Have you ever visited Colorado? What kind of adventure would you do in the Rocky Mountains?
@storiesfilm-kristianwolski79504 жыл бұрын
This was wonderful Alice. You are making great videos!! Nope no been in Colorado, I do only bushcraft in Scandinavia for now - but maybe one day! I would enjoy nature (: Thanks Alice!! All the best from stories and film!
@JohnProthero4 жыл бұрын
I've been in the San Juan Mountains in the fall, when colors are gorgeous. I am hoping to return this fall.
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
@@storiesfilm-kristianwolski7950 Thanks so much for watching. I love Scandinavia and hope to get back there in the next few year.s
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
@Ramses Morales That sounds wonderful I hope you get to come and visit it one day.
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
T B That’s so awesome! I love colorado. Wish I could live there for good, do you have a favorite colorado hike?
@scubadude3 жыл бұрын
We backpacked Longs for our 25th anniversary. Sunset at the Boulder field made the rock look like they were on fire. Longs was our first 14er back in 2006. This year we're celebrating 40th anniversary and we submitted 23 14ers so far. Keep on hiking.
@TheAspiring3 жыл бұрын
Backpacked longs yesterday exiting 14 hour trip. No video will ever do that journey justice.
@peterdisbury6346 Жыл бұрын
Impressive
@DarkMetaOFFICIAL Жыл бұрын
did u survived?
@margaretImhappy5 ай бұрын
Wonderful!! I’m still looking for my adventure partner ❤
@3dpragmatik Жыл бұрын
When you are old and unable to climb someday, you'll be glad you made this video. It made me miss the days I used to go hiking. I can still do it, just live in an area that has nothing to do. Good job and be safe.
@oliviamoon26393 жыл бұрын
It’s so comforting to see another woman hiking by herself, especially such a big one.
@semwhywhymes77693 жыл бұрын
A big woman or a big hike?
@phil4v82 жыл бұрын
Maybe organize a team for future hikes. You proved you can do it. 👏🙏🙏
@legalfictionnaturalfact39693 ай бұрын
My favorite part is how much it terrifies men. :-)
@willhickey7387Ай бұрын
@@legalfictionnaturalfact3969im a man and i think its awesome!!! My 3 daughters are taught that they can do anything they dream up. I enjoy the outdoors alot with my girls, but sometimes they need girl time and hike by themselves. They are very capapble, intelligent and prepared. Girl Power is big in my household.
@willhickey7387Ай бұрын
@@legalfictionnaturalfact3969there are some amazing women rock climbers. Those women are badass! Maybe broaden your views and stop thinking all men are your enemy.
@danielfrazzell37573 жыл бұрын
I love how you admit that you're scared and you want to turn back but you keep going. 🥺💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🥰 you're so awesome and so inspiring! thank you Alice!
@uclimb34 жыл бұрын
Wow. The fact that it’s a 14er, your first solo backpacking and it’s fifteen miles is very impressive. That is a huge accomplishment no joke. Too bad about the cell phone. I’m very, very jealous. Climbing a 14er in Colorado is something I would like to do one day. Congratulations Alice.
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I hope you make it there to climb one, someday.
@rodneyws19772 жыл бұрын
This isn't most people's first.
@themilesproject80413 жыл бұрын
That was the best video of climbing Longs I've ever seen. It actually documented the whole hike and put everything in perspective.
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Really appreciate that. Share with a friend if you can :)
@1729kittu3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have seen many longs peak, but this actually gives a perspective of steep climbs.
@MrET1143 жыл бұрын
@@AliceFordAdventures Great Video! I hike a lot there when I need to be with the lord in prayer! 🙏
@gypsyj29672 жыл бұрын
The whole hike?
@amigatommy73 жыл бұрын
Got this as one of my first climbs in the 70s. Boulder camping was not available so it was a very long day hike. Started before sunrise ended after dark. One of the best things I ever did.
@bethb65683 жыл бұрын
Climbed Longs Peak in Aug 2005. 5 started the climb. 2 finished. I was 53 yrs old and it was a bucket list for me. Started from the parking lot at 0400 and back at 1800. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. And yes I had done many prep hikes in preparing for it. I admire your independence and adventurous spirit. Keep going!
@willhickey7387Ай бұрын
Congrats. Thats a story for the grandkids some day huh?
@user-kp7gb4hs8q3 жыл бұрын
12:48 your honesty is priceless. Wow you *did* it, of course you did! I cannot believe that it was not wildly windy at summit! Yep, nothing like going solo. So many benefits🦋 thanks for sharing this hike. Sorry about your cell phone.
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Solo is such a different experience but one I truly love. Thanks so much for watching this journey
@2011woodlands4 жыл бұрын
When you video yourself hiking, you have to retrace your steps numerous times to retrieve the camera, so you did a little more walking than everyone else, great views!
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
john young Yes that’s very true! Thank you
@utoobia3 жыл бұрын
The Les Stroud Effect
@Melmaster33 жыл бұрын
@@utoobia he’s the greatest
@johnnydough88413 жыл бұрын
@@m.youtube.com-r Shed have to be insane to go alone. That would be very irresponsible. Too many predators out there and I’m not just talking about the wildlife either.
@edsmith67853 жыл бұрын
@@m.youtube.com-r There is a whole group of them. Most people like this are completely fake and in it for the money.
@mikeburdi91223 жыл бұрын
I hiked/climbed Longs Peak in 1983, I’m now 75. Wonderful video, brought back memories. Keyhole rock hut exactly the same. Thank you
@dooleyfussle86343 жыл бұрын
About the same time as me! And I'm also 75! That hut is a memorial to Agnes Vail, who died attempting a winter ascent.
@5DNRG3 жыл бұрын
Wow!! I climbed it that year too...3rd Friday in August. Never a line back then.
@robertpearson91373 жыл бұрын
I was there 40 years ago. The hut was missing its door and full of snow. Glad to see nothing's changed. lol. I remember thinking: what's the use of a hut in such a condition? But that's typical of American wilderness. In Europe they would have a bed and breakfast up there.
@dooleyfussle86343 жыл бұрын
@@robertpearson9137 that would have been the cabin over at Chasm Lake. It was still in use through the seventies, I believe. The Agnes Vail hut is just a small emergency shelter.
@peternolan66483 жыл бұрын
I live in Boulder, am 66 yo and hike longs peak every year.
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thats fantastic! I hope I am still hiking it when I am 66
@briandunn61573 жыл бұрын
I live in Boulder!
@5DNRG3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@ronaldmcdonald39653 жыл бұрын
Did it in 1981. Old man now. Like looking at it from my hotel in Louisville when in town for business. Two boy scouts dies up there in 1981.
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
@@ronaldmcdonald3965 Awesome that you got to experience it once.
@catherined69603 жыл бұрын
Great video, what a gorgeoustwo days you had!. That was the scariest climb I've ever done. We started at 2:30am and finished around 5:30pm in pouring down rain. But I am so glad I did it!
@jasperZoeChloe3 жыл бұрын
Did you start the trail head at 230 or from the bolder field?
@catherined69603 жыл бұрын
@@jasperZoeChloe trail head
@romanmora67553 жыл бұрын
Honestly massive respect the fact that you did this as your first 14er and first backpacking trip... insane. That’s a class 3 14er. Pretty difficult studf
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I hike solo a lot and have done some higher peaks. Camping certainly helped it would have been a hard day hike for me
@kellyd61953 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. My friends and I did the same hike in one day, started our hike at midnight, reached the summit around noon. Scary and beautiful! On the way down, I almost fell near the trough and then we got caught in a storm after the Keyhole...rained, snowed, hailed, and lightning all around us. When you could feel your hair rising and falling with every lightning strike and at the edge of the Boulder field, you never realize how fast you can run across boulders. We later read that 14 hikers had to be rescued from that storm. I miss Longs. There is a quote that I’m paraphrasing “When people ask what it was like climbing a mountain, I could write a story, draw a picture, or write a song about it, but you’ll never understand it. You are on the outside looking in. You’ve got to experience it to actually understand it. “
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Love the quote. I am so glad you and your party made it out of the lightning zone. There’s a reason they say to be out of there by noon. Thanks for sharing your story
@andrewkim28914 жыл бұрын
this was amazing. really enjoyed how the video carried the emotions and intensity involved during the hike!
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Andrew, I am so glad you enjoyed it.
@greggchilds96542 жыл бұрын
I climbed Long’s Peak twice in the early 1970s . Back then, the National Park had cables installed on the mountain side past the Keyhole; the cables were several hundred yards in length and were placed very close to the edge of the vertical face on the east side of the Peak. Here the mountain side was very, very smooth. This placement provided a spectacular view of the mountain’s vertical face and the several 1000 foot drop. That was really terrifying!! I think the Park removed the cables because of the hazardous position for climbers. We then descended on the “backside” (west) of the mountain. Long’s was my favorite of all the Colorado 14ers. Your video was terrific. Thank you.
@franklinzappa70433 жыл бұрын
I live 45 miles east of this Magnificent Mountain, I can actually see it daily from my backyard. I've hiked it many times, and it is absolutely breathtaking from the top. I love this Hike, and I recommend it to all adventurous people. Be cautious and take necessary precautions to avoid mishaps. Such a major accomplishment when you reach the summit .
@martinvitullo95613 жыл бұрын
If you think you want to do it again start about 2am on a full moon. You want to summit before dawn. Sunrise is awesome and it's really cool to see the shadow of Long's to the west.
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Would love to try it again one day as a day hike. But I really loved camping out. I enjoy my sleep 😴 😆
@543dp35553 жыл бұрын
The best video on YT for hiking this trail. I'm an old guy of 65 and have spent a lot of time on the trails of Colorado and had to laugh when you asked"what the hell am I doing?" I have asked myself that same question many times, on many hikes. Great job young lady. You have a new subscriber!
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That means a lot and I truly appreciate it.
@jamiewelker27853 жыл бұрын
My son his best friend graduate high school this year in Kansas and we plan on taking hopefully once a year hiking trips to Colorado to hit new trails each year
@MadLivin3 жыл бұрын
That should be awesome! Wish my daughter hiked with me 😫
@jamiewelker27853 жыл бұрын
Just have to ask again and again
@gsco-bl4jk3 жыл бұрын
My grandpa was a professor in Fort Collins in the 60s/70s and he required all his doctoral students to hike Long’s Peak before he would pass them (of course they didn’t HAVE to but... it was encouraged)
@davidmakowski60113 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I’ve climbed it 3 times but many years ago. Brought back nice memories. It’s one the hardest 14’neers. You mentioned the distance but the elevation gain is huge too. 5000 ft. Beautiful weather. Always a little dicey in the summer. Surprised there weren’t a lot more people. Very popular hike. Well done
@arthurrsaker88932 жыл бұрын
Alice, hauling a 35pound load-out up a fourteener is heroic ! You're a tough minded cookie for sure, but one with beautiful visual and musical aesthetics and a nicely understated calmness in your expression of what you see and feel.. Just found your channel and enjoyed this video so much, so will be looking for more. God bless n keep you safe, best wishes from UK.
@AliceFordAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Arthur
@gtrpkr24873 жыл бұрын
I’ve been to RMNP twice. My kids were too young to make this hike on my 1st visit. On my 2nd visit my travel partner didn’t want to make it. WANTED:New travel partner. Alice, you’re my new hero. Thank you for sharing this.
@pauleveritt33883 жыл бұрын
Having lived in Estes Park and worked across Hwy 7 from Longs Peak for 5 years, PLEASE, PLEASE, OH PLEASE DO NOT climb Longs Peak solo, ESPECIALLY if you are not an EXTREMELY experienced climber. 5 or 6 people die on Longs Peak each year due to weather or falls. A 10 Mountain Division squad had to be pulled off of Longs Peak by helicopter while I was there.
@bethbudra3603 жыл бұрын
I can’t get past the fact that she’s hiking in jean shorts-if the weather changes, cotton kills.
@KFrost-fx7dt2 жыл бұрын
You guys are too uptight. I hiked up Pike's Peak in flip flops.
@pauleveritt33882 жыл бұрын
@@KFrost-fx7dt Pike's Peak has a ROAD up to the top. Long's Peak has a spot where, for you safety, you have to CRAWL on you hands and knees. You would likely end of a "recovery mission" if you attempted Long's Peak.
@KFrost-fx7dt2 жыл бұрын
@@pauleveritt3388 Long's isn't that dangerous, it just has a lot of traffic many of whom are tourists from sea level so there is a greater odds of accidents happening. You're far more likely to die on the drive there.
@MikeIppolitogroove353 жыл бұрын
Definitely the most in-depth, picturesque and informative video of climbing Long's that I've seen. I climbed this behemoth in 2018. Such an amazing experience. Thank you so much for creating this. Well done!
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mike. Congrats on the climb yourself
@brettd5303 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Leadville Co. I had the pleasure of climbing both Mt. Elbert (highest mountain in Colorado) and Mt. Massive. Both of which were right in my backyard. Between snowboarding, hiking, camping, hunting, Leadville was a fantastic place to grow up in.
@markmark20803 жыл бұрын
Good for you, young lady, that was a treat for me, I climbed it about 45 years ago just once, a one day hike, but this is the first video I've watched of a climb and with the modern image stabilized HD/4K cameras, it's almost like being there again. It's a "must do" hike for anyone who lives in Colorado and is able to do it.
@TheDude_Abides_3 жыл бұрын
Most people that set out on this hike don't finish. It's grueling. Big props to carrying that pack the whole way!
@thunderbird19212 жыл бұрын
You can tell it was hard to climb wearing her backpack, as the weight almost knocked her off balance several times (what saved her is that she remembered to keep leaning forward). Let's just say most girls aren't smiling and laughing this much on their first backpacking trip.
@tomkatalenich88112 жыл бұрын
That's probably the best Long's Peak video I have seen. Good Job!
@AliceFordAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@christianirwin2 ай бұрын
Great video and it was like we're on the trip with you - not into summiting mountains but you made it fun to watch and engaging! Great job!
@AliceFordAdventures2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@rickpatton83823 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the memories! I have been to the top of Long’s Peak 3 times twice by the mountaineer route (Keiners) and the last time the keyhole route. I believe it was almost 25 years ago. I loved seeing the hike and I remember several spots on the route. It was nice to reminisce. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
@j.bmillennial39883 жыл бұрын
That’s so cool you did this. I’m a 32 yr old guy and I’m just getting used to being alone in the woods when it’s dark. It’s creepy AF
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Well I am with you there. I certainly feel more comfortable in wide open areas like the Boulderfield or in the desert than I do in the deep woods. I still have yet to camp solo in the forest, but I will let you know when I do.
@ChaoticDestiny13 жыл бұрын
I just really laughed out loud.
@KazzArie3 жыл бұрын
Stop listening to those greentext innawoods threads lel
@MadLivin3 жыл бұрын
Super creepy right!! I'll be packing that's a fact haha
@cmdoggy243 жыл бұрын
That looks like so much fun. I’m a big fan of high elevation hikes. Thank you for the vid
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@jcolumbiap3 жыл бұрын
We always hit the trailhead around 3 am so we could get off the top before the summer thunderstorms. One beautiful place!
@HuskyMike4 жыл бұрын
That route looked crazy! You're a rock star for completing it! You should check the hiking forums for that area and post that you lost your phone. I bet someone would be able to find and return it to you.
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
It was pretty crazy. I had another hiker trek down with me and look as it fell far from the trail and I assume into a ravine somewhere. That’s a good idea though. It’s got my logo on it and my number in case someone ever does find it. I took some great photos of the Elk and a lot of other videos that never made there way to the cloud
@auricgoldfinger84784 жыл бұрын
I’m from Boulder County, and Longs is definitely not a beginner 14. You did great!
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Doran Stark It sure isn’t for beginners I’ve done much higher mountains in other places so I figured I could handle it ;) but it was certainly a challenge
@michaelcuratola11832 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this from my sofa today. It was 1975, August that year when I and a group of young people about to enter college were comrades on the two day hike up to Longs Peak. I took hundred of photos with my dads 36 mm camera capturing many beautiful memories throughout the time we were in Colorado. Thanks for sharing and brining back to life some great memories. Well done!
@courtneyoakes594 Жыл бұрын
13:58 - Favorite part! Cute little dude is like, I'm just trying to get outta this sun.
@AM-dp9tv3 жыл бұрын
my heart is calling out to venture into such solo adventures, thanks so much for this!! 😊
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you’re so welcome
@julianchavez33723 жыл бұрын
This is how sasquatch catches people out on their own in the wilderness and you and up on David Paulides missing show
@blakemesenbrink39223 жыл бұрын
missing 411!
@newhampshirelifestyle42334 ай бұрын
I climbed Longs Peak in 1987 when I Was in my 20's. It was the most challenging climb in my 40+ years of hiking and backpacking. I remember climbing through the "KeyHole" and holding onto a cable to cross the cliff edges to the summit.
@AliceFordAdventures4 ай бұрын
It’s a challenging one for sure. it’s nice they used to have cables. I certainly didn’t see any on my climb
@johnbrown55655 ай бұрын
My father grew up in site of Long's Peak on the front range. We hiked to Chasm Lake many summers in the 1960s. Unfortunately never made it to the summit. We caught trout in Peacock Pool and Chasm Lake. Great memories.
@ahm2564 жыл бұрын
Totally relate to 'what the hell are you doing' thinking at 11:28.' The mind game of every solo climb is the worst part.
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Haha yes that it sooo true. I’ve turned around on a few hikes in other countries when weather came in but I’m really glad I pushed through on this one
@58Geargrinder3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I hiked Longs with my son. Did the exact same journey. I lost my nerve 2 times but made it. The hike down was equally treacherous. Make it back to Boulder Field camp by 11. Off the mountain by mid afternoon in time for PM showers and a beer. BTY, there was ton's of people traffic on our hike. Though you did this by yourself, following the traffic helps a newbie.
@lynna17683 жыл бұрын
Yours Nuts!!! And the guy that was ahead of you is Nuts too !!! But you made a beautiful video for us all to see !! So glad it was only your phone that took a tumble.
@briangriffin55246 ай бұрын
Last time I was in Colorado was 1985. I never did a hike like that, but I did see a lot of the sights. I'm so glad these videos exist because at my age it ain't gonna happen. 😅
@PMCraig3 жыл бұрын
I did this hike in 2009! Thanks for bringing back so many good memories! Those open top outhouses at the Boulder field were kinda weird! I had the most difficulty getting by the huge bolder at the top of the trough, I believe it’s called the choke stone. It took me numerous attempts to get past that spot. Thanks!
@strawnobi3 жыл бұрын
I was born and grew up in Loveland. My oldest brother has climbed longs several times. I’m pretty sure it’s his favorite 14er. As commenters have said though it’s definitely not a hike that should be done alone.
@jacobhoffman51023 жыл бұрын
For anyone wanting to climb Longs, it is not a good beginner peak. I made the climb in March as my 20th colorado 14er. I opted not to camp overnight and made the hike in one go. It took over 13 hours roundtrip.
@colobisman61322 жыл бұрын
You're my hero Alice. I can see Longs peak from my front yard and have always wondered what it would be like to climb it. Now I know. At 69 years old I'm not going to attempt such a thing but I can do it vicariously through you. So cool.
@patrickowen37633 жыл бұрын
Wow, you did great! I’m terrified of heights and you had moments in the same spots as I did. There is a reason that the Park Rangers and SAR teams call this a climb and not a hike. You put a lot of work into this video and it shows. Good work all around!
@stardustdreams234 Жыл бұрын
I'm not terrified of heights. I'm terrified of 🐻
@Tinatut3 жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration. To do all this hike by yourself. Good for you!!!!
@bobwolf1811 Жыл бұрын
Lovely hike, lovely lady. I spent many years growing up in the area of Longs Peak. Our cabin was just down the road from the Longs Peak trailhead. While I climbed some of the mountains in the Park, acute mountain sickness (aka severe altitude sickness) always made it painful. I never did try one of the 14ers because of this. My mountain adventures were generally hiking to and fishing in mountain streams, as well as hiking at lower altitudes. I loved listening to the wind in the aspen leaves, and smelling the forest after it rained. The area in which you hiked will always be my home.
@AliceFordAdventures Жыл бұрын
14ers are a challenge but spending time in the mountains is fantastic either way. It sounds like you’ve had some beautiful moments out there. I also love the sound of wind in the aspens
@weedhopp3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic conquering that peak !
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@samajax3 жыл бұрын
Great climb. It is a beautiful mountain. Maybe just add some safety tips, especially Colorado afternoon thunderstorms. And I would have liked to see you wear a helmet. Rockfall on class 3 climbs or above, is not something you want to encounter. On a crowded mountain like Longs, people are always sending rocks down your way. Thanks for sharing and congrats.
@skiing4fun2 жыл бұрын
Glad I finally found a comment like this, I was wondering about the helmet part for safety!
@rhrichards90343 жыл бұрын
Congrats! That's a lot of work in allowing us to hike w you. Bravo!
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes it sure is :)
@jerrynoble27572 жыл бұрын
In the 80’s I hiked this mountain. When I arrived at the trough there was an Amish women in a bonnet,ankle length blue floral dress ,and very sensible black shoes . Up until then I fancied myself a mountain climber.
@samanthab50063 жыл бұрын
I love hiking and have made progress on my fear of ledges but not sure I could bring myself to do that... Pretty sure I'd pass out first. Even watching you do it made me physically nervous. I really admire how brave you are and appreciate how well you captured the trail.
@bahjinelson39863 жыл бұрын
I have literally seen a marmot try to drag someone's backpack away in the boulder field. The backpack was more than he could handle and he only made it a couple feet.
@ferdrewflores36123 жыл бұрын
😆
@POODLEBITES3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. So much so that I was clutching the couch as you ventured through the narrows.
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for joining me there, I needed the support ha. It was scary but I hope to do it again sometime
@hodgepodgeoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Your video was very well done! I enjoyed the high quality and calming tone. I will be subscribing.
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@peterboddie39042 жыл бұрын
Great job. I climbed Longs Peak when I was 19 and there was a cable installed above the Boulder Field with a direct route to summit, avoiding the Keyhole Route (we came down that way). A lightning storm appeared suddenly while on the cable route, a terrifying exerperience, but we made. They removed the cable two weeks after our climb for safety reasons. Again, great video. Thanks for posting.
@manupsucka3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that Alice. I climbed Longs 42 years ago and didn't get past the narrows because it started to snow. I've always wondered what the rest of the climb was like. Now I know. I did hike to Chasm lake a few times to go fishing with a park ranger friend of mine. Even that hike is substantial. If you want a nice leisurely one day 14er try Grays and Torres.
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thank You Patty. I wanted to stop at chasm Lake but was afraid I would run out of steam for the rest of the hike. I plan to do Grays this summer.
@pacnwhiker12134 жыл бұрын
That scramble did look intimidating! Awesome views!
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
It certainly was ;)
@tomcaldwell21992 жыл бұрын
What a great reminder! I did it in 1980! I first 14er. Thanks for sharing!
@gabrielmorales99083 жыл бұрын
I remember i got the base of the peak, totally unprepared, not dressed correctly, and also mid afternoon when the storms were passing through. I will go again in 2023 and conquer this peak now that i’ve done more research and hiking
@earlystrings13 жыл бұрын
My cabin is just a couple of miles from the trailhead. I’m nowhere near in your kind of shape so I really enjoyed seeing top vicariously. Air’s pretty thin at 14,000 plus feet. You did amazingly well, especially if you don’t live at high altitude to begin with.
@Carijean24252 жыл бұрын
The whole video is amazing! Mad respect to you for pushing through!
@davidbowers78733 жыл бұрын
I made the climb in 1979 at age 36 and later with my son in the 90's. The second time there was so much snow we were required to rent ice axes. We turned back in the trough that time as I did not want to try the ledge covered in snow. Enjoyed your video very much.
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s amazing. I can’t imagine doing this in snow, glad you made the decision to turn back on that last climb
@daviddibble2744 Жыл бұрын
I love that you did it alone. 😮 I did it during the early a.m. hours into the daylight. But also coming down it downpoured the entire way down. Like several hours 😢 worst experience of my life going down, but the way up was amazing and so dangerous. Thank god I can tell the story today! Good for you 💪🙏🤘
@AliceFordAdventures Жыл бұрын
Wow yes day time ascents on long can be dangerous do you the risk of thunderstorms and lightning glad you made it safely
@daviddibble2744 Жыл бұрын
@@AliceFordAdventures the camping aspect looked really cool. Very brave of you to do that alone. Have you done others?
@AliceFordAdventures Жыл бұрын
@@daviddibble2744 I do way more day hikes but have done a few other overnights solo.
@daviddibble2744 Жыл бұрын
@@AliceFordAdventures how can I stay in touch? I’ll subscribe to your channel. Do you have snap ?
@ThriftyAngela4 жыл бұрын
Wow! All I can say is... AMAZING! Good for you for making it!! Sorry about your phone though...R.I.P....lol! Really great video! So glad I made the premier! 🤗😊
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Angela. Really appreciate you watching it with me
@guilseescobar46863 жыл бұрын
So proud of you! It looked terrifying at the narrows! I was here watching the video and rooting for you!
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That last part sure did have me on edge. So glad I pushed through though.
@leecheever9033 жыл бұрын
I did that same hike 50 years ago what a view.
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
A stunning view, this mountain is gorgeous. I’ll remember it forever as well :)
@oldschool87983 жыл бұрын
Regarding her doing this alone. While she was on a solo trip, she was by no means "alone". There were lots of people all around her. Long's is a VERY busy trail.
@johntruongpictures3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, love Colorado!
@nevadahiker66614 жыл бұрын
Super excited for this one!
@Brian_1952 жыл бұрын
Longs Peak is a treacherous hike, making you a hiking bad ass. Well done and congrats!
@bobbythedesertwalker5943 жыл бұрын
It’s so peaceful up there. 😎
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
It sure is
@khadijagwen3 жыл бұрын
Very good on you. As an aged old woman, camping alone is far too frightening for me.
@JessKaplan4 жыл бұрын
I just did that hike, I felt like I was back there! I stopped at the Keyhole and let my hubby summit. I def got a little woozy even just looking at some of those angles you shot! 🤣 Amazing job!! 👏
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jess. I still don’t know how I made it up that last section. Great job too. The view from the keyhole sure is something! You picked a great spot to rest
@alvarogaitan25293 жыл бұрын
thanks Alice nice video good luck
@alvarogaitan25293 жыл бұрын
Happy holidays to you and everyone
@alyalyoutandfree7 ай бұрын
Omg…… I just moved to Colorado and had picked this peak as my first 14er, but decided against it until I gain more experience. But thank you SO MUCH for this video, and I’m so happy for you! This looked like an incredible hike and it’s absolutely on my list. ❤ safe travels and happy hiking!
@martyjones5663 жыл бұрын
Longs Peak...1st 14er? I saved it for number 16 because I was intimidated by it. Good job doing a class 3 first time out!
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marty! I've done higher mountains but this was my first Colorado 14er, certainly more challenging alone though and quite scary at the top. Hoping I can get back to CO to do a few more 14ers soon.
@kendalldejonge74303 жыл бұрын
Great video for sure, but just me I wouldn't recommend to anyone that Long's be their first 14er. I've flat out refused to take people, too many have no idea what they're getting into.
@bugikraxn4 жыл бұрын
Wow, really amazing hiking trip! Thx for sharing and bringing us along ;-)
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! It was a fun one
@anantdabholkar6853 жыл бұрын
I was a student at CSU when I climbed Longs Peak with some classmates in the summer of 1977. I am 66 now and this video brought back everything! No cell phones then, but the Boulder field, keyhole, Agnes Vaille hut, the trough, the “bulls-eyes”, the devils harp, the narrows, the homestretch, the palisades, etc. Thank you so much!!
@davevornberger3 жыл бұрын
Exactly - brought back everything! My first climb was October 1982. Thanks Alice !
@DougPowell013 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Sorry about losing your phone. I did this climb with friends in the 1980s, back when my Herman Survivor boots weighed more than a pound on each foot. We did not stay overnight but did the hike in one day from the ranger station using the keyhole route. I was not in good condition and it took almost 15 hours in August. Starting at about 4 AM, I wished I had a flashlight for the hike in the forests below. Lots of exposed tree roots to trip over. We scrambled the boulder field and had lunch at the keyhole. We had an excellent experience at the trough as the vistas opened up. The narrows were a bit dicey and we made it to the top. Hope you signed the log book. I was hoping to do it all again with my son but learned that with my heart, I now have trouble breathing at 11,000 feet. Probably not an option any more. Glad you made it.
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear about your heart, but glad you got to experience this at least once. Heavy boots and no headlamp would not be fun.
@seanart15084 жыл бұрын
You're so so lucky Alice, i wish i could do things you do & good for you!
@AliceFordAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Sean B158 Thanks Sean, I hope you can get out and hike someday and explore more
@ruvanvitharana17394 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching the video, you're just amazing, well done.
@bono94489 ай бұрын
Hy Alice …..WONDERFUL. In 2002 and 2006 I was with My best Friends in Canada. We started in Whitehorse with Kanu to Dawson. This 6 Weeks I will Never forget. Have a nice Sunday R
@marcomares5433 жыл бұрын
Great video. Longs is a heck of a first fourteener to choose, nice work! It’s absolutely the most memorable hike I’ve ever done
@JH-mt3pp3 жыл бұрын
That made my palms sweat just watching you lol. We hike some in Colorado but the most difficult trail we have done is like walking down the sidewalk compared to this. Great job !
@billtaylor39134 жыл бұрын
Stunning Views
@mikemorris30283 жыл бұрын
Great video, my first’14er was Longs back in 98. Did not know what i was getting into when a friend suggested climbing it the night before we did it. I have done several others since, but nothing compares to Longs. Thanks for sharing.
@stardustdreams234 Жыл бұрын
The scenery is absolutely beautiful.
@AliceFordAdventures Жыл бұрын
It sure is
@Combat5563 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking all of us along to share some of your “firsts.” I look forward to following along on your next adventure. Be careful and stay safe.
@AliceFordAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@kristenoliveira66453 жыл бұрын
Girl, hats off to you!!! I just did my 10th 14er here in CO and it was Torrey's via the Kelso ridge (also class 3 ). I completely identify with the way you were feeling up there. There were so many times I wanted to turn around, but you can't, it's a one way route, and I really wanted to conquer the fear. After 3 hours, I summitted prouder of myself than I have ever been. Good for you for getting Long's, the final stretch terrifies me, you crushed it!!
@charlesdion41772 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story. I also claimed longs peak a few times doing the key hole route, back in the 80's. There is also an awesome route going the opposite direction @ the fork going to longs lake. You go to the forest ranger shack, & go left & follow a mountain section called ship's prow. You follow that to it's end & then go up a rock scree to the ridge right by Mt. Lady Washington. You then head right to Longs Peak, & follow red arrows & come up to what's called the home stretch. Then the last leg is about 200 yards to the top. This saves about 1 1/2 miles, & is also most beautiful hike. 😀
@AliceFordAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for the great alternate route suggestion. 😃