Sharing the natural beauty of the great outdoors one mile at a time!
“A journal of exploration should be a faithful delineation. Such a report one likes to travel by - truthful, plain, and unembellished; a simple narrative of facts observed. It gives evidence of a correct eye and sound judgment; of capacity for the work undertaken.” - Gustavus Cheyney Doane
Absolutely beautiful video; spectacular time lapse, and I really appreciate how you document the trail and conditions and you don't get narcissistic .. thank you so much for sharing!
Cool video as always! I was thinking about heading up to this area for a week later this month, and then doing a week up to Hole in the Wall etc. Might just do Hole in the Wall instead due to time limitations, but I'm thinking about cancelling the trip completely -- I heard Going to the Sun Road is already getting closures due to ice. What do you think about late September hikes up to Boulder pass, etc.? Not sure if I should risk it or just cancel and try for a better-timed permit next year.
That late that high - risky. I wouldn’t want to base travel plans around doing that area in late September. My friend was guiding a trip up there during that winter storm (late August) and she got hit with a foot of snow
It’s always good to save some things to force you to return in the future! You’ll recognize some of the sights in my upcoming 3rd & final (for now) Glacier video
Another great video, you have been to so many incredible places. I day hiked, Dawson, Cut Bank, and Pitamakan Pass loop. Probably my favorite day hike in Glacier, enjoyed seeing what lay beyond.
As usual, outstanding job! Serious question: Do you actually use paper maps for navigation, gps, or a combination thereof? Thanks again for a delightful video!
Good question Pop Pop, thank you. I typically use a combination of paper maps and digital maps (via the free NPS app for this trip) on my phone. I like the failproof of paper maps and the convenience of digital maps
Nice trip sir, especially day 7 where you were blessed by the great Dukeness. 20 boils and what stove were you using? And roughly how much water to boil? Thanks and keep on keeping on.
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Hi Layne. Another excellent and relaxing video! One November, my wife and I (then living in Cumming,GA) drove up to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway north from Cherokee. However, it was closed in places, so we drove up to the Clingman's parking lot and walked up to the tower. There was a light coating of snow there, and we had it to ourselves! Thank you for your excellent and informational hiking videos. I look forward to many more. Also, I appreciate your using the term "blessing", as the Lord does bless when we are out in His beautiful Creation. On my channel, I have a series called "Walking in Creation" that shows what I've walked thus far on the AT. God Bless!!
Hi Ken, always good to hear from you. I’m sure that was a magical experience for y’all on the Dome with a light coating of snow all to yourselves. Good luck with your walks!
Thank you so much for this video. So many hiking videos on RU-vid are about the hiker or hikers “conquering” the trail. In other words, the hike is a challenge to be overcome rather than an opportunity to experience and learn. The quote at the start of the video assured me that the purpose of your hike would be to experience rather than to conquer.
Thanks for this comment Gregg. Every trek into the wilderness is an opportunity to learn. I think those of us who really spend time out deep know that there is no conquering these areas. They’ve been there long before I was born and will remain long after I’m gone.
Can’t beat the Wind Rivers. Very nice job on the video. One other thought on picking a tent site - avoid being close to dead trees that could blow down in a storm. You never know.
Hi Layne. Very much enjoyed this view of the Fires Creek Rim area. I lived in Cumming, GA for 22 years, and always intended to go there. Appreciate your great video that allows me to see what it is like. Glad the thunderstorm and wind wasn't worse than expected. I've not hiked the Chunky Gal trail. Have you hiked it further past where you parked? I've seen its intersectdion with the AT, and (again) wished I'd have hiked it. You do a great job of narration and filming, and your showing the map at the end of each day is very impressive. Keep up the great work. God bless!
Thanks Ken, glad that you got to see what this interesting area is like. I’ve not hiked the Chunky Gal trail farther than where we parked. We had a great time out there
I found the navigation was no issue there on the main loop and the side trails I explored but YMMV. Wolves & black bear provide no real danger and lions little. The most dangerous part of this adventure was driving before & after which is statistically much more likely to cause catastrophe than spending time in the wilderness.
93 miles! At first I was thinking "I wonder why he didn't walk over to hole in the wall to check it out" but I probably wouldn't be adding much additional mileage to a 93 mile hike either
What a trip Layne. Finally recognized an area when you reached Goat Haunt (we visited by boat). What happened with the boaters and the bear? It's definitely interesting how low you are elevation-wise much of the time. The peaks are for the scramblers. Very cool seeing so much of Glacier that we didn't see as tourists. Have you considered adding chapters for long videos like this? Looking forward to the next one!
Picks the longest bridge of the trip for a walk by. Oddly enough, no walk by on the swaying bridge. Just messin' with ya. Stupendous job. You're getting more permits. Can we look forward to more videos of Glacier? Hope so. As always, thanks so much!
"Awesome" and "gorgeous" are inadequate to describe the beauty you are sharing, Son, but they are the best I have. Thanks as always for sharing your adventures!
If you’re interested in exploring the Crown of the Continent check us out at Glacier Guides, the exclusive provider of guided backpacking trips in Glacier National Park since 1983! glacierguides.com/hike/hiking-trips/backpacking-trips/
Hi Layne. Very much enjoyed this well-filmed and narrated video. Really like the way you show the route taken on the map each day. I plan to purchase maps #786 and #318 in order to adequately plan future NRA hikes. I've not been in this part of the NRA, so this was of interest for possible future hikes. RE: Iron Mountain Trail I'm very interested in this trail since it used to be the AT. Thinking of hiking it east from Damascus as far as it goes. RE: Virginia Highlands Horse Trail Another trail I'd like to "through hike". Look forward to more of your great videos. God Bless!
Thanks man, if I remember correctly we parked off Pineola Road at the North Harper Creek Falls trail. It should show where we start & end on the map shots
@LayneComfort Oh, sweet! I should have dug deeper! Thanks for replying. Also, thanks for the awesome content. The trail previews are great as well as the commentary. Always enjoy when a video comes out nowadays!
Shoot, one more thing I meant ask; how was the overnight parking there? Kind of sketchy, or pretty legit? To hike the same trail, we have parked on the Wislon Creek side (south of the area you entered), near Mortimer. As we have only day hiked it, I wasn't sure about overnight parking at the trailhead parking areas. Was there a parking pass or?
Thank you I appreciate the support! There was no pass required when we parked there. Take normal precautions like not leaving items in sight in your car etc. but I’m not aware of any sketchy problems there
We watched your video, packed the packs and went straight to Hunt Fish Falls! What an incredible area, absolutely beautiful. Just wanted to let you know that your efforts to share these places really do make a few of us motor! Thank you. Happy hiking.
