Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad you like my videos. This hike was tough in places but completely worth the effort. Absolutely gorgeous every step of the way. And it was my cousin Michelles very first backpacking trip! She's a tough lady with a military background so I knew she could do it. You can see the smiles on her face in the video that show how much she enjoyed it. Happy trails Cynthia! Thanks again for watching.
i guess im randomly asking but does any of you know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow lost my password. I would love any tips you can give me!
@Jacoby Arlo i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im trying it out now. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
You are correct! Day three following the Middle Fork was gorgeous but there were a few areas in the second half that were quite the bushwhack. Three different sections, if I remember correctly, that were like a jungle. Nothing too bad though. Just slower progress. Scratched up legs. But nothing dangerous or difficult. And the good news is that the trail crews had a large trail maintenance outpost at Simpson Meadow and their mission was to clean up the entire area in all directions. So it should be clear sailing next season!
@@bisonic1 Loops are very convenient and this one was a beauty. The nice part is that you can cut it short if you are limited and head down to Roads End via Paradise Valley. Or, if you have more time than we did you can do the complete 150 (ish) mile FULL loop, both north and south sections. (we only did the North Loop section). You can also start and finish from the EAST side of the Sierras at a number of beautiful passes. Kearsarge, or Bishop. Thank you for watching my video! Happy trails to you and your wife!
Yes sir. But that would also depend on if it was an above average snow year and if your experience matched some of the environmental obstacles heavy snow years bring. With the right equipment choices this loop can be done in June on any wet or dry year. It was very hard but worth it. All my best to you!
Wow, thanks for the quick response! I’m still watching the video! Lovely job and inspiring. Do you know of any other 7 to 14 day trails in the Sierras that are worth looking into?
@@Jotipalo Absolutely. This Loop has a longer version that continues down the PCT/JMT and is more of a 10-12 day loop. Look into the complete Big SEKI Loop. The version i did here is the big "NORTH" section of the Big SEKI Loop. If you can do one way trips I highly recommend Onion Valley trailhead over Kearsarge Pass and North up the PCT/JMT all the way over Glen, Pinchot, Mather, and Muir passes and out Piute pass to North Lake as your exit (which is very close to Bishop CA). That would be an 8-11 day trip. One more to look into is a trans-Sierra hike from the western Sierras starting at Mineral King (gorgeous and not crowded) over some amazing ridges and down to the Kern River Valley where you will find a natural hot spring next to an incredible stretch of the Kern River. Then up to the PCT/JMT and over Mt. Whitney to finish at Whitney Portal. Alternate finishes to lengthen your trip or avoid the extra Whitney permit could be south to Cottonwood Pass and out Horseshoe Meadow or North over Forrester Pass and out over Kearsarge Pass to Onion Valley. These are just two of many excellent hikes that would be 7-14 days. You can make them longer or shorter by your exit points choices. Keep watching UA-cam videos of the High Sierras and you'll find what you are looking for. You can't go wrong in the Sierras. It's all amazing.
Another fine job. Loved the music!
Thank you very much sir!
Just found your channel, love to do this hike someday. Your videos are beautiful!!!!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad you like my videos. This hike was tough in places but completely worth the effort. Absolutely gorgeous every step of the way. And it was my cousin Michelles very first backpacking trip! She's a tough lady with a military background so I knew she could do it. You can see the smiles on her face in the video that show how much she enjoyed it. Happy trails Cynthia! Thanks again for watching.
i guess im randomly asking but does any of you know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account??
I somehow lost my password. I would love any tips you can give me!
@Zachariah Roberto Instablaster ;)
@Jacoby Arlo i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im trying it out now.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Jacoby Arlo It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
Thank you so much, you saved my ass !
Nice! I don’t know how you cut 7 days down to 9 minutes... it’s those mad skilz of yours! Well done! Can we please go again now?!
Lol. I'll make some more videos of our trip to keep you occupied until the next adventure.
Cool! I hear the trail is pretty overgrown in some spots on day 3 - how did you find it?
You are correct! Day three following the Middle Fork was gorgeous but there were a few areas in the second half that were quite the bushwhack. Three different sections, if I remember correctly, that were like a jungle. Nothing too bad though. Just slower progress. Scratched up legs. But nothing dangerous or difficult. And the good news is that the trail crews had a large trail maintenance outpost at Simpson Meadow and their mission was to clean up the entire area in all directions. So it should be clear sailing next season!
@@stephenswilderness687 Thanks - my life and I did JMT SOBO this summer and are looking for something for next summer. I love the idea of a loop!
@@bisonic1 Loops are very convenient and this one was a beauty. The nice part is that you can cut it short if you are limited and head down to Roads End via Paradise Valley. Or, if you have more time than we did you can do the complete 150 (ish) mile FULL loop, both north and south sections. (we only did the North Loop section). You can also start and finish from the EAST side of the Sierras at a number of beautiful passes. Kearsarge, or Bishop. Thank you for watching my video! Happy trails to you and your wife!
Can this be hiked in June?
Yes sir. But that would also depend on if it was an above average snow year and if your experience matched some of the environmental obstacles heavy snow years bring. With the right equipment choices this loop can be done in June on any wet or dry year. It was very hard but worth it.
All my best to you!
Wow, thanks for the quick response! I’m still watching the video! Lovely job and inspiring. Do you know of any other 7 to 14 day trails in the Sierras that are worth looking into?
@@Jotipalo Absolutely. This Loop has a longer version that continues down the PCT/JMT and is more of a 10-12 day loop. Look into the complete Big SEKI Loop. The version i did here is the big "NORTH" section of the Big SEKI Loop. If you can do one way trips I highly recommend Onion Valley trailhead over Kearsarge Pass and North up the PCT/JMT all the way over Glen, Pinchot, Mather, and Muir passes and out Piute pass to North Lake as your exit (which is very close to Bishop CA). That would be an 8-11 day trip. One more to look into is a trans-Sierra hike from the western Sierras starting at Mineral King (gorgeous and not crowded) over some amazing ridges and down to the Kern River Valley where you will find a natural hot spring next to an incredible stretch of the Kern River. Then up to the PCT/JMT and over Mt. Whitney to finish at Whitney Portal. Alternate finishes to lengthen your trip or avoid the extra Whitney permit could be south to Cottonwood Pass and out Horseshoe Meadow or North over Forrester Pass and out over Kearsarge Pass to Onion Valley.
These are just two of many excellent hikes that would be 7-14 days. You can make them longer or shorter by your exit points choices. Keep watching UA-cam videos of the High Sierras and you'll find what you are looking for. You can't go wrong in the Sierras. It's all amazing.
Stephen's Wilderness That’s awesome info. Much appreciated! Wishing you all the best.
@@Jotipalo I'm glad to help. Thank you for watching! And happy trails sir!