U know... as I was praying... it occured *again to me that "everything happens for a reason, & if u got sick... maybe better than something else!! sooooo xoxo
I can see why you keep going up! I can just imagine the feeling being there. Humbling yet empowering at the same time. Hope you are feeling better by now? ❤️
Another great video!! My first “real” job was when I was 15 and I helped with trail reconstruction of the clear creek trail from Hermosa creek up to the LaPlata’s. I wish I still lived in Durango! Sure miss it!
@@michellebentley7159 it was hard and fun at the same time! Got spend a lot time out in the mountains as we packed in and stayed for the week and came out of Friday afternoon! Great time!
Spectacular scenery, thank you! You never cease to amaze me with your strength, endurance and stamina. Sorry you got a bug but you have to take care of you first and foremost!
Oh my goodness another great video! I did this hike with my dad and brother when I was 10 years old with our church’s youth group! It was long…especially for a young man!
@@michellebentley7159 I’d love to go back up there! Your video brought back many great memories! I love that whole area! I also went on a backpacking trip from Vallecito to Purgatory when I was 14 with our youth group! It rained the whole time! It was still fun!
Another Missing Person over there. That is odd, Alvie Webb, Jim Shadid, Daniel Lamthatch, David Lunde are all still missing over there. I went over in July to look for Jim but had no luck. You stay safe over there.
I know not everyone can get out and personally experience some of these remote places, so I’m happy to share what I can. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Colorado is a beautiful state! Thanks for watching!😊
This was early July, but I was able to cross the creek at that same place 2 weeks earlier in mid June. At that point, it was just barely doable. I’m 5’8” and the water was above my waist and flowing fast from snowmelt. This time, the water was at least 2 feet higher from recent heavy rain runoff. It really just depends on snow levels and rain.
@@michellebentley7159 Thanks. Looks like a great trip. I’ve been to those areas a few times and the solitude is awesome, I bet the river height kept the crowds down. That’s a lot of mileage for each day and some rough terrain/elevation.
This might be a dumb question but, Is the CDT over lapping Waterton Vly Trail? I have been trying to map the CDT and been looking for sections to check out. I know where it is for the Collegates but not from NM to Pagosa. I like your videos.
Not a dumb question at all! I’m not familiar with the Waterton Valley Trail, but I use two apps that are great resources for the CDT: FarOut (purchase required of the CDT maps) and Gaia. Thanks for watching! I’m looking forward to thru hiking the entire CDT starting May 2025!
@@michellebentley7159 Awesome, I will have to watch, The CDT is my favorite trail to watch, I guess cause it is in Colorado. I have onX maps and it shows every hiking trail. I have to pay for it as well. Thank You. I did find out that the CDT and Waterton Vly Trail are the same.
You made the right decision. No use endangering yourself. Your footage is excellent. Your self-talk/narration is excellent. Keep up the good work & be safe!
Yes, ma’am. I will only be out for 3-8 days at a time and then resupply while on trail (either at a store or from a box I’ll have Steve mail me). I’ll carry all the same equipment as I did for this section. I’ll literally be wearing the same clothes for the entire hike and wash them when I get to towns.
Good decision to bail out ! I wish you could’ve made the rest of the hike. Once everything gets wet, you need to make good decisions fast, and it’s good to see that you did make a good decision! Hope you have better times next time!
A couple of rain days in a row starts to take the fun out of a hike if you let it. Looks like you kept your spirits up and had a good time. Even with all the clouds, the Weminuche is still beautiful. I’ll be headed there in a few weeks. Nice job! That’s a part of the area I’ve been interested in hiking sometime.
Thank you SO much for making this video Michelle, I'm hopefully going to be following this route this July. I want to ask how safe you felt going up and particularly down the ridge after half moon lake. I'm a beginner backpacking and have never done terrain that rocky and steep before so just trying to see if this is something that should be left to advanced backpackers only.
I think you could do it. The route finding is a little tricky on the Moon Lake side due to all the willow trees, but just take your time. The terrain is steep and rocky on the Rock Lake side, but there is a fairly defined trail to follow. Just plan your hike to give yourself plenty of time to not feel rushed. You don’t want to get caught up on that pass in the typical afternoon thunderstorm. That was my first time backpacking alone or on that type of cross country terrain. It was challenging, but I never felt unsafe. It is definitely worth the effort!
Excellent footage. The music was overwhelming--too much & too loud. I would have rather like to hear the silence & your thoughts & observations. Keep up the good work!
What an incredible view!!! I don’t think I would’ve ever given that Trail any consideration, being that it’s just an in/out hike. But, wow , what an awesome look at emerald lake. Thanks for sharing!!
Wicked stream crossing. Strong current. You 2 did a great job. Pretty intense expedition for a first-timer. Great job! Great footage & commentary. Keep up the good work.
Impressive day! You really did a lot. Better exposition on this day. I liked it. Footage was amazing. When we went up & over the Divide from Twin Lakes to Rock Lake, the willows were very wet & very dense. It was like taking a shower. But the views were epic. Keep up the good work!!
Ha! The willows are my nemesis. They “stole” my favorite pair of sunglasses that day. I’m glad they were dry rather than having a car wash experience like you experienced! I still loved it though…all part of the adventure!
Beast of a day! You should be proud of your efforts. Footage was excellent. Commentary good. I really like that you added no music--I like the backcountry for the quiet. Critique: you could add a little more exposition, whether that is during the hike or adding text (labels) in post-production. Excellent that you keep the camera, on the main, focused on the scenery and not on you. Great job. Keep up the good work!
Just fantastic 👏 The most exciting day I've seen filmed in the Wem since Cocanato did it. Very courageous off trail navigation. The moose! The views from the passes! You've inspired me. New sub here.
