In Switzerland, you'd be a member of a national rescue service called REGA. This costs 50 bucks a year and when you get injured in the mountains or on a hike like in your situation, you can call them (Switzerland has cell phone service covering most of the Alps) and they come rescue you with a helicopter and with medical professionals on board. Cost of such a helicopter rescue to a club member? ZERO. You can see why about a third of the population is a member of that rescue club. You'd be winched out of the forest and flown to the nearest hospital in the shortest time. The Swiss are so used to this level of service since approx. 50 years that they don't give it a second thought when out and about in high alpine regions. To realize that you don't have such a service available in the US is unfathomable to the Swiss.
Yeah, when your country historically collaborates with fascists and war criminals under the guise of "neutrality", there's somehow magically funds for nice services, huh! Funny how that happens!
Awe Adam, my heart goes out to you. The recovery has been so long and you have been so patient in your recovery. Then you partially tear it again. I'm hoping that the tear isn't enough to require surgery. I'm just thankful that you weren't half way up one of those ladders at the time. As for trekking poles. I use them all the time. I was spending too much time on my ass. Since then they have saved me on many occasions. More than I care to admit. But like you say, could have, should have, would have. Will trekking poles stop you falling completely? No, but I haven't fell as hard as I have previously and it has been a lot less too. I hope you recover fast and that no further surgery is required. A way around multiple crossings, drone use? I don't know if they are banned in your area but they could cut down your back and forths. And your camera comes to you. But the main thing is recovery. I hope you will recover soon and wish you well. As for the channel. We will still be here however long your recovery takes. I had a high-speed motorcycle accident, and my right leg was poking out my jeans. It wasn't until I went to sign the consent forms that it was evident my hand was broken. Mine was a colles fracture. They were rightly concerned on saving my leg and hadn't realised I had broken my hand. I'm glad the tripod was able to help you out of the area. Get well soon Adam. We'll be here waiting x.
so far it seems if i keep on the path im on there should be no surgery needed. getting stronger very day and just trying to stay positive and strengthen things. wow glad you made it out of the motorcycle accident. that's crazy. yes cant wait to join team treking pole. still plenty of videos in the can for you!
Oh man, it is so hard to watch that moment of injury... I can FEEL so many of the emotions and thoughts that were going through your head in that instant. Here's hoping for a quick healing and recovery!
Invest in hiking poles, they have saved my ass from falling so many times. Plus by using them to take some of the weight off of your legs and knees (especially jumping down from obstacles) I figure I can go 25% further with them before my legs start wanting to cramp up. Also after hiking Mt Flume 5 years ago in the rain and falling and sliding on my ass multiple times, I went online looking for spiked shoes. I found that Salomon makes a winter running shoe with 9 small tungsten spikes in each shoe. Today I have hiked over 70 mountains with them all year round and I have yet to fall. They stick to the granite rocks, logs, bridges, etc like Velcro. They are a game changer for hiking safely in the Northeast, I wish other brands would figure this out and start making their own style as well.
Great shoe tip. Where are Salomon shoes carried, as I think I’d have to try them on for size, versus I reserving online? And it’s good to know they’re ok in warmer weather too.
@@ttb1513 I've only seen them online. And they run on the thin size and I have a "wide" foot, so I had to buy one size up to fit right. If I buy a second pair I'll go 2 sizes up so I can wear some thicker socks for real cold winter use below 0 degrees. As for warm weather they are gore-tex so they breathe really well and are water proof.
So sorry this happened to you Adam! Love your videos and have watched them all. As someone else stated, I also use hiking poles religiously due to being a solo hiker for that extra help navigating water crossings and such. My daughter asked me recently what was the biggest hazard I faced while hiking. She thought I’d say wildlife(bears), weather exposure(cold) or getting lost. I told her the biggest hazard I felt was falling and injuring myself preventing me from get back to the trailhead. The other things you can prepare for and mitigate but it’s the unknown, falling or slipping is what worries me the most. It’s happened to me twice and luckily they weren’t injury inducing slips or falls but they could have been a lot worse. I see so many hikers that hike with minimal equipment. Maybe just water and a couple snacks and I just shake my head because they have no idea what kind danger they’re putting themselves into. I always go fully prepared to spend the night if I had to when I go on day hikes. It’s just the responsible and smart thing to do in my opinion. Always carry the ten essentials and my inReach at a minimum. Happy trails to you my friend and heal up quickly so we can enjoy your fantastic productions again soon!
There's been a few times where I slipped trying to rock hop across streams. Now I just walk through the water( in the warmer months). Glad you're okay!
thank you! another valid strategy that i probably would have done later but i knew how much hiking i had and seemingly thought not having wet feet for all those miles was preferable at the time.. but thoughts for next time!
I just found your channel while planning a summer vacation to the Whites and I've been binge watching your videos. Yours is by far the best channel for hiking videos I have come across! I love the way you are able to give viewers a good idea of what the trails are like. The 3D graphics of the terrain are also super useful. I hope your recovery has gone well and you'll be back on the trails this spring!
Welcome!! I'm glad you have found them so useful. It really helps motivate me to keep making more of them. Luckily the surgery went well and the recovery has been going very smooth. I should be back on the trails hopefully later this month or early next month. I have been deprived!
Make sure u start easy next time. No tough trails right out the gate! Maybe do some gear reviews or other content besides trip vids for now. Hiking poles are good idea next time! 🙂 Hope u heal up quick! Happy Trails! 👍
Man, that really sucks. I always use trekking poles, especially at water crossings. The number of times I nearly fell and caught myself with my poles is beyond counting. But playing the "what if" game is pretty useless as you know. You seems to have learned the lessons you needed, and hopefully, you'll be out there soon. With your poles and your GPS!
Oh No! You were just recently healed up! Hope you get good news from the Doc and have a speedy recovery. We’re all looking forward to more of your videos. I (like many others that watch your videos) over and over to get a preview of those “list” peaks appreciate your insight. I just completed my NH 48 and always took poles. Can’t count the number of times per hike they’ve saved me. Did get a satellite communicator about mid-way through my 48 after another hiker on a trail I completed the day earlier didn’t come back. Glad you’re taking this all-in stride with lessons learned. Sit back and relax a little … You can even watch some of your many videos to remember the good times you’re sure to have again soon.
thank you thank you. yes the hand is on autopilot and doing very good. the knee is surprisingly better than expected. more like a sprain they say things are healing well!
I'm so sorry to hear about your injuries and hope that you heal quickly. That footage of the slip was hard to watch so I can imagine your shock when it happened. Seeing that makes me thankful that I carry an in-reach, not just for myself but also to use if I ever come across another injured hiker. You just never know in the Whites, which I found out when hiking Goodrich Rock after seeing your Short on the hike. I was at the top of the ladder transitioning to the rock when the top rung broke. Fortunately I had three points of contact when it happened so I was able to get down safely. I'm glad to hear that you will be using trekking poles in riskier situations and will be looking forward to future videos when you recover.
thank you! healing has been going well so far! yes helping other hikers is a must we are all on the same team out there! that's absolutely crazy! i cant believe that happened on that ladder. i only joke about those things happening an didn't expect them to be that rickety. glad you were all right!
I think you’re awesome for sharing this! My husband likes to go out and do these trails solo and recently got poles at my encouragement. I’m going to share this video with him in hopes that he will actually use them on trail. Hope you heal well!
Glad you are OK, Adam. Love your videos and I hope you heal up quickly. Don't beat yourself up with the coulda shoulda woulda stuff - s**t happens to even the best of us. I'm a lot older than you, so I always take trekking poles, even if I stow them for portions of the hike. There have been many times when they have saved me from a bad twist or slip, especially on stream crossings. They are useful for testing the stability of a surface or depth of a mud puddle before you put your weight fully into it. In addition, I carry a Garmin just in case since I'm usually solo as well. Great job on the self-rescue. It's hard to fully appreciate how all it takes is that one loose rock, one slippery root, one awkward step to be in real trouble - until it actually happens. Get well soon!
Oh man! I felt that! I fell a bunch of times on the Ice Gulch trail a few weeks back. I was halfway thru the gulch when i slipped and my left leg went straight down a deep hole. My right leg was bent up by ear. My left arm had come down hard on the opposing arch. No broken bones, but i was in trouble. No one was out that day. It was a truly humbling moment, as were the following agonizing hours. Especially after i fell again and bent my thumbnail halfway back, ripping it off the nail bed. Good times! Lessons were learned.
Omg Adam! Living in NH, I understand this so much. I have fallen so much at slippery river crossings. I gave in and got some trail runners and walk through the water and avoid all rocks with a strong blister care plan. I hope to see you out on the trails again. I too am working on my T25 list.
Love the dramatic reenactments. Glad you are essentially okay. I take my ZOLEO with me on solo hikes, def recommend having one. Also a SAM splint in the bottom of my bag. I bet you would enjoy taking a NOLS wilderness first aid course, try to enjoy your rest time!
Not that I am doing anything crazy...but your video shows you don't have to be to get yourself in some trouble...but I take my son out and realized I needed a way to get in touch should there be an emergency. I had looked at the inreach but the monthly cost I couldn't justify for how little we get out. Then I found the Motorola Defy...no where near as feature rich but for $150 it includes a years service. That I could justify and may be worth a look. Hope you heal up fast and get out of the house and back on the trail soon.
Yes things can change on a dime and like I said this was not the hardest stream crossing of the day or anywhere near what i expected to be hard after doing it so easily so many times before. fate can come for us all! stay safe out there!
I recently started carrying a sam splint. Might have helped stabilize the knee. If you had called SAR, they likely would have just told you to walk out, since that was clearly possible. Probably saved yourself some embarrassment in this case. Have a quick recovery. I really stinks being out of commission.
Sad to hear you were injured again. It's an interesting video but not worth all that pain for sure. I hope you can get back to full strength quickly. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
yes I definitely would not do it intentionally for a video lol. But trying to make some lemonade from my lemons as I am sitting here bored at home healing haha. recovery has been going well thanks!
Wow, Adam! Thanks for doing this detailed video, showing what can go wrong on an unstable wet rock! When I'm backpacking or hiking with a buddy, we always tell each other "that rock is not stable" when we notice it. I'm glad you're going to use trekking poles. I would say that it takes about a year, literally, of using them until they feel a part of you. Even then, on smooth stretches, it's a bit annoying to carry them in your hand, but they are so good to have to propel yourself up steep trails, balance your weight descending trails and of course, giving yourself a couple of extra points of contact for slippery stream crossings. Glad you're on the mend!!
VERY sorry Adam that this happened! Ouch!! Saw this on the "short" you previously posted and have been wondering when the full story would come. At your expense, it's good for everyone to see what can go wrong 😂. If you were going to fall (and who doesn't at some point trip over a root or step on a slippery rock?), lucky that it wasn't a fall off one of your steep scary climbs... So, you are finally going to add trecking poles and a Garmin, that's great!! How about a hiking partner? Will miss your videos, but I have a feeling your creative mind won't be kept down even if it's not about hiking... Sending wishes for healing well and fast!
thank you so much for the kind words. yes the longer story takes much more time to edit but i figured it would be an interesting watch for those who wanted the full context and story. plus it was nice to help me close the book on the experience and get ready to move on with my healing. maybe ill find my perfect hiking partner. still seeing on that lol. healing is going well!
yes thank you. healing has been going well. only a partial tear and i feel so much better. if we go in the same direction we think no surgery is needed!
Great job handling the situation and learning from it! I've gone through pretty much the same thing. Fell hard by sliding down a wet root in Acadia after navigating iron rungs and ladders just an hour previous on the same trail! I never liked hiking with anything in my hands, but am totally converted to trekking poles now. Good luck with healing and staying sane while waiting to get back out there!
This is hard to watch but so glad to hear that you have learned some valuable lessons to share with others. Good idea to have trekking poles with you when hiking. Hope you are healing well! You sure have a positive attitude and a creative mind. Look forward to seeing you on the trails again soon.
First, I am very sorry this happened to you, secondly I wish you a speedy recovery, third, please please use treking poles, I feel the just make all hiker more stable and safer and less stress on your knees, happy to see you made it out safely and wish you well in the future.
Sent this in the middle and now that I watched the whole thing am happy you will be using telling poles!!! Looking forward to see you back on the trails when you are physically ready!
Things can turn on a dime. No warning. Bam. Your life, or some meaningful part of it, is changed forever. A door closes. Which means that another one has opened.
I do….. what I mean is that sometimes I don’t just film things once but more than once from different angles. People think I’m taking forever because I’m walking back but I’m taking from ever from walking back three times from three angels and then a fourth and a fifth lol. If I did this once I would have kept going and not fallen because I only fell on the third time filming the same stream in a row
I hike alone all the time, but I personally use trekking poles every time. Yes it's a bit of extra weight, but they are invaluable in preventing sprained ankles and these type of injures since your poles will catch you when you slip.
In Switzerland, you'd be a member of a national rescue service called REGA. This costs 50 bucks a year and when you get injured in the mountains or on a hike like in your situation, you can call them (Switzerland has cell phone service covering most of the Alps) and they come rescue you with a helicopter and with medical professionals on board. Cost of such a helicopter rescue to a club member? ZERO. You can see why about a third of the population is a member of that rescue club. You'd be winched out of the forest and flown to the nearest hospital in the shortest time. The Swiss are so used to this level of service since approx. 50 years that they don't give it a second thought when out and about in high alpine regions. To realize that you don't have such a service available in the US is unfathomable to the Swiss.
thanks for the great advice!
Yeah, when your country historically collaborates with fascists and war criminals under the guise of "neutrality", there's somehow magically funds for nice services, huh! Funny how that happens!
Hi Adam.
Your incident has helped me confirm my use of hiking poles. This is especially true at age 70!
God Bless for His healing grace....
thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed the story and are a fellow hiking pole fan!
Awe Adam, my heart goes out to you. The recovery has been so long and you have been so patient in your recovery. Then you partially tear it again. I'm hoping that the tear isn't enough to require surgery. I'm just thankful that you weren't half way up one of those ladders at the time. As for trekking poles. I use them all the time. I was spending too much time on my ass. Since then they have saved me on many occasions. More than I care to admit. But like you say, could have, should have, would have. Will trekking poles stop you falling completely? No, but I haven't fell as hard as I have previously and it has been a lot less too. I hope you recover fast and that no further surgery is required. A way around multiple crossings, drone use? I don't know if they are banned in your area but they could cut down your back and forths. And your camera comes to you. But the main thing is recovery. I hope you will recover soon and wish you well. As for the channel. We will still be here however long your recovery takes. I had a high-speed motorcycle accident, and my right leg was poking out my jeans. It wasn't until I went to sign the consent forms that it was evident my hand was broken. Mine was a colles fracture. They were rightly concerned on saving my leg and hadn't realised I had broken my hand. I'm glad the tripod was able to help you out of the area. Get well soon Adam. We'll be here waiting x.
so far it seems if i keep on the path im on there should be no surgery needed. getting stronger very day and just trying to stay positive and strengthen things. wow glad you made it out of the motorcycle accident. that's crazy. yes cant wait to join team treking pole. still plenty of videos in the can for you!
Oh man, it is so hard to watch that moment of injury... I can FEEL so many of the emotions and thoughts that were going through your head in that instant. Here's hoping for a quick healing and recovery!
thank you so much. the recovery is going well so far. hope to be back on the trails soon!
Pushing yourself is the best, but it sure stinks when an injury takes you out of commission for a bit. Thanks for sharing and all the awesome videos!!
glad you enjoyed it and also learned from it like me!
Invest in hiking poles, they have saved my ass from falling so many times. Plus by using them to take some of the weight off of your legs and knees (especially jumping down from obstacles) I figure I can go 25% further with them before my legs start wanting to cramp up.
Also after hiking Mt Flume 5 years ago in the rain and falling and sliding on my ass multiple times, I went online looking for spiked shoes. I found that Salomon makes a winter running shoe with 9 small tungsten spikes in each shoe. Today I have hiked over 70 mountains with them all year round and I have yet to fall. They stick to the granite rocks, logs, bridges, etc like Velcro. They are a game changer for hiking safely in the Northeast, I wish other brands would figure this out and start making their own style as well.
already have some on order! excited to get back out there and use them.
Great shoe tip. Where are Salomon shoes carried, as I think I’d have to try them on for size, versus I reserving online?
And it’s good to know they’re ok in warmer weather too.
@@ttb1513 I've only seen them online. And they run on the thin size and I have a "wide" foot, so I had to buy one size up to fit right. If I buy a second pair I'll go 2 sizes up so I can wear some thicker socks for real cold winter use below 0 degrees. As for warm weather they are gore-tex so they breathe really well and are water proof.
Noooo, you're gonna miss the fall hiking season 😭. Glad you're walking around your house normally. I'll send healing thoughts your way.
yes things have been improving and I think I actually will be able to hit some of the fall! :)
So sorry this happened to you Adam! Love your videos and have watched them all. As someone else stated, I also use hiking poles religiously due to being a solo hiker for that extra help navigating water crossings and such. My daughter asked me recently what was the biggest hazard I faced while hiking. She thought I’d say wildlife(bears), weather exposure(cold) or getting lost. I told her the biggest hazard I felt was falling and injuring myself preventing me from get back to the trailhead. The other things you can prepare for and mitigate but it’s the unknown, falling or slipping is what worries me the most. It’s happened to me twice and luckily they weren’t injury inducing slips or falls but they could have been a lot worse. I see so many hikers that hike with minimal equipment. Maybe just water and a couple snacks and I just shake my head because they have no idea what kind danger they’re putting themselves into. I always go fully prepared to spend the night if I had to when I go on day hikes. It’s just the responsible and smart thing to do in my opinion. Always carry the ten essentials and my inReach at a minimum. Happy trails to you my friend and heal up quickly so we can enjoy your fantastic productions again soon!
Very well said and you gave her some good advice. Honestly I should have been using them for a while. I am not getting younger lol.
There's been a few times where I slipped trying to rock hop across streams. Now I just walk through the water( in the warmer months). Glad you're okay!
thank you! another valid strategy that i probably would have done later but i knew how much hiking i had and seemingly thought not having wet feet for all those miles was preferable at the time.. but thoughts for next time!
Your positive attitude as you retell the story of your Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is inspirational!
well couldn't let it get me down. I'm resilient and will be stronger because of it.
I just found your channel while planning a summer vacation to the Whites and I've been binge watching your videos. Yours is by far the best channel for hiking videos I have come across! I love the way you are able to give viewers a good idea of what the trails are like. The 3D graphics of the terrain are also super useful. I hope your recovery has gone well and you'll be back on the trails this spring!
Welcome!! I'm glad you have found them so useful. It really helps motivate me to keep making more of them. Luckily the surgery went well and the recovery has been going very smooth. I should be back on the trails hopefully later this month or early next month. I have been deprived!
Make sure u start easy next time. No tough trails right out the gate! Maybe do some gear reviews or other content besides trip vids for now. Hiking poles are good idea next time! 🙂 Hope u heal up quick! Happy Trails! 👍
That's the plan! nice and easy. healing is going well!
Man, that really sucks. I always use trekking poles, especially at water crossings. The number of times I nearly fell and caught myself with my poles is beyond counting. But playing the "what if" game is pretty useless as you know. You seems to have learned the lessons you needed, and hopefully, you'll be out there soon. With your poles and your GPS!
yes thank you! cant wait to get back out there and be better for it!
Oh No! You were just recently healed up! Hope you get good news from the Doc and have a speedy recovery. We’re all looking forward to more of your videos. I (like many others that watch your videos) over and over to get a preview of those “list” peaks appreciate your insight. I just completed my NH 48 and always took poles. Can’t count the number of times per hike they’ve saved me. Did get a satellite communicator about mid-way through my 48 after another hiker on a trail I completed the day earlier didn’t come back. Glad you’re taking this all-in stride with lessons learned. Sit back and relax a little … You can even watch some of your many videos to remember the good times you’re sure to have again soon.
yes news has been good and if things keep going this way i wont be needing any more surgery. fingers crossed. ive been a good boy!
One thing about hiking poles is that you will need to clip them to your bag for the terrifying parts.
Hope you have a speedy recovery!
great advice. yes the healing is going nicely!
Hope that your hand injury is healing well while you await for a decision on the ACL. Rest well!
thank you thank you. yes the hand is on autopilot and doing very good. the knee is surprisingly better than expected. more like a sprain they say things are healing well!
I winced at the pain you must’ve felt! Injuries like that in the backcountry can be terrifying. Hope you’re recovering quickly!
I wince every time i watch it back. recovery is going well.
Man! What a story. Keep us updated. We all want to know when you are healed up enough to hike again.
No worries. Things are healing nicely. Just enjoyed giving the full context to people and why i truly view it as a bout of bad luck!
@@AdamHoyt some of the dumb comments made me chuckle and wonder if the writers have ever hiked in their lives.
I'm so sorry to hear about your injuries and hope that you heal quickly. That footage of the slip was hard to watch so I can imagine your shock when it happened. Seeing that makes me thankful that I carry an in-reach, not just for myself but also to use if I ever come across another injured hiker. You just never know in the Whites, which I found out when hiking Goodrich Rock after seeing your Short on the hike. I was at the top of the ladder transitioning to the rock when the top rung broke. Fortunately I had three points of contact when it happened so I was able to get down safely. I'm glad to hear that you will be using trekking poles in riskier situations and will be looking forward to future videos when you recover.
thank you! healing has been going well so far! yes helping other hikers is a must we are all on the same team out there! that's absolutely crazy! i cant believe that happened on that ladder. i only joke about those things happening an didn't expect them to be that rickety. glad you were all right!
I think you’re awesome for sharing this! My husband likes to go out and do these trails solo and recently got poles at my encouragement. I’m going to share this video with him in hopes that he will actually use them on trail. Hope you heal well!
glad to hear that he listened to you. wish i had someone like you in my life before this happened lololol healing is going great thanks!
Glad you are OK, Adam. Love your videos and I hope you heal up quickly. Don't beat yourself up with the coulda shoulda woulda stuff - s**t happens to even the best of us. I'm a lot older than you, so I always take trekking poles, even if I stow them for portions of the hike. There have been many times when they have saved me from a bad twist or slip, especially on stream crossings. They are useful for testing the stability of a surface or depth of a mud puddle before you put your weight fully into it. In addition, I carry a Garmin just in case since I'm usually solo as well. Great job on the self-rescue. It's hard to fully appreciate how all it takes is that one loose rock, one slippery root, one awkward step to be in real trouble - until it actually happens. Get well soon!
great advice. i think i will be joining you in that regard. seems like a no brainer!
Oh man! I felt that! I fell a bunch of times on the Ice Gulch trail a few weeks back. I was halfway thru the gulch when i slipped and my left leg went straight down a deep hole. My right leg was bent up by ear. My left arm had come down hard on the opposing arch. No broken bones, but i was in trouble. No one was out that day. It was a truly humbling moment, as were the following agonizing hours. Especially after i fell again and bent my thumbnail halfway back, ripping it off the nail bed. Good times! Lessons were learned.
O I had so many slips when I did that trail. That one is a doozy!
Omg Adam! Living in NH, I understand this so much. I have fallen so much at slippery river crossings. I gave in and got some trail runners and walk through the water and avoid all rocks with a strong blister care plan.
I hope to see you out on the trails again. I too am working on my T25 list.
thank you for the kind words. Yes maybe i should think about joining the wet foot gang too. awesome to hear you crushing your list!
Love the dramatic reenactments. Glad you are essentially okay. I take my ZOLEO with me on solo hikes, def recommend having one. Also a SAM splint in the bottom of my bag. I bet you would enjoy taking a NOLS wilderness first aid course, try to enjoy your rest time!
Thanks for the tips! yes things have been going well with my rest and I cant wait to get back out there with my new knowledge!
Get better Adam. WE want to see you back on the trails again....
thank you! meeee too!
Not that I am doing anything crazy...but your video shows you don't have to be to get yourself in some trouble...but I take my son out and realized I needed a way to get in touch should there be an emergency. I had looked at the inreach but the monthly cost I couldn't justify for how little we get out. Then I found the Motorola Defy...no where near as feature rich but for $150 it includes a years service. That I could justify and may be worth a look. Hope you heal up fast and get out of the house and back on the trail soon.
Yes things can change on a dime and like I said this was not the hardest stream crossing of the day or anywhere near what i expected to be hard after doing it so easily so many times before. fate can come for us all! stay safe out there!
I recently started carrying a sam splint. Might have helped stabilize the knee. If you had called SAR, they likely would have just told you to walk out, since that was clearly possible. Probably saved yourself some embarrassment in this case. Have a quick recovery. I really stinks being out of commission.
Thanks so much bob. Been going crazy here waiting to get better but feeling so so much better for it.
Sorry to hear about your fall... but I did enjoy the story... Get well soon...
glad some enjoyment was gotten from the story. so that it wasn't just a useless fall!
Sad to hear you were injured again. It's an interesting video but not worth all that pain for sure. I hope you can get back to full strength quickly. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
yes I definitely would not do it intentionally for a video lol. But trying to make some lemonade from my lemons as I am sitting here bored at home healing haha. recovery has been going well thanks!
Wow, Adam! Thanks for doing this detailed video, showing what can go wrong on an unstable wet rock! When I'm backpacking or hiking with a buddy, we always tell each other "that rock is not stable" when we notice it. I'm glad you're going to use trekking poles. I would say that it takes about a year, literally, of using them until they feel a part of you. Even then, on smooth stretches, it's a bit annoying to carry them in your hand, but they are so good to have to propel yourself up steep trails, balance your weight descending trails and of course, giving yourself a couple of extra points of contact for slippery stream crossings. Glad you're on the mend!!
thank you ! improving slowly but surely. cant wait for them to feel as natural in my hands as they do in yours!
VERY sorry Adam that this happened! Ouch!! Saw this on the "short" you previously posted and have been wondering when the full story would come. At your expense, it's good for everyone to see what can go wrong 😂. If you were going to fall (and who doesn't at some point trip over a root or step on a slippery rock?), lucky that it wasn't a fall off one of your steep scary climbs... So, you are finally going to add trecking poles and a Garmin, that's great!! How about a hiking partner?
Will miss your videos, but I have a feeling your creative mind won't be kept down even if it's not about hiking... Sending wishes for healing well and fast!
thank you so much for the kind words. yes the longer story takes much more time to edit but i figured it would be an interesting watch for those who wanted the full context and story. plus it was nice to help me close the book on the experience and get ready to move on with my healing. maybe ill find my perfect hiking partner. still seeing on that lol. healing is going well!
@@AdamHoyt Happy to hear healing is going well.
You really kept your composure; what a great job in rescuing yourself. So sorry this happened. Please let us know how it's going.
yes thank you. healing has been going well. only a partial tear and i feel so much better. if we go in the same direction we think no surgery is needed!
Great job handling the situation and learning from it! I've gone through pretty much the same thing. Fell hard by sliding down a wet root in Acadia after navigating iron rungs and ladders just an hour previous on the same trail! I never liked hiking with anything in my hands, but am totally converted to trekking poles now. Good luck with healing and staying sane while waiting to get back out there!
so so much learning. cant wait to be a part of trekking pole gang.
Sucks! A bunch dude! But great video. Really enjoyed following along and learning about what happened. ❤️ hope things pan out good with some rest.
Aw man! I'm so sorry this happened to you, hoping for a speedy recovery so you can get back out there and GO GET HIKING!! 😊
yes things have been improving so i hope to go get hiking soon enough!
Ouch! I had trouble watching your fall!
I really enjoy your videos and all the hard work you do to put them together.
I hope you heal quickly.
Thanks so much! healing well. glad you enjoy the videos, i wince every time i see the fall too lol
This is hard to watch but so glad to hear that you have learned some valuable lessons to share with others. Good idea to have trekking poles with you when hiking. Hope you are healing well! You sure have a positive attitude and a creative mind. Look forward to seeing you on the trails again soon.
yes so many lessons learned
Very sorry Adam! Thanks for sharing this, it’s a reminder for all of us as to what could happen out there
yes things can change on a dime .thanks for watching!
Dude ouch 😢 hang in there.
Thank you!
So sad to see this. Lots of lessons here. You got hurt on my birthday. Sorry it was not a better day for you. Get well soon.
thank you so much. healing is going well. and happy belated birthday!
First, I am very sorry this happened to you, secondly I wish you a speedy recovery, third, please please use treking poles, I feel the just make all hiker more stable and safer and less stress on your knees, happy to see you made it out safely and wish you well in the future.
Sent this in the middle and now that I watched the whole thing am happy you will be using telling poles!!! Looking forward to see you back on the trails when you are physically ready!
thank you thank you. yes i will be on tem treking pole now. healing is going well!
Things can turn on a dime. No warning. Bam. Your life, or some meaningful part of it, is changed forever. A door closes. Which means that another one has opened.
very well said. thanks for watching and ill be back!
Wow ! I’m still confused on the video footage tho… you don’t set down your camera and walk back to it ?
I do….. what I mean is that sometimes I don’t just film things once but more than once from different angles. People think I’m taking forever because I’m walking back but I’m taking from ever from walking back three times from three angels and then a fourth and a fifth lol. If I did this once I would have kept going and not fallen because I only fell on the third time filming the same stream in a row
@@AdamHoyt understood! Thank you! Appreciate all your efforts with these videos.
I hike alone all the time, but I personally use trekking poles every time. Yes it's a bit of extra weight, but they are invaluable in preventing sprained ankles and these type of injures since your poles will catch you when you slip.
that sucks get better man
Thank you!
False - my worst nightmare is two angry bears who want to play tug-of-war
OMG like in the revenant???