3 Days and 30 miles Solo Hiking A 5 Mountain Loop Mt Isolation, Davis, Stairs, Resolution, & Paker

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Жыл бұрын

Decided to go out and hit a 30ish mile loop to hit 5 mountains (Mt Parker, Mt Resolution, Stairs Mountain, Mt Davis, Mt Isolation). The idea seemed good at the time... with the exception of the 90ish degree heat, the outrageously high humidity, the massive passing thunder storms, and the rising waters of which I had to cross multiple times to get out in one piece. Overall though it worked out, but this was definitely one of the more memorable trips I have done in recent history. I don't think I was truly dry the entire time. Ended up around 29 miles today and about 6000ft of elevation gain/descent
The route I took
Rock Branch South Trailhead
Rocky Branch Trail to Rocky Branch Shelter
Stairs Col to Davis Path
Davis Path to Mt Parker Trail over Mt Resolution and to Mt Parker
Backtracked back to Davis Path and followed to Stair Mtn
Followed Davis Path to Mt Davis and Isolation
Followed the Isolation Trail (East) back down to the Rocky Branch Trail
Followed Rock Branch Trail back to car
Common gear seen on channel
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Sleeping Bag 20 Long Wide bit.ly/40QMmlE
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Cook Pot Titanium bit.ly/40BoTFt or amzn.to/3nDCNYW
Long Spoon bit.ly/3MsqCsz or amzn.to/3zoUlKT
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Satellite Communicator bit.ly/40Mu6Ko or amzn.to/3ZC4C1c
Stove bit.ly/3nyE2bL or amzn.to/3MdVn47
Clothing (typical 3 season carry)
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Sun Hat bit.ly/3K1HOSB or amzn.to/3nEYaJu
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Gear used to film this video
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@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

During the pandemic I was leaving trail and summit names out of many of my videos due to issues with massive overcrowding on the trail, as well as, issues in regards to what I would consider uneducated or irresponsible hiker behavior. The most notable of which was trash, and human waste / toilet paper I was finding directly on, or just off, trail. I kept some of the trail and location names in this video.If you are using this video for planning purposes, please use the trail responsibly and try to follow leave no trace principles. It only takes one person not doing so to ruin it for everyone. If you are a newer hiker please watch this video before heading out on trail: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ms6Uaqhl162tp3U.html Here is an article about the issue with trash and human waste specifically in the Whites www.nhpr.org/post/trouble-trails-forest-service-grapples-crowds-trash-and-human-waste#stream/0 Another article about Max Patch (an iconic part of the Appalachian Trail) and the issues occurring there www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2020/09/23/max-patch-residents-campers-creating-safety-hazards-mountain/5858936002/ Here you can learn about leave no trace (LNT) principles lnt.org/why/7-principles/ www.nps.gov/articles/leave-no-trace-seven-principles.htm

@sharrison3974 11 ай бұрын

Watching this from the UK and it gives a real sense of what it's like to be hiking in the mountains. Really like that you record the natural sounds too. Thank you.

@rogerlevasseur397 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the views! Not often have I've seen the streams in the White Mountains just gushing with large volumes of water.

@lukepaulson3428 11 ай бұрын

Is there anything better than finding a new KZfaq channel and having a trove of videos to soak up?! 🧽. Beautiful scenery. Thanks!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@BrianHikesAllDay Жыл бұрын

It’s been ridiculously humid lately. I suffered my first case of dehydration last weekend. It certainly was a moist day. It was wetter than being in the rain.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I drank 6 Gatorade packets and a whole ramen seasoning just on that first day. Absolutely nasty out. Same for me on wetness level. My clothes were glued to me haha

@BearTrekAdventures Жыл бұрын

Well that was a wet one 😂. The amount of rain we had in the past 3 weeks is insane! Nice video 👍

@steveinthemountains8264 Жыл бұрын

ChrisGetsWet! I don't think Ranger School could have given you a more challenging 3 days in the woods. Really enjoyed watching this vid.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@timhawkins2502 Жыл бұрын

That is a very interesting hike! Good job!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

"Interesting" is exactly how I described this trip to people when I returned to work that week haha

@richdean9260 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! You certainly showed how it's not always nice walk in the woods. Thanks for sharing!

@chrishaley877 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, Chris. Thanks for taking the time to share your adventures. What a crazy season it has been. I love that area along/near the Davis Path. The tent site (I’m assuming) you stayed near the Stairs summit is one of the coolest in the Whites. Not sure if you’ve aware, but there’s a terrific viewpoint (often called “South Resolution”) about 0.6 miles below Resolution on the way to Parker. You can see the short path on apps like Gaia. Truly, it’s one of my favorite spots in the Whites.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I actually went down the South Resolution turn off. I missed it completely going toward Parker. It kind of blends into the trees but caught it on the way back toward resolution as i luckily picked my head up passing it. I did not stay long at all as I had a feeling the rain was going to ruin my day and I needed to keep pushing on. It is nice!

@leannebaratier6645 9 ай бұрын

We just did this trip 2 weekends ago the opposite direction. You should have waited a couple of week because the "carwash" has been cleared out! We kept waiting to hit the trees over the trail but someone did a ton of trail work. Awesome video as always 👏

@timsgoinoutdoors9921 Жыл бұрын

Great hike Chris. Your videography skills are fantastic.

@jk-cj2ly Жыл бұрын

You're disappearing before our eyes! Hiking those miles must be a lot easier a few pounds lighter. Looking good, good for you. I did moosilauke a month ago, and was cursing myself for those extra 10 lbs. Those river crossings were terrifying. Yikes.

@Mntnbikesjn Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal footage. I really enjoyed watching the build up of the storms rolling in when you were on Parker and then again on Stairs. This is definitely going to be one of my itineraries for a future backpacking trip.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I think this would be a fantastic trip to do in the fall. In fact I should have just waited for the fall haha

@leannebaratier6645 9 ай бұрын

Also yes the other rocky outcropping is the true summit of Davis. That bushwhack is knarly towards the top. We had to crawl on our hands and knees!

@ervinslens Жыл бұрын

Absolutely marvelous work my friend, views from the top are simply incredible! Brilliant atmosphere!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ervin!

@edwardcooney4948 Жыл бұрын

I gotta tell ya Chris I've hiked the Whites for 50 years and this spring/summer is like no other I've seen with water everywhere on trails that are never wet. Love your vids

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

It has been such a rainy summer this year, absolutely wild

@hermeticallysealed Жыл бұрын

this is your moisturpiece, chris

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@MeetMeOutside Жыл бұрын

Awesome my man ! I to had the pleasure of getting caught in a wicked downpour and lightning on the summit of Mt Isolation, we got off there really fast . Rocky Branch was a virtual stream ! Thanks for sharing man !

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

The section between isolation east back to the shelter was really an interesting navigating experience too. Very wet too. Really brings all the wet together haha

@noelderosier Жыл бұрын

I see the black fly's still own the summit of Mt. Parker still. Haha.. The Mt. Parker trail from Resolution to Paker was a blast to hike it was cool to see nature taking it back and wild in spots. Was tricky at the time to find it coming of Resolution too.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

i noticed on the way to Parker from Resolution there were stretches that looked like hadnt been traveled recently at all. Like the path as seemingly gone and it looked like grass has started growing back in the area. Very cool!

@tp182j Жыл бұрын

Love this, this video seemed to be CGO next level! Must have been an amazing feeling to get back to the car

@bjornwennas7407 Жыл бұрын

Great video Chris 👍

@notquiteultralight1701 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris! Great to see you out there man!! Awesome sound capture of the thunder! I had my earbuds on when the thunder rolled and it was awesome! Ive often wondered about takin a trip through this area and i still do. Just maybe in September 😁👍🏼. Hey Chris! I was wondering about the pouch that holds your phone on your pack strap. Is that a can of bear spray behind the phone? I’m only asking because i want to carry bear spray with me and I’m looking for convenient ways to carry it so it’s accessible. Thank you again for all the filming work that you do! We all very much appreciate it very much. Take care sir! NQU

@joestikeman83 Жыл бұрын

I started watching Chris a few years ago and learned a lot about hiking and now I love hiking. Genuine dude right here keep ‘em coming

@tamianderson123 Жыл бұрын

It was gross out here in the lakes region too. I admire you, I'm not sure I could do it!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Ya i very much can not recommend going out with it like it was haha

@voodoochild420ai Жыл бұрын

awesome video Chris, thank for the upload some really cool shots in this one and i really felt the humidity watching lol

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

You and me both! lol

@PaulsWanderings Жыл бұрын

September 9, 2017 I finished my 48 on Isolation, I swear, Rocky Branch was just one big mud puddle.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

The section of rockbranch between isolation east and the shelter is really interesting. So many twists and turns and ups and downs. I felt like I was jumping between parallel train tracks

@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA Жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your videos Chris! This type of exploration is very cool. The Rocky Branch crossings looked very intimidating for me. FYI the reason that trail is relatively flat is the path mostly follows the Rocky Branch Railroad right of way. Keep on keeping on!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

It definitely felt railroady for sure. The crossing at Isolation east that would bring you across the rocky branch toward 302 looked really rough. Like I dont think I could have passed that one without swimming

@glorgau Жыл бұрын

Those kind of days call out for a double wall tent.

@Leminkainen3 Жыл бұрын

That was a particularly cool video! Great filming, entertaining flow and really beautiful - I've been watching for years and this was a good one! I hope it was worth the suffer fest 😅

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I definitely think the video came together nicely too. Worth it in hindsight of course lol

@zmduff Жыл бұрын

Looks like it was a real slog, but the views were great! Thanks for sharing another great hike with us. Keep doing your thing!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mg222. Жыл бұрын

For me the carwash is the most brutal part of wet conditions. My feet can get wet but I can put up with it if my upper body stays more dry, but the carwash just soaks you to the bone

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

There was so much of it along the Davis Path, totally unavoidable. Lots of them with mud on the path through too. I kept singing that Carwash song walking through haha

@newplanet7 Жыл бұрын

💦 Love your vids man! Can't believe I have never run into you on trail. Keep on keeping on.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Only a matter of time haha

@KingBobsKingdom Жыл бұрын

Another great video of an absolute gorgeous area. Question that you may have answered before, how do you deal with ticks? Are they a big issue in the Whites?

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I treat everything with Permethrin about every 5/6 weeks. Shirt, pants, socks, shoes. They are definitely around in the Whites but I have only ever found a handful on me out there ever and it was always on my clothes. Typically when I get lax on the permethrin treatments or use clothing I hadnt treated.

@graz985 Жыл бұрын

I’m assuming the ramen flavor packet was in cold water? This looks like a lot of type 2 fun.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Ya just mixed the packet into the same gatorade bottle and drank it. Worked out pretty well!

@paulgammelljr6883 Жыл бұрын

not a fan of river crossings. glad you did well. tough navigating

@PsychoXXI Жыл бұрын

Hi Cris, you seem like a really nice person, I would be your friend if we lived closer. Sorry about my English.

@brandonh4380 Жыл бұрын

Yea I'm sure he wants to be friends with some stranger from the internet named psycho

@PsychoXXI 11 ай бұрын

@@brandonh4380 I´m good person too :( And you, do you want to be my friend?

@tracywatson1972 Жыл бұрын

Is that washout a result of Hurricane Irene?

@ChrisGoesOutdoors Жыл бұрын

From what I can tell yes. Really crazy to think about the power of the water rushing through there

@gottago1052 Жыл бұрын

I would caution hiking with AQI high the 2.5 microns from fire smoke are a 100,000 times smaller than a human hair, additionally the webs you mentioned are from weather modification and geoengineering.

@gottago1052 Жыл бұрын

Smoke filled skies aren't beautiful. Sorry.