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Hey, and thank you. Yes, there have been groups that have watched my films and gone on the hikes. Most notably was Channel 3 here in Sacramento went on my Wapama Falls hike, and I was on the news about it. I'm not involved with any of the groups and currently wouldn't know. I just get messages sometimes about people doing the hikes and letting me know after the fact that they loved the experience.

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle thanks

The Triple Crown is awesome. Catalina Island is my favorite place to run. Yes, we normally show up the day or 2 before the race and stay a day after. Keep in mind Catalina Island Jacks up their hotel prices BIG time during these races. A hotel that would normally be $80 a night could be $300 or $400 a night. Book early! I'm already booked for the Avalon 50 miler in 2025. I got a hotel for about $270, and that's a steal during these races. Plus, factor in the boat ride round trip. It's a pricy endeavor but really worth the experience. There is camping on the island which is much cheaper. I've never done it, but I've had friends do it and say it's a good time. I made a film on the channel, like, 4 days in Catalina. It highlights things to do on the island and 2 places we stayed. If you have any more questions, ask away. The Triple Crown is a very memorable experience, and I highly recommend it. Cheers!

Thank you! The training continues 💪

I totally agree. I'd never do this again. I went back about a year ago to just go the the water hole by the bridge. I saw a truck coming my way and decided to go back and not even try. Extremely dangerous.

Awesome! Ya, we take ours everywhere. It's so big but SO comfy! We don't even use the sack, we just stuff it in the car 😂. Teton makes great stuff for sure.

Could be 🤷‍♂️

@SippyCupAdventures I didn't get it on film, but there was a touch of chaos at the river 🤣. A handful of folks were crossing next to us, out of frustration of having to wait. The problem is it was overhead deep there, so they all got drenched 🤣. I had zero clue about all the slow downs I'd encounter. Hopefully, my video can be valuable for those looking to run the race. I really loved this run. The single track was legit gnarly though, I did not like that section. I tried to run it, tripped, and almost fell down the hill. It was a good mile of about 6 inches to walk and not fall down this hill. Admittedly, I saw people sprint this section. This was definitely more of an adventure than a race for me. On to the next 🍻

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Yeah, not sure what race organizers are supposed to do. They love promoting their location, certainly, and the chance to just run, yet, they can't really change the footprint of these trails without city/county approval and all the red tape that goes with that.

@SippyCupAdventures I know. Personally I think they should stagger the start time. There was nearly 500 people starting at once. There was only 45 people in my race. If they would start each individual race 30 minutes apart There would be very little slow downs. I felt bad for the people turning around at the water only station. They not only got stuck in the beginning but had to now take on the back of the pack on their way back. Awesome event but they definitely could fix a few things. And the aid station at Henry Cowell's, why don't they move the aid station by the bathrooms and make that part of the course? That walk was a little ridiculous.

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle As I have mentioned before, I am an event planner, by trade and ALL of these little nuances drive me nuts! This is why you do these events, or, one reason why, in entering these, to see how organized they are, or not so you have a better idea if you're going to do them again. Of course, location has a lot to do with it. If you and your family have a good time, separate from the event, then a few miscues during the race are acceptable.

@SippyCupAdventures agreed. I will admit that after my first ultra (24 hours), I figured all races were put on with such high attention to detail and care. Now that I've done 6 ultras, I can say that most races seem thrown together. I don't know if it's a money issue or permits or laziness... the volunteers are always amazing, helpful, and really add to the enjoyment of the adventure. A lot of the issues in these events, to me, seem like easy fixes, but they don't get fixed. So far, my biggest complaint about these races is: #1 The aid station food sucks! I'm running for over 6 hours in the mountains, and you're feeding me snacks. How about real food. #2 bathrooms. For example, this race had 4 Porta pottys at the start. 500 people and only 4 toilets. Then the next toilet was 7 miles away. When you're constantly eating and drinking, you gotta go often. So my big things to fix in all these ultras are: better food, more porta pottys, put aid stations close to the bathroom, and write a brutally honest description of the course. Like, expect to be delayed 30 minutes in the beginning, at the river... with all that being said, I loved this run, I love these events. I'm sure it's a ton of work to put these on. There's definitely room for improvement. Maybe with ultras becoming more popular, we'll see some improvements.

I also grew up playing in these mountains as well. I remember they did this race and prior to being a runner, I thought it sounded so cool. Back then I said I'd never be able to run that far in the mountains. This was so much fun for me, despite being so close to dnf'ing 🫣. I'm glad you enjoyed following me along and seeing the trails, river... this was on a weekend and I'll say maybe the busiest I've ever seen the river! The whole stretch of it had people.

Thanks, Jeff! I was very unaware of all the slow downs. I was so impressed and inspired by those 50k runners in this race. Despite the hold ups, they ran a great race! They must've been running 6 minute miles when they could. I ran everything runnable, I gotta work on my speed 🤣. In the film, when I talk about not being the fastest... that was a pep talk I was giving myself. I felt like I wasn't good enough to be out there. I knew a positive attitude would get me to that finish. I reminded myself to have fun, no matter what happened. And I did, I had a ton of fun. I grew as a person on this one. Something these ultras gift us; to know more about ourselves and how to be better. The journey continues. Hope your training is going well. On to the next adventure 👊💥

@charliewollertz Dude! There are so many spots I lost time at. I still can't believe how far away the bathrooms were 🤯. When I realized I got lost, I thought I wouldn't make the cut off. I had to run faster more than planned to make up time. The 50k field was fast runners! I found out if I was in the 30k I would've podiumed my age group. Goes to show how fast those 50k runners were and how tough the course is. Very impressive athletes.

@charliewollertz yes, a 31-mile line 🤣. The other 50k runners that got fast times seemed not real to me, so fast! I ran everything I could. The top runners were like 10 miles ahead of me! I got down on myself about it but then told myself not to compare and enjoy what I'm able to do. It was a fun race and I didn't fall once! 🤣

@chrisreal22 Thank you! I had a ton of fun running this despite getting so behind on time. On to the next adventure 🤙 🍻

@@maryanneparsons5242 Thank you 😊. Missed you guys! Next time

@@maryanneparsons5242 Thank you 😊. Missed you guys! Next time

@@wk633 Awesome. It's an amazing adventure out there 🤙

It really is confusing.

@SippyCupAdventures 🤣. I know, this was supposed to be my redemption run! 2 dnf's in a row 🙄. It's all good, though. I'm throwing myself into this Ultra world and learning really fast. If I had pacers to keep me company, I would've kept going. I was just plain lonely, something I never considered being an issue. I learned. I'll have my redemption run soon. Also, the 48-hour ultra at Whitney Ranch is so much fun, and I'll finally get my 100-mile belt buckle. I seriously don't get how people can solo run a mountain 100. It gets extremely lonely. Next time I'm getting pacers.

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle I mean, we will join you. Do they have golf carts available? 😂

@@SippyCupAdventures 🤣

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle let us know when the Whitney 48-hour Ultra is.

Someday, I do plan on doing that race. I wanna get a touch more experience under my belt first. It definitely looks like an epic race.

It's 240miles of blood sweat and pain but there is no feeling like making it to that line

Thanks, Jeff! I almost didn't make this one because I dnf'd, again... I had a lot of people pushing for me to make it, to show my struggle to 100 miles. I really wasn't expecting to get so bored and lonely. Next time I'll definitely have pacers to keep me company. I can't wait for my next run. I need a redemption race! Hope your training is going well.

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle I am so glad you made this video. People need to see the struggle. It happens to everyone. It is the way we grow and improve. It seems as though most people only highlight the victories. I think it is valuable to share the struggles as well because it is bound to happen to everyone eventually if they are pushing themselves.

Feels good to be back. Now I gotta keep it going.

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle You could've kept it going but didn't tell a friend 🤷‍♂

🤣. I prefer breweries over bars.

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle 🤣as longs as they have wings 🤣

@maryanneparsons5242 agreed. I know now I need pacers for this kinda race. I don't know how people do these solo.

Thank you 😊 🙏

Websites say yes, you can. However, I've never fished there, so I'm not 100% sure.

Yes! I bought this one and love it. No issues and I've clocked 100s of miles on it and still going strong. Amazon.com : Sunny Health & Fitness Performance Treadmill Features Auto Incline, Dedicated Speed Buttons, Double Deck Technology, Digital Performance Display with BMI Calculator and Pulse Sensors : Sports & Outdoors www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01NCUO4E9?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Thank you so much!

Hey, I did! Here is the film where I documented my experience and possibilities of what was going on that day. ua-cam.com/video/7-8xva62iZw/v-deo.html

Hey! I think it was June. Currently (July), I've read this time of year is still a good time to go. Bring lots of water and sunscreen

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle I might be visiting that place soon, hopefully it's not too hot

Hey! Thanks for sharing. Wrights Lake is awesome, and I plan on doing this hike again and making it to the waters. We have a little place in Santa Cruz, and I've done filming up there. I've been in that bigfoot museum, as I am a fan of the topic. I do think Bigfoot might be a thing. My mind is open to it. I've had 2 strange experiences that I've had. 1 was when we were camping at Big Basin near Santa Cruz. Late at night, I woke up, and it was WIERD! It felt like I was in a soundproof room, but we were outside in the forest. Have you heard of the OZ effect before? That's what this was, ZERO sound. In the distance, I heard a howl. Minutes later, sound returned to the forest, I'll never forget it. 2 I was hiking in the Santa Cruz mountains. I felt like I was being watched. I heard a strange animal sound and then a freaking massive log got thrown at me! It must have weighed 40lbs. It hit a tree next to me and practically disintegrated from the force. I still have no clue how it happened. It didn't fall, it had to of been thrown. I hiked outta there. I don't hike there alone anymore. Who knows. It's definitely interesting. Cheers!

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Thanks for responding. Very interesting. Funny thing... after our original visit to Cowell, we liked it so much that we relocated to Lompico, Felton, CA. My wife does 8+hour hikes in the area, and I try to get in a hike with her now and again, but not for the distances she goes on her own. In our 10 years in the area, I haven't seen or heard evidence of Bigfoot outside the Bigfoot museum. On the other hand, that day at the museum, they had a map of the area, and there were fairly recent pins on the map to indicate evidence right in the area of Lompico where I live. I ride my motorcycle out Zayante to Bear Creek Road to get to work in San Jose, and my trip out is in the dark. So far I've seen nothing out of the ordinary, and since I'm on a motorcycle I'm watching fairly closely for deer and other wildlife. Between my wife and I, if Bigfoot likes the roads and the trails, one of us should eventually encounter evidence of one. Personally, I hope it doesn't happen. If they really exist, they sound about as lovable as an angry grizzly.

ps: We've hiked in Big Basin a few time, and we ride our motorcycle through there a couple times a month. But I've never been there at night. I took China Grade exactly 1 time, and it was really early, and very creepy. Felt like I was being watched, a creepy feeling I've never had in the park, otherwise.

That's the best way to see a mountain lion, from a car. I still have yet to see one, and I'm out in the forest all the time. They're sneaky for sure.

That's what I've been told. I need to get better at identifying plants and animals.

I've read that June is still a good time to see good water flow. Bring lots of water!!! Sunscreen... the granite rocks along the hike reflect the sun and heat. It's very exposed. Though a short hike, this will dehydrate you and expose you to lots of sun/heat. So water water water and of course electrolytes so you can fuel your body back from the sweating. I didn't wear Sunscreen and burned pretty good. This is an amazing adventure!! My favorite waterfall! Hope you have an amazing trip 🤙

My favorite waterfall! It's an amazing experience. The local news saw my video and did a whole story about it. Awesome adventure! You should definitely check it out 🤙

Thank you! I highly recommend this run, it's an awesome 50 miler for many reasons. I'll be back next year 🤙. The climbs are legit. My watch showed 8,100' of climbing. In 2 days I'm running my first 100 miler 💯. Maybe I'll see you in the next Avalon 50. Cheers!

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle sounds like a tough course! It looked gorgeous in your video, I’m going to see what else I can find on UA-cam showing this course. First 100 miler though, that’s badass! Good luck man. I’m running my first official marathon in San Diego on Sunday. I’m really looking forward to it

The river being so close, that's good thinking. That could be causing the strange vibrations... I've had a lot of people message me that they have indeed felt vibrations and a sense of uneasiness out there. Either way it's an awesome location to hike. Thank you for the kind words 🙌

Thank you! Awesome! It's such an amazing place to paddle. The water is so clear! Have fun 😊

It was a beautiful course but SO brutal. That's what I'm saying, another experience to learn many more things about Ultras. On to the next challenge. 🍻