During this trip I unfortunately broke the fancy new camera lens I had bought to better document this hike and those I take in the future. For those interested I have made paintings to help replace it! All of these are original, and it all goes back to making these videos better. Thanks for checking out my artwork! jupiterhikes.com/product-category/arizona-trail/
I love the cool calm philosophy that drives you. It shows it’s beauty in every touch you make. Music choice, image calibration, views, walking beat, endurance... Basically you make everything nice. It’s soothing to the soul... thank you...😊
Agreed! I see so many road cycling videos where some goofballs wear black in the summer desert and wonder why they nearly die. Mad dogs and Englishmen...
Oh this is bringing back so many memories: my first thru hike was the AZT and I turned 61 the day after the 100 mile mark, which was my first 20 mile day. You are doing such a good job filming and have an agreeable yet interesting voice. Can’t wait to see the next episode! The wildlife in AZ is so different from other places I’ve lived. I hope you get to see them, especially the squirrels with the tufted ears💓
@@oldtobyii7740 Black Forest trail in PA twice and I’m chipping away at the CDT in Montana/Idaho. 440 miles done and that much to go. Will test the waters on an overnight this weekend between Chief Joseph Pass and Big Hole Pass. Maybe I should say test the knees!
Ah dude this was so good such a nice flow to it all and the cuts and transitions are so on point. I’d definitely say this is your best work to date. The trail looks absolutely stunning as well, love all the flora you captured, really gives a sense of it being a unique environment. Can’t wait to see what you’ve got for us next time ✌️ Ben.
Thanks Ben! The trail really lends itself to being photographed in a way. I like when I don't have to think too hard about it and things just kinda fall into place. Story or scenery wise
Speaking as a Yorkshire man, my first reaction to that heat would be: "K'in 'ell it's 'ot! Were's t'pub!?" Then I'd go for a hike... to the next pub! Great video, epic scenery- trying to hide my jealousy;)
Understatement of the year. Of course your legs need to go in shape again but "becoming a thru hiker"? Most people would nearly die from pride if they only do half of what you did. Plus this video is incredibly well done, everything has a kind of nice balance.
Thank you! It was for sure the best time of day to be out hiking given the heat, but also the way the sun illuminated everything it was quite beautiful each morning and evening
Beautiful video!!! Had me laughing from the start!! That pause after “left me” and the advice on the hogs-OMG too funny! Florida Trail and hogs, gators, snakes, along with all our other critters, all your other trail critters on all your other hikes, cowboy camping-pretty sure you’re experienced....and then you just casually mention at the end about the scorpion...🦂😬🤦♀️🤷♀️. Hope it feels better! Amazing camera work! Loving it! Safe hiking!!!
Thank for the video and sharing your thru hike. Definitely looking forward to the next episode. Well done on the vid and really like the music and scenery. You have a calming voice that brings everything together and makes for a pleasant viewing experience.
Montezuma Pass and Parker Canyon Lake are my old stomping grounds from when I was a teen. I did a lot of volunteer trail maintenance and some cave tours in the Park. Fun video and thanks for sharing!
Yo Jupiter! It was a pleasure to meet you on trail (around Pine). Great footage and story for this first AZT episode, I’m definitely looking forward to more. Its awesome to get to re-live the experience again but through your lens.
Thanks for the great first episode, love the music/sound editing you chose. It looks like you got to see a few ocotillo in bloom, hopefully you were able to see more cacti blooms, they look otherworldly in the glow of the desert evening.
I really enjoyed watching this video. You captured the start of the trail fantastic. I really enjoyed your editing and the awesome transitions as well. 😀
Man that scorpion incident is enough for me to say I’d def bring one of my Borah or Yama bivy’s to jump into at night .. wouldn’t get any sleep if I didn’t.. lol. Grt video as always looking forward to all the rest of the episodes
meh, scorpions are not anything to worry about. they are fairly harmless unless you sit there and mess with them and agrivate them. they offer no danger in just regular circumstances.
I love hiking Arizona - lived there for many years. I've hiked many places there, including the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim. Thanks for sharing this experience.
Congratulations on passing the 100 mile marker. Your a trooper for getting through a Scorpion bite. I did the same thing on the Art Loeb trail, NC . I put my hand on a true and was stung by a bee. I completely on the beer thing and having an ice cold drink is important in the heat. Keep up the hard work.
I'll take a look, love your artwork - I had forgotten about all the fences and cattle guards... I thought I saw your shirts on Garage Grown Gear or somewhere as well. The water is....lovely....
I had some guys try to give me a six pack on the trail last year. Ended up drinking two with them and carrying two more. It was nice to have beer the next day.
Good to see you out there! I just sat down to check out the fire situation for OR PCT because I just planned out the northern 150 miles. Last year I had to hop off the trail because of my son's health problems and I want to finish it up. I can't help wonder if thru-hiking the PCT will become a thing of the past because of the fires. You are an inspiration to me. Stay true to you and have fun!
I think because it has been designated as this "elite" accomplishment to tackle the triple crown, people may never be truly deterred. In time maybe folks will start their hikes earlier and earlier though, and things will be ever more uncertain. Really though who knows! I hope it is always there
Nice to see Jupiter back in his natural habitat 👍🏻 And the AZT! OmG 🙌 He went north in the Spring - perhaps he'll head south in the Fall? I want ALL THE AZT CONTENT
Awesome jupe. I wonder if it’s common to hike 6-10am, pause for heat, then go again 6-10pm. Two a days, like football practice before school starts in August.
Thanks for closing the gates behind you. I don’t especially enjoy cow pies on my trail, but the ranchers have a right to be there too, and wandering cattle are a headache for them.
I enjoyed that, thank you! I look forward to future installments. I think you have a really nice aesthetic sense for videography. As a Tucsonan it's fun to see your traverse through familiar landscapes. I should do some hiking on the AZT, I usually stick to local trails.
Around tuscon there were a lot of really awesome places! I loved the Rincon mountains, Saguaro NP, Mt Lemmon of course. I think the next video will highlight a lot more areas close to home for you :)
@@JupiterHikes I look forward to it! Yes, those are really great areas. I used to rock climb--did it for 10 years--mostly on Mt. Lemmon but other places southeast of Tucson as well. During the summer months we would drive to towards the top of the mountain, then in the winter months climb at the base of the mountain. I live near Saguaro West so I don't often drive across town to the Rincon district, but when I have, I really enjoy its beauty.
What date did you leave the Southern Terminus? Presumably, early Spring before the rattlers wake up from hibernation? Great video series BTW. Totally chill.
Really beautiful, man! Beautiful photography, great commentary. Some of the skies made me want to cry, lol, (I NEED to find a way to make more miles so that I can do some of these trails)! Watched the latest Q&A w/Darwin (loved) and not that you asked, but a shoe recommendation for really wide feet (mine!) are topo's. Not sure if you've tried, but the MTN Racers from last year are amazeballs (imo). Thanks for getting my mind off of everyday life ish and out on the trail! Happy hiking!
I recommend them to everyone as the science for sure backs the use of them, but after a decade of not using them it's been hard to get into and I just kind of like not having them, despite the advantages they pose. I like my hands free, and I like carrying one less thing, though I still think everyone should use them
Great videos. We are doing a section hike in late May. 7 days. Can you recommend a passage / section we HAVE to do? Northern part of the trail? Thank you.
Check out the highline trail between pine and Payson. You could start by Payson, and then head south onto the AZT to wherever you'd like to finish! Taking you through a lot of cool stuff
I see all these videos about earning the trail legs and, idk, sometimes it gets a bit discouraging. Older and overweight, I "train" with my dog in the Huachucas on my days off from work. Last year, it was all casual hiking, but this year my goal is to make it to one of the peaks, which would be at least 10 miles roundtrip. The best I've been able to do so far this year is a 6.8 mile hike but there was 1000 foot climb in 3/4 of a mile. I know my condition will improve, but then I see the first section of the AZT is 20 miles and includes these huge climbs and it just doesn't seem feasible. Any tips would be appreciated.
Slower walking, and carrying more water. It doesn't matter if that 20 miles is done in a day or is done in two days or more. Slow and steady is just as good, and in many ways is even better as it puts less stress on your body. Lots of little tiny steps
@@JupiterHikes thank you for responding! I track my mileage and times and looked back at Dec, Jan and Feb. A couple of weeks ago I decided to stop tracking my speed and am amazed how far my average hike is compared to Dec. I think you are correct regarding slow and steady. That Summit Challenge is starting to look more attainable! Thank you!
Just did a fill-in from Miller Peak to Patagonia that was aborted due to 12 inches of snowfall last year. We have pics of original border terminus in snow. I see an obelisk where you started. Where is that? I didn’t see that on drive up to Montezuma. Trail Angel said you can only head south about 3/4 mile before everything is blocked. Since I was working with limited water (mid May) I opted to tackle that climb right away. Did you walk down toward original terminus to see what they did?
The original terminus was(is?) closed, so I started at the terminus the AZT bike packers begin at, which adds on an extra 4 miles. It's just west of the normal start, and at the time was one of the ATA recommended things to do
That looks like a special hike. And all by yourself. Although I am not a hiker, I would love to experience it. Arizona seems to be quite beautiful and rough. Sorry about your new camara.
During this trip I unfortunately broke the fancy new camera lens I had bought to better document this hike and those I take in the future. For those interested I have made paintings to help replace it! All of these are original, and it all goes back to making these videos better. Thanks for checking out my artwork! jupiterhikes.com/product-category/arizona-trail/
For those of us that want to contribute, but can't afford one of your amazing paintings, where/how could we do that?
@@amyarcher8017 patreon
Nice half a second pause in the intro after "left me" was a good one lmao
I love the cool calm philosophy that drives you. It shows it’s beauty in every touch you make. Music choice, image calibration, views, walking beat, endurance... Basically you make everything nice. It’s soothing to the soul... thank you...😊
🔥❤️🔥
"My girlfriend has just left me... by the trailhead." I hate it when they dump you while you are in the middle of no where and just drive off.
In this instance I was very thankful that she dropped me in the middle of nowhere hah
Loose-fitting light-colored shirt, broad-brim light-colored sun hat-- great to see a hiker who knows how to dress in the hot sun.
Agreed! I see so many road cycling videos where some goofballs wear black in the summer desert and wonder why they nearly die. Mad dogs and Englishmen...
@@ericpmossI’m English so it’s in my DNA 😂
Oh this is bringing back so many memories: my first thru hike was the AZT and I turned 61 the day after the 100 mile mark, which was my first 20 mile day. You are doing such a good job filming and have an agreeable yet interesting voice. Can’t wait to see the next episode! The wildlife in AZ is so different from other places I’ve lived. I hope you get to see them, especially the squirrels with the tufted ears💓
What other thru hikes have you done?!
@@oldtobyii7740 Black Forest trail in PA twice and I’m chipping away at the CDT in Montana/Idaho. 440 miles done and that much to go. Will test the waters on an overnight this weekend between Chief Joseph Pass and Big Hole Pass. Maybe I should say test the knees!
@@vannemocilac274 Awesome stuff! Happy trails to you (and your knees)!
Ur crazy too
Ah dude this was so good such a nice flow to it all and the cuts and transitions are so on point. I’d definitely say this is your best work to date. The trail looks absolutely stunning as well, love all the flora you captured, really gives a sense of it being a unique environment. Can’t wait to see what you’ve got for us next time ✌️ Ben.
Thanks Ben! The trail really lends itself to being photographed in a way. I like when I don't have to think too hard about it and things just kinda fall into place. Story or scenery wise
Exactly what I was thinking! Good job Jupiter
💛 the paintings!!
Speaking as a Yorkshire man, my first reaction to that heat would be: "K'in 'ell it's 'ot! Were's t'pub!?"
Then I'd go for a hike... to the next pub!
Great video, epic scenery- trying to hide my jealousy;)
You are so mellow. "I put my hand down on a rock and a Scorpion stung me". Hope you're over it and there's no more unpleasant surprises.
Yes!!!!!…..A Jupiter thru hike to follow again🥾🥾🥾🥾😎😎😎😎
Beautiful work! Arizona is a beautiful beautiful state. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. 🙂
Understatement of the year. Of course your legs need to go in shape again but "becoming a thru hiker"? Most people would nearly die from pride if they only do half of what you did. Plus this video is incredibly well done, everything has a kind of nice balance.
I very much appreciate the compliments! With the video I just want to do the AZT right and continue to make these better
Man, the way you captured the beauty of the "golden hour" there was done so well. Love it.
Thank you! It was for sure the best time of day to be out hiking given the heat, but also the way the sun illuminated everything it was quite beautiful each morning and evening
@@JupiterHikes as a fellow photographer I chase light too and really appreciated your artistry. Keep 'em comin' please & happy hiking!
Great series. 2nd time watching
Thank you! It's one of my favorite series I've done, glad you enjoy it too
Beautiful video!!! Had me laughing from the start!! That pause after “left me” and the advice on the hogs-OMG too funny! Florida Trail and hogs, gators, snakes, along with all our other critters, all your other trail critters on all your other hikes, cowboy camping-pretty sure you’re experienced....and then you just casually mention at the end about the scorpion...🦂😬🤦♀️🤷♀️. Hope it feels better! Amazing camera work! Loving it! Safe hiking!!!
This was so good, the music and scenery really mixed well. Jupiter the scorpion king! Stay safe out there man.
Dude you always have the best music. Love it. Thank you.
thanks for the details (like the yellow bag)
Thank for the video and sharing your thru hike. Definitely looking forward to the next episode. Well done on the vid and really like the music and scenery. You have a calming voice that brings everything together and makes for a pleasant viewing experience.
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it. I'll keep them coming, and keep in mind the chillness of this one when composing more
Just discovered your channel and I'm hooked!
Great video! Excited to see the rest of it.
You're inspiring Jupiter! Thanks for helping me leave vicariously through your hikes.
Your video editing is top notch, and those views were absolutely spectacular! 🔥 Well done
This channel is my happy place thank you
You are such a fast hiker🤩. I'm sorry you got stung by a scorpion 🦂!
Awesome video man. Enjoyed watching! I can’t wait to see the rest of this series.
Montezuma Pass and Parker Canyon Lake are my old stomping grounds from when I was a teen. I did a lot of volunteer trail maintenance and some cave tours in the Park. Fun video and thanks for sharing!
Much respect doing those survivor man shots and having to go back to get the camera.
You make it look so easy!
Like muscle memory after so long! Not easy but my body knows what to do. Still so many lessons along the way. Some I have to relearn every time
Yo Jupiter! It was a pleasure to meet you on trail (around Pine). Great footage and story for this first AZT episode, I’m definitely looking forward to more. Its awesome to get to re-live the experience again but through your lens.
Another great video of another great journey! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks for the great first episode, love the music/sound editing you chose. It looks like you got to see a few ocotillo in bloom, hopefully you were able to see more cacti blooms, they look otherworldly in the glow of the desert evening.
So sick! I'm so appreciative of all your effort to hike and share with us. Awesome videos!
I really enjoyed watching this video. You captured the start of the trail fantastic. I really enjoyed your editing and the awesome transitions as well. 😀
Yay! I’ve been waiting for this. Those PUDs always suck. So. Much. Ocotillo.
Great video!
Beautiful job Jupiter! thx so much
Thanks for the video,,,I seen those cactus with the red. Bloom in Tucson about 2 weeks ago,,,,,, it was my first time in Arizona
I really like the way this video is edited, nice to see how you're improving your production over time :)
Great vid! Thanks.
Great filming and edit!!! Love it!!! Good to see you back on trail!!!😀❤ Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching! More to come soon
Thank you. That was almost like being back on a trail again.
I just love your vibe, great content, and down to earth attitude!
I love your storytelling, thank you for sharing your journey!
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful video, Jupiter! Like your style!!
Glad you enjoy it!
Great way to see and experience the desert. No doubt about it!
Loved it Jupiter!
Great view♥️
Lot of open spaces. I never followed anybody on a Thur hike in the AZT. Interested in seeing what it looks like. Congrats on your 100 miles👍👍
Great video! Seems like a great trail!
It is an awesome trail!
I have been waiting on this for so long. I am so pumped. Thanks Jupiter
You and me both! Been a process but really wanted to do the AZT right
Man that scorpion incident is enough for me to say I’d def bring one of my Borah or Yama bivy’s to jump into at night .. wouldn’t get any sleep if I didn’t.. lol. Grt video as always looking forward to all the rest of the episodes
meh, scorpions are not anything to worry about. they are fairly harmless unless you sit there and mess with them and agrivate them. they offer no danger in just regular circumstances.
Love your videos: great photography and music, laid back commentary, learning from your hiking style.
Just hikes Passage 34 in Flagstaff! So beautiful, the meadows alongside the mountain in the San Francisco’s section are gorgeous!
One of my favorite parts!! Loved seeing the aspen, all the pine forests, and more mild weather of course
We already know you got this man. Lol. Sorry about your lens. AZ has a beauty all it's own. I climbed Bell Rock in Sedona years ago. It was epic 😎 🙌
Good work mate....will be in Arizona in November so might have a look at the trail...cheers
Great video Jupiter! Of course the scenery is stunning but the way you captured it was phenomenal! Keep on keeping on! Can’t wait for the next one.
I love hiking Arizona - lived there for many years. I've hiked many places there, including the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim. Thanks for sharing this experience.
Good work Jupiter! Really liked this.
Love your videos! I find them inspiring and very relaxing as well. Thank you :-)
Great video. !! Love the music also 🔥🔥🔥
Fantastic editing dude
Congratulations on passing the 100 mile marker. Your a trooper for getting through a Scorpion bite. I did the same thing on the Art Loeb trail, NC . I put my hand on a true and was stung by a bee. I completely on the beer thing and having an ice cold drink is important in the heat. Keep up the hard work.
So happy to see these videos coming out! You are one of my favourite UA-camrs.
I think the quality is fine! it's about your story man, it's a good one...and you're technique is worth the watch!
Awesome! Thank you!
I'll take a look, love your artwork - I had forgotten about all the fences and cattle guards... I thought I saw your shirts on Garage Grown Gear or somewhere as well. The water is....lovely....
I had designed a shirt for both Enlightened Equipment and Garage Grown Gear. Though I still have my own on my website as well!
I had some guys try to give me a six pack on the trail last year. Ended up drinking two with them and carrying two more. It was nice to have beer the next day.
I am so proud to be on the support team , thank you , may your camera lens see clear and often.
Thank you Phil!!! The paintings will ship out in the next couple days. Can't tell you how much I appreciate it, and hope you enjoy
@@JupiterHikes Miss out on painting from San Jacinto, not this time from The Arizona Trail . San Jacinto painting available count me in.
Good to see you out there! I just sat down to check out the fire situation for OR PCT because I just planned out the northern 150 miles. Last year I had to hop off the trail because of my son's health problems and I want to finish it up. I can't help wonder if thru-hiking the PCT will become a thing of the past because of the fires. You are an inspiration to me. Stay true to you and have fun!
I think because it has been designated as this "elite" accomplishment to tackle the triple crown, people may never be truly deterred. In time maybe folks will start their hikes earlier and earlier though, and things will be ever more uncertain. Really though who knows! I hope it is always there
Great video, I love Arizona and hopefully someday in my near future I too want to hike the AZT. Looking forward to following your journey.
Looks very hot and dry there. Wow, I feel for ya
Nice to see you out on the trail again. Really beautiful video work. The sunsets are spectacular! Thanks for sharing the hike with us.
Glad you enjoyed it
Be careful and safe @jupiterhikes ✅ 👍🏽
Nice to see Jupiter back in his natural habitat 👍🏻 And the AZT! OmG 🙌 He went north in the Spring - perhaps he'll head south in the Fall? I want ALL THE AZT CONTENT
Well done. (As always) Love the artwork too.
beautiful video! cant wait to see more
Thank you! More to come, working hard at it now
Awesome jupe. I wonder if it’s common to hike 6-10am, pause for heat, then go again 6-10pm. Two a days, like football practice before school starts in August.
Great to see you again so inspirational, really good video capturing the scenery. Greetings from Scandinavia 👍🏻
Cool vid man
Thanks for closing the gates behind you. I don’t especially enjoy cow pies on my trail, but the ranchers have a right to be there too, and wandering cattle are a headache for them.
Sure are a lot of ranchers! Given the hikers rely on them currently for so much water I wouldn't want to anger them. Sharing the space as best we can
Yess! Nice intro and really great episode, epic scenenary!
I enjoyed that, thank you! I look forward to future installments. I think you have a really nice aesthetic sense for videography. As a Tucsonan it's fun to see your traverse through familiar landscapes. I should do some hiking on the AZT, I usually stick to local trails.
Around tuscon there were a lot of really awesome places! I loved the Rincon mountains, Saguaro NP, Mt Lemmon of course. I think the next video will highlight a lot more areas close to home for you :)
@@JupiterHikes I look forward to it! Yes, those are really great areas. I used to rock climb--did it for 10 years--mostly on Mt. Lemmon but other places southeast of Tucson as well. During the summer months we would drive to towards the top of the mountain, then in the winter months climb at the base of the mountain. I live near Saguaro West so I don't often drive across town to the Rincon district, but when I have, I really enjoy its beauty.
What date did you leave the Southern Terminus? Presumably, early Spring before the rattlers wake up from hibernation? Great video series BTW. Totally chill.
I left on April 4th, which is a bit later than most. I think only a couple people started after me, while most start in march
Really beautiful, man! Beautiful photography, great commentary. Some of the skies made me want to cry, lol, (I NEED to find a way to make more miles so that I can do some of these trails)! Watched the latest Q&A w/Darwin (loved) and not that you asked, but a shoe recommendation for really wide feet (mine!) are topo's. Not sure if you've tried, but the MTN Racers from last year are amazeballs (imo). Thanks for getting my mind off of everyday life ish and out on the trail! Happy hiking!
Thank you for the shoe recommendation! Always looking to try something new in the hunt for the perfect one.
@@JupiterHikes Good Luck! 😊
I love your videos. That's all.
Hey Jupiter. The miles your making is making the pace of the video enjoyable. If that makes sense. 👍👍✌️
Can't wait to watch after work!!
He hikes like he is trying to get away from his own shadow!
Sometimes I am chasing my shadow! Though I never catch it
Looks like a very secluded trail! Hope I can hike it some day.
Great video. What time of year did you do this, would you do it the same time of year again? Im planning on doing this myself. Thnks.
Question, no trekking poles to take the weight off your legs and propel you a bit faster?
I recommend them to everyone as the science for sure backs the use of them, but after a decade of not using them it's been hard to get into and I just kind of like not having them, despite the advantages they pose. I like my hands free, and I like carrying one less thing, though I still think everyone should use them
Great videos.
We are doing a section hike in late May. 7 days. Can you recommend a passage / section we HAVE to do?
Northern part of the trail?
Thank you.
Check out the highline trail between pine and Payson. You could start by Payson, and then head south onto the AZT to wherever you'd like to finish! Taking you through a lot of cool stuff
I've a problem. I think I like all your vids...
I would like to do sobo in September from Flaggstaff to tucson suggestions for cookstove etc....
I see all these videos about earning the trail legs and, idk, sometimes it gets a bit discouraging. Older and overweight, I "train" with my dog in the Huachucas on my days off from work. Last year, it was all casual hiking, but this year my goal is to make it to one of the peaks, which would be at least 10 miles roundtrip. The best I've been able to do so far this year is a 6.8 mile hike but there was 1000 foot climb in 3/4 of a mile. I know my condition will improve, but then I see the first section of the AZT is 20 miles and includes these huge climbs and it just doesn't seem feasible. Any tips would be appreciated.
Slower walking, and carrying more water. It doesn't matter if that 20 miles is done in a day or is done in two days or more. Slow and steady is just as good, and in many ways is even better as it puts less stress on your body. Lots of little tiny steps
@@JupiterHikes thank you for responding! I track my mileage and times and looked back at Dec, Jan and Feb. A couple of weeks ago I decided to stop tracking my speed and am amazed how far my average hike is compared to Dec. I think you are correct regarding slow and steady. That Summit Challenge is starting to look more attainable! Thank you!
Just did a fill-in from Miller Peak to Patagonia that was aborted due to 12 inches of snowfall last year. We have pics of original border terminus in snow. I see an obelisk where you started. Where is that? I didn’t see that on drive up to Montezuma. Trail Angel said you can only head south about 3/4 mile before everything is blocked. Since I was working with limited water (mid May) I opted to tackle that climb right away. Did you walk down toward original terminus to see what they did?
The original terminus was(is?) closed, so I started at the terminus the AZT bike packers begin at, which adds on an extra 4 miles. It's just west of the normal start, and at the time was one of the ATA recommended things to do
That looks like a special hike. And all by yourself. Although I am not a hiker, I would love to experience it. Arizona seems to be quite beautiful and rough. Sorry about your new camara.
Into the thick of it!