Last year I was leaving trail and summit names out of many of my videos due to issues with massive overcrowding caused by the pandemic, 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
@yemrot12 жыл бұрын
One of the very few videographers who can get the camera to express the vertical trails.
@RhodySeth2 жыл бұрын
Your music selection makes the Desolation Trail look lovely. I KNOW THE TRUTH.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
😂
@BearTrekAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Spot on what I was thinking Seth! Lies all lies I tell you 🤣🤣. That trail is brutal!
@alanwbelcher Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, relaxing video. Love your videography, editing and the soundtrack. Thanks for taking us along.
@59chevt2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the adventure...........
@melidalopez86462 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video and love the music selection in the background, thank you for sharing, love hiking the whites myself
@paulgammelljr68832 жыл бұрын
nice loop. glad you got out. backside of Carrigan is a beast. thanks
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Ya that was quite the adventurous trail haha
@Hiker332 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the memories. My first solo backpack was in that area at age 16, back in 1976. It’s actually more remote now, with the closure of the campsites at Franconia Falls and Camp 16 and removal of Desolation Shelter. The Shoal Pond Trail was more heavily travelled back then, and about a mile from the south end “The Pool” was marked by a sign. I think you might have videoed it. When I was climbing Carrigain (in the fog) I was startled out of my wits by what sounded like large boulders crashing down the mountain. It had to have been a rockfall or slide.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I imagine it was quite interesting back then. There was a lot of spots around for camping in the desolation area. I had a similar experience out in Colorado. Sounded like thunder almost but then I saw the dust flowing down the mountain. Not even a massive rock slide just a couple larger boulders it seemed but wow that sound was chilling
@colorpagan2 жыл бұрын
Ty Chris
@jaytheurbanviking2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a bit of Lincoln at the beginning. Spent 6 days there this summer and met some great people.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Its a cool town. It was an absolute disaster driving through there to hit the highway back home. Traffic backed up in both directions like crazy
@christopherhoff37242 жыл бұрын
Your videos are like therapy after being tied to my desk for far too long.
@marcohanig1762 жыл бұрын
Something I'm learning from you: don't just rush from peak to peak, stop and actually ENJOY the beautiful brooks, falls and vistas. 12 miles with 1000 feet vert is Type A fun!!!
@gordonparris98982 жыл бұрын
Chris, I've been waiting for my wife to finish work so we can watch this together and I'm SO excited! It was great running in to you out there on the trail! Cheers mate!
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Great chatting with you on the way back. Made the monotony of the flat mileage feel quicker. Hope the snack bag treated you well lol
@gordonparris98982 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGoesOutdoors El Snacko did indeed serve us well! Nothing quite beats chicken ramen in a cup along the East Branch!
@gordonparris98982 жыл бұрын
Just finished watching - absolutely exquisite video, mate! Nice to hear the mention at the end!
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making it to the end!
@jeffaulbach68772 жыл бұрын
Great video, Chris. Makes one realize the allure of the Whites beyond peak bagging. Agree about the crowds and proper stewardship of the forest.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Ive been really enjoying the non peak bagging stuff lately. Just nice to kind of waltz around on the non mega steepness haha
@mg222.2 жыл бұрын
Always been meaning to get to that area of the Whites. Has a much more remote feel to it, even more remote than the Bonds
@joshuabrooks5552 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Just saw you on my descent of Carrigain this weekend.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh! Hope the grid goes well for you!
@ctclimberguy342 жыл бұрын
Just hiked Mt Carrigan & camped at Sawyer Pond last week. Love it!.
@timhawkins25022 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris- you always show the real side of hiking/ camping.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim!
@BankgeekOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I saw this come out, but waited until I could watch it on the TV in the dark so all those amazing shots could really be enjoyed. You didn’t disappoint - I lost count of how many times “oh WOW” popped out of me. You have a great eye with the camera. Thank you!
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Prime viewing for videos like this on a big screen
@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video Chris. You really captured those colors. 👍✌️
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@BearTrekAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris nice video! I'm so bummed for you...Carrigain is my favorite high peak in NH. Back in August I did a loop around it and camped on top...got an amazing sunrise and sunset. That Desolation Trail is a real butt kicker!!! Met some folks on the Long Trail that tried to change my trail name to "Crisco"...with the beard guess I reminded them of you (although I suspect I'm much much shorter) 😂. Good to see you out there again enjoying yourself.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I literally may go back there this weekend for a rematch on Carrigain 😂
@BearTrekAdventures2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGoesOutdoors The Watchmans Tower makes an excellent spot for a bear bag hang 👍. You got to catch a good view one of these times…have fun if you go.
@susanschwarz70222 жыл бұрын
Gah, such a great video. ❤️
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Susan!
@annkozloski34622 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us on your adventure. Water crossing must have been cold. You still got beautiful views. Looking forward to your next trip. Take care and be safe. Enjoyed it. Awesome job
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Oddly the water temp didn’t seem too bad. I even went swimming the first 3 days at the end of the day during this trip. Lots of great swimming spots in this area
@cheesecake10032 жыл бұрын
Love your selection of music.
@TheBlacktulips2 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, out of all channels I follow, you are the one who cares the least about promoting your own channel (I remember you said "subscribe or whatever" in one video, which was funny), now you have remove all affiliate links and last year you remove the trail names which doesn't help people finding you. Just want to say I respect that and enjoy your contents. Keep up with the good work. You have really good films for New England hikes. Also want to tell you that your CT videos gave us the idea of taking a CO hiking trip earlier in the summer where we had great time. Anyways, keep doing the good work!
@CanCanHikes2 жыл бұрын
I once counted over 500 downed trees across Shoal Pond trail that needed to be stepped over. The trail adopters have done a lot of improvements since then, believe it or not.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I believe it. The reports I saw before heading out were pretty much that the trail was in a terrible state. Besides a relatively small area of overgrowth / marshy walking, it was pretty much a breeze to get through. Who ever is taking care is doing better than well
@michakaczmarek10382 жыл бұрын
Great video, as usual. So peaceful and a lot of inspiration for me. Good lock Chris ⛺🏞
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that Michal
@wmorton2 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing the video. It must be quite an effort to edit four days worth of hiking. You had beautiful scenery, especially Thoreau Falls, just alas once again no view at the summit. nice background music, too. thanks again.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Quite the effort to record and edit for sure. That whole area was great. Amazing walking and besides the summit of Mt Carrigain I saw probably 10 people over the rest of the days
@Roger-ny9xr2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride, enjoyed every minute of it. Keep on hiking.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roger!
@KingBobsKingdom2 жыл бұрын
Love your vids. Love NH...especially this time of the year. Was up there last week, hiked Mt. Crawford, Frankenstein Cliffs, & Mt. Avalon. IMHO, there is nothing as good as hiking in the Whites. Just watching this makes me want to go back...
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thats some good hiking Rob. The whites are great!
@Belisarius94952 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful, Chris. Well done.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael!
@donbm12522 жыл бұрын
Your video's are getting real good. I love the still shots and the music. I still have to do Carrigain but I think I'll do it from the other side now that I watched this.
@chris54592 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love it, I was up in Franconia Notch couple weeks ago rocks for sure so slippery
@littlethislittlethat4562 жыл бұрын
Seems like when backpacking, something is always forgotten or something quits working like your battery pack. But the views are really nice today with the Fall colors. Always enjoy your videos. Thank you, John from MI
@WALKITOFFDavidSmith2 жыл бұрын
That was STEEP! You def. got some "bonus miles" in recording then going back to get the camera and hiking it again. The things we do to make a video lol. Enjoyed the video Chris. Thanks for posting.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I knew the trail looked steep on the profile. There are times in the Whites where I am like "Who thought this was a good idea?" and this was certainly one of them haha. And yes waaaay too much extra mileage on this one lol
@WALKITOFFDavidSmith2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGoesOutdoors hahaha I did a shake down hike last weekend up Blood Mnt and the Sassafras Mnt here in GA. I was questioning my life's decisions by the time I was done. lol
@jhonyermo2 жыл бұрын
Grand. Just gorgeous. SoCal got nothing on y'all. I am totally taken. Yow!
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
This is the Whites in prime beauty IMO. I was never a major fan of Fall and then I started hiking haha
@rgmALC2 жыл бұрын
All Dressed chips are more addictive than crack
@ronsowers17632 жыл бұрын
Your cinematography is outstanding. The extra mile you go to capture these hikes really shows and to which I am very grateful. I live in Kansas so there is nothing like this anywhere here. Being able to see these places through you eyes is just priceless to me. Thank you Chris \O/. Have you ever thought of using a small drone to film the walk away scenes and then just fly it back to you afterwards? Just sayin'...
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron. Appreciate that greatly! I love the look of the drone shots but feel like they are annoying as all hell to other people around out there hiking. I believe they are also illegal to land in most of the WMNF. So as much I may like to dabble with it I dont even consider it as an option. Would be great to not have to back track to the camera though haha
@christopherclegg3845 Жыл бұрын
MarketBasket in South Attleboro MA sells the Humpty Dumpty brand chips.
@mars_hikes9672 жыл бұрын
This was a nice video. The quality of your camera system was put to a good use. Extremely relaxed, showing more or less just the beauty of nature. Fully agree with your comment about LNT. Even better would be to use no TP at all. Andrew Skurka has the latest regarding techniques.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Woods were really putting on a great spectacle. Was a great and very relaxing trip!
@LagwagonX82 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting another great video! I always look forward to watching your latest excursions! So apparently, All Dressed chips, for the longest time, was an exclusively Canadian thing. They finally made their way down to the northern states. I know Ruffles has an All Dressed flavor too. But you're right, they are pretty great!
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
They have so much flavor too them they are almost painfully tasty 😂
@toddkepler2 жыл бұрын
Needed this today. Hope you're able to get some winter hiking in
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Me too Todd. Worried the van is going to get stuck in the snow up there haha
@naydacruz56642 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Beautiful foliage up there. Thanks for sharing.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Best time of the year up there right now! Thanks for watching
@jwarren90582 жыл бұрын
carrigain was my second 4k!
@nhoutdoors79012 жыл бұрын
Good to see your still out there. You seem to have got a new tent. Trying to be more unseen?
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I've had it for a bit. I bought it back in the beginning of 2020 but kept using my old trusty solplex. Figured it would be nice to give this some nights out haha. I do like the stealthyness of it, however the neon yellow guylines they include are kind of a poor choice IMO
@notquiteultralight17012 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris! Great great watch for sure! I have a mt. Carriagan of my own. Rabbit peak out in the Southern California desert. Anza borrego state park. First time we tried it we got slammed by a huge pineapple express storm on the ridge. Not predicted of course. I had a walrus rocket tent at the time and a gust of wind snapped one of the guy lines on the tent. Crazy! Second time was just wrong time, different hiking partner. We had fun just not a good peak assault recipe. Third time my first buddy and I took my chounaird megamid and hiked way further up on the ridge and set ourselves up for a real chance to make it and we did! Sometimes that’s what the mountains want you to do. So do it!👍🏼 Hey I had a question. Do you take a locator beacon with you? I’m a sober backpacker and having an impossible time finding other sober backpackers. Sooo I’m going to have to go alone and feel like I should take a beacon with me. I also want to take bear spray. How do you feel about bear spray? Hey thanks again Chris for going up and down the trail gor filming purposes. Take care and peace.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Haha ya that is a disaster. I actually went and finished off the rest of the trails around Carrigain and was setup at the base again and was going to hike up this morning but it was fog and rain so I skipped it. so now I am 0 for 2.5 we will say haha Do not have a beacon but have been looking into the Garmin inReach. I leave a map with someone and when to expect to hear from me. If they dont, they at least have a rough idea where I am. Bear spray I would carry in grizzly country personally. But luckily my encounters with black bears out in the wild have been ok thus far.
@notquiteultralight17012 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGoesOutdoors how bout the spot. I know that one gets a bad wrap but I see people using it. Take care and peace!!!
@jakeborrelli96772 жыл бұрын
I heard that they are putting the Lincoln Woods Trail in the next SAW movie.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
😂
@jakeborrelli96772 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGoesOutdoors Should have planned an overnight for the Zealand-Bonds traverse but decided to do it in one go and that walk down Lincoln Woods trail for the last stretch…My buddy was actually sleeping while walking 😂
@Larry30432 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. shame that battery bank was not working so there could have been more filming along the trail. Did you figure out the issue with that and why it stopped working? Keep up the great work!
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Nah still wont work. I tried everything when I got home to get to work again. The company only warranty's stuff for 18 months and Ive had this for like 2 years unfortunately. Wont be buying battery banks from Ravpower again. I have Anker ones I have owned since the AT (2017) that I used on the entire AT and many many more times since and all are still fully functional
@johnpaulpistorio56252 жыл бұрын
17:37... "The Larch".
@jeremiah15282 жыл бұрын
Chris.... do you know what song that is at the 3:40 mark? ! I've been trying to find it for so long ! It is beautiful ❤. I love your videos man !
@jameshooper34842 жыл бұрын
Do you carry a tripod for those shots where we see you walking through the scene? Or do you clip your phone to a trekking pole or something? Just curious. Love watching your stuff. Just watched this video from inside my hammock in a light rain drizzle. So calming.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Hey James, I do carry around a tripod. It essentially didn't leave my hand the entire hike. I literally walk around with it and the camera on it for most of the hike haha. I made a short video about the photo gear I have been using recently here if you want to check it out. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e9-aidhjzK-3hZ8.html
@majordave47896 ай бұрын
On your second night, you said you found a suitable spot to camp. Is that a designated camping spot or are you just camping anywhere? Can you and would you?
@Wondering_Fireball2 жыл бұрын
Can’t read the chip bag, what are they?
@Wondering_Fireball2 жыл бұрын
Chris what camera are you using to vlog?
@mandatory3602 жыл бұрын
Great video! Last time I was up Carrigain it looked a lot like what you saw on this trip. When did you start rocking Leki poles?
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I had a pair of lekis on the AT. They were the cheapest ones they offered I believe. the Journey model? They literally both exploded in Maine. One snapped in pieces in the 100 mile wilderness and the other broke coming down from Katahdin. These are the replacement ones they sent under warranty. My cascade mountain tech ones I usually use I broke the cork handle on unfortunately
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA2 жыл бұрын
Chris, I have been interested in hiking those trails you hiked, but have been worried about the trail conditions since they are unmaintained and have been for a long time due to the wilderness designation. In 2019 I started hiking the Shoal Pond trail from the Ethan Pond Trail but turned around because the trail was so bad. Were you able to navigate on them? Did you run into any major issues? Thanks for making these great videos!
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I had 0 navigational issues whatsoever on this trip. The Shoal Pond Trail was in significantly better shape than I feel like most of the people I talked to told me it was haha. Ya theres muddy stuff, ya you may be walking in puddles here and there but really not bad IMO
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGoesOutdoors Thanks for the feedback on the trail. I'll have to try and hit it when the water levels are low.
@saqibzulfiqar80252 жыл бұрын
Chris, do you bring anything to deal with bears? What would you do if you were to run into one ? Asking because I was at Crawford notch area last weekend and saw a bear run across 302 near the dry river campground.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Dont bring anything but do try to follow proper procedures for the most part (like hanging my food). I have run into many bears on trail and luckily have not any major issues. I actually made a video a while back about my animal run ins on trail you may find interesting kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y81_frV6lbDGoH0.html
@tleon19602 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, Great video. My wife and I are planning on moving to New Hampshire next year. We have been backpacking for 7 years and I am looking for a good place to download and print out maps for the many hiking trails around the state. We currently live in the Black Hills of South Dakota and I found most of maps from the forest service site and also use the National Geographic maps. Any help to get a look into our future for backpacking would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
The amc makes an entire white mountains guidebook you can buy with fully detailed maps. I would recommend that. It’s what I use. www.rei.com/product/122386/amc-white-mountain-guide-30th-edition
@theresabassemier99012 жыл бұрын
Beautiful area. It’s sad that a few irresponsible adults do ruin things for others. How can anyone trash all the beauty of nature. Especially when there are trash bins everywhere. And if you’re afraid to do your business further in the woods (and properly) then you have no business being there. Stay at home.
@ChrisGoesOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely cannot disagree haha Thanks for watching!