You rock dude, thanks!! Really. Thanks so much!! 😅😀 Your encouragement is so Appreciated! Can’t wait to see your next adventure!

@AmandaDouin Thank you😁 I'm editing it now. The weather beat me up. I had to go up and finish it. I had a swim, filmed a crashed plane. Someone from America is coming over in September and I'm taking her up there. It was her dad's cousin. I'm hoping to have my little video up later today. I will definitely not have 9k views😂 I'll have a few, hopefully it will do okay. I'm picking up a little bit now. Thank you Amanda 🫡😉👋

@@JamieHarding5 I think part of it was the whole ‘most dangerous’ caption bit… lol. People like them some danger. 😅 Do I have to risk my life everytime now for extra views.. 😂😂😂

@@JamieHarding5 That is totally nice of you for agreeing to guide her up there. Can’t wait to see the footage! Plane crashes are surreal, and sometimes hard to find.. very captivating.

@@AmandaDouin 😂😂 Brilliant😂👌👏👏

Aww thanks! 💗

Oh wow, what a cool opportunity for you to have gotten to stay there. And thank you so much for helping with the rescues! That’s such an honorable thing to do. It sounds like you have a lot of climbing experience under your belt, awesome!

Thanks!! 💗💗💗

Thanks! It’s not as bad as it looks! 💗💗💗 Just wear good shoes! 😁 I’m wanting to get some approach shoes for scrambling.. The soles of my North Face hikers are way too soft.

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much and I hope you get to conquer it one day too! 😁

That’s awesome! Thank you! 😀

Me too, about 43 years ago. It was one of my favorites.

Oh wow! Sound like you have a lot of good memories there. How scary, I’m glad you stopped and waited out the fog and made it back safely. Thanks for watching! 💗

Yes indeed.. Thank you so much!! 💗💗💗

Thanks! There are def some sections that are pretty exposed! 😅 Thanks for watching!! 💗

That’s impressive! Thanks for watching! 💗

Yess for sure! Thanks!! 😀

Thanks so much!!! It is a beast! 💗😅

Thank you so much.. ☺️

Thanks!! 💗💗💗

Thank you so much Barbara!! 💗💗💗 You rock!!

Thanks for watching! It is 💗

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Thank you! Hopefully you can get back out there soon. 💗💗💗

Awesome!! Thank you, and thanks for watching!! 💗💗💗💪🏻 Happy Hiking!

Thank you!! 💗💗💗

Thanks for watching! 💗💗💗

Thank you!! That is so cool! The train was fun to watch. 😁💗

I love that story! Thank you for sharing. I had no idea about drum brakes! That’s pretty scary, and interesting. The human body is amazing. We are capable of so much more than we think. 💗💗💗💗

In 1968, I was 20 years old and backpacking in Viet Nam, least that’s what they told me. I did backpack the White Mountains through the 70s and 80s though. I still get up,but at 78 I don’t hike much.

That’s awesome! You’ve got skills! A beautiful area. 💗💗💗

Aww I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! 💗💗💗

Thanks for watching! Omg I’m from Snohomish County! Lived there for 30 years! I miss home and the North Cascades, but am embracing the beauty of the Northeast. 💗

@@AmandaDouin Wow! If you have any recommendations for me to visit, let me know. My goal is to support interest in the outdoors, small local businesses, etc. Sending hugs!

Aww.. 💗 Thanks for watching.. Summiting the mountain from any trail is a feat in itself. That’s impressive! Thank you for sharing.

Thank you so much!!

Thanks!! 💗💗💗

Dang! That’s quite a lot. Thank you 💗 Happy Hiking!!

Yess!

Thank you! It was my pleasure 💗 I’m trying to hone my scrambling skills, hoping to continue to get stronger. 😅 Thanks again for watching, and I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Weather up there is no joke! It was a lot of fun and I was super glad to have the weather conditions I did. Thanks for watching!! 😁

Thanks!! 😁

Thanks for watching! 💗💗💗

Thank you!! 💗

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching. 💗

...Caught me by surprise, a few years ago, and could have cost me 'my life'; Which could be similarly applied to a rock- scrambling scenario ~ 'alone' & 'exhausted' on a steep-grade of descent, in a wilderness setting. I was climbing a magnolia tree, in my backyard, with a chainsaw on a rope, to trim some limbs, that were hanging over my house. [Having been strong and athletic-enough, all my life, to do most any activity i wanted, YET NOW, even though i had experienced many joint injuries/surgeries, and in my late 60's, with a 'male ego', it just wasn't acceptable to think that i had 'limits' to what was reasonable.] I was 'fine', climbing & cutting the limbs, only UNTIL i was ready to descend the tree, and was 'startled' to suddenly realize, that i had spent so much of my strength, that i was NOW So Weak, that i was 'bear-hugging' the tree, struggling to hold on, just to get down without falling.

Oh my goodness, I’m glad you’re ok. This is a very valid point during any hike. I make sure that I do not get to the point of no return. If I feel like I’m not going to be able to make the climb, I would turn around. I would have not gone the last mile to the summit of Wa if I felt my legs didn’t have the strength for the descent. Fortunately my legs felt great on this hike, a little tired during part of the final push on Hunt but I knew I was fine. I get the not wanting to turn around part though. I made this mistake during two different days my body was showing signs of heat exaustion and I almost didn’t make it back to my car. I learned my body better and now know the signs of when stopping and going back are a must. 💗💗💗 Thanks for taking the time to share your story. It takes humility to learn and grow, not only sharing success’ but also failure is part of that journey. Apppreciate you!!

Thank You, Amanda! Your response to my Comment was So Kind, and Thoughtful. The reason i commented, was mostly to Remind You, that there are those of US, who share Your 'Passion' & 'Style' of hiking, especially for the 'rugged' boulder terrain [more so, than the green tunnel, and 'hostel/hotel hopping' (deli-blazing)]; Though We, for sundry reasons, Struggle to, or simply Can't, literally 'get out there', and Grasp the Boulders, Embrace the Challenges, See the 'new' Vistas, and take in Deep Breaths of Air above the treeline; YET We CAN/DO Celebrate and Enjoy Those of YOU, Who share Your Adventures with Us. The Story, i shared with You, about being exhausted in a tree, with a chainsaw, was a real 'eye-opener' for me. Many of Us were 'Created' by Christ Jesus, our 'Maker', with a very Resilient heart, mind & spirit to 'Continue' inspite of Losses and Struggles; However, my Personal circumstance, has progressively been in a declining state, for many years, which has brought me to a very Perplexing place ... Being a few months from 70 yrs old, and most 'Thankful' to Jesus Christ, my Loving Lord, for many Wonderful Adventures in This Life, Yet i/we Never want to Quit! ~ With the flip-side, of being in a quandary, as to what level of hiking is tolerable and reasonable, for me. I am determined to be as active as i can, for as long as i can; Like my Dad ('Shorty'), who (at 5' 2" tall) was still loading/delivering 26 bales of hay to a horse farm, when he was 75 yrs old. However, being realistic, about my own expectations, my Dad had not experienced nearly the number of surgical issues, as i have. Just for a little parental background ~ Mom & Dad's spirits were SO characterized by STRENGTH & LOVE. (...Married for @ 62 years.) One of MOM's last statements to me (in her 80's), was something i had Never heard Her say. While in her hospital bed, She said, "Steve, I'm Tired." (She served her family and church faithfully, as a very strong, hard-working 'can-do' lady. As one of 13 children, in a family of 'dirt-poor' sharecroppers, she was picking 200 lbs of cotton/day, when only 16 yrs old.) ~ DAD was an airplane mechanic, in the navy, (stationed at Pearl Harber, during 'the war'). He dropped out of school and went to work with some lumberjacks, (as a middle-school aged boy) to help make money for the family, due to his dad's alcoholism/illness. i Never heard my Dad Complain about this Circumstance. When settling his estate, i came across a deed, inwhich he and his mother had put their money together to buy a place, for his alcoholic brother's family to live ~ Just to give You an idea, of His Character. He remarried at 89 (Can you imagine dropping your Dad off at a hotel, with a new Bride, at age 89? Ha!); And, at 90, the DMV renewed His dr. lic. for 5 more yrs, with no restrictions. He was hoping to be 100, though Conjestive Heart Failure eventually brought Him down. His last words to me, in the hospital, were, "I don't Want to be here, but I Need to be. ... They Never wanted to quit! ... TODAY ... Having had 6 months of Chemo (over 25 yrs ago now), which caused much loss of muscle tissue; Especially in my hands, seriously affecting my grip strength), a complete Mastectomy (leaving no stomach or pouch); As well as extensive dental work, which would furthur complicate hygiene on trail), 3 cervical disc surgeries, back surgery, spinal injections, 2 rotator-cuff surgeries, both bicep tendons torn, several damaged nerves, arthritis in my hands, weak previously- injured ankles, patella tendonitis, multiple eye surgeries, and more ... i'm like my truck ~ 'High Mileage' ~ Which i bought used, in 2004, and still driving it; Even after it has been 'totalled' and repaired twice! ALL THAT to say this, that i feel like my body is so fragile, that it wouldn't take much, in a wilderness setting, to find myself in a miserable, if not 'life-threatening' circumstance. My question to Experienced Hikers, as Yourself, would be ... Where should i draw my lines, when deciding on limitations?

Totally!! I already wanna go back! Thanks for watching!! 😁

That’s awesome! Glad you and him had a safe trip.. there are def some tricky spots up there. Thank you!

And your expression of gratitude to God up near the top was the perfect icing on the cake. Be well🥰

It was a great day! Haha.. I just mounted the GoPro to my climbing helmet. 😂 It works! Thanks for watching! 💗

Thank you so much! I still haven’t done Katahdin… 🥹 I really want to though!! Did you do the knife edge? Is it as bad as they say???

@@AmandaDouin we did the saddle trail from chimney pond campground. Our base camp was in a lean-to which we hiked to on the first day and then sumitted the following. We didn't do the knife edge trail but I've always wanted to as well. Katahdin is no joke that's for sure, especially in October we had snow above and below the treeline. The rock scrambling was treacherous.

Aww thank you!!! I always try and stay safe… Happy Hiking! 😃

Waving right back at ya! Happy weekend, happy hiking!! 😀

Thanks for watching!!

Thanks!! Yeah, it feels more rugged and remote. Less traveled. I love also love that about it! 😀 Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much !! 💗💗💗

It was the most fun I’ve had in a long time!! Thank you so much!

I’m so sorry to hear that… so many tragic things happen while out in the elements doing what we love. My condolences. 💐

Thank you! 😀💗

@@AmandaDouin you are welcome

Thank you!! I know it’s a long one too lol. 😅

Awesome! Good to hear your descent ended well and you made it down unscathed! I am trying to imagine how that would feel to climb in some of those sections with my body towards the rock, searching for the next good foot placement.. it seems like it would be a much longer going down than going up.. 😅 Thank you for your kind words!!

@@AmandaDouin It was a while back but remember a couple spots turned into a crabwalk.. that time my stepbrother was with me..we had to stop and contemplate the best way. it wasn't fun. Best to go down another route for sure. Ejoy your hiking and staye safe with it. :-)

Thanks!!! I know lol. What happened?! 😂💗

😂 spot on

Thank you!! It was such a beautiful day. 💗

@@AmandaDouin Nice day and a beautiful woman 👩

@RJGilman1967 Oh my goodness you’re too kind. 😅 Thanks! Some days are better than others. 💗 Appreciate you checking out my channel.

Thank you! 😁

I know it was a long one so thanks for watching! It was so fun!! Def wanna go back!

Thank you so much!! 😀

Aww that’s sweet!! Thanks so much! I hope you find them interesting.. 😇😅 He’s awesome!!

Aww that’s awesome!! I should bring some victory beverage lol! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching! 😀

😅 Thank you so much!

Thanks!! 💗💗💗

Thanks so much! I do wonder about that sometimes for sure!! Haha. Thanks for watching 💗

Thanks!! I love that scent as well! Knees are tricky, mine are not perfect by any means either..😅 Trying to take care of them though. Happy Hiking!!

Aww thanks so much!! For my first summit I did Ammo - Jewel loop! Yeah Huntington Ravine isn’t very busy lol. The summit had more people but not bad. The helmet I got at REI, and the GoPro mount at Best Buy. :) Yeah I love how I can film and still have use of both hands haha. That trail is also legit and helmet worthy IMO. Thanks again!!! 💗 Hope your trek up the rock pile goes good, that loop is perfect.

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That’s awesome! Took me 5 hrs to reach Mt Washington summit. If you pay attention to navigation once you start following the creek it should be easier. I wasn’t paying attention at all. Haha Happy Hiking!

Hey thanks so much! Yeah I wasn’t quite sure what it would turn out to be like up there, it was pretty intense. Though thankfully my nerves stayed calm throughout. The cell service was very spotty for me.. I carry a satellite sos device with me on every hike so I’m safe in case of emergency. The boots.. I’ve been trying to test these ones out to see when they’d crap out and were not in the best shape for this hike actually. Don’t recommend them lol. Women's VECTIV™ Exploris Mid FUTURELIGHT™ Leather Boots. I work for North Face so it’s fun to test the gear to the limits haha. My pair was at the end of there life, actually looking into a better pair fit for this level of scramble. ☺️ They may have been perfect brand new but they were not holding up to the task at their current state. Glad I made it up without slipping. 😅

Thanks! This terrain was very steep, I needed my hands.. so I wore the helmet because it has a mount for my GoPro on it. 👍🏻 Also, its a climbing helmet. Good for protection too. I’m newer to level 3 scrambles. 💗

Not always good to blindly follow the blazes. Especially River crossings where the conditions are always changing you might find a better spot to cross that isn't exactly where the blazes are. But you already knew that I'm just reinforcing it.

I didn’t notice a good place for swimming, but def could stick your toes in :)

That water would be pretty cold from the top of the rock pile.

Yeah - better to be safe. With the weather systems that converge around this peak, it def gets a lot of rain and snow! 💗 Happy Hiking and thanks for watching!

Oh my - winter would require very technical ice climbing gear. 😬💗

Awesome!! Nice work!

Going to climb catheters or wight horse this week end 👍🧗‍♂️🧗‍♂️

@@johnparla6252 yay! Have fun!

Omg thanks! Haha. Your awesome! 😀

This trail requires shoes that have very grippy tread. It involves extremely steep class 3 sections.

@@AmandaDouin I hear you I was more just saying that the girl with sandals wasn't crazy that's the thing for some people, was she on a different trail that intersected the ravine trail?

@@AmandaDouin There's a beautiful swimming hole going up the trail towards Mount Carrigain. Water is crystal clear and perfect.

@@keltic341thoughtyouknuskii34 Oh haha! Yes. She went up Tuckerman which is much more mild terrain than Huntington. :) 💗

Where are you at? 😀 So many beautiful places in the world…

It would be more challenging for sure. I know that people do go off course on purpose because there are more technical climbing routes that the direct one. 😬😅☺️

The gain from the route I took was 1,310 meters. The summit of Mt Washington is about 1,886 meters. ☺️

@@AmandaDouin Really impressive climb!

Aww thanks! It’s a tough but fun one. 😀

@@AmandaDouin i wrote you a store about my trip to mt washington but i hit the wrong key and it disappeared forever. i could scream

@@jayminasi6073 oh noooo! Well if you feel like typing it out again feel free. I’d love to hear. 😀🥹

Oh my goodness, haha. Well…. Maybe.. Safety first!

Did you feel the spirits of the people that have died in Huntingtons Ravine?

If you try hiking down and reach an impasse you’ve got to be prepared to go back up before getting trapped.

@@John572d4 Takes super strength. 💪🏻 Maybe someday.. 😅

Thanks! Sorry - I didn’t post the link because I didn’t find the exact route. Let me see if I can find it or a similar and post it. 😀 Thanks for watching!!

@Conan3145 Here’s the link to at least the route I ascended. The descent I took was via Tuckerman Ravine. Mount Washington via Huntington Ravine and Nelson Crag on AllTrails www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-washington-via-tuckerman-s-ravine-huntington-ravine-and-nelson-crag?sh=lysgwg

Ps I love your choice of music !!!!!

Aww thank you for your concerns! 😃 I don’t have bear spray because in this area there are no grizzlies, just black bear. They just run away from you, the trick is to make sure they hear you coming. Even when they’re with their young, just need to not sneak up on them. I do have a sattelite navigation and sos device, a Spot X. Thanks again for watching! 💗💗💗

😂 A fun day indeed! lol

Why would you imagine a guy when it was a woman?

Inside the AMC Hut - “Ok, Volunteer to Paint the Rocks up the Hunt”… Everyone stands up… “Ahhhh….I need to deny 99 of you…heres some straws”

@@twohouses2259 😂

@@jjns3991624 Do you know who painted them? 😀

I hike alone almost every time.

😂 It wasn’t so bad… 🙄

Did I say super a super lot? Sorry 😂🫶🏻

Well.. I don’t hunt deer dear.. so I probably won’t. Sorry 😬 This is a strictly hiking channel.

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