Howdy and thanks for the video. I live in Dallas and just returned from doing the Guadalupe Peak Trail. It was awesome even though the wind was gusting most of the time, and the upper half of the trail was ice and snow. And like you, I wiped out on the way down, about 5 minutes from the parking lot....dang it! The loose rock was no joke! I highly recommend a windbreaker jacket and trekking poles. Have a good one!
You bet! Yeah the wind can be crazy up there...the ice and snow I can see that being brutal. I'm glad you made it up and back safe! It’s an amazing climb!
Nice job. I have been to the top twice. If a hiker is not in good shape forget it. This climb will kick your butt, particularly if you hike during the summer. The wind is preferable to the heat and take lots of water. Breathtaking views make this strenuous hike worth the effort. I have been up there twice, but from now on I am gonna take some of the easier trails, of which there are many in the park.
Another great video! Loved the scene where you started with your feet and moved the camera out slowly and out over the beautiful vista! Information at the end was great too! Looking forward to seeing what all you cover in Tejas this year!
Hey thank you! There’s just something great about hanging your feet over a big view like that. And yeah I’m excited to take on more of Texas this year. I have a few trips lined out to Big Bend coming up.
Makes me want to go climb it again! I love GUMO. 2.5 hours to Fort Stockton. I lived there from '93 to 2000. You must have been on your way to Big Bend because that little town is way outta the way from home.
You should! Yeah I ended up in Fort Stockton because I was able to find such a cheap place to stay. Carlsbad was pretty pricey and I tend to go dirt cheap when I’m doing a solo trip. It was an extra drive but worth it to save money to be able to go more often. I’m headed down your way big bend in February…I’m excited to get back down there..
Yeah that monument is interesting..,it’s definitely unexpected at the top of a mountain. And yeah…that wind seems to always be blasting in this park. Ute even knocked my tripod down a few times.
You got that right! Man that wind just sucks the energy out of you…seems to be a common occurrence for my west Texas trips. Where did you hike in Big Bend??
Hey thanks Josh! Yeah I want to do McKittrick again soon. This time I want to connect it to Tejas…I’ll have to hitchhike though which is always an adventure in itself.
Gonna be taking a trip to Guadalupe Moutains, Carlsbad Caverns, and Big Bend next month! I can’t wait. Question on backpacking at national parks. Do you just print out your permit and then take it inside the visitors center to show them?
It depends on the park. The last time I got a permit in big bend you had to go pick up a physical permit. They may have changed it…I’ll find out next month though. As for Guadalupe, all your permits are first come first served, so you’ll pick those up at the visitor center in Pine Springs
I went to Big Bend last month, and they said I didn’t need a printed permit. However, the reservation says u do need one. I would just screenshot my reservation confirmation and save in my phone to be safe. U do need to go to the Chisos Visitor Center and get a parking pass. There is an overflow parking lot for hikers a little down the road that u need to park at.
Thank you 🙏🏼. I backpacked for the first time earlier this month at Wichita mountains. Didn’t know the visitor center would be closed on January 1st and I thought I needed to get my papers signed. Didn’t know what to do and eventually decided to hike out for the night, camp, return in the morning to get my permit signed, then head back out. I went inside the following day and was told I didn’t need to get it signed so I went through the trouble for nothing 😅.
Great video. I plan on hiking it this December. What type of shoes are you wearing and what would you recommend for footwear? Also, how much water did you bring?
December is a great time to climb it…just be prepared for the wind… As for footwear I highly recommend trail running shoes….my preference are the Altra Lone Peaks. I used to wear Merrill’s… but I kept getting bad blisters a foot pain. The altras helped me double my daily mileage. And for this one I took 3 liters…but I tend to drink more water and sweat more.
This was on January 29th…it was super chilly up top. The wind made it difficult to stay directly at the summit…but just below the summit the wind wasn’t bad and it was ok. Definitely worth it despite the cold.
I can’t remember exactly…I think I may have started around 11:00am maybe. But I started very early as not to be rushed. I took my time filming and even killed a lot of time at the backcountry sites. In my opinion this is the best way to do Guadalupe peak….it was exhilarating hiking down in the dark with all of the city lights twinkling in the distance. Just don’t slip like I did, haha!
@TheNotLostNomad I appreciate your response! This video was great. I've only hiked GP once last year, to be exact. But I did it so unprepared and during the summer. I had a mile left to reach the top, but I had unfortunately ran out of water, so I had no choice but to turn back. Even though the views were amazing, the heat was no joke. I've been thinking of hiking it again but from an approach like this! This seems better honestly, and the view up top when the sun is going down is just breathtaking. I will likely do it this way sometime in the spring when it's not so cold/hot. I remember the trail being very distinctive. But was it hard for you going down the mountain in the dark? In the video, it just looks pitch black everywhere which is why I ask.
That’s a great question! I carry a tripod with me. I’ll set it up wherever o need a shot. Hit record and make my way back to where I want to be in the shot. Once I’m done I walk back to the camera and end the recording. When I edit in post I cut out all of the unneeded parts.
Sorry for the late response…yeah this trail gets a real in a few spots but nothing too scary. As long as you pay attention to not getting too close to the edges you should be fine.
Details for this hike are at the very end. Thanks for watching!
Howdy and thanks for the video. I live in Dallas and just returned from doing the Guadalupe Peak Trail. It was awesome even though the wind was gusting most of the time, and the upper half of the trail was ice and snow. And like you, I wiped out on the way down, about 5 minutes from the parking lot....dang it! The loose rock was no joke! I highly recommend a windbreaker jacket and trekking poles. Have a good one!
You bet! Yeah the wind can be crazy up there...the ice and snow I can see that being brutal. I'm glad you made it up and back safe! It’s an amazing climb!
Nicely done, Clint!
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Guadalupe Peak is such a great climb.
I worked there for 10 summers in the 1970’s and your video brought back great memories. Thanks!
Oh man! I bet you made some awesome memories of 10 years…what an experience. Glad you enjoyed it!
@@TheNotLostNomad yes, the park was new and very wild. Great memories and the old school rangers back in those days.
Nice job. I have been to the top twice. If a hiker is not in good shape forget it. This climb will kick your butt, particularly if you hike during the summer. The wind is preferable to the heat and take lots of water. Breathtaking views make this strenuous hike worth the effort. I have been up there twice, but from now on I am gonna take some of the easier trails, of which there are many in the park.
You're right, the summit is definitely not for the faint of heart! It's an incredible feeling to reach the top, though. Glad you got to do it twice!
Amazing video man, Really enjoyed watching! Unreal views up there
Hey thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah those views above El Cap are hard to beat!
I love Guadalupe Mountains. Looks like a great time!!
Yeah this is always a great climb! Have you made a trip out to GUMO before?
Wow, this looks and sounds amazing my friend! 👏👏
Thank you! It was extra challenging with the wind…it kept on trying to knock my tripod over and audio was tough to work with.
Nice sunset. Enjoyed the hike. Always great to have a summit to yourself.
Thanks Cameron, it was worth the added effort to enjoy it in peace!
Clint this get's better all the time man. Love it!
Thanks Brian, man it doesn’t seem like it was that long ago when we first climbed this.
Another great video! Loved the scene where you started with your feet and moved the camera out slowly and out over the beautiful vista! Information at the end was great too! Looking forward to seeing what all you cover in Tejas this year!
Hey thank you! There’s just something great about hanging your feet over a big view like that. And yeah I’m excited to take on more of Texas this year. I have a few trips lined out to Big Bend coming up.
Makes me want to go climb it again! I love GUMO. 2.5 hours to Fort Stockton. I lived there from '93 to 2000. You must have been on your way to Big Bend because that little town is way outta the way from home.
You should! Yeah I ended up in Fort Stockton because I was able to find such a cheap place to stay. Carlsbad was pretty pricey and I tend to go dirt cheap when I’m doing a solo trip. It was an extra drive but worth it to save money to be able to go more often. I’m headed down your way big bend in February…I’m excited to get back down there..
That monument at the peak is awesome! That wind though, never gave up huh?
Yeah that monument is interesting..,it’s definitely unexpected at the top of a mountain. And yeah…that wind seems to always be blasting in this park. Ute even knocked my tripod down a few times.
Thanks for sharing! She calls to us on a regular basis!
You bet! I’d sure love for this to be closer…I’d be there regularly!
Cool thx for posting
You bet! Glad you enjoyed it!
Pretty sweet! Looks like you had a little taste of the winds we experienced in Big Bend.✌️
You got that right! Man that wind just sucks the energy out of you…seems to be a common occurrence for my west Texas trips. Where did you hike in Big Bend??
@@TheNotLostNomad Chisos Mountains and the OML with Cameron. I had to bail on day three. I was beat. lol.
@@tangenttrails that’s a big loop! I’m tackling that one in March
@@TheNotLostNomad It’s a good one.
Love it!
Great video, Clint. That's fun peak. I need to go back and do McKittrick, too.
Hey thanks Josh! Yeah I want to do McKittrick again soon. This time I want to connect it to Tejas…I’ll have to hitchhike though which is always an adventure in itself.
Where’s your next trip at?
@TheNotLostNomad We'll be back in Big Bend soon. Then, a few other adventures before our big summer trip.
Nice, can’t wait to see!
Just hiked north of there near Queen, NM a couple of weeks ago, and holy cow, the wind was insane.
Probably 30-50 with 60-70 gusts. 😅
Oh man…wind like that is the worst. It can really get bad out there and it makes camping almost impossible.
Gonna be taking a trip to Guadalupe Moutains, Carlsbad Caverns, and Big Bend next month! I can’t wait. Question on backpacking at national parks. Do you just print out your permit and then take it inside the visitors center to show them?
It depends on the park. The last time I got a permit in big bend you had to go pick up a physical permit. They may have changed it…I’ll find out next month though. As for Guadalupe, all your permits are first come first served, so you’ll pick those up at the visitor center in Pine Springs
I went to Big Bend last month, and they said I didn’t need a printed permit. However, the reservation says u do need one. I would just screenshot my reservation confirmation and save in my phone to be safe. U do need to go to the Chisos Visitor Center and get a parking pass. There is an overflow parking lot for hikers a little down the road that u need to park at.
Thank you 🙏🏼. I backpacked for the first time earlier this month at Wichita mountains. Didn’t know the visitor center would be closed on January 1st and I thought I needed to get my papers signed. Didn’t know what to do and eventually decided to hike out for the night, camp, return in the morning to get my permit signed, then head back out. I went inside the following day and was told I didn’t need to get it signed so I went through the trouble for nothing 😅.
@@jellomonster531 oh man! Well at least you tried to do the right thing
Cool premiere
Great video. I plan on hiking it this December. What type of shoes are you wearing and what would you recommend for footwear? Also, how much water did you bring?
December is a great time to climb it…just be prepared for the wind…
As for footwear I highly recommend trail running shoes….my preference are the Altra Lone Peaks. I used to wear Merrill’s… but I kept getting bad blisters a foot pain. The altras helped me double my daily mileage.
And for this one I took 3 liters…but I tend to drink more water and sweat more.
Climbed this on January 21 in shorts and tshirt- no wind. Brutal hike on my calves tho.
Nice! Yeah that weather changes so fast out there. Very unpredictable. Congrats on making the climb!
what time of the year did you go? with windchill, what was the temp like?
This was on January 29th…it was super chilly up top. The wind made it difficult to stay directly at the summit…but just below the summit the wind wasn’t bad and it was ok. Definitely worth it despite the cold.
@@TheNotLostNomad what would you say the temp was like at the summit? like, teens?
Curious what time did you start hiking in order to reach the top to see the sunset?
I can’t remember exactly…I think I may have started around 11:00am maybe.
But I started very early as not to be rushed. I took my time filming and even killed a lot of time at the backcountry sites. In my opinion this is the best way to do Guadalupe peak….it was exhilarating hiking down in the dark with all of the city lights twinkling in the distance. Just don’t slip like I did, haha!
@TheNotLostNomad I appreciate your response! This video was great. I've only hiked GP once last year, to be exact. But I did it so unprepared and during the summer. I had a mile left to reach the top, but I had unfortunately ran out of water, so I had no choice but to turn back. Even though the views were amazing, the heat was no joke. I've been thinking of hiking it again but from an approach like this! This seems better honestly, and the view up top when the sun is going down is just breathtaking.
I will likely do it this way sometime in the spring when it's not so cold/hot.
I remember the trail being very distinctive. But was it hard for you going down the mountain in the dark? In the video, it just looks pitch black everywhere which is why I ask.
How do you take videos from a faraway angle if no one is with you? lol
It may be like 101 Photography but I am not a photographer...it's interesting!
That’s a great question! I carry a tripod with me. I’ll set it up wherever o need a shot. Hit record and make my way back to where I want to be in the shot. Once I’m done I walk back to the camera and end the recording. When I edit in post I cut out all of the unneeded parts.
I attempted to climb the peak once. Unfortunately, this was in winter and the trail was covered in ice. I decided that climbing was too risky.
Ooh, yeah I bet that was sketchy. Good call. Maybe pick up some of those Kahtoola Microspikes….they are a game changer for ice.
Are there any sketchy areas ?
There is one part where the trail shrinks a tiny bit and is really windy but it’s nothing too bad. My 10 year old brother did it no problem.
@@andrewbennett1776 ok thank you
Sorry for the late response…yeah this trail gets a real in a few spots but nothing too scary. As long as you pay attention to not getting too close to the edges you should be fine.
Just in a few spots…the trail gets narrow close to some drop offs but nothing too scary. Just be careful in those spots and you’ll be fine!
@@TheNotLostNomad I did the hike it was brutal!
👍