If i am not mistaken, the saplings in the tubes are American Chestnut that are being replanted. The tubes allow them to get established without deer and other animals eating them. The American Chestnut was wiped out by blight and by the time the Christmas song was written mentioning them, most had died. After back-cross breeding they have a tree that is like 95% American Chestnut and 5% Chinese Chestnut that is resistant to the blight. Really fascinating project. www.acf.org/
Great video. You can create all kinds of routes in Central Pa. My favorite route is the Northern part of the Quehanna Trail starting at Parker Dam State Park to Sinnemahoning.; to the Donut Hole Trail to Crossfork (maildrop); I then hike either the STS or Black Forest Trail. I then head back to Crossfork (kinny's General Store and (Deb's Country Inn (BEER) then back on Donut Hole trail to Southern part of Quehanna trail loop back to Parker Dam State Park The whole trip is about 225 miles.
You could see the pain and wanting to quit in your guys faces and emotions after all that rain. Then you could literally see the emotion change when the weather changed for the best and that second stop of trail magic. Great video as always bud.
Hi guys, I just got back from hiking this trail. I learned about it from this video I believe, thanks for that. It hardly rained on my 8 day hike, but the dew in the morning made everything just as wet. It is a great trail, and very difficult in places, but now that I have it under my belt I feel great about it. I did it counter clockwise, and I don't know if that is harder or not. I was just so glad to get back to the car and put dry socks and shoes on!
Make sure the both of you get the patch for being a STS finisher. Loved the video. I'm definitely going to have to start hitting that trail system very soon. So cool.
dude. in a humid climate like PA, I always wear gaitors and goretex boots, plus several extra pairs of wool socks. Never have had a problem with wetness. Gaitors are life savers.
Gary is awesome!!! Love your videos and especially the ones with Gary. Wish he would talk more in your videos but am sure that takes time. Thanks for your videos Jason!!!
Happy New to you both! I'm from near this area you just hiked and didn't realize that they had such nice hiking trails, even tho I've been to Ole Bull State park, Cherry Springs camping with my older brother and family when I was younger. Colton Point State park is one of my favorite places to visit and I go there several times a year for the view. I met my husband on Thanksgiving day in 1990 near Carter Camp near Cherry Springs and was married in 1992. We used to go down there fishing near Cross Forks and he helped stock the creeks in that area. I really enjoyed your video and thanks for sharing 💖
Woodsman, what a legend, he knew you two would need some energy for cardiac climb! That final camp looked so comfy, I'm glad the weather stopped beating you up. The more of these I watch, the more important your foot care video seems. Knock on wood, I haven't dealt with wet feet on the trail yet, but I'm going to be prepared when I do. Thanks for another delightful hike, Frozen and Gary.
I am very familiar with the whole area, because I have been fishing and camping in the Kettle Creek watershed area for many years, and I love it! The rains were bad during your trip, but the spring time rains are also very harsh and persistent! When a low front settles in over the Kettle Creek valley, it will linger for days, not hours. But, I go there knowing that and prepared for that, so it is not so bad! The spot where you came out at the end of your hike is a very good place also. Kinney's Store is a good place to pick up supplies and a good ice cream. Say "hello" to Susie and Brenda for me. Right next door is Jeff's Bar, ( Jeff is Brenda's husband) if you are looking for a little relief from the weather and a good cold beer. All are very nice people. Across the street is Deb's Restaurant and bar. Also good people, and a good place to pick up a filling meal while you enjoy a cool drink of your choice. I love the area, and I love the people. I go there at least once a year. It used to be more often, when I lived in Ohio, but now that I live in Oklahoma, it is usually just in the spring. Thanks for the video! Bill Pysell
Great video. I live in PA and have been planning longer distance trips. All the trails I researched you seem to have a video for, which makes planning that much easier. Thanks and keep them coming.
Good vid as always. You did well to finish it especially with almost constantly havingwet feet. Thank you very much for sharing your great adventures with us.
Looks like a fun trail. I'll put it on my bucket list...Still have to hike the Cranberry lake 50 and foothills trail so... I'll add it to the list. Thanks for sharing
Your video made feel like I was hiking with you and Gary. The rain and wet trails always make so much harder for hiking. It was nice to see that you guys had a fire on the last night. Nice trail magic! I enjoyed watching this video
Man....I can't imagine getting two coolers full of goodies on an 80 miler! Nice work on the hike Jason and Gary. Woodsman348....you are an amazing person. Well done....If you come hiking in AZ, PM me where and I may be able to do the same. Can't wait to see the gear vid.
Great video! My camp is right up the road from that well at 1:10.22! We call it the Italian Hollow well. At night the wells are great places for star gazing. We hunt and fish up there all the time. It is an extremely beautiful place up there. I can't wait to back there.
As always a great video! I still don't know how you guys walked that far in the rain! That had to be horrible! And with wet socks for days on end. Truly dedicated hikers.
Thanks so much for the video. Can't get out there myself anymore so enjoying them vicariously. Saw a tip from another backpacking video (sorry, I can't remember who's it was) but they bring bread plastic bags to put their feet into inside their boots to keep them dry during rainy weather. Sounds like it might work. Happy hiking guys.
Hey, guys! Just finished watching your (85) mile hiking video through the Susquehennock State Forest. Got to tell you that I loved every minute of the film!
The tubes over the trees protect saplings from damage during early development. From the brief view of the trees I got; they look like fruit trees. If it's in or near an agriculture area it's probably somebody developing an orchard...
Frozen, you definitely need to hike The Loyalsock Trail (LT). It's about 90 miles east of Cross Fork, located in the Loyalsock state forest. It does not disappoint in vistas, terrain and challenge. I think you'll dig it.
was out in Death Valley last week wondering when we would hear from Frozen again.. got home and hooray new videos! so cool you got personal trail magic out there this is really fun. Great to see Gary /Dawdles out there again. Love that you make a nice long video i really enjoyed this nice walk in the green woods. Cant believe you've only been hiking 3 years? Been hiking my whole life, could not keep up with you guys wow Miles!! Rox and I did 14 in one day on Mt Whitney last week and it was way too much needed 2 days to recover.
Thanks for watching! The trail magic was awesome especially on this trip it had beaten us by the third day and after those sandwhiches and beers we had a new sense of determination and love of the trail
Tell gary if he is going to hike with out a shirt he needs to tan up,he cuts out the white balance of your camera,lol.....loved the video and this area...hiked around this area many times,especially on the twin sisters trail and in the hammersley,bummed you didnt show the pool and the camping area in the hammersley,just after the register box you must of passed. Straight up the hill from that register box on top of the ridge is a rattlesnake den area...is a cool place to bushwack to and see......is called Umbrella rock,for the rock formations up there. those white tubes are used to protect the trees while they grow so the deer dont eat the ends off of them,killing the tree,during the winter/colder months...it's same thing with the fence you showed walking thru where the gate swung up....was very cool you had someone leaving care packages along the way....again,very nice video.......now you can apply for a STS trail patch thru the STS hiking club since you completed the whole thing.
Thanks for watching. The STS hiking club actually wants a written log of each member, so I'm hoping I can just write a letter with the UA-cam link in it to prove our hike.
+Outdoor Adventures i just shared the video to the Susquehannock state forest FB page...am sure it will get a few views and subs from there,as well as seen by club members more than likely
Another great video! Another great trail that I will be looking into hiking. Did the West Rim Trail a few weeks ago ( after seeing your video) and enjoyed it a lot! Thank you for that! No rattlesnakes, no bears, but plenty of great views. You do a lot of miles, more than I'm use to, but I would love to hike with you guys some time. I'm from the Buffalo area and could be to those trails in about 2 1/2 hours.
Loved seeing this .. I've mentioned before that I was up in Cherry Springs and loved seeing you hike in this area! I also was driving out West to Wyoming a few weeks ago and drove right under Laurel Hill Hiking trail bridge and got a little smile when I saw that :) .. That is one trail that looks awesome.
Thank you for sharing your partially, soggy adventure. Outstanding video, as usual. Awesome Trail Magic for your adventure, which I am sure was very much appreciated, cuz it doesn't happen all the time. Also, Gary's new trail name... "HeMan". LOL
+Brian MD yup I've heard of it from fellow UA-camr Fronkey. I'm trying this stuff I found on Amazon called rocket pure foot and hand balm. No spell. Fixed my cracked feet overnight.
You should come to southern tier NY and hike parts of the Finger Lakes Trail, if you get the chance. It's gorgeous this time of year and another place to find solitude. It's not heavily trafficked either.
Looks miserable and fun at the same time. Some day I will hike the whole loop. BTW how do you guys like the BSR stove? I need something smaller than my pocket rocket to fit into my cook set
Hello Frozen & Gary. Very much enjoy watching your videos. I saw a question on here somewhere about ticks and you mentioned spraying your clothes. Just wondered how well that worked as the tick population in Pennsylvania is insanely crazy. Next time you hike in Tennessee, check out Ramsey Cascades... Made it there once, would love to see that hike recorded.
Whoa !!! Gary rapping a windscreen around a canister stove? I wouldn't sit anywhere near it! At least you had a Spot to signal for help.....if you were able.
I was wonder if you have any recommendations regarding parking for the STS loop with the start/end at CrossFork? Congrats on the AT thru hike as well!!!!! Job well done. You are right there with Early Riser, Loner, and Neemore's world!
@@FrozensAdventures I appreciate it. Gonna finish LHHT next month and do the 85 mile loop late Oct. Although have concerns about the water tables for the loop in the fall. As in 'not being any'.......
Oh yeah, I should also tell you for future reference, the Hammersley Fork area has probably the highest concentration of black bears, rattle snakes and copperheads in that entire area! Be extremely aware , especially in late spring of early summer! Most of the local maps have snake icons on the area I just mentioned.
Good video, thanks for sharing. I really did like the TOPO Map you are using. Where did you get that map? I will be doing a hike in a couple weeks in NC and would love to have a nice detailed map like that. Thanks for any info you may have
Great job Jason and Gary.... I bet that was the most delicious Coca-Cola you ever drank! Hey Woodsman dude... I'm hiking Dolly Sods October 8th weekend....wink wink!
+Adam Zieleniewski actually we might see you in the sods if my friend Matt has sent me time. I've been wanting to go visit lions head since we missed it last time we were there.
We are heading to Lions Head Friday the 7th and camping around there.... I'll make sure I remember to smell Beef Stroganoff in the air and follow it to you!
Make sure you check about the trail closures due to fires burning in the Red Creek area. They just expanded to closure to a total of 5 trails, I believe.
Anyplace to stash food cache? I want to, in the least, split my food supply into two. Three if possible. i have time to drive about and leave them where i need them. But, was there legitimate or logistical spots? I too will start in crossfork.
Hay like your vidios, I'm an old school hiker wool socks help your feet also ring out wet socks and carry in your pocket will dry out, another trick to keep from getting blisters is a pair of lady's nylons the short ones under your socks no more blisters and feet dry out faster.
+Brian MD the OR helium performed great. So far nothing has gotten through it. I find the jacket itself could be a few inches longer in the body though.
What do you do to stay in shape, or how often do you get to hike? I've done a few PA trails and really want to do more, I find my work schedule doesn't let me hike as much as I want to, so doing 8 mile days kills me. I can't imagine doing 17 or 18 in a day.
Personally I try to do those Beachbody at home workout programs like Insanity and Body Beast. I go into the program not looking to change my appearance and have a six pack and muscles but to keep my heart healthy and my body conditioned. On weekends I do try and day hike. I walk my dog about a mile a day and try and pick up the pace to where it's nearly uncomfortable to me. A lot of hiking high mileage has to do with conditioning your feet and knees and lowering your base weight. I do plan on making a video on conditioning in the near future. Hope that helps. If you stick with a program like Insanity I guarantee you will start seeing mileage increases.
Cool adventure; didn't you had a dry sack for your socks and sleeping clothes? another question; how do you plan a 5 days trip? take 3 days vacation from work plus your 2 days off? I mean when and if one if working? I have been off for some time on medical leave but coming back to hit work probably next week or the following; only have time for 2 days tomorrow and after and planning to do a 10 miles out and back overnighter in the desert here near Las Vegas; couple weeks ago tried Mount Whitney but it was difficult; got altitude sickness and could not make it past 4 miles from the trailhead, camped at the first camp site, outpost camp and head back next day down the mountain; only gained 2000 ft starting from 8500 but those 4 miles I expended almost 6 hours climbing it where I drank only about a liter of water which is part of why I got sick; I would have to try next year sometime between August and September God willing; that was a real big push for me not being in shape but got to test my gear which performed awesome, even when my weight was around 28 pounds that proved to be heavy to climb the mountain; I saw a dude carrying a 65 pound pack! crazy! so for now I would have to content with smaller desert hikes around here; wanted to do the Narrows with the family; we got the gear but it seems there will be no time this year to do it, so we will see what we can do next year..
Yes we have a dry bag for food and another for clothes, mine food bag had a hole in it just from normal wear and tear so I had to get another one after this trip. Yea we usually plan trips around a weekend and just take some time off work.
The video and audio don't match. I'll check it out again later. Maybe it's something on my end. It looks like an awesome video! I'm now working on our trip videos with the new computer. I'm still trying to talk my wife into going to the RRG maybe in a few weeks.
If I wanted to take a 7 day , 12 mile per day trip...is there an easy way to allow for food cache drops? Do the state parks have facilities for food drops? Any comments on food, equipment drops?
I did a short section of the STS last June and enjoyed seeing the rest of the trail on your video. Thanks! Trail is brushy in some sections. Did you see any ticks? -Daniel
Hey Jason - I noticed you used the SPOT locator. I've read that it doesn't hold up well in the rain. How has your experience been, especially on this trip? Thanks for the great video.
It holds up fine in the rain, I wouldn't submerge it in water but it is water resistant. You do have to watch to make sure the all the gaskets are secure. Spot could do a lot more with their weather resistance on the gen 3 and I'm hoping we see a gen 4 from them this year.
I've noticed you've hiked alot of State Forest trails. Are you trying to achieve the Pa State Forest Trails Award? Im from the scranton area and your videos are great guides to trails I plan on hiking.
@@FrozensAdventures I live in State College, PA and it passes right through here. I've been on short sections here, but lately I've been dreaming of the 327 mile thru hike. It even has a guide on Guthook, surprisingly.
You went from mile marker 49 to 51 and climbed 2000 feet. That's seems like a lot of climbing in 2 miles for no reward of a view. What was the total feet climbed for the hike? Do you carry bear spray?
Question..... Where did Gary say he purchased his windscreen and seating pad. AliExpress? I don't see a $5 titanium windscreen on that site. Just a $11.33 & $11.88 windscreens with $40 plus shipping.
Something's gotta be messed up on their website atm. I personally ordered that $5 sit pad too and it was free shipping. But I see what your talking about.
I think this is the one he ordered though. It's more than $5 though, Gary might have confused the sit pad and the wind screen price. Wind Screen www.aliexpress.com/item/Outdoor-camping-stove-head-windshield-ultra-light-titanium-portable-folding-picnic-stove-wind-ring-ultra-light/32329941319.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_5_10057_10056_10065_10068_10055_10067_10054_10069_10059_10058_418_10073_10017_10070_10060_10061_10052_10062_10053_10050_10051,searchweb201603_6&btsid=38ca53fe-072S4-4b27-8a9b-fa5dc724ef4a Sit Pad www.aliexpress.com/item/Upgrade-Outdoor-Portable-Cushion-Mat-Seat-Athletic-Folding-Sitting-Pad-Cushion-Mat-Camping-Hiking-Fishing-Beach/32702650978.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_5_10057_10056_10065_10068_10055_10067_10054_10069_10059_10058_418_10073_10017_10070_10060_10061_10052_10062_10053_10050_10051,searchweb201603_6&btsid=bf4a3a1d-219e-4a35-982c-d53c4c7f30d7
I try not to Monday morning quarterback in UA-cam reviews, but it's very dangerous to use a windscreen around the base of a canister stove. Maybe if Gary does that in future videos you can put a disclaimer? I'm sure you get newbies to backpacking and that doesn't promote safe backpacking. Aside from that, I enjoy your videos. Thanks!
I think it was to keep deer from eating seedlings. There was a fence around the entire perimiter. We walked through 2 gates but I only showed one in the video.
Thank you Gary, for having a real name.
If i am not mistaken, the saplings in the tubes are American Chestnut that are being replanted. The tubes allow them to get established without deer and other animals eating them. The American Chestnut was wiped out by blight and by the time the Christmas song was written mentioning them, most had died. After back-cross breeding they have a tree that is like 95% American Chestnut and 5% Chinese Chestnut that is resistant to the blight. Really fascinating project. www.acf.org/
Those white tubes are to keep deer and other animals from eating saplings when they're young, giving them a chance to grow.
the word of the trip is "yep"
...yep...
Gary is a man of few words and many yeps.
Great video. You can create all kinds of routes in Central Pa. My favorite route is the Northern part of the Quehanna Trail starting at Parker Dam State Park to Sinnemahoning.; to the Donut Hole Trail to Crossfork (maildrop); I then hike either the STS or Black Forest Trail. I then head back to Crossfork (kinny's General Store and (Deb's Country Inn (BEER) then back on Donut Hole trail to Southern part of Quehanna trail loop back to Parker Dam State Park The whole trip is about 225 miles.
I know all those places.My dad was born in Sinnemahoning. Camped at Kettle Creek when I was young. I so want to go back to hike.
Wow that's awesome
You could see the pain and wanting to quit in your guys faces and emotions after all that rain. Then you could literally see the emotion change when the weather changed for the best and that second stop of trail magic. Great video as always bud.
Hi guys, I just got back from hiking this trail. I learned about it from this video I believe, thanks for that. It hardly rained on my 8 day hike, but the dew in the morning made everything just as wet. It is a great trail, and very difficult in places, but now that I have it under my belt I feel great about it. I did it counter clockwise, and I don't know if that is harder or not. I was just so glad to get back to the car and put dry socks and shoes on!
Make sure the both of you get the patch for being a STS finisher. Loved the video. I'm definitely going to have to start hitting that trail system very soon. So cool.
dude. in a humid climate like PA, I always wear gaitors and goretex boots, plus several extra pairs of wool socks. Never have had a problem with wetness. Gaitors are life savers.
The real question is.....did Gary ever find his shirt?
Gary is awesome!!! Love your videos and especially the ones with Gary. Wish he would talk more in your videos but am sure that takes time. Thanks for your videos Jason!!!
Happy New to you both! I'm from near this area you just hiked and didn't realize that they had such nice hiking trails, even tho I've been to Ole Bull State park, Cherry Springs camping with my older brother and family when I was younger. Colton Point State park is one of my favorite places to visit and I go there several times a year for the view. I met my husband on Thanksgiving day in 1990 near Carter Camp near Cherry Springs and was married in 1992. We used to go down there fishing near Cross Forks and he helped stock the creeks in that area. I really enjoyed your video and thanks for sharing 💖
Woodsman, what a legend, he knew you two would need some energy for cardiac climb! That final camp looked so comfy, I'm glad the weather stopped beating you up. The more of these I watch, the more important your foot care video seems. Knock on wood, I haven't dealt with wet feet on the trail yet, but I'm going to be prepared when I do. Thanks for another delightful hike, Frozen and Gary.
I am very familiar with the whole area, because I have been fishing and camping in the Kettle Creek watershed area for many years, and I love it! The rains were bad during your trip, but the spring time rains are also very harsh and persistent! When a low front settles in over the Kettle Creek valley, it will linger for days, not hours. But, I go there knowing that and prepared for that, so it is not so bad! The spot where you came out at the end of your hike is a very good place also. Kinney's Store is a good place to pick up supplies and a good ice cream. Say "hello" to Susie and Brenda for me. Right next door is Jeff's Bar, ( Jeff is Brenda's husband) if you are looking for a little relief from the weather and a good cold beer. All are very nice people. Across the street is Deb's Restaurant and bar. Also good people, and a good place to pick up a filling meal while you enjoy a cool drink of your choice. I love the area, and I love the people. I go there at least once a year. It used to be more often, when I lived in Ohio, but now that I live in Oklahoma, it is usually just in the spring. Thanks for the video!
Bill Pysell
ive done the leg from ole bull to cross fork...that waaaassss steep...its my backyard, love it
Great job with all your productions Jason. They are great for these winter time blues. Hope you keep them coming ,really good stuff.
Thanks!
If you know it will rain, take newspaper with you to put into your shoes...It will soak up the water pretty good...
Great video. I live in PA and have been planning longer distance trips. All the trails I researched you seem to have a video for, which makes planning that much easier. Thanks and keep them coming.
Good vid as always.
You did well to finish it especially with almost constantly havingwet feet.
Thank you very much for sharing your great adventures with us.
I’m planning this trip at the end of summer. I literally felt those butterflies when you first stepped onto the trail. Thanks for this!
Looks like a fun trail. I'll put it on my bucket list...Still have to hike the Cranberry lake 50 and foothills trail so... I'll add it to the list. Thanks for sharing
Your video made feel like I was hiking with you and Gary. The rain and wet trails always make so much harder for hiking. It was nice to see that you guys had a fire on the last night. Nice trail magic! I enjoyed watching this video
Man....I can't imagine getting two coolers full of goodies on an 80 miler! Nice work on the hike Jason and Gary. Woodsman348....you are an amazing person. Well done....If you come hiking in AZ, PM me where and I may be able to do the same. Can't wait to see the gear vid.
I'll get there eventually, thanks for watching
Great video! My camp is right up the road from that well at 1:10.22! We call it the Italian Hollow well. At night the wells are great places for star gazing. We hunt and fish up there all the time. It is an extremely beautiful place up there. I can't wait to back there.
As always a great video! I still don't know how you guys walked that far in the rain! That had to be horrible! And with wet socks for days on end. Truly dedicated hikers.
Thanks for the video. Planning my first adventure. Gonna be in PA somewhere. I think I'll start with a 2 day 1 night journey.
That trail magic was great!
Thanks so much for the video. Can't get out there myself anymore so enjoying them vicariously. Saw a tip from another backpacking video (sorry, I can't remember who's it was) but they bring bread plastic bags to put their feet into inside their boots to keep them dry during rainy weather. Sounds like it might work. Happy hiking guys.
Hey, guys! Just finished watching your (85) mile hiking video through the Susquehennock State Forest. Got to tell you that I loved every minute of the film!
+William Powell Thanks for watching
The tubes over the trees protect saplings from damage during early development. From the brief view of the trees I got; they look like fruit trees. If it's in or near an agriculture area it's probably somebody developing an orchard...
Frozen, you definitely need to hike The Loyalsock Trail (LT). It's about 90 miles east of Cross Fork, located in the Loyalsock state forest. It does not disappoint in vistas, terrain and challenge. I think you'll dig it.
+Ryan Weiss will add it to the list, thanks
Awesome trail magic!! Woodsman348 seems like a great guy. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for doing these videos I really in joy them
was out in Death Valley last week wondering when we would hear from Frozen again.. got home and hooray new videos! so cool you got personal trail magic out there this is really fun. Great to see Gary /Dawdles out there again. Love that you make a nice long video i really enjoyed this nice walk in the green woods. Cant believe you've only been hiking 3 years? Been hiking my whole life, could not keep up with you guys wow Miles!! Rox and I did 14 in one day on Mt Whitney last week and it was way too much needed 2 days to recover.
Thanks for watching! The trail magic was awesome especially on this trip it had beaten us by the third day and after those sandwhiches and beers we had a new sense of determination and love of the trail
Outdoor Adventures haha sandwiches and beer to the rescue
Great trip, thanks for sharing. How awesome was that trail magic, so cool and generous.
+Jason Fishaholic Schneider it was definitely a welcome site!
Love your videos! Hopefully I'll get to this trail someday soon.
I enjoyed that very much! Thank god for Woodsman348. Seems like such a good guy
Ah, the wonders of hiking with wet feet :-) Great video as usual!
Awesome video! Enjoyed every moment.
Tell gary if he is going to hike with out a shirt he needs to tan up,he cuts out the white balance of your camera,lol.....loved the video and this area...hiked around this area many times,especially on the twin sisters trail and in the hammersley,bummed you didnt show the pool and the camping area in the hammersley,just after the register box you must of passed. Straight up the hill from that register box on top of the ridge is a rattlesnake den area...is a cool place to bushwack to and see......is called Umbrella rock,for the rock formations up there.
those white tubes are used to protect the trees while they grow so the deer dont eat the ends off of them,killing the tree,during the winter/colder months...it's same thing with the fence you showed walking thru where the gate swung up....was very cool you had someone leaving care packages along the way....again,very nice video.......now you can apply for a STS trail patch thru the STS hiking club since you completed the whole thing.
Thanks for watching. The STS hiking club actually wants a written log of each member, so I'm hoping I can just write a letter with the UA-cam link in it to prove our hike.
+Outdoor Adventures i just shared the video to the Susquehannock state forest FB page...am sure it will get a few views and subs from there,as well as seen by club members more than likely
awesome thanks :)
Another great video! Another great trail that I will be looking into hiking. Did the West Rim Trail a few weeks ago ( after seeing your video) and enjoyed it a lot! Thank you for that! No rattlesnakes, no bears, but plenty of great views. You do a lot of miles, more than I'm use to, but I would love to hike with you guys some time. I'm from the Buffalo area and could be to those trails in about 2 1/2 hours.
Very nice trip. Cool trail magic.
Take care,
Al
about to walk 85 miles to go home from collage for winter break lmao. watching this to prep me i guess.
Loved seeing this .. I've mentioned before that I was up in Cherry Springs and loved seeing you hike in this area! I also was driving out West to Wyoming a few weeks ago and drove right under Laurel Hill Hiking trail bridge and got a little smile when I saw that :) .. That is one trail that looks awesome.
Good video, thanks for sharing.
Dammit Gary, put your shirt on!
+jelloman42 I agree!
Yeah the glare was washing out the video
Thank you for sharing your partially, soggy adventure. Outstanding video, as usual. Awesome Trail Magic for your adventure, which I am sure was very much appreciated, cuz it doesn't happen all the time. Also, Gary's new trail name... "HeMan". LOL
Really Enjoyed the Video💚
Ever heard of Bonnie Balm? Check it out. It would have saved your feet. Many of us use it everyday when we hike.
+Brian MD yup I've heard of it from fellow UA-camr Fronkey. I'm trying this stuff I found on Amazon called rocket pure foot and hand balm. No spell. Fixed my cracked feet overnight.
Great video as always.
Great video Jason! If you are ever down in central PA I'll buy you a drink!
You should come to southern tier NY and hike parts of the Finger Lakes Trail, if you get the chance. It's gorgeous this time of year and another place to find solitude. It's not heavily trafficked either.
I'll get there eventually. :)
Looks miserable and fun at the same time. Some day I will hike the whole loop. BTW how do you guys like the BSR stove? I need something smaller than my pocket rocket to fit into my cook set
Thanks for a great video that trail looks a little rough. But, in clear weather would have been awesome. Thanks
Yea I think without the rain it would have been a lot better. Maybe I'll do it again sometime.
Great vid. Love the trail angel. Awesome 👏
Excellent video!
Woodsman348 that is very sweet!
Hello Frozen & Gary. Very much enjoy watching your videos. I saw a question on here somewhere about ticks and you mentioned spraying your clothes. Just wondered how well that worked as the tick population in Pennsylvania is insanely crazy. Next time you hike in Tennessee, check out Ramsey Cascades... Made it there once, would love to see that hike recorded.
+Laura Burdick works nearly perfect. Check our permethrin. Sawyer makes a pre mixed solution or you can get a concentrate and dilute it.
Whoa !!! Gary rapping a windscreen around a canister stove? I wouldn't sit anywhere near it! At least you had a Spot to signal for help.....if you were able.
+willieskins54 I told him he shouldn't use a wind screen,
Great video, where can i score some of those ankle gators you guys both have...
dirtygirlgaiters.com/ There's a ton of color and style choices, they are very comfortable and do the job. 10/10
I was wonder if you have any recommendations regarding parking for the STS loop with the start/end at CrossFork? Congrats on the AT thru hike as well!!!!! Job well done. You are right there with Early Riser, Loner, and Neemore's world!
I think I have the parking GPS in the video description. There's a good parking lot you can use there.
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I appreciate it. Gonna finish LHHT next month and do the 85 mile loop late Oct. Although have concerns about the water tables for the loop in the fall. As in 'not being any'.......
Oh yeah, I should also tell you for future reference, the Hammersley Fork area has probably the highest concentration of black bears, rattle snakes and copperheads in that entire area! Be extremely aware , especially in late spring of early summer! Most of the local maps have snake icons on the area I just mentioned.
Good video, thanks for sharing. I really did like the TOPO Map you are using. Where did you get that map? I will be doing a hike in a couple weeks in NC and would love to have a nice detailed map like that. Thanks for any info you may have
I forget the link but it's in the video where you can buy a trail guide and the maps. they are awesome!
Outdoor Adventures Thanks so much
Great job Jason and Gary.... I bet that was the most delicious Coca-Cola you ever drank! Hey Woodsman dude... I'm hiking Dolly Sods October 8th weekend....wink wink!
+Adam Zieleniewski it tasted like pure happiness. Hopefully we have a video with woodsmen one day.
+Adam Zieleniewski actually we might see you in the sods if my friend Matt has sent me time. I've been wanting to go visit lions head since we missed it last time we were there.
We are heading to Lions Head Friday the 7th and camping around there.... I'll make sure I remember to smell Beef Stroganoff in the air and follow it to you!
Haha awesome man, don't tell the bears though!
Make sure you check about the trail closures due to fires burning in the Red Creek area. They just expanded to closure to a total of 5 trails, I believe.
Anyplace to stash food cache? I want to, in the least, split my food supply into two. Three if possible. i have time to drive about and leave them where i need them. But, was there legitimate or logistical spots? I too will start in crossfork.
Hay like your vidios, I'm an old school hiker wool socks help your feet also ring out wet socks and carry in your pocket will dry out, another trick to keep from getting blisters is a pair of lady's nylons the short ones under your socks no more blisters and feet dry out faster.
Hey nice video, thanks for sharing. One question: what brand of gaters did you use on this trip? Thanks.
dirtygirlgaiters.com/ Love them!
I am wondering how did your rain jacket performed? In the video it looks as if it wetted out.
+Brian MD the OR helium performed great. So far nothing has gotten through it. I find the jacket itself could be a few inches longer in the body though.
Love the video! thanks Guys!
What do you do to stay in shape, or how often do you get to hike? I've done a few PA trails and really want to do more, I find my work schedule doesn't let me hike as much as I want to, so doing 8 mile days kills me. I can't imagine doing 17 or 18 in a day.
Personally I try to do those Beachbody at home workout programs like Insanity and Body Beast. I go into the program not looking to change my appearance and have a six pack and muscles but to keep my heart healthy and my body conditioned. On weekends I do try and day hike. I walk my dog about a mile a day and try and pick up the pace to where it's nearly uncomfortable to me. A lot of hiking high mileage has to do with conditioning your feet and knees and lowering your base weight. I do plan on making a video on conditioning in the near future. Hope that helps.
If you stick with a program like Insanity I guarantee you will start seeing mileage increases.
Great video. Considering doing this hike. I don't recall seeing any other hikers in this video. Did you run into any hikers on the trail?
I don't think we did. Weather forecast want the greatest so that could be why
Cool adventure; didn't you had a dry sack for your socks and sleeping clothes? another question; how do you plan a 5 days trip? take 3 days vacation from work plus your 2 days off? I mean when and if one if working? I have been off for some time on medical leave but coming back to hit work probably next week or the following; only have time for 2 days tomorrow and after and planning to do a 10 miles out and back overnighter in the desert here near Las Vegas; couple weeks ago tried Mount Whitney but it was difficult; got altitude sickness and could not make it past 4 miles from the trailhead, camped at the first camp site, outpost camp and head back next day down the mountain; only gained 2000 ft starting from 8500 but those 4 miles I expended almost 6 hours climbing it where I drank only about a liter of water which is part of why I got sick; I would have to try next year sometime between August and September God willing; that was a real big push for me not being in shape but got to test my gear which performed awesome, even when my weight was around 28 pounds that proved to be heavy to climb the mountain; I saw a dude carrying a 65 pound pack! crazy! so for now I would have to content with smaller desert hikes around here; wanted to do the Narrows with the family; we got the gear but it seems there will be no time this year to do it, so we will see what we can do next year..
Yes we have a dry bag for food and another for clothes, mine food bag had a hole in it just from normal wear and tear so I had to get another one after this trip. Yea we usually plan trips around a weekend and just take some time off work.
just subbed. how do you get view ranger maps to display feet instead of meters?
In the settings menu under display there is an option for metric/imperial
The video and audio don't match. I'll check it out again later. Maybe it's something on my end. It looks like an awesome video! I'm now working on our trip videos with the new computer. I'm still trying to talk my wife into going to the RRG maybe in a few weeks.
+uptrail71 I'm hoping it's on your end. I spot checked the video every 15 minutes and it was fine. Just now.
The picture and sound match perfect now. It was about 3 seconds off earlier. I'll still need to watch the full video. That's some good miles!
Good length video not too short, and I hate those August spiders.
Never had so many spiders on the trail before.
If I wanted to take a 7 day , 12 mile per day trip...is there an easy way to allow for food cache drops? Do the state parks have facilities for food drops? Any comments on food, equipment drops?
the white tubes are for tree regrowth...or a crep program
I did a short section of the STS last June and enjoyed seeing the rest of the trail on your video. Thanks! Trail is brushy in some sections. Did you see any ticks? -Daniel
+Daniel Helmbrecht no ticks at all. We spray our clothes with permethrin though
Highly underated trail, in God's Country, Potter County!
can you send a list of all your gear. getting ready to take a trip to cherry springs and wunna do the trail while im there.
It's linked in the video descriptions.
Q: Do you treat the water with any method or just filter ... I know that there are many products available to purify water ...
+Fred Smith just a filter is fine in most of North America
Hey Jason - I noticed you used the SPOT locator. I've read that it doesn't hold up well in the rain. How has your experience been, especially on this trip? Thanks for the great video.
It holds up fine in the rain, I wouldn't submerge it in water but it is water resistant. You do have to watch to make sure the all the gaskets are secure. Spot could do a lot more with their weather resistance on the gen 3 and I'm hoping we see a gen 4 from them this year.
THEY ARE TO KEEP THE DEER ETC FROM EATING OR TOPPING OFF THE PLANTS INSIDE THE TUBES !
I've noticed you've hiked alot of State Forest trails. Are you trying to achieve the Pa State Forest Trails Award? Im from the scranton area and your videos are great guides to trails I plan on hiking.
Not going for any award really, actually didn't even know that was a real thing. We just look for other places that people have recommended on reddit
Just curious. Another recommendation is the Loyalsock Trail. It's almost 60 miles and is located around Williamsport, Pa
Is windscreen recommended for upright canister stove? I believe it could heats up the canister and explodes, right?
Yea don't do that. It's annotated in the video.
Forgive me if I missed it in another video, but have you hiked the PA Mid State Trail?
I have not. I'll check into it thought. Thanks!
@@FrozensAdventures I live in State College, PA and it passes right through here. I've been on short sections here, but lately I've been dreaming of the 327 mile thru hike. It even has a guide on Guthook, surprisingly.
You went from mile marker 49 to 51 and climbed 2000 feet. That's seems like a lot of climbing in 2 miles for no reward of a view.
What was the total feet climbed for the hike?
Do you carry bear spray?
+Canyon Overlook no bear spray. I'd have to total it up when I get home. It wasn't that much compared to some other trips though.
50:13 blueberries ;)
Wow good eye!
Question..... Where did Gary say he purchased his windscreen and seating pad. AliExpress? I don't see a $5 titanium windscreen on that site. Just a $11.33 & $11.88 windscreens with $40 plus shipping.
Something's gotta be messed up on their website atm. I personally ordered that $5 sit pad too and it was free shipping. But I see what your talking about.
I think this is the one he ordered though. It's more than $5 though, Gary might have confused the sit pad and the wind screen price.
Wind Screen
www.aliexpress.com/item/Outdoor-camping-stove-head-windshield-ultra-light-titanium-portable-folding-picnic-stove-wind-ring-ultra-light/32329941319.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_5_10057_10056_10065_10068_10055_10067_10054_10069_10059_10058_418_10073_10017_10070_10060_10061_10052_10062_10053_10050_10051,searchweb201603_6&btsid=38ca53fe-072S4-4b27-8a9b-fa5dc724ef4a
Sit Pad
www.aliexpress.com/item/Upgrade-Outdoor-Portable-Cushion-Mat-Seat-Athletic-Folding-Sitting-Pad-Cushion-Mat-Camping-Hiking-Fishing-Beach/32702650978.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_5_10057_10056_10065_10068_10055_10067_10054_10069_10059_10058_418_10073_10017_10070_10060_10061_10052_10062_10053_10050_10051,searchweb201603_6&btsid=bf4a3a1d-219e-4a35-982c-d53c4c7f30d7
+Outdoor Adventures Thanks for the links. I'll check them out.
Great video! Where do you get your paper maps?
Pine Creek outfitters. They sell very good maps link in the video and the video description.
Right Gary!!
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What was that gate thing yinz had to step through at 1:06 ?
We assume that was to keep deer out of a certain area to let saplings grow a bit.
What species of snek is that at 00:13:06 good snek or spicy danger noodle?
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Definitely a good snek!
you said north central pa? Never heard of these trails, gotta do some research...
keys and wallet lol I've done that
For info and PDF's of trail maps of hiking tails in all of Pa. State Forests, go to Pa. State Forest Hiking trails. ; a DCNR website.
What distance did you and Gary have to drive from home ground to the STS?
About 3.5 hours for this trip.
please show a screenshot of the app that you are using for your Topo map
+cgriggsiv I don't use it Gary does it. But it's free and it's called view ranger.
the app may be free but the maps are NOT
Do you still use the spot x? I’m looking into buying my first satellite communicator.
I don't. I'd recommend the Garmin mini though. Many of my friends use that.
@@FrozensAdventures thanks!
I try not to Monday morning quarterback in UA-cam reviews, but it's very dangerous to use a windscreen around the base of a canister stove. Maybe if Gary does that in future videos you can put a disclaimer? I'm sure you get newbies to backpacking and that doesn't promote safe backpacking. Aside from that, I enjoy your videos. Thanks!
I told him about it and he said i was lying. I agree with you. I'll annotate on the video.
what is the purpose of that gate you had to walk through on the trail on day 5?
I think it was to keep deer from eating seedlings. There was a fence around the entire perimiter. We walked through 2 gates but I only showed one in the video.