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Mike Bloomenfeld
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Приєднався 17 січ 2013
It’s the beauty that fills me with wonder
It’s the stillness that fills me with peace - Robert Service
“Going to the mountains is like going home” - John Muir
“I wander through the forest
where the trees have leaves of prisms
that break the light in colors
that no one knows the names of” - Carol King
“Out here is living life to the fullest.” - anon
“I’d rather wake up in the middle of nowhere
than any city on earth.” - Steve McQueen
“In the desert there is always time enough and room enough.” - Mary Austin
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.” - Robert Frost
It’s the stillness that fills me with peace - Robert Service
“Going to the mountains is like going home” - John Muir
“I wander through the forest
where the trees have leaves of prisms
that break the light in colors
that no one knows the names of” - Carol King
“Out here is living life to the fullest.” - anon
“I’d rather wake up in the middle of nowhere
than any city on earth.” - Steve McQueen
“In the desert there is always time enough and room enough.” - Mary Austin
“The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.” - Robert Frost
Timeless Big Sur and Ventana Wilderness Adventure
A short Redwoods adventure in Big Sur. Opted to take the old coastal stage road from Bixby Bridge to Molera SP trail camp. It crawls over scenic hills and thru deep redwood gulches. Ocean views and white knuckles. Next day hiked the Bobcat trail following the river to legendary Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP to spend the night enveloped in the deep groves. Lunch at Big Sur Inn gives new meaning to lunch ‘in’ the river. Slept cowboy style in a giant grove watching the trees darken and then open its portal to the stars. Next day explored the park, the homestead, the gorge and swimming and dunking the crystal river. Many people in the park on/in the river but the joy was palpable. Returned hike to Molera camp equally refreshing.
Part 2: Tassajara Hot springs deep in the Ventana Wilderness.
Ventana wilderness, Tassajara hot springs, Hearst Hunting Lodge, battle tanks, oh my. After some mellow hiking at Big Sur, I secured a day pass to the Zen meditation center at Tassajara Hot Springs deep in the wilderness. The 17-mile forest service road from Carmel valley is difficult and scenic if you have the courage to take your eyes off the road. After I got blissed out in the plunge pools and creek I floated down the road to a random camp for the night. Recalling several interesting conversations with guests and practitioners I drifted off to sleep with the coyote chorus.
Next I took the Jolon road which runs through the massive and remote Fort Hunter Liggett garrison to William Randolph Hearst’s hunting lodge. Designed by Julia Morgan c1929, the massive hacienda is open to the public as a hotel and transient officer’s quarters. Unfortunately, I didn’t have reservations and was turned away by the military police. Fortunately, it was weekend so there were no active battle tank maneuvers. The Jolon-Nacimiento road to the coast was closed so I slowly turned homeward.
Part 2: Tassajara Hot springs deep in the Ventana Wilderness.
Ventana wilderness, Tassajara hot springs, Hearst Hunting Lodge, battle tanks, oh my. After some mellow hiking at Big Sur, I secured a day pass to the Zen meditation center at Tassajara Hot Springs deep in the wilderness. The 17-mile forest service road from Carmel valley is difficult and scenic if you have the courage to take your eyes off the road. After I got blissed out in the plunge pools and creek I floated down the road to a random camp for the night. Recalling several interesting conversations with guests and practitioners I drifted off to sleep with the coyote chorus.
Next I took the Jolon road which runs through the massive and remote Fort Hunter Liggett garrison to William Randolph Hearst’s hunting lodge. Designed by Julia Morgan c1929, the massive hacienda is open to the public as a hotel and transient officer’s quarters. Unfortunately, I didn’t have reservations and was turned away by the military police. Fortunately, it was weekend so there were no active battle tank maneuvers. The Jolon-Nacimiento road to the coast was closed so I slowly turned homeward.
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Sierra Grab Bag June ‘24
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Random picts and video from a few weeks exploring trails and lakes in the majestic eastern sierra from base camp in mammoth lakes basin.
Lost Horse Wilderness - Joshua Tree National Park
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Hiking the Lost Horse gold mine trail in Joshua tree national Park. It’s about 7 miles with connecting trails to Ryan Ranch ruins and Geology Road. No water sources. I started late and opted to spend the night (with a wilderness permit) cowboy camping along the trail under the stars. Great wide views of Pinto basin and both Mt San Jacinto and San Gorgonio showed their snowy peaks.
Whitewater & Mission Creek Preserves
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Whitewater Preserve is surrounded by Mt San Gorgonio’s Sand to Snow National Monument and includes the year-round Whitewater River and a seven mile wilderness trail connects to Mission Creek Preserve drainage. The canyon has a robust population of bighorn sheep, deer, rattlesnakes, and bear, and is an important wildlife corridor between the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. I frequently...
Marble Canyon Overnight in Death Valley National Park
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I got my permit approved to hike the gorgeous Cottonwood-Marble Canyon in Death Valley. I planned a 27mile counter clockwise Loop that starts near Stovepipe Wells. Was supposed to be 3 - 4 days lizard backpack. There are several springs for water avail on trail. No cell service. There’s a legendary wild band of white palominos resident occasionally in the upper canyon. I saw signs of their graz...
June Lake Loop - Rush Creek Trail
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Rush Creek trail in the June Loop area rises up along the mountain wall over Silver lake and passes near horsetail falls. The trail climbs gently and crosses a 500 ft stairs/railcart alignment (Yikes!) to Agnew and Gem and many other alpine lakes. The sierra range - though wild and beautiful - is both a recreational playground and an engineering marvel of power generation, water storage and min...
Hot Springs Hunting
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Hot springs hunting in the Mammoth Caldera. Mammoth Mountain is a popular ski and all year recreational area - and classified an active volcano. The caldera is about 50 miles wide and 75 miles long. There are many signs and sites of geological volcanic activity from gaseous fumaroles to hot creeks and springs. It is spectacularly beautiful mix of alpine mountain lakes, wilderness and river bise...
Pine Canyon Climb & Hike
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Our climbing instructor Mike (we were 3 Mikes!) chose Pine Creek Canyon for its big rock walls and easy access from our camp. We drove up and “wowed” at the beauty of the place as we drove deeper into the valley. It was hard physically but after harnessing in I became thrilled by my ascent. It felt intimate to be exploring the big granite wall. The Sierra never disappoints. The scenery left me ...
Fossil Falls & ‘Burro’ Schmidt’s Tunnel
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-I’d noticed the old sign to Henry “Burro” Schmidt’s historic mine tunnel as we barreled past on ca14 to the Sierra - or heard about it elsewhere. Way back in remote Last Chance Canyon desert wilderness. Driving was a bit of a challenge, some deep sands and rocky sections but with good signs, aired down tires and a tracking map app I only got lost once briefly. Spent the night camped at the tun...
Storyboarding Fun “Into The Alabama Hills”
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Preset storyboards for previewing movies.
Casa Diablo Road from Benton Crossing to Pleasant Valley
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Casa Diablo road south from Benton Crossing to Pleasant Valley. 27 miles of lonely and beautiful scenery and volcanic tablelands. Follows the unseen Owens River gorge and magnificent distant views of the White Mountains and the Sierra Nevada. CAUTION: Deep sand, Seasonally closures, No services. PERSONAL AND VEHICLE SELF RESCUE GEAR REQUIRED.
Bishop Pass
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Hiking few miles on the Bishop Pass trail from South Lake. Staying at Four Jefferys camp and visit to Aspendell village.
Little Lakes Valley
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The magnificent Little Lakes Valley and Mono Pass trail to Ruby Lake. Rock Creek canyon Mosquito Flat trailhead.
Winter Adventure in Eastern Sierra and Death Valley
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Winter Adventure in Eastern Sierra and Death Valley
California Poppy Super Bloom 2O19 (Off Limits 2023)
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An amazing phenomenon of nature explodes on miles of hillsides with golden poppy flowers and millions of short lived “Painted Lady” butterflies. There will be other possible sites all over the state this spring because of the wet winter weather. Unfortunately Walker Canyon in Lake Elsinore will be off limits because of crowds and accidents. You could be fined or arrested.
Winter Adventures in the Eastern Sierra, Trona Pinnacles, Death Valley, Super Snowy Mammoth Lakes
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Winter Adventures in the Eastern Sierra, Trona Pinnacles, Death Valley, Super Snowy Mammoth Lakes
Storyboard : Winter Adventuring in the Eastern Sierra, Trona Pinnacles and Death Valley
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Storyboard : Winter Adventuring in the Eastern Sierra, Trona Pinnacles and Death Valley
Crystal Cove SP Overnight Hike From Beach to Home
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Crystal Cove SP Overnight Hike From Beach to Home
The trail up to majestic Crystal Crag Spire and Alpine Lake in Mammoth Lakes Basin California
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The trail up to majestic Crystal Crag Spire and Alpine Lake in Mammoth Lakes Basin California
Saddlebag Lake to Greenstone Lake (Twenty Lakes)
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Saddlebag Lake to Greenstone Lake (Twenty Lakes)
Kings Canyon National Park: Roads End to Charlotte Falls
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Kings Canyon National Park: Roads End to Charlotte Falls
Kings Canyon NP: Roads End to Charlottes Falls
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Kings Canyon NP: Roads End to Charlottes Falls
Convict Lake loop illustrated trail map in the Sierra.
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Convict Lake loop illustrated trail map in the Sierra.
Mammoth Lakes illustrated trail map hike from Twin lakes waterfall to Lake Mamie and Lake McClure
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Mammoth Lakes illustrated trail map hike from Twin lakes waterfall to Lake Mamie and Lake McClure
What a nice content
@@EmmanuelStones-f4c Thank you
@@mikesadventures Welcome buh I was wondering why your views are low
Enjoyed the trip, thanks for sharing❗️
Glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful photo of Saddlebag Lake ❗️
3;15 Look at that geology!! day and night temperature???
Yes, that was a monumental uplift of some kind. Very intriguing. I’ve never seen any geology quite like it.
that kind of ground is hard on tires. we pack TWO spares for the wild hot springs in BC, and a repair kit, AND a compressor assist, two battery vehicles, blah blah blah. the BC Canada WILD hot springs are on another level. Some are only known to locals and are NOT in the book (which is pretty out of date).
Great video, Mike! Went to death valley for the first time two weeks ago - absolutely stunning.
Way to go, Mike! Great adventures from you, as usual.
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WOnderful photos!
awesome picstures of the sierra mountains by the way
hi mike , where in eastern sierra were u camping?
Trip was in February from Trona Pinnacles to Death Valley then up to snowy Mammoth Lakes. Dispersed camp and hikes in DV, Tuttle BLM camp Lone Pine, Pleasant valley Pit camp near Bishop & few others.
@@mikesadventures thats awesome, thanks for sharing ur camp stays. so beautiful man! keep living it!
Oops. Meant to comment using our TheAdventureTravelers UA-cam channel, not the one below. Great video, once again. :-)
Mike, Beautiful video! Thanks so much for making this. My wife and I just hiked this trail last month in October. Perfect time to hike. Your video brought back a lot of great memories. Thanks again! Michael & Melissa
do you need a permit or can i just camp there. I saw on the website that you choose your own site once at the campground so I don't really think you would need a permit. I may be wrong tho?
You need a permit, about $24 online. Both Mora Ridge camps have about 25 sites with picnic tables. Chose your own. Weekdays are empty.
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That's great thank you for the pictures hugs
Do you have a nice campground you can suggest on orange county? Thanks.
Crystal cove state park has three dry hike-in camps and one car/tent near the beach. Reservations online. Advise Deer camp which has shade. Moro camps are great views but very exposed and very hot, no cover. Carry water and electrolytes avoid hypothermia.
@@mikesadventures i know, I just camped at lower moro. I think Deer canyon is further.
Great and thorough tour of the area! I appreciate the effort you put into this. Well done!
Can we park at the visitor center parking lot? That day use camping are was full @12 pm.
Yes. You can park at the visitor center. There’s a trail connection to the Moro Canyon trailhead. Carry water, hat and sunscreen.
How long of a hike was this to get to your camp? Was there ocean views?
Hi, I think it took about 2 hours to hike up the hill to Upper Moro Camp. There are distant ocean views, 360 degree all around and great sunsets. Beware it’s a dry campground, ***carry lot’s of water.***. It’s also very exposed, there is no shade and dangerously hot in summer. Deer Camp is farther away by a few miles but offers shade trees but no water and no views except stars.
@@mikesadventures was there a ranger station to get water on the way up or near the camp?
No. There is only water (and showers) at the Beach car camp parking trailhead where most backpackers start. There’s no water from the two Moro camps or Deer Camp for 5 to 6 miles until Willow Trailhead on El Toro road. The water spigot at Willow TH is hidden in the bushes by the Rangers trailer. Bring hydration electrolytes for your drinking water. Enjoy.
Thank you, Mike! Very helpful 🙂👍
Very nice clip, thank you for sharing!
You really had some great views out there! Don't know about taking a shower at a waterfall... Too cold for me... 😁 Greetings from Belgium! Kaat
All so Lovely! nothing like refreshment after miles of hiking, that cool running water looks SO refreshing!
Gorgeous
Beautiful views! Awesome to see the ski spots... Thanks!
Very nice shots and scenery!
A well presented film and narrative. Much appreciation for all the work you put into editing.
Thanks Al. Please stay in touch.
Grandpa, this is fantastic. I always love your videos so much. Your filming and editing style, your commentary, and the best part: it feels like I've come along with you. I'm so glad that all went well and that you had a safe and amazing trip. I'm so excited seeing this and knowing we will have countless adventures starting in almost less than 18 days! Sending much love.
Great video. Cool that you saw some goats!
Pat 1 of a week long backpacking and exploring adventure. Part 2 is hiking and camping in Joshua Tree National Park.
Love this video! I am going there today. Thank you 🙏
This was a solo hike and climb to the peak of 13,500 ft Mt San Gorgonio. The highest peak in SoCal. I was very fortunate because the devastating 2020 forest fires began within a few days of my exit.
is this a first come, first serve campsite, or do have to make a reservation online?
Online and then you pick a spot when you get there
thank you for sharing! beautiful spots and appreciate your expertise in film!
Patricia Wells-Wright it’s a pleasure to share this wonderful scenery with you.
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Laurel canyon - Willow Road trail is a three mile Loop starting from the Willow staging trailhead off Laguna Canyon Road SR133. It explores into the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and is one of the few trail with some tree cover part of the way.