Documentary of the First Women to Hike the Continental Divide Trail
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2015
- In 1978 when 19% of the Continental Divide Trail was "suitable for hiking" Lynn Wisehart and Jeannie Smith set out to become the first women to hike its length. This is the story of their almost seven month adventure. The multimedia program you are viewing was originally produced in the Oregon State University educational media lab in 1978. We utilized three projectors, three screens and dissolve. Audio was recorded on 4-track reel-to-reel tape. The slides and audio were finally digitized in 2010 and reformatted into the current program employing the Fotomagico software in 2014.
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Wow, I remember those backpacks and boots. A truly inspiring adventure. Well done and thank you for sharing.
2020 Thru-hiker "You can't make it with a pack that heavy"
These ladies "Hold my beer"
Late Apex, it always means a lot to be affirmed by another through hiker. How did you do it in 2020? I thought the trails were closed that year?
I feel that every thru hiker needs to watch this. It's so inspirational to see, such strong women and on top of that with some heavy packs.
Wow, glad you took the time to send that affirmation. Made my day.
I'm watching Homemade Wonderlust's newest PCT thru-hike video when this gem of a video shows up. I'm so glad it did! So beautiful. I feel so empowered!
Sweet, thank you so much for the feedback!
life2livealways bi
OMG! Absolutely brilliant. Last summer I ran into a group of Cont. Divide through hikers in Lincoln, MT. Among the group was a 62 year old man, only three weeks away from completion. He was an inspiration to me. Now, these two women, who hiked it with far fewer resources, are my new heros. Thanks for putting this excellent show together.
So Happy that you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know.
Totally amazing and true pioneers!
Bravo, what an accomplishment, I’m so glad the UA-cam algorithm showed me this.
Thanks for commenting. It is always a thrill to hear from other hikers or lovers of wilderness.
WOW, you two are so inspiring. I'm a guy and I teared up imagining what you were going through to reach your goal. Absolutely fantastic adventure. I'm hiking the CDT next year at age 57. When I think things are getting really tough, I'll think of you two and keep on. What's crazy is my base weight is slightly more than your boots. I think I still have a pair like that. AHHHHH! THANK YOU!
Heartsong Have an amazing hike and thank you for the positive reinforcement.
We absolutely loved this video. The narration was so poetic and the photographs were stunning. What an adventure and inspiration. Thanks for posting!
+Taylor Ward Thank you so much for the positive feedback. How did you find this video?
My partner and I are thinking of doing a thru-hike and watch a ton of CDT, PCT, and AT videos. Basically your video was recommended. We loved it! The story telling, the honesty, the poetry; it was definitely one of the highest quality videos we've seen about the CDT.
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing this great adventure.
70 lb packs ! Wow..superwomen ♥️
This is such an awesome compilation. Thank you for making this available.
My pleasure :-)
At the time we planned the hike we were unsure of the length of the trail. The proposed route was and still is 3,106 miles.
+jeanella2 Thanks so much for posting this! It brings back many memories. I'm proud to have been a very small part of it.
Such a breath of fresh air!! You film was without pretension and just beautiful, I loved it. Thank you.
What a kind thing to say. Thank you.
Wow what a great adventure! Thank you for sharing.
So glad that you enjoyed it!
WOW! You Gals were Brave & Tough! Loved the photographs:) Thanks for sharing your Adventure!
Thanks Grapechick!
What a wonderful video, thanks for sharing! So inspiring, can't believe you did it back then, without all the fancy gear and technology. Heroic for sure. Rock on, ladies! :-)
Glad you came across my video-slide show! Thank you for the kind comments.
Inspiring adventure! Thank you for sharing. Two strong women!!
Susan, I had help posting the UA-cam video as I am not particularly inclined to computers but as you can tell it took a WHILE to reply to comments. Thank you for posting.
Since the Documentary went online I published the Keynote presentation that I gave at both the ALDHA-West conference and the CDTC Kickoff event in March of this year. In the Keynote I talked about how this hike evolved and what direction it gave my future. Much of my life going forward was dedicated to encouraging women to explore and acknowledge their innate strength.
Charge on, Susan and take care.
AWESOME! OUTSTANDING BEAUTY! GORGEOUS SCENERY! BEAUTIFUL PICS! GLAD YOU MADE IT SAFELY BACK HOME TOO!
Thanks for letting me know that you enjoyed the program. Pass it on!
Thank you. Hurts verrrrrrry pleasantly to see your video. The timeless nature of humanity appearing through you two helps me; thank you. Cried after this for longer than the video. Thank you.
I am humbled by the impact our experience had upon you. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it with me. May your life paths be equally moving.
A huge thanks for this great tale. I was jettisoned into the world that dreams are made of with both the sublime and down right depressing present in good measure. Fabulous vintage pics. Amazing....loved it. All the best there. Mark.
Wye, thank you so much for the kind remarks. Now 38 years later I can say with authenticity that it was a life altering experience. I'll be presenting in Denver for the March CDTC Ruck which will provide the opportunity to be immersed in hiker energy.
OMG...Two amazing pioneers conquering the elements on an almost none existing trail with 70 pounds packs and equipment of a gone by era...Women are absolutely fantastic...I´m so filled with awe!!!
Jan Wirebrand, thanks for your comment.
This is so great! Amazing accomplishment for you both. The photo's, edit and narration are really well done, especially at that time.
Thanks so much Ryan, it is great to hear positive comments like yours. Thanks for taking the time. I'm presenting in the Boulder area at REI, Montbell and for the CDTC Ruck in Golden in March if you live in the area.
Great Photography. I admire the heck out of ya. Well Done.
Thank you so much for you kind comment re: the photography. Documenting the trip was a big part of it and I’m sure it slowed us down. But worth the effort and the time.
Tough as nails, thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks for posting a comment Foster. It has taken awhile to figure out the UA-cam message system, thus this huge delay in response time on my part. Tough maybe, but not a computer person!
outstanding! wonderfully told and such great great photos.. and it wasn't even digital! so snap and hope it was exposed correctly/was developed correctly.. wow! & those backpacks huh?! ;)
thank you so very much for this treasure
Thank you Rigby for your very nice review.
That was wonderful :)
Thanks for the comment Craig🙂
Strong women, beautiful photos...so inspiring!
Thanks so much for your comment:-)
love this so much inspiration thanks for posting it me and my sister have been tossing the idea of backpacking it we definitely need some more training before we are ready but we have an eagerness and excitedness to do something like this thank you so much for your inspiration :)
Megan Ritchie lt is my greatest pleasure to think that our account encourages you to go out and take an extended trip into the wild.
Really inspiring!
In 1978, I was 21 years old, strong and young and athletic and fearless... or so I thought. A challenge of this magnitude would not have been conceivable to me. These women are made of tough stuff, physically, but especially mentally. Deep admiration.
Ah, Billder, the answer is that we were 28 and 29😄
Thanks for sharing your plethora of useful information.
My strength lies solely in my tenacity. Quote by: Louis Pasteur.
So glad you found the story!
Great video, those women were tough, back then they probably carried 50-60 lbs., love the old school backpacks, I just bought a new version Vargo Ti 50, titanium frame, and super light
805gregg
You nailed the pack weight. Low was 40 lbs and top weight was 70.
Deeply impressed!
Thank you for taking time to share your response. Of course, it makes my day to know when people appreciate our story.
What an absolute pleasure to watch your video. I enjoyed it so much, and your gear and footwear brings back happy memories of backpacking before everything got so techy. I'd love to know what you're up to now! Hopefully still being bold and capable.
Check out “Keynote and Documentary of the First Women to Hike the Continental Divide Trail”. It includes the trip documentary along with what led up to the expedition, and what followed. Including what I was up to afterwards. The CDT, PCT & PNWT completely changed the arc of my life.
Just awesome.
Glad you found and enjoyed it!
Thank you for this video on the adventure. My wife and I are going to hike the A.T. in 2018 we are from the Smokey Mountains in the Tennessee area, so check us out on here.
Fabulous! If you post your progress as you go send me the link. I'd love an in person description of the trip since I never did the AT.
Windigo76@ gmail.com - Jean Ella
I'm going to retire early in 2017 and long as health stays with us , April 2018 is what our plans are and thank you for the reply back Jean.
Wow this is a hidden gem!! My hat's off to these ladies.
Alex Wheeler Hi Alex. How did you find my documentary? Just curious. Thanks for your comment.
I've been interested in backing for a few years. I found UA-cam to be informative found out about Appalachian trail, pacific crest trail and the continental divide. I believe I searched continental divide trail and it was one of the videos on list.
It is wonderful to have this video/narrative juxtaposed against today's walkers. Not exactly "carbon fibre trekking poles" stuff. Tremendously valuable to have. Many thanks. Ben
Thank you for your comment, Ben.
theGarinator? asked if we had had written/published a memoir of our Journey along the CDT. No we did not though we kept a personal journals. Our memoir was the slide show since I was studying Multi-Media (along with Exercise Physiology) at Oregon State University at the time
Beautiful spirit's.
That was a gift of the wild places we traveled.
Omg y'all would have killed it with ultra light gear so impressive !
Lightweight equipment allowed me to keep backpacking, and more comfortably for quiet a few years. Thanks for your comment!
I had lunch with Lynn Wisehart today. She never ceases to amaze me. No fear!
Absolutely no fear!
Never tire of watching your lovely documentary. Love the Kelty packs (70lbs!)
I am 5'3" and was wearing the Large Kelty. I loved that pack too. Thanks, Gary for your sweet post. I saw you in your tent in the rain. Never a dull moment in the wild!
I still have my San Giorgio Jean Pellesier 3/4 shank boots! from '75? I have a Gregory Massif, but I dare not use it, cause I'll fill it...
Thanks for checking out my little vblog effort. Spooked by the heavy rain breaking camp cause I knew I had a rolling gnarly wet hike out but once my boots were on, pack on my back and warm.. (love my Westcomb Tango) the rain didn't bother me. You gals are awesome.
Your tent at min. 7:20 looks really familiar. (gear freak, here.)
Gary Bowen that was our The North Face Sierra tent. We carried it the most. Really stable. There is an earlier shot of it in the great basin that almost looks like a different tent because of the light at the time.
@@jeanella2 I've meet back up with an old hiking buddy from the seventies. He calls me up all excited and said he drove 3 hours to pick up a Jansport D5 for twenty-five bucks CDN. Sends me a pic. Now we can't stop jawzzaying about frame packs. Always enjoy coming back here.
How epic! Farout!
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your comment. Cheers and happy adventuring, Jean.
@@jeanella2 i had my wife view your video. Hope it makes you smile that she said "and you'll be hiking all alone" to me. My CDT adventure is starting with bypass surgery tomorrow. I had been hiking locally and realized something was wrong. I was born in Leadville long before the cdt was a thing but moved back east. Loved your videos.
Ralph, I hope your heart surgery goes well. You should feel a lot better post op. Keep on hiking!
in a world of Ultralight hiking THESE women are the OG with those 70lb packs!! OMG no trekking poles, just thier wooden stick, no fancy hiking clothes with all the high grade moisture wick...just plain old fashion clothes..wow..just wow...these women are my SHEro's!
Our packs did weigh a lot AND we did absolutely everything possible to cut weight whenever possible, including sharing a small comb, shortening the handles of our toothbrushes. The heaviest carry, for the Wind River Range, included a winter tent instead of a tarp, ice axes, crampons, snow shoes and 14 days of food, even though it was estimated that it could take much longer than that to complete the length of the range..
Nice video! How in the world did you two manage those pack loads - huge by today's standards! LOL. Enjoyed and thanks for sharing.
Hi Stickman. I am sorry to have missed this comment/question. At the time we were fit and young. The heaviest loads did not last long as we ate down the food quite assiduously. Thanks for the positive feedback.
Fantastic video. Watching and listening gave me a feeling that I usually only feel while being outside. Question though, you say your trip through Montana was from August-October, right? You had a few immaculate pictures of the beargrass in Glacier National Park. Was the bear grass still blooming in September? I have worked in GNP the past few summers and most of the beargrass stops blooming after early August. Curious if the blooming period has had a dramatic change as the climate has changed
Good question. There is a possibility that the beargrass photo was from an earlier part of the trail (Colorado). On some of the slides we used a bit of artistic license in order to have the images be in sync with the story narrative.. a result in part of compressing a 7 month experience into under 20 min. and having some images we wanted to include because they were better when some images more closely related to time and place were not as good. However, that said if memory serves me we really were seeing beargrass there. I wonder if that could that have been because of the much colder year than normal and earlier snow/low temps? Glad that you enjoyed the show.
WOW.........!
Thank you so much for your comment 😊
Two years earlier on the PCT SoBo I did not even come close to Devil's Staircase thinking even with 14 days and 65 plus packs we would not make it. Wonder full to see this video and the old gear. Are both of you still together as friends? Have you yo yoed the final stretches that year or ...
It sounds as if we were on the PCT the same here. I hacked it with Cynthia Stockwell in 1976. Lynn Wisehart and I have lost touch regrettably.And in answer to your second question, yes we did flip-flop.
Well, the reply I sent you should cure me from dictating messages.
How many rolls of film did you folks go through? Did you do a site with a slide show of your most memorable images?
Lynn solicited and gained sponsorship from National Geographic (it turned out they were doing an article on the CDT the same year we were on the trail) and she was supplied with film and processing in exchange for photo rights. I do not remember how many rolls she was given. I believe that it was in the range of 20-25 per resupply stop. She shared the film with me. We did not do a site with our most memorable photos but we included them in the slide show. Thanks for a question that has not previously been asked!
Has it been asked or already published: have you written a monograph/memoire of your sojourn?@@jeanella2 I'm reading "The Trail a Novel" by Ethan Gallogly right now
Sebastiao Salgado gave up on film and moved to digital, of course because of the logistics@@jeanella2
Yes. I contracted with the ElPaso Times and called my contact there from our resupply stops and dictated our trip journal. The series was published and I still have the stories. Neither of us followed up with a memoir but we traveled with our slide show for a time after we returned@@filmic1
The Times paid me for each segment. I think it was $25 which helped to finance our journey.
I have the same snowshoes
Trying to remember, but I think Lynn's were Tubbs and they were very good. Mine were Early Winter shoes (the black ones) and I don't have anything good to say about them, except that at times they were better than post holing :-)
jeanella2 lol, there pretty heavily as well
But light weight relative to the times!
First of all: Outstanding!
Second: 1978! I'm dumbstruck
Third: Marry me!
MarketyMark, very generous comment AND offer!
70 lbs?!!!!! External framed packs are so goddamned miserably uncomfortable. Such a different time and continuous spirit. What a gem of a video!
Glad you liked the video. I am 5’3” and carried a large Kelly pack which I was able to wear comfortably. The equipment I rued were my snowshoes. I could never get them to stay straight on my feet.
I do admit that when we were expecting winter conditions, and carrying snowshoes, ice axes and crampons, until I had eaten down a few days of food we had to help each other get”saddled up”.
70 pounds??? Impressed! Nice video, not a big fan of the music, but fits the era.
The music was composed and performed by local musicians to fit the script. I didn't want to use copywrited music and I am so glad that I didn't. I would not have been able to post this publicly otherwise.
toughness;
Yes, it is tough to maintain a state of pure ecstasy over the majority of those miles. Iv’e never been happier or more empowered than when I am in wild places.
70lb packs... wow! That is just crazy to me!
The Heathen Hiker Thank goodness 70lbs was a rare exception. We had to help each other out those packs on.
jeanella2 I could only imagine! These days you have to work to get a pack that heavy!
jeanella2 wait is this you in the video?!
70 lb packs?? That is unheard of these days. How did you carry so much weight?
Welllll, that was occasional when we had a long carry, 12-14 Days, in winter conditions requiring snowshoes and ice axes. Much of that would have been food weight and which diminished daily. The first few days out, we definitely had to help each other with our packs. I heartily embraced light weight gear when it became available.
This trail looks so awesome. I would love to do it. I am now following Kyle Rohrig's Blog. He is SOBO. 'Boundless Roamad' - check it out. I was considering hiking the AT, but after seeing your video and the beginnings of his adventure, I am definitely rethinking. Not really into the social aspect of thru hiking and really love the wildness of the CDT.
If you want wildness the CDT has it without nearly so many hikers. The PCT is also amazing. Have you already done it? Too bad it has so many hikers now, at least in the southern part.
Old vid...
Lorita Blanchard it’s cool though long before GoPro
Er - that's kind of the point. It's a historic record of a pioneering walk...
Firm grasp of the obvious