small section of it of course in the time we were there, but your beautiful video has brought all the memories back, and also shown how vast and impressive the whole area really is. Fabulous production! Thank you.
Totally agree! Such a wonderufl place.
I had to go back and watch this video again after the JMT video. It's such a pleasure to watch it Harmen. All the details captured like the clouds passing by, the fire, chipmunk, book, pinecones, stars and of course the coffee, they really make your videos beautiful and memorable. I noticed how your hiking gears have changed. I even noticed how you struggled walking with your bulky bagpack. In your latest videos, you look like you walked the earth easily. And the music, it gets me every time. Beautiful! I haven't been to America but I would love to visit it someday and the Yosemite wilderness will be my first stop. I can't wait for your Grand Canyon film!
Outstanding as always Harmen.
I did a similar stint in Yosemite in 2020, and vlogged the whole thing. This totally different format is so peaceful and calming and captures the beauty so much better than I could've imagined. Thank you for creating this.
USA has many beautiful nature to explore mountains, lakes, and vast lands. Thank you for filming this pristine nature. Keeps safe.
Yea, I love the vast wilderness in the US! Thanks.
Wonderful, thank you, once again.
so peaceful!
Beautiful film, it's nice to see our movement gaining more and more fans around the world. The mountains are the love of a lifetime. Greetings from Poland!
The nighttime Timelapse shots…just magic! Made my heart warm up
Thank You. Powerful in so many ways.
Pure serenity.
Beautiful! This video really captures the essence of Yosemite. Watching you hike the same trails I have, capture amazing views of peaks I've summited and routes I've climbed over the years reminds me why this is the most special place I've ever been, and will continue to go back until the day I leave this earth.
The most amazing part of this video is the amount of times you had to go back for your camera after filming yourself walk across. 😆
Excellent photography and production, Well Done. Safe Travels!
a week well spent - thanks
It is so hard for me to fathom doing something like this and then going back to a 9-5 job and everyday life.. I have yet to do something this intensive in nature...merely visiting yosemite was enough to make it hard to go back to reality and every day life...this is absolutely stunning.
I can totally relate. Most of my days I’m still behind a desk .. But moments like these energize me
There is a docent program with the Yosemite Conservancy where they give you a campsite for a month and you "work" answering visitor questions for 32 hours a week and then have the remainder of the time to be in and explore the park on your own or with other volunteers. It's my retirement fantasy. I've spoken with those who do it and they come back every year, helping others enjoy the park and getting to live there.
I am 61 yr old Southern lady who has been to Cali many times, but Dec 2020 came to Yosemite w my youngest son, who has never been.Our time was short, but we’re in awe of the beauty there. So enjoyed the video, so much tranquility, and thanks for the calm, quiet music background. Epic video!
Your videos are always so calming. Thank you.
Great crisp footage. Brilliant 👏🏼
Absolutely love it. Subscribed and watching rest of your content. Was in Yosemite myself in June 2019. Climbed Half Dome. My favorite national park. Went again last fall. Thanks for the time and effort needed to produce your beautiful videos.
what an absolute journey this must have been! glad you shared it with us. thank you
Merci pour la balade! 😊
It's so peaceful watching this ❤
Thank you
Just came across your channel and feel so blessed that I did! Your videos are amazing! So much beauty in nature and I feel you captured it so well! Keep up the great work! Not all those who wander are lost.
That was simply stupendous. What a majestic place and what an amazing emotional journey you brought us on with you. Thank you for sharing this with the world. I can only imagine the awe Yosemite inspired for you!
This film has my heart
so meditative to watch. Beautiful quality and editing. Thanks!!
Yosemite rates 15 on my 0 to 10 scale. Some landscapes on earth come close but none of them surpasses. Thank you Harmen to create such an epic documentation of this one of a kind scenery !
hey. Your video was one of the reasons for me to go into Yosemite for five days alone. It was absolutely amazing. I am very grateful you took the effort to make this video. You are great.
Finally, a video of my favorite mountains 🤗🤗 Ur the best!
Fantastic!!! My favorite place!!!
I love how you did this video! It is so calm, quiet, and relaxing! Thank you for the time you spent creating this! Absolutely stunning views!
Absolutely magnificent work! Incredible how you managed to capture the beaty of the backcountry, you can really feel the atmosphere. Now i really want to go hiking agan!
Can’t believe I’m hours away from this, beautiful video, thank you for sharing especially those starts at night
inspirational work.
HI Harmen…I just wanted to tell you how much my husband and I enjoy your videos. We also like to backpack and you have shown us so many trails we would love to do. Thank you for all your effort, appropriate music choices and making them relaxing to watch. So many ppl post with so much talking and crazy music that takes away from the experience. You do a fantastic job!
THANKYOU, this was peaceful, immersive, atmospheric viewing. Well done (from someone who has been walking solo in remote areas for fifty years, since childhood). We lived in Central Australia in the sixties, some of my earliest memories are of just taking off for the whole afternoon in countryside where you didn't see another soul. Children had more freedom then... and more ways to stir the imagination and test out our capabilities.
I love the detail of you reading Into The Wild! Thank you for the hard work you did to inspire me to camp more.
What a beautiful journey and film! Really enjoyed that!
Harmen, you have a wonderful style of video production. Your filming is very artistic and moving. Your editing makes it impossible to look away from the video. Thank you for allowing us to follow your beautiful adventures.
This was so beautifully done. Thank you for not speaking a word throughout that entire video. That area of Yosemite speaks to me more than any other place on Earth. You planned your trip out perfectly, every day you had was epic. Doing it solo must have made it an even more unique and special experience. Thank you for making this, it made my night
Incredible camera work. Thank you !!
Man, this is my dream!! yosemite is amazing!!
Out of allll the outdoors channels, you Sir are top notch the best at creating an immersive experience for us to feel like we're there with you. Bravo, well done keep doing what your doing and thank you , for taking the time !
At last, a beautiful video where the hiker doesn't have the camera constantly on his face! Just peace, quiet, incredible scenery, the awesome sky at night, absolutely beautifully filmed, everything I love, thank you so much!
Thank you so much for these beautiful moments.
Love videos like this. I have them in the background when I'm working. Subbed!
I’m glad you enjoyed Yosemite. The park has been in danger of wildfires, and there’s one burning not too far away right now. I hope things improve, because Yosemite is absolutely stunning when all the trees are green and the meadows have flowered.
I know, it's really sad to see all the wildfires in Cal. I've visited Yosemite 7 times, and seen it full of smoke more than once unfortunately ...
peaceful.
Feels healing
My personal favorite place to be on earth. Fantastic video!
Just amazing! The flow and emotion from this video is stunning. I have been to Yosemie several times but feel like I have never really seen its beauty until now.
Wow, thanks!
Man, what a perfect production! Video quality, beautiful content, framing, lighting and exposure, music…. you really nailed it! Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Glad you enjoyed it!
A New, VERY SATISFIED subscriber.
Great Work! I Love Yosemite and have never done a backcountry trip like this.
Very Motivating.
I like the cinematographic shots. Beautiful video!
Amazing photography and editing. One of most beautiful hiking videos I've enjoyed. Great job.
Thanks a ton!
This was incredibly well put together. The music wasn’t overwhelming, and it felt like I was experiencing everything with you! Thank you for making this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
wow. so beautiful and peaceful
Finally a great video absolutely stunning thank you for sharing
Great job! I enjoyed the way everything was done in this video: editing, sound, timing. This is very, very cool!
Thank you very much!
You said what I have been looking to say.
One of the most beautiful places on this planet, one of my favorite places as well.
very nice and calm footage
When I sat down to eat my late night snack, I wasn't planning on watching this entire video... but I'm glad I did. Love Yosemite and great vid.
I usually watch ultra trail running but this caught my eye and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. Most of my hiking in the UK and Germany has been done alone. There is something so special about being in nature by yourself. Great film, extremely well done and presented, a triumph!
Great to hear and thanks for the comment!
Looks like an incredibly peaceful and meditative experience. Awesome cinematography as well Harmen. Can't wait to check out the trip itinerary and book a trip for spring/summer!
Hope you enjoy it!
When you pick up your backpack - I bend under its weight... that's the power of your films. I love them
What an incredible opening scene!
Amazing timelapses! Great that you were able to catch so many wonderful landscape images in only one week! Thank you for sharing the beauty of Yosemite!
Thanks!
So beautiful. This made me cry...tears of joy, remembering my many backcountry treks in Yosemite. Thank you.
Thank you too!
Beautiful!!! I miss Yosemite so much!! So amazing
Mesmerizing perfection. Thank you
Falling in love watching this.Amazing!
Thanks!
BRAVO! For letting nature speak for itself! I would love to see your arrangement for the giant trees of Sequioa / Kings Canyon NP. High Sierra Trail or Rae Lakes Loop- maybe a future trip? Awesome storytelling and inspirational. Thank you!
Great suggestion! I would love to go back there some day
I loved the colorful moving clouds and the shooting stars! 💖🧡
You are amazing. I have no words beside that. Thank you for posting.
Dude, your work is top notch. Amazing quality, amazing hike, super inspiring. There are channels with way more subs but you have even more to offer in my opinion. Perhaps some offer some added cool drone photage but overall you're right up there in terms of quality and "entertainment".
Keep up the good work and wishing you great success with the channel.
Thanks for the feedback, very useful!
Couldn't agree more!
Drones are actually illegal in Yosemite and all national parks. If you see videos with people using them, please report them.
@@adamcam805 thanks Karen Trovao
One of the things I like about this content is the simplicity. Drone footage is fine, but I prefer to see what the hiker sees & hear what the hiker hears. These videos are perfect.
i simply LOVE these hikes. I've walked a few parts of them during our 2017 5 week visit of the States (coming from EU), with the climax in Idaho with the eclipse....
Amazing!
Amazing photography and editing ,these videos are pure art.
Simply beautiful, man!! Thanks for bringing us along!❤
Thank you for this amazing video, I'm bawling my eyes out because this is so beautiful. I hope I could explore the natures like you someday!
I wish you can! So beautiful! Thanks
I always loved these type of videos, especially for Yosemite ones, however; this one makes me so peaceful! That is the greatest video ever for Yosemite National park! Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks! Yosemite always has a special place in my heart. Been there so many times!
Thanks for this beautiful video! I enjoyed watching it a lot.
Thank you for this video. This is one of the best videos I have ever seen. This is incredible and will start planning my backpacking trip now. Thank you
Fantastic work, Harmen....amazing footage from one of my favorite places in the world. Makes me want to go back this year.
You should!
I’m so stressed at the moment. I wish i could just drop everything and go on an adventure like this. It would help a lot!
Beautiful video and cinematography
I appreciate for the video. It was inspiring. The cinematography was just a great reminder of how magnificent Yosemite is.