I was having a low spirited day until I watched this. Nice to know I'm not the only one who has to backtrack to retrieve my poles among other things,lol. Nice video.
Welcome back. You (and your son) were the first hiking videos I had ever seen. Now I'm ready to shut off my cable TV. Don't care about fictional tv shows anymore.
Indiana is a beautiful place. Loved the video and seeing your dogs back out on the trail. They always seem to be in their happy place with you on the trails.
Great video, David. Really enjoyed your adventure. Flooding aside, loved seeing the new Spring flowers and hearing all birds. Looks like Bailey and Jaden had a great time as well. Thanks for sharing your second backpacking trip of 2019!
My wife and I did a short 5 mile hike at Natural Bridge this week and stopped at Miguels pizza and had a great time. We had never tried Miguels but we saw it in your video from last year and had to try it. Great pizza!
I love your videos. Your are so honest about being out of breath going up steep climbs so I don't feel so bad when I'm hiking in the mountains. Hope you have many more trips this season. Love the dogs!
Love your videos and photos David. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming 2019 backpacking season videos. Love springtime backpacking with nice temperatures.
Another great adventure, and this time close to home. Thanks for sharing! Awesome that you were able to share the trail with your four-legged family. Our rottweiler's days of hiking with me are over. Age caught up to him and he sleeps more than anything. This reminds me of all the great hikes (albeit not backpacking) that we had together over the last 12 years and brings a smile to my face.
I picked up the Altra LP 4s a couple of months ago for the same reason, wide toe box and lightweight. I hope to do a second trip this next weekend. My feet did super well but I ended up with shin splints after my first 15-16 mile day. I don't believe I can completely blame that on the shoe though. Its always nice to see your trip video reports!
Hey David! I moved to the Helmsburg area back in May and stumbled across your video when I was researching the Tecumseh trail! If you’re ever in the area again and need a free shuttle, let me know!
Thanks for sharing one of your old dogs last journeys into the wild. Yeah that new camera has a sensitive manual setting. I love my Alta Lone Peaks and sing their praises often. Glad they are working for you. Great pics at the end. Going to have to think about that cereal in a bag. Awesome hike!
Great video, Dave! I always like your western trips but this one shows that you can have beauty and adventure close to home. Loved that you got to spend time with your doggies!
Enjoy watching your backpacking videos. I thought the quality of video and audio was fine. You do a good job and I will continue watch. Keep posting brother!
Super pumped when I saw the upload.Enjoy relaxing and watch his explorations in the evening. Makes it hard to wait for my own adventures. Officially completing the lower 48 this summer. Twenty-day road trip of the northeast can't come soon enough. It's taken 9 years to do all 48, but it's almost coming to an end.
I stayed at that shelter one week after you did. I got really excited when I read the logbook and saw your name. I had little critters visiting me all night long. Really enjoy your videos.
That's really cool! I love that shelter. I think the little critters stayed away from me because I had two big 'critters' on either side of me all night, and now that I think about it I've never had mice problems at that shelter... and probably for the very same reason - I've always had the dogs with me.
As usual, a great video and story to go with it. We have watched several other backpackers and hiker videos and yours are always much more interesting and fun to watch. Your photos are great and you always seem to have more fun than the other guys. Keep it up! We always are watching for the email with the next video.!!!
Another great video from backpacker who inspired me to make UA-cam videos! Loved seeing the dogs again! You've set the bar when it comes to making videos! I finally tried the cheddar cheese spread last month on a trip. That stuff is the real deal. Looking forward to future vids--Kevin Fry
The good news on the clear cutting is that the USA has more trees now then it did in the 1970s..... awesome conservation in this country.....yet it never changes the sick feeling ya get when you see a clear cut ....
Hey David! Hope you enjoyed the party I hauled up. 40 lbs sack was brutal during the first 18 mile hike. I didn’t do an equipment check before and assumed tent poles were in my tent bag. Oh well, you make due with what you got. It’s pretty cool to see myself in the video. That weekend was such a nice hiking weekend to do the full trail!
Hey Andrew! That was a great night at the shelter. Thank you for bringing the fireball and apple juice - real treat! And added some humor around the fire. I was wondering about you guys the next day - it started raining right when I pulled into my driveway, and the temps dropped from the 60's to 40's. Knowing the miles you had to put in that next day I was pretty sure you were still on the trail when that stuff moved in. I was wondering how your improvised 'bivy sack' would hold up in the rain? Thanks for watching the video.
I'm just finishing up the 2nd video with the Z6 (Big South Fork). It should be published by this weekend, and I think it is a huge improvement from my first go with it on the Tecumseh. Unfortunately, I managed to pull a bonehead move with my external Rode microphone - I didn't put a new battery in it prior to the trip (duh!) and managed to run it out about halfway through the trip. It still seemed to work according to the audio meters, but what I didn't realize until I started the editing is that the dying battery created some noise artifacts (clicks) for some of the first night and 2nd day. Fortunately, the good folks at the Charit Creek Lodge (2nd night) were able to get me a new battery and all was good after that. I 'fixed' much of the bad audio stuff with some creative editing, but some of it was unavoidable. No fault of the Z6. Aside from that I think most of the Z6 video is really impressive in the new video. I've basically gotten to the point with the Z6 that I'm controlling everything manually - exposure, color balance, and even focus. A little bit of extra work on the trail, but the better results are worth it. Still wrestling with the poor image stabilization, but I found some very useable off-board stabilization software that did a pretty good job. I'm heading to Yellowstone next week and I'm hoping all of my field experience with and knowledge of the Z6 will make the Yellowstone video really special (and I will certainly have a brand new battery in the microphone!).
Awesome video you had quite the adventure before you even got to the trail I just had a small adventure myself and Saturday and Sunday I did some bikepacking I did a proximately but not quite 240 miles I'm pretty much exhausted
Thanks for the video! Prepping for a long hike of sorts myself. I am new to UA-cam so I am checking hiking channels out. Good job! This is great stuff!
I've also got a new pair of the Lone Peak 4.0's. Took time to get used to the zero drop. One problem on one shoe with my foot pad feeling bruised. I think the rock pad they insert may be screwed up. I'll try an insert. If that doesn't help it's back to REI.
David, have you ever hiked in Southern Illinois near the Garden of Gods area or Lusk Creek. Probably 5 hours from Indy. Some nice buffage and locks of great rock formations.
I haven't hiked in southern Illinois but I've sure thought about it. When I'm checking the maps for possible nearby hiking destinations southern Illinois always catches my eye because it is close. I'll do some research on Garden of Gods, Lusk Creek, and Shawnee forest to put a plan together. Thank you for the suggestion - always looking for new destinations!
Alright David, I just got back from the Manistee National Forest. I did the Manistee River Trail. I’d like to see you do an over nighter there. It’s an awesome trail and loads of campsites available. I posted pics on my Facebook. It’s a long drive but well worth it.
I've actually been thinking of doing the Manistee National Forest loop trail for quite a few years. I will get to it! It's really not that far of a drive for me.
Loved it as always. New camera will be fine, if you shot it w a gopro and no sound We would watch. We are rewatching your sangre de cristo vid now. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for the kind words. Fortunately, I think a lot of the 'learning experience' from this one was mainly caused by 'pilot error' and not the new equipment. The Z6 is a complex beast and it certainly takes some time to get to know it. The sound issues were almost entirely from having the microphone gain too high which caused clipping. The video issues in a few spots were caused by a variety of mistakes on my part, but the new 6-stop neutral density filter I have now will fix a lot of that (the over-exposed clips). More knowledge on my part, much of which I gained on the Tecumseh 'test hike', will also go a long way toward making the next video much improved on quality. I have Big South Fork coming up at the end of May and then Yellowstone NP at the end of June - can't wait!
Hey David fellow Nikon Z6 user, I just wanted to let you know that you can turn off the manual focus on the lens control ring. Go to menu->custom setting menu->controls->custom control assignment. You can then turn off the annoying manual focus problem and if you touch it afterwards it won't do anything! Hope this helps!
Whoa...! Great idea. I had found the ability to turn manual focus override off with the a13 option under the Autofocus controls section ('Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode' control) but it only works with certain lenses, and apparently my F-mount 20mm Nikkor isn't one of them because the a13 option isn't even present for me. I hadn't thought about doing it via the extensive custom controls menu that they give you, but I think that will work just fine (I rarely use manual focus, and if/when I do I can just turn it back on). Thank you!
@@davidgrayin Just realized that this is for turning it off for still photography though it can be done the same way for video. Go to menu->custom setting menu->Movie->Custom control assignment!
Sadly, I tried to modify that setting on the camera last night and the option doesn't show up for me - another downside of using 'adapted' lenses with the FTZ adapter, I suppose. (And another reason to buy a Z lens - though I'm waiting for the 24mm Z-lens to be available later this year).
Yeah, not sure what happened with all the focus motor noise. It wasn't present for much of the trip, but decided to get gnarly during some of the really quiet scenes. The whole trip was a bit of an educational exercise with the Z6, and there was a period of time where I somehow managed to unlock and slightly shift the FTZ adapter I was using - I figured it out when autofocus went away completely, but I'm thinking the focus motor noise might have been an early symptom that I just didn't catch. On future trips I plan to do a lot more manual focusing for those stationary, tripod-mounted shots to eliminate any potential for focus motor noise.
David, My wife and I have been watching your videos for quite a while. It's inspired us to begin this hobby. I'm 40 and need a change. I've been trying to get a transfer out to East TN with my job but it's taking too long!! Might have to take some risks to get out there but it's time. Keep it up and if you have any tips on gear, locations, etc. (Live west of Nashville atm) Let me know!!
I hiked the Low Gap last Sunday. Nothing but mud. I also broke my fibula about 5 1/2 miles out. So a 5 mile walk back to the car. I’m laid up for 6 weeks but I’ll go back when it’s dry. Nice to see a new video while I can’t get out. I think I like the old camera better.
Ouch! I can't imagine the pain you must have had on that walk back to your car. But I can see how that could have happened. I slipped many, many times and got lucky that I didn't have any bad falls. Regarding the Z6 camera, I'm still getting to know it and I think the quality on future trips will be much improved. The biggest issue was that I needed a neutral density filter to keep the scenes from getting over-exposed (which you'll see often in the early clips on this video, not so much later on as I became sensitized to it), and I now have a great ND filter that I'll use on the upcoming trips. I also found a nice hand grip that I'll be using instead of hand-holding it which will really help with stability.
David Gray the high contrast was what was a bit too much for me so the ND will help. I liked the video anyway. I really like your videos they help me get through bad days. The pain wasn’t too bad until I got home. It doesn’t help my training for Colorado. I’m already loosing muscle mass. Ticks me off. Have a great week and can’t wait for the next video 👍
@kragseven I agree. I actually always have some sort of a filter on all my lenses to protect the glass - typically just a high-quality B+W UV filter. I also always carry a circular polarizing filter and a 'heavy' (10-stop) ND filter for long time exposures in daylight. On this trip I actually used the polarizing filter most of the time - it gave me about 2 extra f-stops of exposure range, but it was clear it wasn't enough. I bought a 6-stop ND filter right after I got back, and actually just walked in the door from a test hike with it.
David Gray I will say it’s troubling seeing people giving this or any of your videos a thumbs down. I haven’t seen anything I’d take the time to give someone a bad review given the time and effort that goes in to making a video like this. I can’t get out right now as I’ve mentioned, so any hiking video is awesome to me. Do a loop hike video at Turkey Run sometime. I’d like to see what you’d do there. Oh there’s a buffet at the Inn so no need for packing in a stove
Thanks for another enjoyable video David. I had the same experience myself this Spring; a section of trail with lovely trees had been logged over the winter. Very ugly and muddy. It did seem to me that your video quality wasn’t as sharp and clear as in the past. The new camera? Anyhow, keep it up!
I have never done any backpacking there, and have only 'hiked' in the Everglades while passing through on a couple car trips to the Florida Keys many years ago. It would certainly be something quite 'different' for me to do a backpacking trip there - I'll have to do some more research on it, and try to work it into my trip agenda in the upcoming years (perhaps as a side trip during a spring break visit).
Unfortunately, no Glacier NP trip this year. I actually applied for a Glacier permit in case I didn't get either a Wonderland Trail or Enchantment Wilderness permit (I didn't end up getting either permit), but for the first time in 4 attempts I crapped out on a Glacier permit too - bummer! I could go for a walk up permit but that is a lot of travel and expense to take that type of a chance, especially when I wanted to go to one specific area that I haven't been before (Two Medicine area). I'm thinking now about heading back to the Wind River Range in late August or early September to do the original hike we had planned there for the Titcomb Basin area.
I've done three trips so far in 2019 (Savage Gulf, Tecumseh Trail, and Big South Fork) and I leave tomorrow for Yellowstone NP. After that I have a near-firm trip planned to go back to the Wind River Range in early September, and then I'm trying to squeeze in a short Colorado trip tied together with a family vacation in late July. I'll also do some sort of a trip in late September of early October but not sure where for that one yet.
I enjoy your backpacking adventures. I know you just got the new camera but yes, it was shaky and hard to auto focus plus lighting seemed hard to adjust. I thought your camera from last season did a great job. I've seen You Tubers using just their Samsung 8 camera and you could not tell it was shot from a cellphone. Nikon does not impress me anyways. Sorry. But hey, no complaints about your adventures or photography shots... Always waiting for the next hike with you. Mark Tonopah , AZ
Yes, the new camera was/is certainly a work-in-progress, but I think I've learned from most of the mistakes in this first effort, and I'm confident the next go-around in the Big South Fork at the end of May 2019 will be much, much improved. The Z6 is capable of some amazing stuff if 'driven' properly.
Great to see you out with the dogs David. Made me laugh when you said on the way down in the car that the trip would be a easy one, that was tempting fate mate, looked good fun though. As someone that hikes with two dogs doesn't it get on your nerves when the dog pack will not sit straight on the dogs back arhhh ? Dogs done you proud.Take care my friend. Atb Bill.
That pack being out of balance always drives me crazy! And it doesn't seem to matter how much effort I put into making sure both sides are perfectly balanced... it always goes to one side or the other. But it never seems to bother Bailey - she is just happy to be out there on the trails hiking with me.
I liked your other camera better it just seem to have better audio and the picture was great. Sorry for the bad report on it but I just thought you might want to know.
No need to apologize - I appreciate the feedback. Certainly still a work-in-progress with the new camera but I think it was more 'driver error' on this trip than inherent weaknesses with the Z6. The audio issues were mainly caused by me setting the microphone gain too high which caused clipping. The video quality issues in a few spots were caused by a variety of issues, but I'm working to address each of them prior to the next trip. I agree that the 'ol Canon Vixia G40 I had used before is an awesome camera, but I still believe that when dialed in properly the Z6 can create equally good, if not better, quality. That is certainly my objective.
There are plenty of places to hang a hammock around the shelter, as well as flat tenting spots. You aren't required to stay in the shelter. In fact, given the right circumstances (have the shelter to yourself) I'm sure you could figure out a way to hang a hammock inside the shelter (I've seen it done in shelters on the AT multiple times).
I live in the Cincinnati area,near Kings Island if you know where that is. This looks like a good hike that is reasonable close to my home for a weekend trip. Do you think the water sources would be available in the summer or would you have to cache a water supply half way? I enjoyed your video.
Been to Kings Island and Cincinnati many times - great places! Regarding water, it depends on what section of the Tecumseh/Low Gap Trail that you plan to hike. It can get really dry in late summer and fall, but there are still a few reliable water sources along the way. I've been to the Foxes Den shelter many times, at all times of year, and have never seen the stream there completely dry. Bear Lake and Yellowwood Lake are always reliable sources. And that river that we had to cross on the railroad bridge always has water in it, as does the stream at the southern end of Indian Hill. The only place where it can get really rough, and caching might be needed, is on the Low Gap loop area at the far northern end of the Tecumseh - I've seen every creek and stream on that loop be bone dry in late summer and fall.
David Gray Thanks for the info. This will help me a lot with my planning. I hike with a guy that I met on the AT who lives in Louisville. This would be a convenient place for us to meet up this summer but it probably will be during the dry season.
I would really like to do that! But I don''t think it's going to happen in 2019. I actually applied for a Glacier permit again this year, but for the first time ever (in four attempts) I get totally shut out on the permit - bummer. I could go for a walk-up permit but with all the expense and time required to get to Glacier I'm going to do something else this year (likely Wind River Range in late August/early September), and then go for a permit again in 2020. I do have firm trips coming up to Big South Fork at the end of May and Yellowstone NP at the end of June so I'll have some opportunities to see what the new camera can do in some more scenic destinations.
I've actually been looking at them too, since the first test hikes with the camera. I'd like to avoid adding more weight/cost/complexity but it may be the best option in the end. As a more simple and lighter solution I've been trying to find a hand grip for the camera, which will allow me to keep the camera much more stable than simply holding it in my hand - the shape and mass of the lens make it difficult to keep steady, especially while actually moving on the trail. I went through 5 different hand grips before I finally found one that seems like to will work while hiking. I'll use it on the next trip.
Unfortunately, not certain where to get something like that nowadays, but I can say that I have two plastic tubes for the Ritz that are very similar. The 2nd one I actually found at Walmart as the packaging for a 'sham-wow' shammy-lie towel in the automotive area - I'm not sure if they still have them or package them like that but you could look there. I can't remember where I found the first tube I had (and the one I use on trips now because it's a few grams lighter than my other tube).
It's about 6 miles from that point (which is called the 'Wedding Chapel', by the way - not sure why or where the name originates from) to the shelter. The stretch from the Wedding Chapel corner over to Fox Den Shelter is probably my favorite section of the whole Tecumseh Trail - really remote, lots of up and downs, and probably the most difficult stretch of the Tecumseh.
I ended up doing about 20 miles. I found the shuttle by doing a Google search on 'Tecumseh Trail Indiana' shuttles , plus my prior knowledge of trying to find shuttle arrangements when doing the Knobstone Trail. Basically, I think there is only one shuttle that is still doing shuttle runs on the Tecumseh - Most High Adventure Outfitters. Tim Napper (Snappy Shuttles) used to offer shuttle rides - primarily on the Knobstone, but he did Tecumseh shuttles too - but he didn't seem to be in the shuttle business any longer. You could probably also arrange some sort of Uber trip but the cell phone service in that area is a bit sporadic so I didn't trust getting anything Uber-related set up.
David Love your videos but the background shift (Jello ?) hurts my eyes. Perhaps a gimbal might help. Love watching all of this "from my desk" thanks for the ride
Yes, mine too! That needs to get fixed. I've actually been looking at gimbals right from the first test hikes with the Z6. The Moza Aircross looks like it might work, but I'd rather like to avoid spending another $300 if possible! A cheaper, lighter, and less complex solution might be simply a hand grip that screws into the tripod mount hole on the camera. I finally found one that seems promising on my test hikes, and I'll be giving it a shot on my next hike at the end of May. The Z6 is certainly still a work-in-progress but once I get it all dialed in I think it will create some awesome stuff. The low light capability of the thing is incredible (made possible by the full-frame FX video) and I'll need to take more advantage of that in the future.
Once again a joy to watch though I have to say while the action and the personality remain undiminished the picture quality in 4K is a retrograde step. Bring back your old camera but keep the rest of the winning combo the same.
I'm currently using Vegas Pro 16. But I'm considering switching to Adobe Premiere Pro. All the other programs I use are Adobe programs (Lightroom, Photoshop) so switching to Premiere Pro would probably be 'natural' for me, but I really don't like going to a monthly subscription based program. Vegas Pro is meeting my needs so for now I'll just stick with it.
@@davidgrayin Ok. I'm probably going to use Adobe just for the fact that So much more capabilities for that monthly subscription price I really enjoy the channel, keep up the great work. I would really like to do some of the trips you have. Hopefully that will come in the near future. Thanks for the reply. Bill
You might want to report that forest clearing to a ranger station nearby. As far as I know, people or companies aren't supposed to cut down trees within 500ft of US Scenic Trails regardless of whether it's National Forest area or not. I know people get fined hardcore near the PCT in the Sequoia National Forest section for deforesting in the wrong areas, or jail time if they're stupid enough to do it in the National Park. I also think rangers would actually be pretty upset if they found out someone is cutting down trees that have blazes on them. To me it seems like someone got lazy, and just wanted to use a vehicle of some sort or sled to haul out the wood using the trail rather than where they were most likely designated to cut.
The pink buds and dogwoods were stunning. Nice fire for all the wet you encountered. Looking forward to more of your future 2019 trip reports. Having viewed a number of your vids going back a few years, I can really tell how your Yellow Lab is slowing down and I'm sad to see his trail days may be coming to an end sometime soon. BTW, I've just starting getting into this video editing/production thing using PowerDirector 17. Check out my the first edited video I put up on my channel titled Colorado Summer 2016; I'd welcome any constructive comments you may have. (A thumbs up would be nice too;-) I have a lot of still photos I'm working from but will be taking more video in the future. Be safe!
I don't want to sound like a jerk but the video was hard to watch because of the camera. No IBIS makes it very jittery. Audio was rough. Video looked soft and fuzzy most of the time and the autofocus wasn't all that good.
No, not being a jerk at all. I need the feedback. It was certainly a learning experience with the new camera. I'll take your points one at a time. The IBIS is an issue for sure - it just isn't that good on the Z6, especially when using non-Z lenses with the FTZ adapter. I do plan to buy either the 24mm or 20mm Z lens but they aren't available yet. In the meantime I did find a hand held grip that will help a great deal with stability. Hand-holding the Z6 without the grip, especially when walking, is really tough (all that mass with the lens makes it hard to keep still). The audio was mostly self-inflicted because I had the gain too high which caused clipping - easily fixed on future trips. The focus issues were caused by a variety of issues, some related to having the camera switch into manual focus mode and some exposure related - I'm working to address all of the issues for future trips. The Z6 is certainly a work-in-progress and a learning experience, but once I get it dialed in I think the quality will be great.
For the rest of our generation and future generations I would like to see a new law passed. The law would be simple , city , county , state and federal protected the land within 300 yards ( each side ) of any trail , no lumbering or cutting of any kind except trail maintenance.
So I was just watching on of your videos form 8 years ago with Jaden, such a good doggy!! Glad that you're still out there backpacking. Sadly I think i'll only have one real trip this year, but I'm making it count Olympic National Forrest. I do have a question for you, I was looking at your website, where is this? davidcgray.smugmug.com/Portfolio/i-Fks7RKX/A (I hope it brings up the photo) That place looks amazing (If you say disneyland I'll cry)
It did bring up the photo. That is Baytowne Wharf in Miramar Beach, FL. Not Disney World, but a lot like it - especially over Spring Break which is when I took that picture. Actually, it is a pretty cool place if you're ever in that area. Lots of shops, restaurants, bands playing, etc. And there was even a zip-line that went from one side of the water to the other, and back (you can see the cables and the zip-line tower on the right side of the picture). Good luck on you Olympic National Forest hike - I've been wanting to hike there myself, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Bring your rain gear!
@@davidgrayin Thank you for the info, that looks like a pretty cool place to visit if I'm ever that way again. I'm looking forward to Olympic, replaced the majority of my pack because of the trip. rain gear is on the list to update, I still have time, thankfully I already have a nice huge tarp for my hammock that'll be nice to sit under if it does rain :) Hope you get there one day, would love to see a video from there
It is always a great day when David Gray uploads a backpacking video!! Thank you!! Another great one!!
I was having a low spirited day until I watched this. Nice to know I'm not the only one who has to backtrack to retrieve my poles among other things,lol. Nice video.
Welcome back. You (and your son) were the first hiking videos I had ever seen. Now I'm ready to shut off my cable TV. Don't care about fictional tv shows anymore.
Favorite backpacker and first backpacker to watch ...still the best man
David you should have 100K subs with your taping and editing skills are premium. Then add the fur babies, best trips to watch!!
Indiana is a beautiful place. Loved the video and seeing your dogs back out on the trail. They always seem to be in their happy place with you on the trails.
Great video, David. Really enjoyed your adventure. Flooding aside, loved seeing the new Spring flowers and hearing all birds. Looks like Bailey and Jaden had a great time as well. Thanks for sharing your second backpacking trip of 2019!
My wife and I did a short 5 mile hike at Natural Bridge this week and stopped at Miguels pizza and had a great time. We had never tried Miguels but we saw it in your video from last year and had to try it. Great pizza!
Great stuff! Thank you n doggies....always enjoy your vids....
As always I am enjoying watching your videos very much. They inspire me to take my camera on trips to come.
I love your videos. Your are so honest about being out of breath going up steep climbs so I don't feel so bad when I'm hiking in the mountains. Hope you have many more trips this season. Love the dogs!
Headed there soon. Looks pretty interesting! Thanks for sharing.
Love your videos and photos David. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming 2019 backpacking season videos. Love springtime backpacking with nice temperatures.
Great adventure, David. Love the "hike mates" and Bailey is quite a character. Good eye on the photography, too.
Another great adventure, and this time close to home. Thanks for sharing! Awesome that you were able to share the trail with your four-legged family. Our rottweiler's days of hiking with me are over. Age caught up to him and he sleeps more than anything. This reminds me of all the great hikes (albeit not backpacking) that we had together over the last 12 years and brings a smile to my face.
I just woke up in the low gap backcountry and drove home this morning!
Love your trips, David! Fellow Hoosier from Tipton.
The still at 44:22 of you and your sweet dogs in the background, wildflowers in the foreground is my favorite. Enjoyed the video.
That was a beautiful spot. That still was actually just a single frame capture from the video - love what you can do with 4K!
Another great video! Thanks for taking us along on the journey. Your videos always put a smile on my face.
I picked up the Altra LP 4s a couple of months ago for the same reason, wide toe box and lightweight. I hope to do a second trip this next weekend. My feet did super well but I ended up with shin splints after my first 15-16 mile day. I don't believe I can completely blame that on the shoe though. Its always nice to see your trip video reports!
Hey David! I moved to the Helmsburg area back in May and stumbled across your video when I was researching the Tecumseh trail! If you’re ever in the area again and need a free shuttle, let me know!
Thanks for sharing one of your old dogs last journeys into the wild. Yeah that new camera has a sensitive manual setting. I love my Alta Lone Peaks and sing their praises often. Glad they are working for you. Great pics at the end. Going to have to think about that cereal in a bag. Awesome hike!
Great video, Dave! I always like your western trips but this one shows that you can have beauty and adventure close to home. Loved that you got to spend time with your doggies!
Thank you, for another great video David! I always enjoy your videos especially when they are from from my home state!
Thaxs for taking us along. Living with aging loved ones, like the old dog, relish the moment. Do enjoy your trips.
Enjoy watching your backpacking videos. I thought the quality of video and audio was fine. You do a good job and I will continue watch. Keep posting brother!
Super pumped when I saw the upload.Enjoy relaxing and watch his explorations in the evening. Makes it hard to wait for my own adventures. Officially completing the lower 48 this summer. Twenty-day road trip of the northeast can't come soon enough. It's taken 9 years to do all 48, but it's almost coming to an end.
Thank you David! Enjoyed it as always...I’m hoping to get back out there and connect back to nature...
I stayed at that shelter one week after you did. I got really excited when I read the logbook and saw your name. I had little critters visiting me all night long. Really enjoy your videos.
That's really cool! I love that shelter. I think the little critters stayed away from me because I had two big 'critters' on either side of me all night, and now that I think about it I've never had mice problems at that shelter... and probably for the very same reason - I've always had the dogs with me.
Beautiful trail!
Another great video. Thank you!
As usual, a great video and story to go with it. We have watched several other backpackers and hiker videos and yours are always much more interesting and fun to watch. Your photos are great and you always seem to have more fun than the other guys. Keep it up! We always are watching for the email with the next video.!!!
Looked like a fun trip thanks for showing it. Awesome
Did you appreciate those beautiful dogwood blooming trees? I loved them!
Another great video from backpacker who inspired me to make UA-cam videos! Loved seeing the dogs again! You've set the bar when it comes to making videos! I finally tried the cheddar cheese spread last month on a trip. That stuff is the real deal. Looking forward to future vids--Kevin Fry
The good news on the clear cutting is that the USA has more trees now then it did in the 1970s..... awesome conservation in this country.....yet it never changes the sick feeling ya get when you see a clear cut ....
Man those shoes are great. Dry in no time!
Hey David! Hope you enjoyed the party I hauled up. 40 lbs sack was brutal during the first 18 mile hike. I didn’t do an equipment check before and assumed tent poles were in my tent bag. Oh well, you make due with what you got.
It’s pretty cool to see myself in the video. That weekend was such a nice hiking weekend to do the full trail!
Hey Andrew! That was a great night at the shelter. Thank you for bringing the fireball and apple juice - real treat! And added some humor around the fire. I was wondering about you guys the next day - it started raining right when I pulled into my driveway, and the temps dropped from the 60's to 40's. Knowing the miles you had to put in that next day I was pretty sure you were still on the trail when that stuff moved in. I was wondering how your improvised 'bivy sack' would hold up in the rain? Thanks for watching the video.
Another great video...of you on a bush adventure:) Sorry there was all that water to deal with.
Great video,very interesting and fun to watch.Hope to see you again!!!
Love your videos, looking forward to seeing what you can do with the Z6 once you get it dialed in!
I'm just finishing up the 2nd video with the Z6 (Big South Fork). It should be published by this weekend, and I think it is a huge improvement from my first go with it on the Tecumseh. Unfortunately, I managed to pull a bonehead move with my external Rode microphone - I didn't put a new battery in it prior to the trip (duh!) and managed to run it out about halfway through the trip. It still seemed to work according to the audio meters, but what I didn't realize until I started the editing is that the dying battery created some noise artifacts (clicks) for some of the first night and 2nd day. Fortunately, the good folks at the Charit Creek Lodge (2nd night) were able to get me a new battery and all was good after that. I 'fixed' much of the bad audio stuff with some creative editing, but some of it was unavoidable. No fault of the Z6. Aside from that I think most of the Z6 video is really impressive in the new video. I've basically gotten to the point with the Z6 that I'm controlling everything manually - exposure, color balance, and even focus. A little bit of extra work on the trail, but the better results are worth it. Still wrestling with the poor image stabilization, but I found some very useable off-board stabilization software that did a pretty good job. I'm heading to Yellowstone next week and I'm hoping all of my field experience with and knowledge of the Z6 will make the Yellowstone video really special (and I will certainly have a brand new battery in the microphone!).
awesome trip as always, thanks for taking us with you! /and i agree, the clear cut right along the trail is frustrating and sad
Hoping to through hike the Tecumseh this fall...great video as always.
Awesome video you had quite the adventure before you even got to the trail
I just had a small adventure myself and Saturday and Sunday I did some bikepacking I did a proximately but not quite 240 miles I'm pretty much exhausted
Living out west I never saw Indiana as a backpacking haven. I luv 💞 your videos, see Eaglecap wildernesses NE Oregon
Was just down there. Matter of fact, heading to Morgan Monroe here in a few minutes to do the 3 lakes loop with a friend.
Thanks for the video! Prepping for a long hike of sorts myself. I am new to UA-cam so I am checking hiking channels out. Good job! This is great stuff!
Nice video 👍👍
I've also got a new pair of the Lone Peak 4.0's. Took time to get used to the zero drop. One problem on one shoe with my foot pad feeling bruised. I think the rock pad they insert may be screwed up. I'll try an insert. If that doesn't help it's back to REI.
David, have you ever hiked in Southern Illinois near the Garden of Gods area or Lusk Creek. Probably 5 hours from Indy. Some nice buffage and locks of great rock formations.
I haven't hiked in southern Illinois but I've sure thought about it. When I'm checking the maps for possible nearby hiking destinations southern Illinois always catches my eye because it is close. I'll do some research on Garden of Gods, Lusk Creek, and Shawnee forest to put a plan together. Thank you for the suggestion - always looking for new destinations!
We just bought a 4K tv!! Your video is beautiful! Thanks for another great video
Alright David, I just got back from the Manistee National Forest. I did the Manistee River Trail. I’d like to see you do an over nighter there. It’s an awesome trail and loads of campsites available. I posted pics on my Facebook. It’s a long drive but well worth it.
I've actually been thinking of doing the Manistee National Forest loop trail for quite a few years. I will get to it! It's really not that far of a drive for me.
Loved it as always. New camera will be fine, if you shot it w a gopro and no sound We would watch. We are rewatching your sangre de cristo vid now. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for the kind words. Fortunately, I think a lot of the 'learning experience' from this one was mainly caused by 'pilot error' and not the new equipment. The Z6 is a complex beast and it certainly takes some time to get to know it. The sound issues were almost entirely from having the microphone gain too high which caused clipping. The video issues in a few spots were caused by a variety of mistakes on my part, but the new 6-stop neutral density filter I have now will fix a lot of that (the over-exposed clips). More knowledge on my part, much of which I gained on the Tecumseh 'test hike', will also go a long way toward making the next video much improved on quality. I have Big South Fork coming up at the end of May and then Yellowstone NP at the end of June - can't wait!
Enjoyable as always, thanks for the show!!
Great video reminds me of my youth hiking up trout streams in Maryland and Pennsylvania never had dry feet 🤣😂
nice trip David...thanks so much for taking us along. Enjoy all your videos. Come down to North GA for a trip and we can hook up.
Hey David fellow Nikon Z6 user, I just wanted to let you know that you can turn off the manual focus on the lens control ring. Go to menu->custom setting menu->controls->custom control assignment. You can then turn off the annoying manual focus problem and if you touch it afterwards it won't do anything! Hope this helps!
Whoa...! Great idea. I had found the ability to turn manual focus override off with the a13 option under the Autofocus controls section ('Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode' control) but it only works with certain lenses, and apparently my F-mount 20mm Nikkor isn't one of them because the a13 option isn't even present for me. I hadn't thought about doing it via the extensive custom controls menu that they give you, but I think that will work just fine (I rarely use manual focus, and if/when I do I can just turn it back on). Thank you!
@@davidgrayin Glad I could be of some help! :)
@@davidgrayin Just realized that this is for turning it off for still photography though it can be done the same way for video. Go to menu->custom setting menu->Movie->Custom control assignment!
Sadly, I tried to modify that setting on the camera last night and the option doesn't show up for me - another downside of using 'adapted' lenses with the FTZ adapter, I suppose. (And another reason to buy a Z lens - though I'm waiting for the 24mm Z-lens to be available later this year).
@@davidgrayin Aww boo! I'm sorry about that. But when you do get your new Z lens just remember this feature! It makes life much easier.
I'm enjoying every pixel of your 4k footage compressed down to 144p for streaming over mobile.
31:56 too bad that lens is so loud
Yeah, not sure what happened with all the focus motor noise. It wasn't present for much of the trip, but decided to get gnarly during some of the really quiet scenes. The whole trip was a bit of an educational exercise with the Z6, and there was a period of time where I somehow managed to unlock and slightly shift the FTZ adapter I was using - I figured it out when autofocus went away completely, but I'm thinking the focus motor noise might have been an early symptom that I just didn't catch. On future trips I plan to do a lot more manual focusing for those stationary, tripod-mounted shots to eliminate any potential for focus motor noise.
David, My wife and I have been watching your videos for quite a while. It's inspired us to begin this hobby. I'm 40 and need a change. I've been trying to get a transfer out to East TN with my job but it's taking too long!! Might have to take some risks to get out there but it's time.
Keep it up and if you have any tips on gear, locations, etc. (Live west of Nashville atm) Let me know!!
As usual, a great video David.
I hiked the Low Gap last Sunday. Nothing but mud. I also broke my fibula about 5 1/2 miles out. So a 5 mile walk back to the car. I’m laid up for 6 weeks but I’ll go back when it’s dry.
Nice to see a new video while I can’t get out. I think I like the old camera better.
Ouch! I can't imagine the pain you must have had on that walk back to your car. But I can see how that could have happened. I slipped many, many times and got lucky that I didn't have any bad falls. Regarding the Z6 camera, I'm still getting to know it and I think the quality on future trips will be much improved. The biggest issue was that I needed a neutral density filter to keep the scenes from getting over-exposed (which you'll see often in the early clips on this video, not so much later on as I became sensitized to it), and I now have a great ND filter that I'll use on the upcoming trips. I also found a nice hand grip that I'll be using instead of hand-holding it which will really help with stability.
David Gray the high contrast was what was a bit too much for me so the ND will help. I liked the video anyway. I really like your videos they help me get through bad days.
The pain wasn’t too bad until I got home. It doesn’t help my training for Colorado. I’m already loosing muscle mass. Ticks me off. Have a great week and can’t wait for the next video 👍
@kragseven I agree. I actually always have some sort of a filter on all my lenses to protect the glass - typically just a high-quality B+W UV filter. I also always carry a circular polarizing filter and a 'heavy' (10-stop) ND filter for long time exposures in daylight. On this trip I actually used the polarizing filter most of the time - it gave me about 2 extra f-stops of exposure range, but it was clear it wasn't enough. I bought a 6-stop ND filter right after I got back, and actually just walked in the door from a test hike with it.
David Gray I will say it’s troubling seeing people giving this or any of your videos a thumbs down. I haven’t seen anything I’d take the time to give someone a bad review given the time and effort that goes in to making a video like this.
I can’t get out right now as I’ve mentioned, so any hiking video is awesome to me. Do a loop hike video at Turkey Run sometime. I’d like to see what you’d do there. Oh there’s a buffet at the Inn so no need for packing in a stove
Great video David, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for another enjoyable video David. I had the same experience myself this Spring; a section of trail with lovely trees had been logged over the winter. Very ugly and muddy.
It did seem to me that your video quality wasn’t as sharp and clear as in the past. The new camera?
Anyhow, keep it up!
Refreshing, well done.
Awww Jaden!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖 such a good dog!
Have you ever done any hiking in the Florida Everglades? I'd love to see more backpacking videos from unconventional states like Florida.
I have never done any backpacking there, and have only 'hiked' in the Everglades while passing through on a couple car trips to the Florida Keys many years ago. It would certainly be something quite 'different' for me to do a backpacking trip there - I'll have to do some more research on it, and try to work it into my trip agenda in the upcoming years (perhaps as a side trip during a spring break visit).
Nice job David. I’m sure you’ll get those camera issues figured out. Any plans for Glacier NP this season?
Unfortunately, no Glacier NP trip this year. I actually applied for a Glacier permit in case I didn't get either a Wonderland Trail or Enchantment Wilderness permit (I didn't end up getting either permit), but for the first time in 4 attempts I crapped out on a Glacier permit too - bummer! I could go for a walk up permit but that is a lot of travel and expense to take that type of a chance, especially when I wanted to go to one specific area that I haven't been before (Two Medicine area). I'm thinking now about heading back to the Wind River Range in late August or early September to do the original hike we had planned there for the Titcomb Basin area.
what is your backpacking schedule for this year , I love to watch your videos on youtube
I've done three trips so far in 2019 (Savage Gulf, Tecumseh Trail, and Big South Fork) and I leave tomorrow for Yellowstone NP. After that I have a near-firm trip planned to go back to the Wind River Range in early September, and then I'm trying to squeeze in a short Colorado trip tied together with a family vacation in late July. I'll also do some sort of a trip in late September of early October but not sure where for that one yet.
I enjoy your backpacking adventures. I know you just got the new camera but yes, it was shaky and hard to auto focus plus lighting seemed hard to adjust. I thought your camera from last season did a great job. I've seen You Tubers using just their Samsung 8 camera and you could not tell it was shot from a cellphone. Nikon does not impress me anyways. Sorry. But hey, no complaints about your adventures or photography shots... Always waiting for the next hike with you. Mark Tonopah , AZ
Yes, the new camera was/is certainly a work-in-progress, but I think I've learned from most of the mistakes in this first effort, and I'm confident the next go-around in the Big South Fork at the end of May 2019 will be much, much improved. The Z6 is capable of some amazing stuff if 'driven' properly.
Great to see you out with the dogs David. Made me laugh when you said on the way down in the car that the trip would be a easy one, that was tempting fate mate, looked good fun though. As someone that hikes with two dogs doesn't it get on your nerves when the dog pack will not sit straight on the dogs back arhhh ? Dogs done you proud.Take care my friend. Atb Bill.
That pack being out of balance always drives me crazy! And it doesn't seem to matter how much effort I put into making sure both sides are perfectly balanced... it always goes to one side or the other. But it never seems to bother Bailey - she is just happy to be out there on the trails hiking with me.
Love the Saab
Thanks for another great video:)
I liked your other camera better it just seem to have better audio and the picture was great. Sorry for the bad report on it but I just thought you might want to know.
No need to apologize - I appreciate the feedback. Certainly still a work-in-progress with the new camera but I think it was more 'driver error' on this trip than inherent weaknesses with the Z6. The audio issues were mainly caused by me setting the microphone gain too high which caused clipping. The video quality issues in a few spots were caused by a variety of issues, but I'm working to address each of them prior to the next trip. I agree that the 'ol Canon Vixia G40 I had used before is an awesome camera, but I still believe that when dialed in properly the Z6 can create equally good, if not better, quality. That is certainly my objective.
Can you hang a hammock by shelter or do you have to stay inside the shelter?
There are plenty of places to hang a hammock around the shelter, as well as flat tenting spots. You aren't required to stay in the shelter. In fact, given the right circumstances (have the shelter to yourself) I'm sure you could figure out a way to hang a hammock inside the shelter (I've seen it done in shelters on the AT multiple times).
I live in the Cincinnati area,near Kings Island if you know where that is. This looks like a good hike that is reasonable close to my home for a weekend trip. Do you think the water sources would be available in the summer or would you have to cache a water supply half way? I enjoyed your video.
Been to Kings Island and Cincinnati many times - great places! Regarding water, it depends on what section of the Tecumseh/Low Gap Trail that you plan to hike. It can get really dry in late summer and fall, but there are still a few reliable water sources along the way. I've been to the Foxes Den shelter many times, at all times of year, and have never seen the stream there completely dry. Bear Lake and Yellowwood Lake are always reliable sources. And that river that we had to cross on the railroad bridge always has water in it, as does the stream at the southern end of Indian Hill. The only place where it can get really rough, and caching might be needed, is on the Low Gap loop area at the far northern end of the Tecumseh - I've seen every creek and stream on that loop be bone dry in late summer and fall.
David Gray Thanks for the info. This will help me a lot with my planning. I hike with a guy that I met on the AT who lives in Louisville. This would be a convenient place for us to meet up this summer but it probably will be during the dry season.
Great Video. Now you will have to go back to Glacier NP and record a hike in 4K ;-)
I would really like to do that! But I don''t think it's going to happen in 2019. I actually applied for a Glacier permit again this year, but for the first time ever (in four attempts) I get totally shut out on the permit - bummer. I could go for a walk-up permit but with all the expense and time required to get to Glacier I'm going to do something else this year (likely Wind River Range in late August/early September), and then go for a permit again in 2020. I do have firm trips coming up to Big South Fork at the end of May and Yellowstone NP at the end of June so I'll have some opportunities to see what the new camera can do in some more scenic destinations.
An option for you to stabilize is use a handheld steadycam. You can find ones that are amazing at stabilizing
I've actually been looking at them too, since the first test hikes with the camera. I'd like to avoid adding more weight/cost/complexity but it may be the best option in the end. As a more simple and lighter solution I've been trying to find a hand grip for the camera, which will allow me to keep the camera much more stable than simply holding it in my hand - the shape and mass of the lens make it difficult to keep steady, especially while actually moving on the trail. I went through 5 different hand grips before I finally found one that seems like to will work while hiking. I'll use it on the next trip.
David Gray really enjoy your videos. You’re in our top 5 of hiking channels to watch and follow....
thanks for sharing. would love to hike with you sometime
Do you have any idea where to currently get that tube you use to put the ritz crackers in?
Unfortunately, not certain where to get something like that nowadays, but I can say that I have two plastic tubes for the Ritz that are very similar. The 2nd one I actually found at Walmart as the packaging for a 'sham-wow' shammy-lie towel in the automotive area - I'm not sure if they still have them or package them like that but you could look there. I can't remember where I found the first tube I had (and the one I use on trips now because it's a few grams lighter than my other tube).
@@davidgrayin It's a white whale. I'll find something! Thanks for the reply.
Does anyone know how far the fox den shelter is for where the tecumseh and low gap split off?
It's about 6 miles from that point (which is called the 'Wedding Chapel', by the way - not sure why or where the name originates from) to the shelter. The stretch from the Wedding Chapel corner over to Fox Den Shelter is probably my favorite section of the whole Tecumseh Trail - really remote, lots of up and downs, and probably the most difficult stretch of the Tecumseh.
How many miles did you do? Also, how did you find the person to do the shuttle?
I ended up doing about 20 miles. I found the shuttle by doing a Google search on 'Tecumseh Trail Indiana' shuttles , plus my prior knowledge of trying to find shuttle arrangements when doing the Knobstone Trail. Basically, I think there is only one shuttle that is still doing shuttle runs on the Tecumseh - Most High Adventure Outfitters. Tim Napper (Snappy Shuttles) used to offer shuttle rides - primarily on the Knobstone, but he did Tecumseh shuttles too - but he didn't seem to be in the shuttle business any longer. You could probably also arrange some sort of Uber trip but the cell phone service in that area is a bit sporadic so I didn't trust getting anything Uber-related set up.
David Love your videos but the background shift (Jello ?) hurts my eyes. Perhaps a gimbal might help. Love watching all of this "from my desk" thanks for the ride
Yes, mine too! That needs to get fixed. I've actually been looking at gimbals right from the first test hikes with the Z6. The Moza Aircross looks like it might work, but I'd rather like to avoid spending another $300 if possible! A cheaper, lighter, and less complex solution might be simply a hand grip that screws into the tripod mount hole on the camera. I finally found one that seems promising on my test hikes, and I'll be giving it a shot on my next hike at the end of May. The Z6 is certainly still a work-in-progress but once I get it all dialed in I think it will create some awesome stuff. The low light capability of the thing is incredible (made possible by the full-frame FX video) and I'll need to take more advantage of that in the future.
Looked like a fun little trip. Nice camera! The 4K looks good
Once again a joy to watch though I have to say while the action and the personality remain undiminished the picture quality in 4K is a retrograde step. Bring back your old camera but keep the rest of the winning combo the same.
David what editing program do you use?
I'm currently using Vegas Pro 16. But I'm considering switching to Adobe Premiere Pro. All the other programs I use are Adobe programs (Lightroom, Photoshop) so switching to Premiere Pro would probably be 'natural' for me, but I really don't like going to a monthly subscription based program. Vegas Pro is meeting my needs so for now I'll just stick with it.
@@davidgrayin Ok. I'm probably going to use Adobe just for the fact that So much more capabilities for that monthly subscription price
I really enjoy the channel, keep up the great work. I would really like to do some of the trips you have. Hopefully that will come in the near future. Thanks for the reply.
Bill
I took a shot every time he said "Central Indiana Wilderness Club"
Yeah, me too! Probably explains why so many references to that great club made it through my editing. Sorry 'bout that.
You might want to report that forest clearing to a ranger station nearby. As far as I know, people or companies aren't supposed to cut down trees within 500ft of US Scenic Trails regardless of whether it's National Forest area or not. I know people get fined hardcore near the PCT in the Sequoia National Forest section for deforesting in the wrong areas, or jail time if they're stupid enough to do it in the National Park. I also think rangers would actually be pretty upset if they found out someone is cutting down trees that have blazes on them. To me it seems like someone got lazy, and just wanted to use a vehicle of some sort or sled to haul out the wood using the trail rather than where they were most likely designated to cut.
on this week's episode of Bailey's Breakfast Bushcraft: Which stick is best ALL TEH STICKS FOREVER THE END
The pink buds and dogwoods were stunning. Nice fire for all the wet you encountered. Looking forward to more of your future 2019 trip reports. Having viewed a number of your vids going back a few years, I can really tell how your Yellow Lab is slowing down and I'm sad to see his trail days may be coming to an end sometime soon. BTW, I've just starting getting into this video editing/production thing using PowerDirector 17. Check out my the first edited video I put up on my channel titled Colorado Summer 2016; I'd welcome any constructive comments you may have. (A thumbs up would be nice too;-) I have a lot of still photos I'm working from but will be taking more video in the future. Be safe!
Dave is getting good at rubbing two sticks together ...
I'm sitting here watching this video while destroying a block of cheddar cheese. 😂
I don't want to sound like a jerk but the video was hard to watch because of the camera.
No IBIS makes it very jittery.
Audio was rough.
Video looked soft and fuzzy most of the time and the autofocus wasn't all that good.
No, not being a jerk at all. I need the feedback. It was certainly a learning experience with the new camera. I'll take your points one at a time. The IBIS is an issue for sure - it just isn't that good on the Z6, especially when using non-Z lenses with the FTZ adapter. I do plan to buy either the 24mm or 20mm Z lens but they aren't available yet. In the meantime I did find a hand held grip that will help a great deal with stability. Hand-holding the Z6 without the grip, especially when walking, is really tough (all that mass with the lens makes it hard to keep still). The audio was mostly self-inflicted because I had the gain too high which caused clipping - easily fixed on future trips. The focus issues were caused by a variety of issues, some related to having the camera switch into manual focus mode and some exposure related - I'm working to address all of the issues for future trips. The Z6 is certainly a work-in-progress and a learning experience, but once I get it dialed in I think the quality will be great.
@@davidgrayin If only the perfect camera existed right? Keep doing what you are doing, great videos.
Jaden has had an amazing hiking career for a pup if this is one of his last ones
For the rest of our generation and future generations I would like to see a new law passed. The law would be simple , city , county , state and federal protected the land within 300 yards ( each side ) of any trail , no lumbering or cutting of any kind except trail maintenance.
So I was just watching on of your videos form 8 years ago with Jaden, such a good doggy!! Glad that you're still out there backpacking. Sadly I think i'll only have one real trip this year, but I'm making it count Olympic National Forrest. I do have a question for you, I was looking at your website, where is this? davidcgray.smugmug.com/Portfolio/i-Fks7RKX/A (I hope it brings up the photo) That place looks amazing (If you say disneyland I'll cry)
It did bring up the photo. That is Baytowne Wharf in Miramar Beach, FL. Not Disney World, but a lot like it - especially over Spring Break which is when I took that picture. Actually, it is a pretty cool place if you're ever in that area. Lots of shops, restaurants, bands playing, etc. And there was even a zip-line that went from one side of the water to the other, and back (you can see the cables and the zip-line tower on the right side of the picture). Good luck on you Olympic National Forest hike - I've been wanting to hike there myself, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Bring your rain gear!
@@davidgrayin Thank you for the info, that looks like a pretty cool place to visit if I'm ever that way again. I'm looking forward to Olympic, replaced the majority of my pack because of the trip. rain gear is on the list to update, I still have time, thankfully I already have a nice huge tarp for my hammock that'll be nice to sit under if it does rain :)
Hope you get there one day, would love to see a video from there
Hey David, was pointed here by Dan Becker and his channel, he'd love to meet and hike with ya! can i join? :)
Thanks for the heads up. I'll try to get in touch with Dan and see if we can line something up, and you're welcome to come along!
Jay
Very nice! I thru hiked the Tecumseh just a few days before you were there for this trip! Check out my video, not as much water!
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