Alexandra Jean
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The BEST campsite in the Rockies? Solo camping, alpine lakes, & beautiful drives in Rocky Mountain
Hey y'all! In this video I make my last stop on my roadtrip tour of all 4 Colorado national parks: Rocky Mountain National Park! I stay at an incredible walk-to campsite in the Aspenglen Campground, do some scary mountainside driving on Trail Ridge Road, see a ton of wildlife, and hike to the stunning alpine lake Sky Pond.
Gear I use for my adventures:
- Chair: amzn.to/4ePXGW3
- Lights for tent: amzn.to/4dBu4Lh
- Backpacking Tent: amzn.to/3XTYZwh
- Sleeping bag: amzn.to/3TXVML3
- Sleeping pad: amzn.to/47QmHOJ
- Pillow: amzn.to/3NeV9cm
- Backpack: amzn.to/4gTuOhG
- Bear vault: amzn.to/3YaXLyc
- Bear spray: amzn.to/4esZTa9
- Satellite Communicator: amzn.to/3XVCJlE
- Headlamp: amzn.to/3YeiPEc
- Lantern: amzn.to/3NcRdZB
- Titanium mug: amzn.to/3zXsw06
- Lightweight pot w/ lid: amzn.to/3zBjWEp
- Backpacking stove: amzn.to/4eKSxzf
- Water filter: amzn.to/4ev8Hwa
- Shoulder strap water bottle holder: amzn.to/3ZLgth8
- Pour over coffee: amzn.to/4dxotFI
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00:00 let's get going
00:25 Aspenglen Campground
02:47 Moose!!
03:08 Scary mountain driving
04:12 amazing views
05:25 dinnertime
06:15 more moose at dusk
06:37 night at camp
07:06 hiking to Sky Pond
09:34 elk!!!
09:50 unbelievable: nothing went wrong
10:57 see y'all soon!
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Відео

Black Canyon of the Gunnison Solo Adventure | Unbelievable Sunset & Hiking!
Переглядів 6316 годин тому
Hey y'all! This is part 5 of 6 of my Colorado National Parks road trip series. In this video I spend less than 24 hours in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. I camp in the South Rim Campground (which was lovely btw), do some hiking, and see an epic sunset. Thanks for watching! Gear I use for my adventures: - Chair: amzn.to/4ePXGW3 - Lights for tent: amzn.to/4dBu4Lh - Backpacking Tent: ...
The most stunning hike in Colorado?! Wild car camping and hiking Blue Lakes
Переглядів 38214 днів тому
Hey y'all! I'm Alexandra, a photographer and solo adventure lover from Pittsburgh. In this video I continue my round-Colorado road trip with a stop at the Blue Lakes Trail area. I spend a night boondocking in my Honda Element, and then head off to hike the trail, which was absolutely breathtaking!
How to spend a day in Mesa Verde National Park | Petroglyphs, cliff dwellings & hiking
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I always wish I had more time, but in this video I made the most out of less than 24 hours to spend in Mesa Verde National Park. I took a ranger-guided tour of the Cliff Palace dwelling, took some beautiful drives, explored more relics from the Ancestral Pueblo people, hiked to see some incredible Petroglyphs, and camped in my Honda Element at Morefield Campground. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Love letter...
Solo in the Sand Dunes... backpacking 2 nights in the OTHERWORLDLY Great Sand Dunes National Park
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Hey y'all! This was such a fun one to make, so I hope you enjoyed it too. In this video I started my round-Colorado road trip at the Great Sand Dunes National Park, where I spent two nights backpacking on the Sand Ramp Trail, camping at the Escape Dunes backcountry site, and then I backpacked into the dunes backcountry (with a day hike at Zapata Falls on the way). It truly was magical and other...
I drove cross-country on a solo road trip: 1,300 miles in 2 days and Honda Element car camping
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Hey y'all! This video is the first in my Colorado road trip series. In this chapter I take on the drive from Pittsburgh to Colorado in just two days. I car camp in my beloved Honda Element with a super simple no-build setup. And I check out some sights along the way even checking one more national park off my list: St. Louis' Gateway Arch. 00:00 hi! here's the plan 00:30 how to survive a long d...
I went backpacking alone in the East's most unique wilderness | Dolly Sods in West Virginia
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This trip had a lot of firsts for me! It was my first 'choose your own adventure' type of backpacking trip, first time sleeping in a tent on the ground (not in a shelter) while backpacking, first time backpacking solo outside of Pennsylvania. Thanks for coming along with me! Gear featured in this video: - Tent: amzn.to/4dpUL5T - Sleeping bag liner: amzn.to/49mQ0bh - Sleeping pad: amzn.to/3WwNrh...
My Dog's First Backpacking Trip! | Solo in the Laurel Highlands
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Hey y'all! I'm Alexandra, a Pittsburgh-based photographer who loves spending time alone in the outdoors. In this video I take my dog Hattie on her first ever backpacking trip! We do a 5-mile section of the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail in Western Pennsylvania from the northern terminus of the trail to the Rt. 56 Decker Ave. shelter area. The gear I use and love: - Portable espresso maker: amzn....
Primitive camping, kayaking in the Florida summer heat | Paynes Prairie Preserve & Silver Springs
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Hey y'all! I'm Alexandra, a Pittsburgh-based photographer who loves spending time in the outdoors, often solo! In this video come along with me as I spend 48 hours in North Central Florida. I camp, bike, and hike in Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park all while looking for wild bison and horses. And then I take a glass bottom boat tour and kayak in Silver Springs State Park.
Three Days Backpacking Alone in the Birthplace of the Oil Industry | Oil Creek's Gerard Hiking Trail
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Hey y'all! I'm Alexandra, a Pittsburgh-based photographer who loves spending time alone in the outdoors. In this video come along with me as I spend three days and two nights solo backpacking on the Gerard Hiking Trail in Oil Creek State Park in Oil City, Pa. Over the course of 34 miles, I explore the beautiful nature in this region and the historical remnants of the oil boom of the 1860s. The ...
First Solo Winter Backpacking Trip | Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Overnighter | Solo Female
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I'm a photographer living in Pittsburgh, and I love to spend my free time in the outdoors. In this video I go on my first ever solo backpacking trip and my first time spending the night outside in the winter. I hike about 14 miles total from Ohiopyle, PA to the Bidwell shelter area on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. My budget backpacking gear: - 0° sleeping bag: amzn.to/3SwPwbC - Sleeping ba...

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  • @CaptainKedah
    @CaptainKedah 12 годин тому

    Beautiful Legs 🦵

  • @arthurschwarz3359
    @arthurschwarz3359 21 годину тому

    Cool video

  • @philipclark3922
    @philipclark3922 День тому

    Wonderful scenery as always.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens День тому

    What a episode! Atmosphere and your editing are always flawless! Absolutely epic!

  • @paranorml1
    @paranorml1 День тому

    Beautiful video! It's is not easy to get good spots at the parks these days. Trips that are "trouble free" are worth much more than views. I hope you enjoyed my home state! 😎

    • @AlexandraVenture
      @AlexandraVenture 3 години тому

      Thank you! That’s so true. And I really did, I’m already thinking about a return trip!

  • @adrenalinemadness3340
    @adrenalinemadness3340 3 дні тому

    The hobby lobby 5mm EVA density foam is one great alternative to use as window covers

  • @luccic6119
    @luccic6119 6 днів тому

    beautiful as always ! im definitely putting this park on my bucket list 🤩🤩🤩

  • @Hikingin70sshorts
    @Hikingin70sshorts 6 днів тому

    Alex, you deserve someone to enjoy these special places with you. Thats my prayer for you.

  • @philipclark3922
    @philipclark3922 6 днів тому

    You find some lovely places, Love from the uk

  • @KhurshidsChannel
    @KhurshidsChannel 7 днів тому

    Your video was truly beautiful and inspiring. As a fellow creator, I appreciate the effort you put into it. 👍2

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 7 днів тому

    Lovely episode, you definitely know how to make enjoyable content! Shots are nicely framed as always! Oh, 850 years old is truly remarkable!

  • @barryh16354
    @barryh16354 12 днів тому

    I’m a local and I know the Gerard Trail well. That .62 mile stretch you spoke of on the park map is very inaccurate. It’s closer to 1.5 or more miles. By doing the Swinging Bridge cutoff, you missed the northern part of the trail loop. That’s where Drake Well Park and Museum are located. (Titusville). They tell the story of the oil boom in 1859. Check it out next time you’re hiking up here. The oil derricks at Benninghoff Tableau are iconic. It’s an amazing view of them across that valley. Great video!

  • @user-yh9jv8il9l
    @user-yh9jv8il9l 13 днів тому

    “I didn’t bring a knife” ?????

  • @wwimley
    @wwimley 19 днів тому

    What a beautiful place!

  • @philipclark3922
    @philipclark3922 19 днів тому

    Hi , watching on a Sunday evening from the uk another lovely video, stay safe on your travels

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 20 днів тому

    This looks and feels just majestic! Spectacular episode, that bird sound was a bit spooky 😄

  • @silaslutjohann1530
    @silaslutjohann1530 20 днів тому

    Alexandra do you have a pee toilet in your car?

  • @douglazorick
    @douglazorick 23 дні тому

    Nicely produced video!

  • @noelbiesecker
    @noelbiesecker Місяць тому

    I had an Element for about 15 years. Ended up with over 350K miles on it when I finally got rid of it for a Jeep Renegade. The road noise was pretty bad in the Element but it was a good vehicle. I'm enjoying your adventures so keep them coming.

  • @wwimley
    @wwimley Місяць тому

    This is a wonderful video! Mesa Verde is a magical place.

  • @Hikewithsammich
    @Hikewithsammich Місяць тому

    Love this video! Colorado is where my soul lives and thrives. ❤ I often drive 12 hours from Oklahoma to Colorado to hike and backpack. Glad you had an amazing adventure.

  • @Hikewithsammich
    @Hikewithsammich Місяць тому

    Just found your channel. Love your videos and commentary. The part of this one where you talked about fear and letting it inform you but doing it anyway was powerful. Over the last year I started solo backpacking and it's been so incredibly freeing and empowering. I've always wanted to do it but have always held back because of fear. No more! Watch out world.

  • @trentcarbino921
    @trentcarbino921 Місяць тому

    All of that has to be a great experience. I can't get past my fear of being attacked by a bear or I would do it. I know the odds are in my favor but I'll just keep watching videos like yours instead.

  • @sharrison3974
    @sharrison3974 Місяць тому

    Also watching from the UK - thanks so much for showing the amazing cliff houses and petroglyphs.

  • @philipclark3922
    @philipclark3922 Місяць тому

    Hi from the UK, lovely video and great scenery .

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Місяць тому

    What a unique scenery, some shots looks simply unreal! Absolutely beautiful 👏👏

  • @luccic6119
    @luccic6119 Місяць тому

    6:21 what a beautiful photo! you are so talented❤

  • @paranorml1
    @paranorml1 Місяць тому

    Nice video! 😃If you get the chance to visit more of Colorado (after the National Parks), consider "The Canyon of the Ancients" National Monument (Puebloan Culture) the largest concentration of archeological sites in all of North America!

    • @AlexandraVenture
      @AlexandraVenture Місяць тому

      Thank you! I’m already itching to plan another trip, so I’ll add that to my list!

  • @andyb3029
    @andyb3029 Місяць тому

    What an incredible place to backpack and explore. Do you have an Instagram? I'd love to follow your photography.

  • @philipclark3922
    @philipclark3922 Місяць тому

    Wonderful scenery, wonderful video, live your dreams.

  • @olddudeonthetrail72
    @olddudeonthetrail72 Місяць тому

    Wow! What a cool experience. Masterfully filmed. Congrats on the chair. I tell ya, I can't do without mine. It's a game-changer in terms of helping me rest and refresh whenever I take a break, and of course at the end of the day. Being able to lean back makes all the difference.

  • @AminaJLight
    @AminaJLight Місяць тому

    Beautiful video. Beautiful site and just grateful you took the time to show us. Keep it up.

  • @paranorml1
    @paranorml1 Місяць тому

    Well done video! 😃 I have lived here in Colorado for 44 years, and only visited the Dunes for the first time this year..... it is definitely a cool vibe and experience there. Lots to explore in this state! Keep up the adventure! 😎

  • @davidcieslak4853
    @davidcieslak4853 Місяць тому

    Love the video! Just recently started backpacking. Oil creek was my first as also being from pgh area. Been to the dunes never camped there. Must go back. Keep up the awesome content!!!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Місяць тому

    Simply outstanding solo adventure! Your content is always so captivating and simply incredible! Bravo 👌👌

  • @wwimley
    @wwimley Місяць тому

    This was really fun to watch!

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower Місяць тому

    You guys did great

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower Місяць тому

    Perfect

  • @russgilbertson8689
    @russgilbertson8689 Місяць тому

    I love Americana, its Great.

  • @ElaineBohatch
    @ElaineBohatch Місяць тому

    Love your videos. I had not heard of this trail before and now would love to try it. Also appreciate the anxiety comments it helps to know I’m not alone with those feelings!

  • @ElaineBohatch
    @ElaineBohatch Місяць тому

    Love your comments about solo travel, backpacking and safety!! Wishing you a great trip and can’t wait for next video!!

  • @donnaemmett6304
    @donnaemmett6304 Місяць тому

    Saw your post in the Honda Element Camping & Overland group and subscribed . Great video, looking forward to watching the others!

  • @davidau112709
    @davidau112709 Місяць тому

    Thank you for taking us along with you on this awesome journey. People have no idea how much work it actually takes to record and edit footage, all while enjoying the adventure!

  • @michaeljames6934
    @michaeljames6934 Місяць тому

    Incredible! I can’t wait to see what’s next!

  • @Daragon525
    @Daragon525 Місяць тому

    Great editing!!

  • @philipclark3922
    @philipclark3922 Місяць тому

    Beautiful video

  • @marcopasten770
    @marcopasten770 Місяць тому

    Very nice video I would be cheering you up all the way from California🎉

  • @sohocandle
    @sohocandle Місяць тому

    You gave me courage !!!!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Місяць тому

    What a stunning episode!!! In this episode shots are so diverse and simply beautiful! You definitely know how to create enjoyable ambiance! 👌

  • @NeeNeeMarie77
    @NeeNeeMarie77 Місяць тому

    Aww she's adorable and did so good!