🍃 HIKING The Most BEAUTIFUL -26- Miles In The SAWTOOTH WILDERNESS

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A 5 day backpacking trip on the Alice Toxaway Loop in the Sawtooth Wilderness of Idaho. The Alice Toxaway loop is super customizable. You can take a day hike or overnighter to Alice Lake, Twin Lakes, or Farley. Many people do two nights, a night at Alice Lake, a night at Toxaway Lake and then they exit past Farley Lake. The side trip to Imogene Lake was the hardest part of this trip, but so so worth it.
This place is special to me and if you visit the Sawtooths, I believe they have the power to change your life. You can see more hikes and watch the extended version of the Alice Toxaway series below. Thanks for watching, and we’ll see you next time.
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0:00 Tin Cup Trailhead
2:12 Hiking to Alice Lake
7:36 Hiking to Twin Lakes
10:22 Hiking to Toxaway Lake
15:35 Hiking to Lake 8165
20:26 Hiking to Edith Lake
23:30 Hiking to Imogene Lake
28:35 Hiking to Farley Lake
36:56 Hiking to Tin Cup Trailhead

Пікірлер: 110

@JonConti Жыл бұрын

Just watched this after many years. Holy shit I wore my heart on my sleeve. I never wanted to watch this video cuz I was embarrassed about my pack. Took my Mom relentlessly texting me to rewatch it that I finally did. This is the Sawtooths people. There is no better representation of them out there. Looking back on it I can’t believe that’s me and I made this. Holy hell.

@lisacesari89 11 ай бұрын

Agreed. Thank you, Jon. I needed to see this today. 🙏

@coolflippers Ай бұрын

Was looking for a video of the Sawtooths before a road trip out there from St. Louis. This video nailed it. Great job.

@aetopus1228 Ай бұрын

Thanks for making this beautiful video. I did a couple of 10-day trips there with family as a teenager in the 1980s, and many of those lake names and ridgelines are very familiar to me. I remember how heavy my backpack seemed, and I appreciate that you took one for the team and packed your tripod and other video gear along. Definitely bookmarking/saving this!

@clintcord5839 2 жыл бұрын

I am blown away by the ease and pleasure following your hikes and the INTENSE effort you invest for all of us to enjoy as if we were there. I've done a bit of hiking in the Sawtooth Wilderness and after years of back surgeries and procedures, I can finally set the goal of returning to more journeys in Paradise. Your videos keep me inspired! Thank you!

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clint! Thank you for watching 🙏

@touchingstone4115 2 жыл бұрын

What a gem this is! Wonderful trip through spectacular landscapes. The entire presentation focuses on the journey, the sights and sounds of the scenery - a refreshing departure from so many others who use much of the videos filming their talking faces and/or their ultralight gear. Bravo, thanks for taking us along!

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching ✌

@n8dawgjs 3 жыл бұрын

Jon, I've been watching your videos for a couple years now and the time and energy you put in to them is incredible. I'm amazed you don't get more views.

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan! Nothing you can really do about the numbers, just try to improve the work every week and let the chips fall where they may 🙂

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

This is a re-upload for anyone saying "wait didn't I see this already?" There were a lot of technical errors in the first one that bothered me and I wanted to add music. So I did, and now its better 😀

@littlebendoutdoors7807 2 жыл бұрын

That's a gorgeous piece of storytelling right there...

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@debbielombard5132 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite videos are you, a bag of trail mix, the sound of your footsteps, and your quest.

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Debbie 😆 just the giant bag of trail mix. I barely recognize that guy

@debbielombard5132 3 жыл бұрын

@@JonConti I still like that guy!

@AKUSUXs 10 ай бұрын

As a young lad, and when I was in the boy scouts, when it was real, we both hiked to. Alice Lake in the winter and stayed a couple of days. I can still remember just being at the lake and feeling something that I cannot explain.

@flipflopping247 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the no drone sign! Just got back from this trip yesterday and definitely woke up to someone’s drone at Alice Lake. Beautiful footage and so well captured!

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

That's a bummer waking up to a drone. They need a no speaker sign next to it too. Super fun when you're out in the wilderness watching the sunset and all of a sudden you hear Post Malone bumping on someones speaker 100 feet away.

@marileesteele7992 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon. I live in FL and think it is so diverse and beautiful, but this video made me cry. It's stunning beauty is beyond my ability to describe. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! ✌

@jasonhamula4106 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I've hiked all of these trails on this video and I can't believe how well you captured it. So well done. You had to have put in an extra 10 miles with all your scene set up. I was coming here just to comment on your pack until I saw that you recognized what was going on. Get it up on your hips and tighter to your back and you'll feel so much better. But impressive trip for just getting into it. I've been backpacking most of my 55 years on this earth and there continues to be nothing else that compares.

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!

@ktm250xcw Жыл бұрын

Best video of these hikes out!

@mamashanshan2772 2 жыл бұрын

We hiked this area growing up!! It’s breathlessly beautiful.

@kimrobb1965 Жыл бұрын

that was an incredible video!!!

@TM-bd7nf Жыл бұрын

This is the best video I have ever seen capturing the beauty of the sawtooth mountains (and trust me, I have seen a lot of really really good ones).

@wtftina3176 11 ай бұрын

Amazing photography and editing.

@gscrawford74 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your videos. Nice work

@nelsonpagel2175 2 жыл бұрын

We really enjoyed your videos. Appreciate all the work, and you sharing your experiences. The area looks spectacular for backpacking and you hiked at the perfect time. I'll have to check out that area during one of my vacations!

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nelson

@falconmoose5435 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful cinema.

@angie7236 Жыл бұрын

Amazing put together video and breathtaking scenery. Thank you for posting. Looking forward to my 1st trip there in September. This just intensified my urge to get there. Wow!!!

@BackcountryTreks 3 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic video🤙 I’ve watched it more than once.

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

O that's awesome thanks for watching 😀

@SweetLifeAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video! Really enjoyed the peacefulness and your videography and editing skills. Keep it up!

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thanks for watching 🙂

@relaxingvideosnorthwest3646 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing hike! Thank you for sharing.

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@scottsauer9997 7 ай бұрын

I did the Alice-Toxaway Loop when I was 22/23 in a single day, with just a day pack and not enough water. Got hit by a thunderstorm when I crossed the high pass. Very foolish of me, but better a young fool than an old fool.

@traveledits_1 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing hike! Very professionally Captured! Epic views my friend! Love it! 🥰👌👌

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@yuliyanikiforets Жыл бұрын

Just did this over the weekend and I’m reliving it through your video. Thank you for the time you spent to put this together! 🙌🏼

@JonConti Жыл бұрын

You got lucky with the fire. Closed the trail down during the week

@yuliyanikiforets Жыл бұрын

@@JonConti woah, that’s crazy! I hope the fires don’t actually reach it 🙏🏼 it’s a trail worth doing a second time.

@randylindberg77 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and editing!! That is an amazing trail. Well done sir!

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

Why thank you 🙏

@BrettCarpenter1 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!! Well done!!

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@NickandRachel 3 жыл бұрын

Well that place is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

Haha yep! Thanks for watching 😀

@NickandRachel 3 жыл бұрын

@@JonConti no problem! We really enjoy making outdoor videos also

@JB_FLYA69669 11 ай бұрын

Great video you have inspired me to go here

@Yenko1992 2 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely going to go to Alice Lake this summer I went to a few others last Summer redfish is on my list too!

@fishformusic Жыл бұрын

Beautiful audio and visual.

@phloxdiffusa Жыл бұрын

thirty something years I lived like this

@blockchainbiker2549 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how you aren't getting millions of views!! Absolutely breathtaking! I am on a 2 week trip from Alabama to Idaho to visit family and do a ton of hiking! Would love to chat with you about some trails!

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Lol awesome! Ya I don't know why either 😂 I'm pretty active on Instagram. If you have a question dm'ing me there is the best.

@soniadowney7427 11 ай бұрын

This JUST popped up on my feed now 😢😢 I'll binge.

@lesaotten2308 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lesaotten2308 2 жыл бұрын

I found your videos while planning my ID trip. I can’t thank you enough for sharing this beautiful state. Good luck with your future endeavors.

@airikwilliams6720 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on the video a lot of work went into filming all of that!!

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@michaeltopholm3136 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I'm headed out into the Sawtooths in a couple weeks.

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet, have fun!

@blockchainbiker2549 2 жыл бұрын

You just made my decision for my main hike! Came all the way from Alabama for this! Well, and to see some family lol

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you found it. Welcome to Idaho! ✌

@Mountain_Climb 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual, second only to the one with your mom (my favorite). I am planning on hitting the Sawtooth wilderness next weekend. Maybe Hell Roaring Creek Trail to Imogene Lake. Last year I hiked Alice/Toxaway Lake. It was amazing!

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

Hell Roaring was my first backpack trip ever. Those are two incredible spots. I didn't do the loop but I've been to both lakes and I think they're my two favorites so far.

@Mountain_Climb 3 жыл бұрын

I got a new hammock setup but a little insecure about finding a good spot to hang. I sure don’t want to also carry a tent. Do you think there is plenty of hanging spots for a overnight hammock at both lakes (Hell Roaring and Imogene)? I suppose I can also post that question on Facebook.

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mountain_Climb There's plenty of spots to hang your hammock. Douglas fir is the main tree in that forest.

@Mountain_Climb 3 жыл бұрын

@@JonConti Perfect, Thank you!

@avig144 Жыл бұрын

This is an incredible video. I am planning this loop in August. I will have my boys, 22 and 16 with me. They are not as experienced as I am. I need to have a plan B in place. Things like bail-out points and what to do if we turn back and get to the trailhead earlier than expected. We arrive at the trailhead on a Sunday morning and our flight home is Thursday evening. Would you be willing to give me some guidance as well as share any secrets: things like hot springs that are remote and worth the visit. Where would be cool to camp on the way back to the airport, and whats the temperature like mid August. Thank you so much for any guidance you may be willing to provide.

@Yenko1992 3 жыл бұрын

Jon... Great videos Man! I just recently moved here to Idaho falls area because of its proximity to the Grand Tetons having no idea what the Sawtooths we're really all about. Geeze... they're beautiful

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

What do you like to do in the Tetons? My Mom and I are doing Cirque of the Towers in the fall. We looked at the Tetons and ended up picking that one down the road.

@Yenko1992 2 жыл бұрын

@@JonConti sorry I had my notifications turned off I didn't even know that you responded. I'm actually in Montana right now I'm coming back to Idaho for about a week dropping stuff off and then I got to head back to Milwaukee for a medical contract for 3 months and then I'll be back home to Idaho. I've got my notifications turned on maybe we can hook up when I get back

@Yenko1992 2 жыл бұрын

@@JonConti honestly I can just stand there and look at the Tetons from any angle especially from like driggs and be happy

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

I know my pack is lopsided & doesn't fit right. I had a lot of camera gear and this was my first multi day trip ever. I started backpacking about 4 months before this trip by taking a cheap backpack, filling it with random pieces of camping gear, and heading out into the woods by myself. After I spent $2200 on gear to improve my set up. This year I partnered with a charity in Boise trying to help others who don't have the money needed for quality gear. You can learn more about it here. growoutdooraccess.com/

@zenofthemoment 3 жыл бұрын

We gotta find a way to get the fellas at EXO Mountain Gear to get you one of their packs. Super well designed, Boise based, and they'll help get your pack fit specifically to you. It'll make your future hikes so much more comfortable and efficient. Beautiful video. Truly a joy to watch. Keep up the great work!

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

@@zenofthemoment I got an Osprey Atmos 65 now with an F-stop Internal carry unit for the camera gear. Works pretty well. If a company could design a backpack with a camera gear section built in I’d spend thousands on it. But as of now now one does that I know of.

@SoloHiker1 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you pinned this. Was worried about your back.

@inthewildwithdannon2278 Жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel. Absolutely beautiful. I do have 1 question though. Why do you not use the load lifter straps on your pack?

@soniadowney7427 11 ай бұрын

Subscribed

@kimberlyhall1308 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Your choice of music was perfect. Beautiful shots. Your vids get better and better. Thoroughly enjoyed. The Sawtooths never disappoint.

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim, thanks for watching!

@RAMtrails 2 жыл бұрын

great video! I love your style. You do happen to have the worst fitting pack on KZfaq though 🤣 Looks a little too big?

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

First time backpacking, plus I had a ton of camera gear. Can't wait for someone to teach ya or worry how you look, you just gotta get out there and figure it out. 😀

@wunkus 2 жыл бұрын

It must take you forever to hike somewhere: scouting a picturesque site, setting up your camera, hiking past your camera, turning around and backtracking to retrieve your camera... The results look awesome, but the reality of solo-cameraman logistics are hard to imagine.

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

I am much faster now 😆

@vasiliskarkalas Жыл бұрын

This video was relaxing as fuck!

@JonConti Жыл бұрын

Lol thanks

@andreahunt8411 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! What time of year was this? Will be in the area mid-June and hoping the conditions allow for this backcountry country trip.

@mackenziehagan4805 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jon! My husband and I will be in the sawtooths during our honeymoon road trip. Looking to do a 2 day one night backpack while we are driving through. We will be driving from Moon crater to Stanley to North Fork. Looking for more of a intermediate level backpack. If you had something in mind then I would appreciate it. Could be a loop or an out and back. Thanks.

@JonConti 3 жыл бұрын

I'd do this one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNtzjMmEtbTNg40.html or this one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bNN8f92Su7bMaZs.html Happy honeymooning 🙂

@baldmi3603 2 күн бұрын

Does Tin cup trailhead parking fill up? Is there extra parking anywhere if it does? I am looking to do a 5 day hike end of Aug 2024.

@BilalBilal-py1er 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! What month did you do this trail?

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

August

@Lisas3ks 2 жыл бұрын

@@JonConti I'm going mid August this year...noticed you swimming...was the water freezing? I'm starting at Redfish inlet ending at Tin Cup. Doing the following lakes: Baron, Cramer, Hidden, Virginia, Edna, Vernon, Rendezvous, Imogene, Toxaway, Twin, Alice, Farley, & Pettit. I'm overwhelmed with the amount of beautiful images I've seen of the area and fear I am going to miss seeing something amazing. In your opinion is there an area I'm not doing that I should include? This is the first video I've watched this far in my planning preparation and first video of yours that I've seen. Great job and thanks for sharing!

@Cschuepbach17 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jon - heading through Idaho this summer and hoping to do this loop. When did you do this last year? Do you think late June will be fine and enough snow will be melted by then? Thanks!

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Christian. I did this in August. Unfortunately no, not this year. You would need snowshoes for this in late June this year. It's gonna be mid July this year when the Sawtooths open up.

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Wow i said this year alot lol

@Cschuepbach17 2 жыл бұрын

@@JonConti Awesome, thanks for this info! Big fan of your work, and have been following for awhile!

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

@@Cschuepbach17 thank you Christian 🙏

@ktm250xcw 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly the secret of Pettit lake is out. Too many people flock to it now.

@JonConti 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. When was it secret?

@ktm250xcw 2 жыл бұрын

@@JonConti 5 years ago, dad-gummit!