Backpacking Pine River Trail: Weminuche Wilderness 

Thanks Bryan always enjoy

Something about the Weminuche Wilderness ..... every video I see of the place makes me want to hike there again . Thanks for sharing your hike. 👍👍

Great video! That place looked like my kind of country! Except, maybe too many people. I love your method of hanging your food. I need to watch the video again and try it. Looked like a great trip!

A lot of beautiful country in Colorado that’s for sure.

Very nice Bryan! I see we got a lot of the same shots. lol

I always like when you use a map for illustration of your route. Really helps the viewer get his/her bearings. Enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing, as always.

fabulous. Are you form Tennessee Bryan? You mentioned your trip there. I thought from Alabama for some reason to be honest. Thanks for sharing this place that is filled to the brim with the delightful views. Creeks... Pine trees... what else to ask for. Good twist is that you added your trip from 90's, it was cool, some past events are to remember some are to forget. Nature is always to remember.

This is the first I have seen of your vids. I like it. Some talking but NOT a non-stop talking selfie headshot. Lots of good vid work, nice music, well edited. Tasteful. I'm gonna check out more of your stuff. Nice job!

Loved what you shared and that1998 shot of you and Johnny was so cool. I remember those Dana Design packs well, oops I’m dating myself. How things change and for us the better. The weather sure was nice for you. Great views and always appreciate your extra details while narrating.

Beautiful scenery

Always enjoy your videos, Mr. DeLay. I was in the San Juans last Spring and can’t wait to get back. Very pretty! Keep the videos coming.

Looked like a very nice trail, Bryan. Sure do enjoy seeing those Aspens. Like you said, sucks that fires weren't allowed but at least you enjoyed the indirect benefit of no mosquitoes! Thanks for showing us the map overview of the trip. I need to add this area to my 'list.' Thank you for posting the video.

I enjoy watching Your videos. Thank You 🙏

One of my favorite Weminuche(pronouced whem-a-nooch, simple no other vowels) hikes was to go from Wagon Wheel Gap hotsprings to Puragtory. Probably aren't even allowed to do that anymore as there weren't connecting trails in those days. Chicago basin at the end is simply a stunning way to end a trek like that. The whole trip was amazing I never even knew how many miles it was but I was both sad and elated when it was over. Funny way to end trip though, cross the Rio De Las Animas(the river of lost souls) back into Puragtory(civilzation). I set out with one week of freeze dried meals, 2 pounds of gorp, and 2 pounds of rice. I continuously wild crafted and fished and still ran out of food almost 2 days before getting back. Don't attempt that trip in the fall unless you have food drops coming to meet you. I said fall but at that elevation the begining of august is fall. Last 2 weeks of July is the only safe time most likely. I got snowed on a lot on that trip and it was just mid August. Someone told me before I started I would need snowshoes to pass down into Chicago Basin and they were right. The snow fields took me almost an entire day to cross without them. At the beginning you can take a side to Wheeler Geologic which is worth spending at least two days at, which I highly recommend. Of course that's also why I ran out of food. LOL. I stayed as close to the divide as possible just so I could spy out the best spots for camping for that night and an early fishing and wild harvesting session in the morning.

Beautiful area. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

Brian, as always I enjoy your videos. Seeing all of the pics with the heavy gear brings back some memories! I need to drop the coin to get lighter.

I just pinned the Weminuche Wilderness map to my wall! Heading that way in September for our 46th anniversary! Thanks for vid! #coolbeans

Very nice Bryan. I need to get back to Colorado. Lived there for 4 years. Remember also back carrying those 40 to 50 lb packs. Younger then also. Wife & I maybe looking for some acreage in the East Tennessee area. After 40 years, we are getting out of Florida. Hopefully within a year:

The scenery is amazing, but that is to be expected in Colorado. Wow, the view from your campsite - gorgeous! Nice to revisit special areas! Gorgeous!

Always enjoy your videos, thanks for taking us along!

Great video! Thanks for posting,very informative. It’s on my list now.

Thanks for the fantastic photography Bryan! I'm super envious. Thanks for sharing!

Nice job as always... Video quality was off the charts.... Great to see your pace is as torrid as ever.... :)

Great video, Bryan. I enjoyed watching this after a long day of writing and reading. It was so relaxing to see the beautiful landscape.

Awesome trip Bryan! Love the Rockies and how different the terrain is from what we have here in the East. Thanks for sharing.

...and thanks for the memories and a virtual return to the Pine River Trail! I did this one in 2010 and went up to Emerald Lake as a day hike from our campsite below the trail junction, with one day devoted to fly fishing the river. We avoided camping at the lake for the same reason you mentioned. It’s a gorgeous area you captured well and it’s the next best thing to being their this summer. The Vallecito/Johnson Creek trail in the same area is on my list and next summer I start work on on it. Thanks for sharing this trip!

Great video! Looks like a fun hike! Thanks for sharing your journey!

Beautiful river, beautiful country, great trip! I would love to get up close to that waterfall, but maybe not possible. Terrific video.

Great meeting you on Roan Mtn. last weekend and love your channel!

Bryan -- I'm a new subscriber. Love your videos! I was raised in Texas, but born in Durango. I go back there every chance I get. All the trips you make in this area bring back special memories for me. Thank you for allowing me to relive some of those moments. Forrest Sanderson

Enjoyed video immensely. On our bucket list to get to Colorado and hike in the weminuche. Exciting for you to hike your way back East

You’re an inspiration Bryan! Just found your channel, like your style!

I just watched a couple of your hikes. Thank you I enjoyed them. I noticed on every vid, you mention the groups of other hikers/campers with a sense dislike. I personally understand the appreciation of solitude. However, what's the issue of other people enjoying for themselves, what you enjoy doing? I enjoyed your vids, the scenery is spectacular. Thank you

Forgot to add, sure is different than the green tunnel east !

Hey Bryan! My group met you on Roan this past weekend. Happy to find your channel! :)

Last week my son and I did this trail, till it splits off to Emerald Lake trail, just past the bridge. Let me give you two pieces of advices. 1. Do NOT listen to the websites that tell you the trailhead is next to the parking lot on the east side of the reservoir. We drove all the way around it, looking for it. I was getting so frustrated I was about to leave. Then we met a nice guy on a 4x4 who told us the trailhead is at the end of the Pine River Rd., which is on the north side. He was right. 3 miles up the road is the parking lot and trailhead. 2. You must have a water filtration system with you. We had 3 liters of water each, and in August weather we got rid of half of that before we reached the bridge. We ended up boiling water out of the river, which was fine but took too long. Personally I think the water would be fine, coming right from the snowmelt where no cattle can get into it to give you giardia. But that's just me. The trail is listed as 10 miles to Emerald Lake, but only as the crow flies. There is so much up and down on this rock filled trail as to make it more like 15 one way. Good luck.

Another great place to explore! I guess you don't need permits for wilderness areas? Thanks for sharing this area- nice trails and the river sounds refreshing! Take care Bryan!

Thanks for sharing your adventures. I too like it when you use a map to demonstrate your route. I love that area of Colorado. How do you keep the bugs off of you at night? I don't see any bug netting in your setup. Keep the great footage coming.

Great video Bryan. I was wondering why you didn't go to Emerald Lake, thinking I probably would have, but you later explained it. Have backpacked there only once, a week in the late 1970's, need to go back. Heading to Mt Rogers tomorrow for an overnight with some friends, will see some open country like what you had. And finally, what is that backpack you're using currently?

I am a new subscriber. I have to tell you I love your camera. So crisp and clear. Which one do you use?

Wish I could go there

Nice video Bryan. Tell me do you know your torso length for that Arc Haul, what size is it? Can you easily hit your head on the bar at the top if you look up? I am having trouble with sizing. Thx

What brand of ground cloth are u using and where does it come from? Using tyvex sheet cut to tent footprint presently. Looks like yours is a Mylar material?

Just wondering if you carry a GPS type device that allows communication in case of an accident or something. I’ve been thinking of getting me one. If so any advice on what to get? Great video as always. I’ve never heard of this part of Colorado, it looks fantastic.

Greetings from Middle TN. Are you traveling to East TN because that's your home, or are you going there to hike in the Smokies? Love your vids.

Hi Bryan. I liked your video. What month was this filmed?

Maybe you’ve posted this in another video and I missed it, but what size tarp do you use?

How many miles was it total round trip? I loved this video!