So I loved all but one part of this video. The guy from PNWSAR that brought the race card into play is not only misinformed and should never do an interview for them again, but the fact that he said it is tied with law enforcement as a negative, shows he has no idea what the Oregon statute says for SAR teams in Oregon or the diversity of other teams in his own state. Very closed minded. Everyone else in this video did an excellent job showcasing search and rescue.
What do you mean? He just had to let everyone know how great and virtuous he is. He's been programmed well. I know if I had fallen 70 ft and broke bones I'd be extremely offended if I didn't see some diversity coming to my rescue
That guy is an idiot, to put it nicely. I would have fired him from the team after seeing those comments and speaking negatively about the Sheriff's Department. I mean, he actually blamed the "region's attitude" because their team doesn't have enough diversity? WTF? But at least they were "lucky enough to have a bunch of women join the team."
I just want to say thank you to everyone who embarks upon the heroic act of risking their lives to help and save others. It’s hard to imagine life now without my best friend, and for that, I will forever be grateful. Thank you. 🙏
Hiked the JMT last year. We camped at Grouse Meadow and took a bath at the creek that runs thru. Less than ten minutes after getting back to the tent site, there was a huge bear rooting around the bank exactly where I sat and washed off. Full grown, complete with a big bouncing rump as she walked around. We walked a long ways off to hang our bear bags that nite.
Very good vid. When you do another pool vid I have a challenge that should be fun to do which is a staring contest with your eyes half underwater at the water surface.
We did the year before last but not this time because the trail was too slippery without crampons because of the hail and snow past Trail Crest. The weather did not show it would be that snowy because the weather changes so frequently up there.
Hey! I was hoping for some summit footage. What happened ? Beautiful video though! Trailcrest was just awesome. I went in July'15. Such a wonderful feeling after reaching Trail crest.
+John Woods A permit is needed for day or overnight trips during the "good season" which is late spring thru fall. Going in winter time... if you are not a pro, you may end up an "angel"
+John Woods You have to have a permit when you enter the Whitney Zone. If you come from the East side the Whitney Zone starts at Lone Pine Lake. It is difficult to predict when the snow pack will melt. As you can see in my video we had hail and snow in early July and was unable to ascend past Trail Crest. The weather can change in a matter of minutes which can be very dangerous. Be sure to take all possible needed equipment and watch weather reports. As far as time goes, due to thunderstorms in the afternoons it is advised you arrive back at Trail Camp by noon.
Nice man! I day hiked it in August for the first time... and it was the best damn thing I've done in my life. Its nice seeing it from others points of view.
Great video! wow you guys had a lot of snow and weather to deal with. I went up Aug 11 and it was hard enough without ice and hail, scary/ Did you camp and go up in the morning or what? can you give us some time ideas, start, trail camp, summit... ?
Nice video. I noticed the hail at Trail Camp. Did you get a reading at how low the temperature was while you were at the Trail Camp? Me & my friends are doing the overnight at Trail Camp in September and is wondering how cold it will get. Thanks for your response.
+tobs plandes I did not get an exact temperature reading, but I do suggest you bring warm clothes, it got very cold. Better to be warm than sorry. Once the hail melted it got our tent and sleeping bags wet, so it was even colder. Good luck with your adventure. Thanks for watching ~Kali
Ever encountered a bear and if so, what did you do? Do you carry a bear spray on any of your hikes? The fence was gone at frame 4:30, one slip and one can fall a good distance with no medics around. Thanks for sharing -
Javan Dell Hello, for the 10 years I have been going to Whitney we have only encountered bears at the Whitney Portal campsites, never on the trail. At the campsites they just look for food and walk through cars, not minding people much. We do not carry bear spray, but we do carry a whistle and a bear canister for food which is mostly for the marmots, who are everywhere up at Trail Camp searching and tearing up tents for food. The only wildlife we see on the trail are deer, grouse, marmots, and of course birds and rodents. Yes, there are some scary parts, especially this year since the trail was much more icy, snowy, and slippery this year than last. Thanks for watching ~Kali
