I made this film whilst crossing Jordan, I was following the newly opened Jordan trail using G.P. S coordinates. I traveled solo for 36 days fantastic experience, amazing senery and truly wonderful people.
6 years ago I was in this beautiful and human place call Kingdom of Jordan. May I have the balls to walk this amazing trail when I 'll come back there. You are my hero. Many thanks and gratitude for your video.
I've worked there and been to these places and would love to hike the trail. The Jordanian people are great. Great video. I can't think of another trail that will give you the kind of history that this one does. Jordan is a great place to visit, its tourism is very un-commercialized. But it is barely known to Americans. From scuba diving and fishing in the Red Sea, to the Dead Sea resorts, to world heritage sites like Petra and Wadi rum, to religious holy Land sites..... Ancient pre history ruins, Roman ruins..crusader castles.. Bedouin still living nomadic lifestyles...... It's all there. In many places it's like stepping back into the Bible.... Yes, people still use donkeys, ride camels, and dress that way. The entire history of mankind has left imprint on this small piece of land the size of a single US state. It is very interesting to see how people still live in other places in the world. Experience another authentic culture..... Not some watered down tourist version. No better way to immerse yourself in it than to hike it. Amman is a modern city and is where most jordanians live.... But many of the smaller towns and villages don't even rate third world classification.
Hi guys just been watching some of your videos fantastic productions amazing camera shots, really appreciate the hard work you have put into making these video. Really enjoyed your choice of music is there any way you could share some of your play list with me? Would like to use some of your music choices in my future videos. Many thanks Jon
Flying to Jordan tomorrow to walk the Jordan Trail. I've watched your video 3-4 times these past months, and so far it's been the best motivational video I've found regarding the trail! Looking forward to walking in your steps!
@@jonepoulter7524 Had to shorten the trail due to learning my dad went to hospital with diagnosed skin cancer, but I've walked from Umm Qais to Hesban, and from Petra to Aqaba. Flying home next week. It was a tough trail indeed! Made it solo and self-supported.
@@Xialya hi Triss sorry to here you had to cut your trip short, hope your father makes a full recovery . but never the less you did very well hope you enjoyed the trail as much as I did its defiantly a tough one? well done. all the best jon
I am very grateful that you make it possible for us to follow your fantastic adventure. Such great scenery, great people and good spirit along all the way. Thank you!
I am 100% doing this trail. I was an Arabic translator in the US military and it would be so wonderful to backpack this country and enjoy the people in a peaceful loving way. Thanks so much for the video.
Mate thank you so much for posting this. I've been thinking about this trail for quite some time now, but your vid convinced me: I have to do this. Epic video, so much work! Well done.
Epic! THANK YOU so much for sharing this incredible journey Jon. I used to walk on Moshav Fazael in the Jordan Valley, and explored around on that side of the valley, and this feels so familiar.
You're an original true adventurer pre social media. Refreshing to watch your vids, great story, lovely character, beautiful scenery. Have just been watching this, the south west coast path, your cape york and india adventures. Here's to many more in the future.
The talk in the desert with the cool boy, who rides the camel, is really funny: "Salam!" - "Salam!" - "Kifahalo (How are you?)" - "Oh, I like your camel!" - "Camel...- " "How are you?" "(Her Name is) Dschahad."... "Where from!?" "England!"... "Oh, great!"... "Yes..." Levantine Arabic is all the same in Syria, Palestine, Jordan, Libanon.
We’ve just found you out watching this video, you’re simply amazing! We love the kind of nice and authentic person you are and the way you live your adventures. So interested in following you in your next hikings! Matteo and Eva from Italy
hi guys thanks for your comments, simply amazing! Simple I would Agree with , the amazing bit I don't think so. your adventures are pretty hard core and great video work keep adventuring. All the best jon
Great video Jon, you must have walked twice the distance, setting the camera up then walking back towards it. A one man documentary team. Well done, and a great adventure
Your imagery and and editing is fantastic. I'm living in Jordan at the moment and considering walking the trail. Your record of your adventure is the best I've seen so far of the Jordan Trail. Great work, you deserve a lot more views!
What a wonderful video, it's through stories like this that RU-vid excel at. Through your adventure you've opened my eyes to sights I had never seen before. Thanks
I love how you acknowledge you are a bit crazy. Only people who have done long walks like this look back on where they have come from, over days and days, with a slightly crazy look on their face and then laugh and say 'it's bloody awesome, and I still have miles to go'. So wonderful. Thank you. I think you should take your clothes off when you wash yourself though. At least your shirt.
Thanks for filming and sharing all your travels.... beautiful... stay safe ...so lovely to watch and see all our planet offers us... wow!!! Lightening!!! Amazing ✨🌟⚡️✨⛈🌤☀️🍀🌞🕊
Jon, this is amazing! Your mother told my mother (Barbara Kimber) to watch it!!! - and its incredible. Such a wonderful adventure - and the video is brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing!
Great film, and nice work on the trek! We’re considering fastpacking the trail in closer to 20 days, but I can see that access to food supplies and water will likely be the biggest challenge.
Hi, amazing movie. Me and my son loved it. Can you tell me more about temperatures and weather conditions in late October and early November in Jordan and is it possible to hike it in this part of the year? Thank you.
Really enjoyed that Jon. We are looking at an adventure possibility on the second half of the route using fatbikes. This has started to get me excited lol :-)
This is amazing I must admit. You lived the nomadic life of a Bedouin in Jordan for a month. Travel carry supply and go back. Amazing,next time you visite Jordan I recomend that you spend more time in the sandy wadi araba region and also explore the eastern desert
Thank you very much for showing us this awesome out of this world trail !!! (But putting up your tent on top of a windy mountain obviously does not seem to be such a good idea...)
Hello Jon! I just stumbled upon your video and channel and love your authentic storytelling. I don’t know if you read these comments but I’m currently in Israel hiking the Israel National Trail. I was thinking of taking a detour and linking up with the Jordan Trail and wanted to ask if you could recommend a section in particular. I’m thinking about two weeks. Thanks a lot!
Hi robin Thank you for your comments glad you enjoyed the film. Regarding your question I really enjoyed Dana Petra, and Wadi rum to Aqaba sections . Mind you all of the Jordan trail Is pretty amazing. Hope this helps a little. Enjoy your hike . I have been looking at the Israel national trail that Looks awesome as well ? I will have to add it to my bucket list. All the best Jon
Why am i crying? Thank you very much for this touching video, Jon. You are a wonderful and kind person. Thinking of hiking the trail next spring. I guess navigation has become easier as even Guthook is offering it now.
Awesome video Jon! Doing the entire trek is a proper adventure. I'm planning on doing the Dana - Aqaba section next month. Just wondered did you need water drops at all?
Hi Jake Enjoy your hike it’s pretty amazing out there . regarding water I would always carrying 3 litres and on some of the bigger sections I had to carrying 5 litres. The Bedouin would always offer to top up my water bottles but of course you can’t Rely on Meeting them? Would advise force drinking at least a litre of water when leaving any village. Also town, camp and shepherds dogs are pretty bad. just Throw or pretend to throw a stone at them Generally, they runaway ! Enjoy jon 👍👍👍
I absolutely love your energy and this video is fantastic. I lived in Jordan for a while, and have wanted to do the Jordan Trail for a long time. Can you share where you got your GPS map from? And, how much water did you take with you/how far were water points between refills?
Hi Maria de la Guardia GPS files were downloaded from the Jordan trail web site water can be found in the villages that you pass, spring and stream when possible and Bedouin that I met were all very Generous with plenty of tea! But there are some big legs were I needed to carry at least 5 litres. Would recommend cooler months to travel summer definitely a no go unless with a guide. Hope this help a little All the best jon
hello there , great video may i know in which month did u go trekking and what camera did u use ? and one last thing , iam planning to use Gaia and all trailsfor navigation and may be a printed map and compass , are these enough or its a must to have a GPS Unit ? May you hike much more Challenging trails
Hi Laura Regarding your question I would say the Jordan trail is pretty tough especially for solo hiker’s carrying enough water and food was Quite a challenge. Also the vast and remote areas can be quite intimidating. Gps is Essential to complete the trail if travelling with out a guide. Altitude is not a Issue Although there are many sections of demanding steep uphill tracks. One thing I forgot to film was the many Aggressive dog packs that enjoyed Intimidating me when I passing through villages or Bedouin camps . So if you are scared of dogs it’s something to think about, Throwing a stone at them, or even pretending to throw a stone would usually see them running? Hope this helps a little Regards jon
Hi Jon, Great video, keep coming back to this video whilst I am preparing to embark on the adventure. Do you have any advice? I am a 19 year old solo female taking on the full trek how safe am I? Thanks Hannah
Hi Hannah Wish you all the best for your up coming adventure ,Jordan and it’s people are fantastic and it an amazing trail . But of course all adventures have risks. with out knowing your back ground And Experience. I would advise travelling in pairs for safety . My email is jonepoulter@gmail.com Happy to answer any questions if I can? Jon
Hello Mr. Poulter, Congratulations on making it all the way here to Jordan and actually finishing the trail. Honestly, this is one of the best coverages of the trail. I must say your footage is incredible and I was wondering what camera you had used? Hope you had a wonderful experience, and I hope to see you back here soon :) P.S. I hope you celebrated with Mansaf at the end of the trail!
Great video!! I will be going with a friend in a few months and this video has gotten me very hyped! The only thing I'm concerned about is water and food- were there sections of the trail where you were really concerned about finding water for the next day? Or moments where you had to diverge from the trail and properly go searching? And regarding food, how often could you restock? What did that look like? I have allergies and don't think I could eat too much of the food offered at camps along the way. Any info here would be appreciated! Cheers!
Hi Hugo Will try and help with some of your questions? I passed though villages or small towns every day or two ? Where I could buy some food I survived off two minute noodles and tins of tuna plus dates and Jordanian Pastries and sweets which were fantastic for energy. would always travel with at least 3 L of water some of the longer legs I had to carry 5 L Bedouins would always offer cups of tea and would help with water when possible. I Would recommend taking MSR Clear shot water purifier very lightweight also take chlorine tablets. One thing my video doesn’t show are the dogs that can be very Aggressive but Throw a stone at them and they will disappear! Jordan trail web site will give lots of advice and you should be able to download GPS files for Navigation as only the first 80 km are way marked . Hope this helps a little All the best Jon
I used a Garman x trail gps it worked really well for me but would recommend choosing a model that can also be charged by usb rather than running by battery alone? As x trail battery life was only two and a half days . Have a great hike Jon
My journey was unaided I carried a minimum of 3 L of water and on some of the longer stretches as much as 5 L also carried water Purifier MSR trial shot it is very lightweight used in conjunction with chlorine tablets. I found Bedouin very kind I would always be offered tea and they would top up water bottles . Hope this helps Jon
Hey Jon! Great video! Really helpful to get an better insight. I'm planning to hike the trail this year as well and I've done some research on water-supply. I've read more than once that people relied on water drops by guides. In your video it looks like you managed to find water? Was that true for every single day? I think water is my biggest concern on that trail! Highly appreciate your answer!! THANK YOU
hi frankie water when hiking solo is definitely a concern especially with out a guild, I was able to purchase water in villages always carrying a Minimum of three litres ,only drinking the last litre when I knew I was within a short distance to the next water supply. most days I would be able to top up my water at Bedouin camps also enjoying many cups of sweet tea. Be prepared to carry up to 5 L on some of the longer legs? I would always drink a litre of water before leaving any watersupply i.e. Village or sping? Hope this helps have a great trip. jon
@@jonepoulter7524 Thank you so much for your reply! Yes - this is super helpful! Good to know, id rather carry a bit more than having to rely on a guide. Thanks a lot and i am really looking forward to hiking the trail :)
What an aweaome Video 😍 My Boyfriend and I are going to start our worldtrip in Jordan in January and we also want to walk the Jordan Trail. Videos like yours make us so excited for the trip!
hi laima Answer to your question I would recommend Dana to Petra awesome scenery but still very challenging, would recommend hiring a guide or traveling with a good GPS as trail is ummarked. hope that helps
