I been to YELLOWSTONE 2 TIMES. 2ND TIME 2009 ,WE SPOTTED A BULL ELK CLOSE TO YELLOWSTONE LAKE, WE GOT OUT THE SUV , AND TOOK CLOSE UP PICTURES OF THE BIG BULL. IT WAS IN AUGUST OF THAT YEAR, IT WAS GREAT
My first time was in 2016. Stayed at 5E8 on the west side of Yellowstone lake. It just grabbed my soul and I’ve gone back every single year since. Hope you get to go again! I’m going out on a whole new adventure this year in September. It’s still in Yellowstone, but a whole new way of seeing the area. Hope to see you again in October. Take care!
Been most places camping in Yellowstone. But Thorofare remains yet out there for me. Getting less and less likely as I’m getting old. Loved your video. Curious, how were you prepared if a snow dump came in since it’s Oct?
I brought the kitchen sink. I had multiple layers of waterproof clothing that I didn't put on until I got to camp. Otherwise I would burn up and soak myself with sweat. The snow didn't bother me so much as the 40 MPH wind blowing sleet and freezing rain into me. I've hiked in multiple snow storms in YSNP, but being 40 miles from the truck and knowing I was the only person out there at that time of year put a bit of a pep in my step. :)
@@longwildernesswalks --my fear at that time of year is an inaccurate forecast. Very easy to get an unforseen 1-2 ft dump of snow. Let's say your 30 miles backwoods--now what? Would your preparation allow you to get out of that scenario? Your video has me feeling young again-wondering if I could get myself to Hawks Rest!
You Two Look Like Brothers. Almost Twins. Its Beautiful I Thank You Both For This Video Im Planning On Hike Trip There Myself Hopefully This Year. Thank You So Much God God Bless You Both❤❤
He was heading right at me, after three or four yells he didn’t stop. It was raining hard and I didn’t think he heard me. Legit scared me too. 😂 when he finally noticed me he kinda freaked out. What you saw was the last 10% of the whole situation. Plus, the less I say about the situation the less my wife worries when I go. 😆
Solo into the Thorofare; some guts this man be havin. Glad I caught this. I agree that Joey is an inspiration--I miss his spilled beer in the pack episodes.
Phenomenal video, I really enjoyed it. Made me feel almost like I was there. Incredible. Tent was awesome, looks like a perfect size for me. Was it a solo or a 2 person by chance? Keep making videos, very authentic.
Love th yellin at th bear nobody want you here… really? Yellowstone home to bears….but not people …silly comment considering where ya are..I’ve never seen a bear in the backcountry there..heard wolves overnight..bears are where they find ya.
You see, I've had black bears follow me back to camp on the 9-Mile and just chill outside of camp until sunset. It's VERY unnerving. That happened in 2014, and I've been paranoid since, especially down the 9 mile. In the moment, it felt right. LOL!
@@longwildernesswalks they look a lot bigger in th backcountry for sure..Love your videos of the Yellowstone lake area..I haven’t backpacked in that area of Yellowstone yet? Where r ya headed this year?
Wow….I’ve had a skunk lickin my hand while sleepin under th stars….that was frightening to me..skunks…no way..if a bear had followed me around..they would be ahead of th skunks..glad th multiple encounters with skunks have left me smelling the same as before..but even if sprayed…that’s a distant second from a backcountry bear encounter..keep up th videos..Where r u headed in 24?@@longwildernesswalks
Great trip! Nice footage! Brings back memories of that country when I worked down there. I was the Thorofare Ranger for a few years and the Heart Lake Ranger for 8 years. Sorry we were there when you were at Heart Lake. In 2020 I came back as a volunteer since during the pandemic the NPS couldn't hire many seasonal rangers due to housing concerns. I was in at Heart Lake for almost 70 days. In 2021, my wife and I were at Heart Lake for 56 days. This summer we will be volunteering in Lake Clark National Park in Alaska at the Dick Proenekke Historic Site where I worked with Dick in the early 1990s. I will put up some RU-vids of those days at some point.
That's amazing! I've always told my wife I wanted to be a Ranger in Yellowstone. That place grabs my soul. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm jealous :)
Absolutely beautiful❤ loved this video, I'm watching it on 01/08/24 and I was freezing just watching you guys shiver ..blessing you two made it safely all around. Thank you for taking us along ❤
I love you videos man, you know why? I watch all these young folks out there hiking 10-15-20 miles a day through amazing places. Then I realize I can't do that...especially carrying gear and food. Getting permits in places like Yellowstone or Glacier, etc is hard, because your campsites are not always available, and the rangers will give you sites further apart that you can handle sometimes. The Bechler is on my to do list!
I toyed with the idea of hitting the Shoshone thermal area via canoe from Lewis lake up to Shoshone lake! Though canoeing around the south end of Yellowstone Lake would be amazing as well. @@longwildernesswalks
@@fiziksgeek3562oh it is!! If you aren’t into climbing, take the 9-Mile down the east side to the southern side. It’s easier. If you want to see a bunch of thermals, come in from heart lake. Honestly, IMHO, that side of the park is hands down the best. Very few people want to hike 50+ miles to see this stuff, so you might not see anyone. I went 10 days out there a few years ago in October and didn’t see a single soul the entire time. It was incredible. No matter what, have fun!!!
Yes!! SO jealous I missed this trip. This was the first thing Maggie and I watched after getting home from our wedding. You always make great videos of legit wild trips. I TOTALLY relate to those food cravings you guys were having lol. You’re also spot on regarding the importance of carrying some trash bags. But man, that was some stunning fall scenery in the Bechler, with really cool wildlife encounters. There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t crave being back in Yellowstone, so videos like this certainly help past the time. I’ll definitely watch this multiple times and you’ve once again put out one of the better and more immersive backpacking videos out there. Cheers Aaron!
Love this video of your trip. Not so much all the food talk towards the end, kinda negates the experience. Too much of your enjoyment of that last leg focused on that instead of soaking up the last bit of the natural beauty.
Not sure if you’ve ever done a lengthier backpacking trip, but it’s part of the experience to crave food towards the end of the trip. Backpacking food gets old haha
Great video. Excellent footage & commentary. Smart choices about knowing the terrain and your limits. You (along with many others) have inspired me to mount an expedition to the Thorofare next Labor Day! Only critique I have is to keep the camera pointed at the scenery while you talk. I LOVE that you have NO music. I love the backcountry for quiet. I don't need a soundtrack! I look forward to all your future videos!
Fabulous video, Aaron. Immersive. I love hiking in Yellowstone but have not had the opportunity to do a backpacking trip there. Someday. I’ve watched all of your annual videos and have enjoyed each one. Thanks for taking us along!
Glad to see that tarp came in handy! I got a similar one from gossamer gear a few months ago for the same purpose, I've not needed it yet but it's only a matter of time.
Great meeting you at Mr. Bubbles! This makes me glad our trip ended the day after that. Haha. Had similar weather to you up at Shoshone Lake with rain/snow all night that night. Rain stopped for us after that though and we had a rain-free walk out. Sad you missed Dunanda but it sounds like it was the right call!
Great meeting you and your team too. It was a great day, just got a bit too cold and wet, and never got a chance to dry out. It ended well at least. Thanks and I hope to see you out there again one day :)
FANTASTIC! Love it. I am totally inspired & must do this hike. Amazing that you did it alone & so late in the year. I'm not sure I could deal with darkness, but the fires must help. Volume a little low at times--not sure if you can adjust in post-production. Keep up the good work!!!
Amazing scenery for sure. We camped near Hawks Rest Ranger Station back in 2017. We were on a pack trip with Unbranded people. Took a bath in the Yellowstone.... COLD!
I was hoping you would have fixed your aperture on your video camera after your last Thorofare trip. I didn't want to post anything negative about it on your last video because I figured you weren't aware of it until after your trip. However, I see you've got the same issue going on. Your video camera is letting in too much light, and your videography is not doing justice to the beauty of Yellowstone. If you can't adjust the aperture on your current camera, I suggest getting a better video camera. Still, you got some nice footage. Thanks for posting.
Greetings from the Netherlands, i totally enjoyed this video. You have a sort of calmness, serenity that suites the beautiful nature that you show us. Loon forward to watching your other videos:)
A thoroughly enjoyable 2 hours. Thoroughfare is one of the few areas of Yellowstone I have not hiked. Starting in the 1980's over hundreds of miles. My wife and I worked at Lake inside the park for two years and my bucketlist trip to Thoroughfare is still not checked off. But... at 70 now, I have hung up my backpack, sold my Harley, and do what old hikers do... watch you young bucks take my dream trip. I've noticed you keep coming back to Thoroghfare... I kept going back to Bechler... made 13 backpacking trips in that section and know it well, if you ever want some advice on those camps. Last trip was 2020 on horseback as my farewell 'hike'. (It's in my will to have my ashes spread at Three Rivers Junction in Ferris Pool, one of the few legal hotpots in the park. One grumble my bride had was you don't dwell on the meals. We always enjoy our meals in the backcountry - next trip dive into your cooking a bit. Thanks for the memories. - Greybeard
Dude I was JUST in the Thorofare. Our trips may have even overlapped. Anyway, I saw your entry in the Thorofare Cabin journal and that was awesome! Sucks you forgot the tent man, but you made the most of it. You always put out good videos and this was no exception. Keep it up!
Nice video, Aaron. Thanks for posting. Too bad about the tent being left behind, but any time spent in Yellowstone is worth it, even if backtracking for equipment.
