Hope you enjoyed the video! Thank you very much for your continued support! We've had an excellent time sharing things with you all throughout the month of October, and with your help, we were able to surpass our goal of raising more than $2,000 for the HIKE for Mental Health organization's annual #hikeOctober fundraiser!
Looked like a great time! I can't wait to attempt the CL50 again next summer (didnt have success this year but lessons learned). Treated myself to cold beverages from Otto's for at least trying. lol
Learning and growing is what it's all about ... I call that a complete success! Also, Otto's beverage fridge was an amazing surprise ... and his selection did not disappoint!
Said it on IG, saying it here after watching this again - this helped my motivation to complete this recently - got outside and did something awesome. I went against the trend though going counterclockwise! Thankfully I also knew the term flatish. A few up/downs, downs/up whooped me into needing a rest.
Glad you got out there, and yea, "flattish" is a very helful term hehe I think the next time I do the CL50, I'm going CCW ... wondering if it changes the adventure at all!!
@@JayMorrisonOutdoors I had tried going clockwise and went from Wanakena to Cranberry Lake. Probably because my mind remembers that section as unsuccessful but I also thought it was the most boring part of the trail. Once I got to that area this time I knew it had no dam obstacles and I could just night hike and finish at the tennis courts or what I chose in stopping at that leanto closest to the Ranger School. Yea, I think it changes it! Just bring some alternate light shoes to walk the dams to avoid the primary shoes getting destroyed early.
Hurray!! Well you certainly have become a seasoned hiker. What a transition from your first CL50 to this one. I enjoy your group of friends, they look like it would be a lot of fun to hike with them. I just love the fall in Star Lake/Cranberry Lake it is beautiful and if the timing is right the weather can be gorgeous. I hope to hike this sometime in 5 days so it was interesting to see your mileage stops for a 5 day trip. I did miss the funny ending of your first trip and the hard truth about carrying too much weight. I imagine my hike as being closer to what your first hike of the 50 was. Cheers!!
Thank you! I was just talking to the guys today and saying how - by comparing the 2 videos - I can see how much I've grown as a hiker AND an editor ;) Like I told the guys who hadn't done a hike like this ever (or in a really long time), learn from my mistakes and do what you can to make it the best hike ever, but the most important thing is to get out there and just do it! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
Thanks Mike! I'm doing a Livestream later this week to talk about our CL50 trip, the results of the fundraiser and to draw a winner for donation contest - I can talk a bit about gear there too! Be on the lookout for more information
What a great video. Thanks for bringing us along again. I am planning to do this hike next fall with the AA crew. Seems to be quite the wet trail. I noticed you've got a new lighter pack. What did you end up going with? Almost looks like the ohm 2.0 but I can't quite be sure.
I'm rocking the Hilltop Packs Raven UL40 (slightly oversized to 45 liters) ... it's a Dyneema pack that weighs about 17-18oz and is fully customized with my logo and motto! Best. Pack. Ever. I'll be doing a review on it later this month, so check it out!
CL50 is a great trail all the time ;) HOWEVER it is pretty wet normally, so with spring rains and snow melt, I imagine some sections will be even more underwater than normal ... depending on the year, obviously. The other thing to be aware of is that with the wet trail comes a plethora of mosquitoes, black flies, noseeums, and every other flying/biting bug. Not that it's unmanageable, but it is definitely something to consider. Then again, if we have a colder April, you may not have to worry about wet and bugs, and you could have a wicked good time. Good luck ... have fun ... and thank you for your support!
Oh awesome - I hope you have a good time! I have TMobile and only had service when we took the side trip to the top of Cat Mtn ... I don't believe that any of the guys had service anywhere else.
Great job Jay. This experience certainly appeared to be way more enjoyable and you were able to experience it with your friends. Great colors and beautiful views from Cat Mtn and High Rock. Pro tip, there are 2 lean-tos at high falls. The east side is where you stayed and it always sees a lot of foot traffic. Lucky for your friend you were there. The west side requires you to cross the river and rarely gets visitors because of that reason, historically my choice.
Thanks - this trip was amazing, in no small part due to the crew I was hiking with! We knew about the other lean-to but didn't really find an easy way to cross - it's on my list to check out when I eventually do the Oswegatchie Traverse ;)
Awesome video man. I'm looking Forward to getting that trail completed this spring. By definition it's technically not a thru hike but still an awesome completion of a longer trail for an Even more awesome cause!
Great video. Thank you for putting this together. Would you mind sharing the resources you used to plan out the distances to each of the campsites? I know there's a CL50 map available, but you seemed to have more detailed info.
There is a Cranberry 50 Facebook group that is great and full of helpful folks. There is also a small guidebook that the Facebook group can help you find.
Just like ALORDW mentioned, the guidebook is a helpful resource, but overall the biggest planning tool I used for this trip was information from my last time doing the CL50. I knew where I was hoping to stay to break up the trip into 5 days, and then checked the mileage of route with Caltopo.com. Thanks for watching, and if you need any help, feel free to reach out!
Congratulations, on another thru hike of the CL-50. It was one of my first backpacking trips in the Adirondacks. It's really great to see ya'll supporting mental health and being outside is great self care. Keep the awesome content coming.
Hope you enjoyed the video! Thank you very much for your continued support! We've had an excellent time sharing things with you all throughout the month of October, and with your help, we were able to surpass our goal of raising more than $2,000 for the HIKE for Mental Health organization's annual #hikeOctober fundraiser!
Looked like a great time! I can't wait to attempt the CL50 again next summer (didnt have success this year but lessons learned). Treated myself to cold beverages from Otto's for at least trying. lol
Learning and growing is what it's all about ... I call that a complete success! Also, Otto's beverage fridge was an amazing surprise ... and his selection did not disappoint!
If you want a hiking partner I’m trying to hike the CL 50 next year
Said it on IG, saying it here after watching this again - this helped my motivation to complete this recently - got outside and did something awesome. I went against the trend though going counterclockwise! Thankfully I also knew the term flatish. A few up/downs, downs/up whooped me into needing a rest.
Glad you got out there, and yea, "flattish" is a very helful term hehe
I think the next time I do the CL50, I'm going CCW ... wondering if it changes the adventure at all!!
@@JayMorrisonOutdoors I had tried going clockwise and went from Wanakena to Cranberry Lake. Probably because my mind remembers that section as unsuccessful but I also thought it was the most boring part of the trail. Once I got to that area this time I knew it had no dam obstacles and I could just night hike and finish at the tennis courts or what I chose in stopping at that leanto closest to the Ranger School. Yea, I think it changes it! Just bring some alternate light shoes to walk the dams to avoid the primary shoes getting destroyed early.
Who doesn't love a Hurrah Torpedo reference in a hiking video?
YESSSS!!!! John is going to be so happy that someone knows about that
OMG ... this comment made all the stupidty worth it ...
Thanks Dan :)
@@danhartstein4137 your comment gave me Dan inception
Hurray!! Well you certainly have become a seasoned hiker. What a transition from your first CL50 to this one. I enjoy your group of friends, they look like it would be a lot of fun to hike with them. I just love the fall in Star Lake/Cranberry Lake it is beautiful and if the timing is right the weather can be gorgeous. I hope to hike this sometime in 5 days so it was interesting to see your mileage stops for a 5 day trip. I did miss the funny ending of your first trip and the hard truth about carrying too much weight. I imagine my hike as being closer to what your first hike of the 50 was. Cheers!!
Thank you! I was just talking to the guys today and saying how - by comparing the 2 videos - I can see how much I've grown as a hiker AND an editor ;)
Like I told the guys who hadn't done a hike like this ever (or in a really long time), learn from my mistakes and do what you can to make it the best hike ever, but the most important thing is to get out there and just do it! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
Congrats on another successful trip and awesome video. I’m interested in your gear list for a trip like this.
Thanks Mike! I'm doing a Livestream later this week to talk about our CL50 trip, the results of the fundraiser and to draw a winner for donation contest - I can talk a bit about gear there too! Be on the lookout for more information
It doesn’t get any better then the ADK in the fall
It's my favorite season to adventure!
What a great video. Thanks for bringing us along again. I am planning to do this hike next fall with the AA crew. Seems to be quite the wet trail.
I noticed you've got a new lighter pack. What did you end up going with? Almost looks like the ohm 2.0 but I can't quite be sure.
I'm rocking the Hilltop Packs Raven UL40 (slightly oversized to 45 liters) ... it's a Dyneema pack that weighs about 17-18oz and is fully customized with my logo and motto! Best. Pack. Ever.
I'll be doing a review on it later this month, so check it out!
Do you know if it’s good to hike this trail in late April? Thanks enjoy your ADK videos.
CL50 is a great trail all the time ;) HOWEVER it is pretty wet normally, so with spring rains and snow melt, I imagine some sections will be even more underwater than normal ... depending on the year, obviously. The other thing to be aware of is that with the wet trail comes a plethora of mosquitoes, black flies, noseeums, and every other flying/biting bug. Not that it's unmanageable, but it is definitely something to consider.
Then again, if we have a colder April, you may not have to worry about wet and bugs, and you could have a wicked good time.
Good luck ... have fun ... and thank you for your support!
@@JayMorrisonOutdoors thanks in Ecuador now will be back beginning of April so will check things out . Again thanks
Hey Jay I'm doing this trail this fall ..I was wondering if you had cell service during the trip ?
Oh awesome - I hope you have a good time! I have TMobile and only had service when we took the side trip to the top of Cat Mtn ... I don't believe that any of the guys had service anywhere else.
You were in 6 Mile Creek on South Flow, not West Flow.
I'm doing this solo in a couple days. I'm pumped!!
Great job but you need some ladies.
I'll hike with anyone who's interested and willing to join the circus ;)
Are you volunteering? We accept everybody, no one has asked? Maybe it's time for another subscriber hike?
@@danhartstein4137 I would love to go but live in California. I am in awe of that trek around Avalanche Lake. Wow. Just. Wow.
That was the best video ever. The views were SPECTACULAR. Great job.
Thanks! It was the perfect time to be out there, and the best group of guys to adventure with!
Great job Jay. This experience certainly appeared to be way more enjoyable and you were able to experience it with your friends. Great colors and beautiful views from Cat Mtn and High Rock. Pro tip, there are 2 lean-tos at high falls. The east side is where you stayed and it always sees a lot of foot traffic. Lucky for your friend you were there. The west side requires you to cross the river and rarely gets visitors because of that reason, historically my choice.
Thanks - this trip was amazing, in no small part due to the crew I was hiking with! We knew about the other lean-to but didn't really find an easy way to cross - it's on my list to check out when I eventually do the Oswegatchie Traverse ;)
Awesome video man. I'm looking Forward to getting that trail completed this spring. By definition it's technically not a thru hike but still an awesome completion of a longer trail for an Even more awesome cause!
Excellent! Yea - get out there and enjoy the area - it's one of my favorites in the ADKs! Thank you very much for watching!
Great job guys. I can't wait to get up there and finish.
Make sure you let us know ... I think at least a few of us wouldn't be sad to revisit ;)
Great video. Thank you for putting this together. Would you mind sharing the resources you used to plan out the distances to each of the campsites? I know there's a CL50 map available, but you seemed to have more detailed info.
There is a Cranberry 50 Facebook group that is great and full of helpful folks. There is also a small guidebook that the Facebook group can help you find.
Just like ALORDW mentioned, the guidebook is a helpful resource, but overall the biggest planning tool I used for this trip was information from my last time doing the CL50. I knew where I was hoping to stay to break up the trip into 5 days, and then checked the mileage of route with Caltopo.com.
Thanks for watching, and if you need any help, feel free to reach out!
Congratulations, on another thru hike of the CL-50. It was one of my first backpacking trips in the Adirondacks. It's really great to see ya'll supporting mental health and being outside is great self care. Keep the awesome content coming.
Thank you very much! Cranberry Lake and the Five Ponds Wilderness Area is a beautiful section of the Adirondacks, and I love spending time out there!
@@JayMorrisonOutdoorsme too and I want to get back out there.